Worn Out Vintage Fender Guitar needs some Repair Work..

[@solarismoon3046]

Not that it matters to anyone but my cat just died today (11/6/2022). My mother came to tell me while I was watching this video. The song at the end was very fitting. This is the type of music that I would play to her when she was alive. This video came up in rotation. Thank you for sharing this with us although I watched it a little late it was definitely the right time.

[@markkasick]

Condolences lost mine a month ago.

[@royrobles7423]

I am so sorry for the loss of your baby

[@Lxk3ez]

:(

[@dgsmax1]

I have a '66 Mustang, refinished in original Daphne Blue and rewired the PUPs and switches. I bought this new when I was 19 years old...I am now 74 years old and still enjoying this guitar.

[@Riffmaster227]

Daphne blue isn’t original, while they probably used the same mix the literature simply gives the colors available as red, white or blue. And specifically states that custom colors (such as daphne blue, Dakota red and Olympic white) aren’t available on students models the Musicmaster, mustang and duo sonic ii.

[@JasperVanMarcke]

Some may call it blasphemy, but I do love the carved names, it gives the instrument a real feel and story. Love the video's cheers from Belgium

[@MatthewScottmusic]

I do too. Makes the guitar more interesting.

[@voornaam3191]

From Belgium? Belgium does not exist, never make that mistake. You are asking for a Belgenmop. Wie heeft de mooiste tanden in Vlaanderen? Da's die ene komiek, die Philippe Beugels.

[@mihalyvigyikan9114]

@@MatthewScottmusic Hi Matthew! I wrote you an e-mail before... I really like your shares and guitars and ideas about music etc etc. What is the way that you can afford real vintage guitars? I mean I would really like to know some little "secrets" of yours as advices... :)

[@errolfellows409]

@@voornaam3191 CHUCKLES! I don't speak Flemish, but I speak Afrikaans which is fairly similar! Ongelukkig weet ek niks van Flaamse tande nie!

[@jukeboxjohnnie]

Id rather sand them out, it would drive me nuts looking at them :-)

[@nlitenmeplease856]

The I.A. on the bottom of the pick ups is A.I. Abigail Ibarra wound pick ups at Fender for years. Hope that helps. I have a 65 Mustang Daphne blue. Same deal.

[@joesutton3181]

Somebody loved the hell out of that guitar....! Can’t imagine all the songs that thing has played.

[@Robowx]

In 1974 I bought a 65 Mustang. It was pretty best up. It looked like the guy who had it before me. Filed down the frets. Then the neck was bowing upwards. At the time I didn’t know about replacement necks. So in 1981. I ended up selling it to a kid in my neighborhood.

[@bryanlasermagiktyler3132]

I agree that guitars got character and a history it's not worn out it's just broken in

[@gregkoelling615]

I have the little brother to that one. It's a '66 Music Master II my parents bought for me brand new in '68. I butchered it in the late 70s, painting it black and adding a bridge pickup. It's been restored and is back to Olympic white with a red tortoise guard and just the neck pickup. It's mostly original and gets occasional play. Naturally, I wish I'd never hacked it up but back then it was just an old guitar. I blame EVH, lots of people were doing that back then. Thanks for the video.

[@JWBegor]

Matthew Scott. Get some gorgomite cloth. Cleans and polishes the frets without having to use steel wool and tape. Saves a ton of time. I love the stuff

[@bryanlasermagiktyler3132]

And if it's okay to give further comment nice to see someone with a passion for taking care of and rebuilding old guitars

[@dudester01111]

My first guitar was a Duo Sonic II that I bought at a music store in 1976 for $50.00 so I could go take lessons somewhere. It's a '65 like this one. The sales dude said they would clean up the contacts in the switches. All for $50.00. I still have it. I'm torn between selling it and keeping it.

[@gregbetts8057]

sounds great even with a mild cleanup .... thanks , great find

[@scillyautomatic]

There is nothing like those two switches. It's my favorite feature of the Mustang.

[@reggiemurphy1523]

I'm sure Andrea and Doug are happy that you brought this one back to life! Great job brother Matthew!

