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1974 Les Paul Standard bridge and tail stop bar

wiltel24

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So would a 1974 Les Paul Standard have the ABR or Nashville bridge and would the tailpiece stop bar (which is chrome plated) be made of zinc or aluminum?

Thanks for any replies.
 

Bob Womack

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Yep.

pauly2.jpg

This one has original nylon saddles but I've seen them with either metal or nylon from the factory.

Bob
 

wiltel24

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Yep.

pauly2.jpg

This one has original nylon saddles but I've seen them with either metal or nylon from the factory.

Bob

Looks just like mine used to, before I took off the covers, changed the knobs. Also mine has metal bridge saddles.
 

59PLEXI

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Well I just learned something here. I was under the impression the only 70's les Paul's were customs and deluxe with mini HB's
 

Old crow

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I,d like to know what metal was used for the bridge posts, wheels , tailpiece studs and bushings.
 
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