So I bought some guitar today *FRETBOARD QUESTION ADDED*

[kbit]

1997-98 CIJ
because I totally wasn't expecting to dish out the money for it.
But because it plays like butter and sounds super sweet. Needs to be cleaned and set up, but no biggie.

Now who wants my tele?

*QUESTION*

I cleaned and oiled the fretboard today and noticed these ovals. I'm assuming it's string wear, but I'm curious if more oil would perhaps reduce the appearance of these? Or is it oil buildup because I didn't polish the fretboard enough?

[MEC]

Awesome guitar.
Also, great 666th post.

[Holy Schnikes]

Is that the CL one? Looks excellent, congrats!!

[kbit]

Is that the CL one? Looks excellent, congrats!!

Yes sir it is. Fell in love instantly.
I tried to talk him down, but only got a little off, but the guy was only selling it because of his tendinitis so I didn't want to be a dick and hassle him about it.
Really need to raise the action, though. String buzz like crazy when I use a pick.

[Zounds Perspex]

congrats! I've always wanted a Jazzmaster.

[CBA]

I tried to talk him down, but only got a little off, but the guy was only selling it because of his tendinitis so I didn't want to be a dick and hassle him about it.

My only regret is that I have...





...tendonitis!



Sorry... couldn't help it.

C


P.S. That's kbithecrowing in the background there asking for one more dollar off the JM.




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[Holy Schnikes]

Funny shit CBA713!!!

[coldbrightsunlight]

And nice score! Looks pretty sweet.

[Dr. Sherman Sticks M.D.]

iooohhh sexy guitar man!!

[kbit]

iooohhh sexy guitar man!!

Thanks man. We should get together some time and make noise and fuck around and you could try it out

[vindrewski]

Now who wants my tele?

Maybe me. Pics? Details?

[kbit]

*QUESTION*

I cleaned and oiled the fretboard today and noticed these ovals. I'm assuming it's string wear, but I'm curious if more oil would perhaps reduce the appearance of these? Or is it oil buildup because I didn't polish the fretboard enough?

[skip]

cool guitar man

[kbit]

Danke

[Fuzzy_Nuts]

*QUESTION*

I cleaned and oiled the fretboard today and noticed these ovals. I'm assuming it's string wear, but I'm curious if more oil would perhaps reduce the appearance of these? Or is it oil buildup because I didn't polish the fretboard enough?

Looks like string wear to me. I kinda dig that look on a fretboard, gives it a played in look. It shows up more on Fender maple boards. In fact, Leo hated seeing it on his early maple boards so much that he introduced a rosewood option.