[@TraneFrancks]

Holy moly. I confess that the out-of-phase tone really worked for me. I can see it being a really cool rhythm tone in some spots. I never gave these guitars a second glance, but now I might have to take another look. I really liked all the tones.

[@voornaam3191]

Buy one. Now.

[@cjm3122]

YES. The colors are GREAT. Love that tortoise shell..

[@jejelad]

I had a '65 Music Master II, 24" scale I got here in Austin for $319 in the mid 90s. Tort guard, old refinished natural body. Neck was dry/finish perfectly played through. Sold it about 15 years ago for $600. I absolutely regret selling that guitar.

[@Wildman9]

Great guitar Matt , I remember back in 65 , my Dad and me walked into Hanich Music and on the rack was a 1964 Mustang in Dakota red . They guy told us it would come with a 1964 Deluxe Reverb custom .For $350 , I thought boy the old man is not going for that .Well he said (Dad) give us a case and cover for the amp and you got a real . I was flooded ,went home and played the hello out of it. So yeah I still like those old student models.. Thanks for the memories buddy.🎸😎👍

[@brunomuniz5776]

Every time... a new video, a new guitar for me to desire... damn!

[@deanallen927]

Eric Johnson used to use out of phase for some of his koto effect stuff. That makes these guitars and the Mustangs a bit ahead of their time. In the '70s people started putting phase switches on strats and Gibsons though I don't know what inspired it, because nobody really knew that was happening on the Mustangs.

[@djlallier1427]

Had a friend I played with back in 67...68 had one. Ran it through a baseman. Fun days!

[@peachmelba1000]

You can tell that's a great guitar because someone (maybe Doug, or his admirer) played the _hell_ out of it.

[@kennethhall5982]

For my 19th birthday last year my dad gave me his guitar he’s had since he was 16, a daphne blue 67 mustang that turned what I can only describe as nirvana grunge green. No difference from duo Sonics outside the trem as far as I know. Still an underrated guitar

[@miketooantuh]

just inherited what I think is a '62 Mustang with the same pick guard from my grandpa who just passed. Love seeing this, and will use it to partially restore the ol' thing.

[@Riffmaster227]

Mustangs didn’t come out until 64.

[@miketooantuh]

@@Riffmaster227 took it apart and it was 1965

[@koolten6684]

I love these old duo sonic II guitars, not many videos about them on yt.

[@aleahbonita9044]

lol

[@Boldaslove71]

There are many who went nuts for these guitars after seeing John Frusciante in his home with one in the background. Mr. "I'll do my best" made that thing sound great.

[@arrangrant6037]

Jimi Hendrix’s Angel would sound great in the out of phase position

[@TJJJJJJJJJJJ]

@2:01 play wear like that is usually a great sign you’re onto a winner ! No ones putting that many hours into a crappy sounding guitar 🎸 IMO

[@garyjohn316]

Dude you need to do an in depth, detailed series of the licks you use.

[@DeltaDonnaLynn]

I am one of those folks who absolutely love the out of phase sound. My LP custom pro does that and it makes me smile every time.

[@lassesuurmunne8340]

Duuude you got a duosonic ii!! (L series I noticed which makes that a 64 or early 65). Makes me excited since I’m a Mustang lover. Just before the virus hit I was very very lucky to get a near mint 1964 Fender Mustang in dakota red with clay dots. A veryvery early one from July 1964 that still has black bobbin pickups (24 scale though, not the 22,5 although I have tried a 22,5 scale 66 once). Nicee. Haven’t even watched your video yet, was too excited and had to comment first 🙏😸

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Awesome man! I wish this was the longer scale and B width. I'm still looking out for one of those.

[@Chris_the_Dingo]

My first "real" electric guitar was a 1965 dakota red Mustang. I bought it in 1980 for $75 with original case. (not unusual price at the time). Before I got it, the neck pickup was dead, someone had replaced the bridge pickup with a Strat pickup, and switched the tuners to Grovers. Of course at the time, it was just an inexpensive pawnshop guitar, rather than a vintage collectible.

