jonny_2_owls Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Hello all, I've found an early 60's Casino, McCartney style headstock and bigsby. Looks nice! Trouble is it has a bit of damage where I believe a Fender Twin fell on it years and years ago. A couple of cracks near each F hole and a couple of large dents about half inch across near the controls. It has been put away in it's case and never been touched. It could be mine for a good (I think)price, so is it worth the repair job. Sorry I don't have pics, just wanted a consensus of opinion. Cheers, Jonny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 First impression is YES, it's worth fixing. Take it to a good luthier, and have it evaluated. That may determine if/whether you can afford it. It may not be "cheap," but...with one that rare, should definitely be "worth it," in the long run. But, only you will know that, for sure. Good Luck! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkuss Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 First impression is YES, it's worth fixing. Take it to a good luthier, and have it evaluated. That may determine if/whether you can afford it. It may not be "cheap," but...with one that rare, should definitely be "worth it," in the long run. But, only you will know that, for sure. Good Luck! CB I agree. Any Casino from that era should be restored if possible but it could be too expensive a project for most. Depending on the damage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis G Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 I agree. Any Casino from that era should be restored if possible but it could be too expensive a project for most. Depending on the damage... Add me to the "agree on this one" list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 First impression is YES, it's worth fixing. Take it to a good luthier, and have it evaluated. That may determine if/whether you can afford it. It may not be "cheap," but...with one that rare, should definitely be "worth it," in the long run. But, only you will know that, for sure. Luthier evaluation for sure... It's almost always worth it to bring a vintage guit back to life, look at this one: http://forum.gibson...._gopid__1015505 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny_2_owls Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 Thanks for the input guys... I went to the shop this morning and spoke to the tech (a very much respected man who does/has worked with some very well known artists) and he basically said "steer clear of the casino"! Apparently it was a large lighting rig that fell on it and to do the job right would need a new top. A very expensive job and it wouldn't be the same guitar afterwards. Oh well, I've sold some stuff anyway so I think I'll pass and keep on the lookout for a late 60's casino or riviera. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Sorry, to hear that. Still might be worth getting (IF the price is right), just for the "vintage parts," alone...including the neck. Also, you might be able to find a current "Lennon" USA body, and have the vintage neck, and original parts, attached, for much less than a new top would cost. There are bodies, or bodies and necks, that pop up, on Ebay, now and again. Even if you didn't want to go to all that trouble/expense, of restoring the guitar, you could sell the original parts, for more than what the damaged guitar might cost you. ??? Would depend (obviously) upon how "good" of a deal, you got, on it, originally. But, it's worth a shot. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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