1974 '55 RI Les Paul Special

stilwel · May 30, 2017

This stuff is magic on rosewood:

stilwel · May 30, 2017

stilwel · May 30, 2017

latestarter · May 31, 2017

I see you got Dan's bridge! Good work.

I refretted one of these recently. Thin neck, with a difficult relief profile, but I used the tangs to push it out a bit and some gentle truss pressure. Came out great and the guitar sounded fantastic. Honky, slightly scooped sound. Very playable.

Congrats.

Kris Ford · May 31, 2017

I bet Dan could make you a goof ring.
(I LOVE them myself!)

stilwel · May 31, 2017

Kris Ford said:
I bet Dan could make you a goof ring.
(I LOVE them myself!)

Yeah we talked about it. He said if I took some measurements he could probably make one. For now I really just wanted the bridge and new studs so I could use it.

If I'm having him make a new ring I want to take my time and get it right. We'll see. Still undecided if it's worth it (to me).

stilwel · Jun 2, 2017

I received my Mojoaxe 7/8" aged studs today. Perfect fit. Slammed them all the way down and backed out until the action was right. Intonates perfectly and looks like it belongs there. This guitar is done.

I can't recommend the Mojoaxe wraptail enough. Totally worth the money. I have them on both of my vintage Specials.

stilwel · Jun 2, 2017

'59 LP Special - Mojoaxe CWT Bridge with original studs

'74 LP Special - Mojoaxe CWT Bridge with Mojoaxe studs

stilwel · Jun 17, 2017

The cherry on top...

Got a set of Creamtone aged black Top Hats yesterday.

SpencerD · Jun 18, 2017

So nice.

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