[@Tonetwisters]

Boy. THAT guy was played. They were called, "turtleshell" back then, and these guitars sound fabulous. OOP sound w/those switches -- I think, when they are pushed toward one another. Plane down that board and instal new frets. We have one of these in our family but with bar pickups. By the way, I was in the last two months of high school when those pickups were wired, and still 17 years old! So this axe has been alive for as long as I have been out of high school, which is a darn long time! Fifty-six years, right about NOW! You really don't even have to use tape to protect the board ... just use 0000 steel wool on all of it. That way, you clean the wood and shine the frets at the same time. Then go back over the rosewood with some lemon oil or your choice of board oil. Drip some 3-In-1 oil into those tuners as well, any way you can get it in there. Cut a business card in half and push it into the neck pocket all the way up to the body to get a better neck angle. Your new axe sounds fabulous!! BTW: I love the OOP!!

[@stu-j]

You have tone in your fingers young man! And out of phase sound for me is the Brian May sound and thr sound of a lot of queen he loves it.

[@Chuckableable]

If you’re not already aware, shoemakers can replace broken latches on vintage cases! I had that done a while back. It can get pricy but well worth it if you wanna keep using that case.

[@tabriff3832]

One for your collection. Nothing wrong with those tones, nothing at all.

[@barrysingleton9118]

I have owned this same Guitar for 55 years, first guitar I learned on. Love it.

[@crimson_sun7274]

As a Mustang-player i can say that the out of phase mode is great when playing with fuzz. That is where it shines.

[@pierheadjump]

Thanks Matt ⚓️ Steel wool NOOO!!! 😎 Use 3M metal finish pads -different abrasive grit available- keeps metal shavings out of the shop ⚓️. AND the truss rod nut... lube on inspection... lube du jour... 3 in one... lanocote... lps2... saves grief later, because taking the neck off usually needs an important reason. May not come for a time.... 🤪

[@scillyautomatic]

Yes. I still own a 1966 Mustang. I would never sell it. It's just so unique and plays so well.

[@vDomMusic]

I had my headphones cranked during the demo, I LOVE the tone. I am hearing the perfect blend between a Vintage Strat and Tele I think.

[@Telecastersanonymous]

I bought one yesterday at an estate sale for 130 bucks, your video has been a big help to me in figuring out what is wrong as well as what I need to do to get it working

[@charlie00]

no way that’s so cool

[@Telecastersanonymous]

@@charlie00 I ended up getting a 1968 Vibro champ that was its companion for all its life too, paid 285 for it. It also sold at the same estate sale but I didn’t get it. I was able to track it down though. I’ve got a video up on my channel about it now if you want to check it out

[@charlie00]

@@Telecastersanonymous i think i saw your videos on tiktok when you first bought it that is really cool

[@charlie00]

@@Telecastersanonymous how are you liking it?

[@Telecastersanonymous]

@@charlie00 I love it, even with the tiny worn down vintage frets it’s still the best sounding guitar I’ve ever had, and definitely my favorite

[@jsurfinreverbchristmassurf3560]

I had a Fender Mustang similar to that maybe 40 years ago or more. Bought at dirt cheap at a local store. Played the crumb out of it. Had the whammy roll bar type. Sold and traded it for a more expensive ovation. But now it's probably maybe 10 times more than I got for it. I know people that fix them up and it wasn't worth it.back.then. might be worth it nowadays but I got my money's worth out of it meaning just playing the heck out of it. It really improved my quickness on the guitar. Hope you enjoy yours.

[@otaviosmartins1]

Oh jesus christ now I need a duosonic. This sounds AWESOME

[@stevemehanmusic]

Cool little guitar I love the tone … including the out of phase tone

[@calebeugenis2732]

I own a 1965 Mustang in dakota red that was my Great Grandads. It’s about as rough as that guitar but feels and plays like magic! Love your videos man

[@jimzeleny7213]

I owned a pre CBS Fender Mustang. No curve for your arm just like this Duo Sonic. The slide switches were problematic. 8 tone combinations were touted, but in actuality there were only four. Tremolo was the best in the business for its age. Sold and since replaced with a 78 Mustang with three Strat style pickups.

[@stephenwolff2638]

Same I have a 1964/1965 Fender Mustang and I play it more than any of my other guitars

[@topfacemod]

Had a 78 Musicmaster...totally different animal but a real rocker throu my Silverface Bassman Ten! Cheers to the Leo AND post Leo "F" eras.

