Just bought a 1978 SA100

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Author Message Jez_uk Username: Jez_uk Registered: 10-2005 Posted on Tuesday, November 01, 2005 - 2:39 pm:    Hi guys, I'm new here. I've just bought this guitar: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7362032991&ssPageName= STRK:MEWN:IT which I know was mentioned on a previous thread. I knew nothing about these SA guitars before yesterday, though I used to have a solid-body Artist which was lovely. I'd like to gradually replace the wrong parts on this guitar. I'm aware of the locking 'Gibralter' bridge and slotted tailpiece needed, but can someone show me pictures of what the control knobs should look like? And if I need to change the pickups, apart from replacing the super 80s, what other pickups go well with these guitars (for mild overdrive/blues/rock and jazz)? Or should I try and replace the 80? What are their characteristics? Thanks. Jez Jez_uk Username: Jez_uk Registered: 10-2005 Posted on Tuesday, November 01, 2005 - 2:42 pm:    Forgot to say - what's the significance of the headstock - all other pictures i've seen of SA guitars have a concave ended headstock - why has this one got a convex end? In fact, if someone could point me to a brief history of the guitars I'll probably save a lot your time with daft questions like this... thansk again - Jez Sixvsix Username: Sixvsix Registered: 03-2002 Posted on Tuesday, November 01, 2005 - 6:23 pm:    Hi Jez, Six here in the UK too. Just saying welcome really as I'm off to Spain in the morning for a week so no time right now to answer your questions. Happy to do so when I get back but I'm sure some of the other guys would chat with you. Else, drop me an email and we can have a chat when I get back ok? Happy Ibaneezin' six Jez_uk Username: Jez_uk Registered: 10-2005 Posted on Wednesday, November 02, 2005 - 12:37 pm:    Six thanks for the welcome - I noticed that you actually DIDN'T buy this guitar!! so i'm aware i haven't got a fantastic bargain. But it'll do as as a start. Mind you it's bl***dy heavy so i might not keep it long. Enjoy spain. Jez

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