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Andy Volk · Post by **Andy Volk** » 27 Dec 2007 5:24 am

Link to auction on eBay.

According to auction notes, The Custom's walnut finish was replaced by a "Dark" finish in '51.
I've never seen this Sunburst- like finish on early Fenders and never heard of the "custom dark finish" so I'm not convinced it's not a refinish. Jody, can you shed some light on this one? Not interested in buying just interested in truth.

Gary Boyett · Post by **Gary Boyett** » 27 Dec 2007 6:02 am

If it is a re-finish it is one of the best from what I can see.

That is a nice steel. It will probably top out about $1800 or more.

Andy Sandoval · Post by **Andy Sandoval** » 27 Dec 2007 6:27 am

That's a beauty for sure. I've seen that finish on the single and double neck models.

Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 27 Dec 2007 6:40 am

Andy...Fender discontinued all Walnut Steel Guitars in 1954...however what we see here is "Not a Refinished" guitar..I have an original and it can been seen on my website..

Thanx..

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 27 Dec 2007 11:27 am

That seller has run this auction at least four times in the past several months. His reserve price is never met. The highest bid was about $1200.

Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 27 Dec 2007 12:28 pm

Years ago, when LF found a piece of wood that had knot
markings etc,,he would then cover that piece of wood with a dark coat of stain to eliminate those that were not letter perfect or imperfections..This guitar (less case) is an original...serial number 9743 dated 8-21-52. I have the orginal Tweed Case in Mint..NFS condition..Under pan Tadeo

edited this is way cool and so was Tadeo...

Jamie O'Connell · Post by **Jamie O'Connell** » 29 Dec 2007 11:25 am

That's a very nice looking steel, Jody.

"...when LF found a piece of wood that had knot
markings etc,,he would then cover that piece of wood with a dark coat of stain to eliminate those that were not letter perfect or imperfections..."

Would a knot not be effectively covered by the blond finish? Or did that come later?

--Jamie

Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 29 Dec 2007 1:53 pm

Jamie..yes a knot or imperfection was able to be refinished at the factory prior to shipping..Only walnut that had a prefect grain and no imperfection were then shipped as walnut as you see in the photo of my Custom Steel...any further questions...let me know.

Thanx.. and Happy New Year to you and your family..

Andy Volk · Post by **Andy Volk** » 29 Dec 2007 5:56 pm

Interesting .... my favorites are the walnut Dual Pros. Thanks.

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