[@JJGuccione]

The last tone was righteous - I think YOU could work it. Good luck and great VDO.

[@1TaylorKing]

I just got into collecting guitars. I love your channel man

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Thats awesome! So glad to hear that✌🏻👍🏻

[@rodrigogomes2064]

@@MatthewScottmusic your gonna end up making the market place more expensive 😂😂👍

[@MatthewScottmusic]

It's already out of control. But a lot of goods and services are going up.

[@cinemod5393]

Mustangs are by far and large some of the coolest and my favorite guitars out there

[@mikewithrow2271]

Damn someone played the living shit out of that thing.

[@F3PIZZA]

Isn’t that so flippin’ COOL?!

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Thats what I look for! Love it!

[@whatintarnation8989]

I’d say keep the writing, it gives it a story and a nice unique feel!

[@JohnQGuitar]

Try Deoxit spray, flood the pots and switches to literally rinse out the dirt. It works better!

[@94jcherokee]

I've had good luck with Deoxit as well. I have used it on everything, amps, guitars, vacuum cleaners electronics, treadmill electronics, smartphone charge ports, even vehicle plugs/switches. It cleans well and leaves a light film of lube on the components. Well worth the $ if you ask me.

[@johngerson7335]

When the switches are opposed to each other in either direction, the pickups are out of phase: - - + / + - - or + - - / - - + are the same technically. + - - / + - - or - - + / - - + are also the same (in phase) technically, but I imagine that folks will argue that there are some differences in the "mirrored" settings of each. Great sounding little instrument, thanks for sharing Matt!

[@lukasschliepkorte3019]

Finally!

[@gdrugg2006]

came here to say this. everyone always gets it wrong!!

[@RobbieTayVaughan]

Trying to follow your diagram, but I only see 2 switches. So the 3 marks in your explanation don't make sense to me

[@lukasschliepkorte3019]

@@RobbieTayVaughan it's 2 3-position switches, who's position he is resembling. Just look at a diagram. To make it short: Both middle: off One middle, one switch engaged: one Pickup active. Switches facing or opposing each other: both out of phase (thin, nasal). Switches engaged in the same direction: both parallel (as standard)

[@johngerson7335]

@@RobbieTayVaughan Each switch has three positions. The diagrams depict the different settings with the "+" symbol being which position each switch is in. The "/" doesn't mean anything in the diagram, just a divider between the switches.

[@brandonkallio1215]

I have a 65 mustang with a wide A nut, it almost should be a B. 24" scale and it has become my favorite vintage guitar in my collection. It's a tone machine, you get 8 different sound by the factory switches, they are so under rated.

[@localcrew]

I never thought that axe would end up sounding so good. Doug would be proud! Andrea too - even though she’s kinda destructive.

[@michaelcrawley5211]

I have watched this guy for a couple years and this dude seems like a legit nice person…. Obviously loves his Fender Vintage stuff. Seems he is like the rest of us just trying to carve out successful career. Props Brother!

[@FreddyFuFu]

Fender should make you head of a secret department that would clean up the market of vintage guitars and you would oversee their restauration for resale as player grade guitars.

[@michaeld.mcclish]

In my first band(1965-67) my lead player had a candy apple red Jaguar, the rhythm player had one of these white Mustangs, and I played my Framus Star Bass. The Mustang seemed so small to me, must have had the narrow neck width. I agree with the carving, gives it a story, of course I would have killed a girl that carved that into any of my guitars! At the time, they were just guitars, now they are vintage collectibles! My second bass was a Ventures Model bass, through my Fender Bassman w. Dual Showman JBL speakers. I knew a JBL exec and he got me 2 JBL speakers for $50 each. Those were the days, I guess. Now that I am retired, I have a 91 American STrat, a Harmony H22 bass all original, a Martin D-42, HD7, and two project guitars I fool around with. Full circle. Now, to get in a good band at 71! Love your videos, and your care for the guitars. I wish I had your long fingers!

[@wooohoo2]

2:36 You say that like it's a bad thing. We Gen-x and Boomers grew up carving stuff on school desk's,under coffee tables,on trees,inside books and on guitars. it was a different time..not perfect, but real.

