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Telemarkman · December 15th, 2007, 08:01 AM

There was no poly finish in the 50's, only a rather thin nitro top coat. So more than 50 years of use will definitely wear on the wood.

Most 50's Teles were 2 or 3 piece bodies, some were 1 piece, but not as many as some like to think.

December 15th, 2007, 08:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
Telemarkman Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norway Age: 61 Posts: 4,393	There was no poly finish in the 50's, only a rather thin nitro top coat. So more than 50 years of use will definitely wear on the wood. Most 50's Teles were 2 or 3 piece bodies, some were 1 piece, but not as many as some like to think.