Thoughts on this 1966 MkV finish?

[sumlin]

Hi all

Your thoughts on the finish on this 66 MkV?



I'm guessing a refin from a solid colour as the neck isn't sunburst and that black area is much bigger than it should be. But you might recognise the guitar and know more...

Thanks in advance

[BRRanger]

Saw your post on FB...I kinda like it! It's different!
Scott

[101Volts]

This one is B735 which is an early MK V as also evidenced by the truss rod at body end. MK V numbers start shortly before B700 (when the model was re-named from "Ventures II") and the earliest MK V on Max's list with a sunburst neck is B1050. The finish is strange however, it's the only one I've seen like it. Likely to be a refinish.

- Austin

[sumlin]

Update - refinished in 1969 by second owner who bought it with some damage to the original finish...

[sumlin]

...and I'm nearly there with owning it.
Thinking I may re-refinish to the solid blue from the era. I have some queries about that but I'll raise in another thread...