[@bogmusic]

Hey. Good video as always. I just rehabbed an early ‘60s mustang. The switches were in terrible shape. I sprayed them out with contact cleaner and in the process noted that there was no plastic in the switch itself. I put a couple of drops of WD-40 in the switching mechanism and they responded like new. No scratchiness No noise and very smooth action. Wouldn’t do that on a switch with plastic in the works but you can get away with it On an older guitar like these.

[@andyryder5287]

An honest, enthusiastic investigation into the much forgotten Duo Sonic. Most would part out the “Strat Pickups”. I would not. I love the out of phase sound. Much funkier than the 2 or 4 positions on a Quack 🐥 Strat... Thanks.

[@paulwest7897]

Loved the video. I'm a bass player and I work on and assemble my own basses nowadays. Great to see you at work. Also, my wife's birthday is 9 April 1965, and her name is Ann. Since I prefer A width Jazz necks I have kept my eyes open for a neck date just like this one for years...... Very cool!

[@mikeet207]

I have a 69 Fender Mustang which had similar issues when I purchased it about 20 years ago. I cleaned the pots, replaced the switches and the pickups, did a full setup. It plays and sounds pretty good now.

[@robertlisenby7555]

For cleaning the pots I use deoxit gold G5 and it works really good.

[@kentpierce9910]

I've always kinda had a secret love affair with mustang's and I love to see vintage ones being played. Nice job as always.

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Thanks Kent, I need a real Mustang!

[@ryanwalsh2455]

Matthew Scott id love to see ya pick one up! The 24” B width neck would serve you wonderfully. I believe mustangs could be ordered with 22” A width too, but most are the 24” B width

[@kentpierce9910]

@@MatthewScottmusic absolutely. I do agree that the tortoise shell with white that's aged 50 years just has that something extra...

[@jeremywolstenholme9277]

The first time I watched you was Musicmaster Huge Tone. I had one and let it go way back, so thanks to you I got another one, a '78.Cheers!

[@TxBassMan31]

The out of phase would work well as an intro tone or some sort of solo interlude thing for a big contrast from the meat of the song. Very cool guitar.

[@SergeiVlassov]

this weird out of phase tone is actually really great in the mix in some genres. If I am not mistaken, Khruangbin guitarist uses such tone.

[@craiger2399]

The tone of that one is awesome, and it is absolutely beautiful.

[@Mytwocentsisallicanafford]

One things for sure someone loved and played that guitar

[@sneifert1968]

I can see why Doug or whoever played the shit out of that guitar. It sounds fantastic.

[@saxworthmusic]

Doug and Andrea had the "I think you love that guitar more than me" talk.

[@dmarker21]

Sounds great. I have a 65 Mustang that looks just like that but with the 24" B neck. They are great little vintage Fenders.

[@ronsmoore1]

The Doug Duo-Sonic! Nice one. I kind of like the out-of-phase sound. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnapitoe1758]

I got one from 64 with an A neck a couple years ago for $300

[@mikeopdenaker5573]

Great...nice to see that instrument revived...sounded great..bit of history...now it gets to go on making music!

[@mattier3030]

Look at that stack of Fender custom 68’s and friends! Damn!

[@glennnortonjr2455]

I love how you take a finder fence post. And make it sound dreamy. You're one hell of a player mister scott

[@KJP11990]

I almost bought a vintage 1966 Fender Mustang about 7 years or so ago. I regret not grabbing it but didn’t have the cash. It was sonic blue with a mint guard. A lot of the parts were not original anymore though. Thanks for your insight on this! Groovy!

[@blairgilligan3649]

Love the out of phase tones! Peter Green was known for that with his '59 burst. quirky but cool.

[@copperaudio9664]

The best archeology is guitar archeology. Nice work Matthew!

