Original Vintage 70's Gretsch ROC JET Guitar NECK BODY HUSK ONLY Luthier PROJECT

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I have purposely set the asking price high because I don't want anybody quickly clicking the Buy it Now. I want the buyer of this item to know what he/she is getting into.
I will go lower on the price.
This is a project for a skilled luthier. The neck has been re-set but it needs another re-set. The action was very high (over 1/4 inch at 14th fret) when it had parts on it, despite the fact that the bridge base had been filed down substantially. A crack in the neck near the heel has already been repaired. The back of the body and neck have been re-finished in natural. Because of this, I cannot read the serial number, but from the features, I believe that this is circa 1971-72.
The remaining black parts (front of body and headstock) are duller than normal. Not shiny. The truss rod nut seems to have been changed. I don't have the proper tool, so I couldn't check to see if the truss rod worked. That said, I didn't see any major warps or bows when it was strung up. The body seems a little thin, so maybe it was sanded down some? Frets are in decent shape, but there are grooves worn into the ebony fingerboard.
Weight of the husk is about 4 lbs. It will be very well packed for shipping.
Sales tax will be added by Ebay.
USA shipping only on this.