Thanks guys!
So if not naphtha, then what? I thought I'd use a Q-tip and try and dilute some of the paint around the cracks. Attaching some pics to show the gnarlyness. Being a 1984(?) set neck guitar, I think such cracks are to be expected so I'm not TOO anal about repairing them, but pointers are appreciated!
I agree, I thought it didn't look right either. Going to do the setup from scratch, the scale length is 25.5" but given the age I'm thinking of putting in Classic Extra Slinkys.. Thoughts?
I know, but I want to get it as close to it's original glory, or better! Like for instance, I'd put in gold strap buttons, and gold switches to match the bridge, and cream pickup covers like the original. Pickups are my least concern right now but as long as they're zebra and vintage output I think the Artec VTB-1 would do the job of an onboard boost, and I'm currently looking at low battery voltage indicator circuits (there was an LED in the second mini toggle's place which did just that). It should be pretty straightforward with a few components and heatshrink tubing, or otherwise if I decide to get fancy I might go with the PMT LoBat battery indicator which does exactly that.
Tomorrow, I gut everything and then begin fretboard conditioning. While the lem-oil does it's job I'm going to Brasso the crap out of every piece of hardware.