[@TheFalcro1234]

I actually like that out of phase tone. I love to see you rescuing another lonely instrument that can't share it's love anymore. I like watching you bring them back out into the light and letting us hear what they have to say. I am a fan of that. You keep doing you Matthew, I will keep watching

[@stevelundgren2938]

I owned one of these in the late 60s, or early 70s. It was red originally. My Dad and I spray painted it a nice blue color. Traded it for a full-size guitar. But I remember the woody sound of the neck. (dry resonant wood) Something I appreciate more now. I was more of a Gibson guy for many years. But am more of a Strat cat now. (own four of them)

[@Riverdeepnwide]

WoW! That sounds great! I’ve got “Jonie” and a scratched out phone number on the back of an old Gruhn acoustic. No idea who she is, Jonie Mitchell I dream of though.

[@greggfell4071]

These guitars are a blast to play! I have a ‘59 duo-sonic with slab board and toggle switch pickup selector that’s just awesome. You should get some kind of pad for your bench (a yoga mat or scrap of carpet works well) also put a cloth or something over the guitar when spraying contact cleaner - the overspray can damage old nitro finishes

[@FranciscoGarcia-hi3zx]

Incredible how you put life back in a guitar simply by cleaning it. These videos are very pleasant to watch and learn if you are into guitars. Also funny how you pronounce Andrea I would say it Andre-ah

[@pmoney3688]

Too funny, I am married to an Andrea….. It drives her nuts when people pronounce it Ahndreeya She likes it just the way Matthew said it🤠 Just scrolling through the comments and thought and was funny that you mentioned it

[@tomfowler8389]

The out of phase sounds cool. I think it sounds great. I wouldn’t do anything to it other than frets new nut. It’s awesome

[@ArturBrzozowski444]

I'm so impressed by how it's aged I can't focus on the tone 😅 Amazing find 💛

[@squidkid2]

I had an original Mustang that was identical to this guitar except for the tail piece (mine had the whammy bar). Mine was still white white but it had the tortoise shell pickguard, and the white pickup covers. It also had the big headstock and a poplar body and the plastic tuning peg heads. It was my first Fender and I wish I still had it. And BTW I'm sure Doug was stoked about the inscription that Andrea carved in the top. After all the reason I played the guitar was to get me an Andrea of my own if you know what I mean. And it worked! That inscription is a priceless part of the history of the guitar. It may be a turn off to "collectors" but they're not players so they wouldn't understand anyway. If it was my guitar, I would call it Andrea! After all guitars are all female right?😁

[@marcwolff1921]

I’m happy you left the I love you tag on the guitar.

[@ryanwalsh2455]

Hell yeah matt! Unrivaled little guitars for the money, totally agree that they sound like a mini vintage strat. My ‘66 Mustang absolutely shreds so im glad to see you dig this duo-sonic 🤘(if anyones interested my mustang has the 24” B width neck)

[@mikeellis9720]

For sale ?

[@ryanwalsh2455]

Mike Ellis no, there are some nice ones on Reverb tho.

[@mikeellis9720]

@@ryanwalsh2455 thank you

[@dougm.2427]

Love it! Great job getting making noise again. Im a Doug and I shared this with my gf and now she's talking about doing the same to one of my guitars 😆 eeeeeeek!

[@corbrandt9908]

This guitar really sings, what a beautiful sound

[@anthonyz7000]

Great find, fantastic video. That's a piece of history there. I'd like to think that both Doug and Andrea would approve. And personally I love the sound of the out-of-phase pickup selection. In a world full of Strats and LPs something a little different is kind of nice now and then.

[@Neil-Aspinall]

Doug looks and sounds terrific, I'd have him in a shot!

[@saltwatersaddletramp7229]

That old guitar has character. Very cool.

[@TeiscoCurlee]

I think the out of phase thing would sound awesome as an overdub on like the chorus of a song or something, to get some more sparkle!

[@maxmunzert9725]

Honestly idk why he doesn’t like it, to me it sound great especially for some old Peter green style tones

[@TeiscoCurlee]

@@maxmunzert9725 Yeah that too for sure, it's cool, not for everything but a little bit here and there!

[@AndyGlidden]

Great video as ever, Matthew. I have a ‘74 Mustang that has a small hole just below the bridge. The elderly gentleman that I bought it from told me he was playing in a rough bar and someone threw a dart at him, and luckily it hit the guitar rather than him. I don’t know if he was telling me the truth but I’ve left the hole there, rather than try to fill it as the story is pretty cool and it is part of its history now! 🎯