In terms of the refret, I think it depends on how closely you can match the original wire. A refret does reduce the value of a vintage instrument, however, a vintage guitar that can't be played due to worn frets is even less valuable. Find a luthier that understands vintage guitars. He can help you make a decision about the frets after inspecting your guitar. He will also be able to cut a new nut for you out of the same material used for the original nut.
Finding an original pickguard will be extremely difficult. Research the pickguard shape using old catalogs or pictures and have a new one made from material as close to original as possible. A good luthier can likely do this for you as well. For strings, just use the lightest gauge you are comfortable playing.Statistics: Posted by VintAxe — Mon Jan 21, 2008 9:26 pm
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