ChumpKin Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Hi All, My mother's 60's (don't know the exact year she got it) B-25 Natural has been passed on to me. I want to know what restoration/care should and should not be done on these vintage guitars. I don't want to have something done to it that reduces its quality and value. I've attached pictures for reference. Appreciate any advice you can offer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam in alberta Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Unless there is structural damage , or something that is effecting playability.do nothing. There are people who actually pay good money to relic a new or refinished guitar to get that look. Refinishing that guitar would devalue it buy about half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam in alberta Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 The finish checking is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Common issues with these are loose braces and a de-laminating bridge plate. Neither are super expensive repairs, and very important. The bridge looks fine in these photos, but make sure it isn't lifting. There is a decent chance it would benefit from a neck reset. The only other thing I would consider is replacing the tuners if they don't work well, or if they aren't original. I'd stick to modern reproductions of the original type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 I would leave it. Great cosmetic character . just get the internals address and a set up if required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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