Jim Shine's Guitar Info Page
Pages will be added time permitting, so check back often!
Fender related:
Inside an April 1956 Musicmaster- On this page I tear down and photograph a rare April 1956 Musicmaster "blackguard" pre-production guitar. Every part is documented in photo's.
Fender Pot Codes- There is more than just dates on the back of post 1961 pots. Here I give you the info you need to determine if the pots you are looking at are stock or forgeries. I include a part number table for most popular pots used in the 60's and 70's.
1967 Fender Service Manual- Here is a factory service manual full of tips on setting up your Fender guitar. Of particular interest is how to tighten Kluson and Fender F tuners.
Wiring Diagrams- Here I have a nice selection of original Fender factory wiring diagrams for many solid body electrics and lap steel guitars.
Reissue Versus Original Parts Comparisons- Here I show the differences in many Fender aftermarket or OEM reissue parts against vintage originals. Note: some text has been modified by site owner. If you have any questions, please email me.
Parts pictures database- Here are some pictures I have taken of various vintage Fender guitar parts. Some pictures are from the Comparisons page and some text has been modified by site owner. If you have any questions, please email me.
How to Apply a decal- Here I outline the best and most successful method I have found to correctly apply decals. I also give tips on chemicals to use that help prevent old decals from falling apart once wet. Note: I am only providing this info for restoration use only! I do not condone using Fender decals on non-Fender made instruments.
Other:
Jackson Guitar Page - Here is a gallery of my Jackson electric guitars. Jackson guitars are perhaps one of the most underrated American made guitars of the 20th century.
Links:
Vintage Guitar Info-This site covers most all American made guitars of the 20th Century. Perhaps the best vintage guitar web site around.
The Fender Discussion Page- A popular online Fender community with a large membership ranging from the hobbyist, professional players, collectors, and Fender employees.
GG Jaguars Guitarium and Ampeteria Web site owned and operated by well known writer Greg Gagliano. The site features a great gallery of Fender, G&L and other brand guitars as well as amplifiers and several of his best articles.
Inside the Fender Factory and Offices My friend Jim Roy took these pictures inside the Fender corporate Arizona offices and California production and Custom Shops.
All Things Strat A links / points of interest site for people who love playing Fender Stratocasters. On this site you will find some of the best places for parts, pickups, and useful information about Strats.
USA Charvels A site showcasing a very large collection of San Dimas era guitars in a variety of models, finishes, and graphics. Lots of detailed pics of most every guitar. Perhaps the best Charvel picture site on the web.
The Jackson Museum- Perhaps the most complete site focusing on Jackson guitars. Pages of San Dimas era factory photo's, lots of historically important documentation, plus lots of cool Jackson guitars. A must see for any guitar enthusiast.
The Jackson/Charvel Forum A great message board on Charvel/Jackson guitars of both domestic and import manufacture.
Charvel Central- A forum specializing in vintage San Dimas era Charvel guitars.
Axeparts Specializing in Kahler tremolo parts and even in full systems. Kahler parts are becoming increasingly hard to find. Axeparts is your source for used and NOS parts . They also buy tremolos and parts in any condition.