JP Les Paul makeover

[stephan_l]

He is/was a member here: http://www.lespaulforum.com/forum/member.php?u=7457

 

[jtm45offset]

Excellent thread, very informative and a real treat to see the process. Florian, I have 1 question for you. How did you redefine the top carve? It looks like to me from one of the pics, that you used some sort of hand held oribital sander... from the way the sanding particles dispearsed following the curve of the carve. If so what grit did you start with? Just curious, as I have many years of experience with using these types of sanders in refinishing cabinets, furniture etc etc.

 

[jaegerguitars]

Excellent thread, very informative and a real treat to see the process. Florian, I have 1 question for you. How did you redefine the top carve? It looks like to me from one of the pics, that you used some sort of hand held oribital sander... from the way the sanding particles dispearsed following the curve of the carve. If so what grit did you start with? Just curious, as I have many years of experience with using these types of sanders in refinishing cabinets, furniture etc etc.

I just use an old-fashioned draw blade like violinmakers use to carve the top and the back. Then I sand by hand; starting with grit 80 up to 320, to "improve" the flame, watering in-between.

 

[2404noah]

Update: I'm still waiting for her.. Hoping it will arrive today or tomorrow..
as soon as I get it, I'll take some outdoor pics.. The sun is shining, so hopefully I can get some great shots. Let's see...

 

[jtm45offset]

I just use an old-fashioned draw blade like violinmakers use to carve the top and the back. Then I sand by hand; starting with grit 80 up to 320, to "improve" the flame, watering in-between.

You are truly a gifted craftsman the way you incorporate "old school" tools and the use of them. My hats off to you...a stunning instrument.

 

[Red Rocket]

Update: I'm still waiting for her.. Hoping it will arrive today or tomorrow..
as soon as I get it, I'll take some outdoor pics.. The sun is shining, so hopefully I can get some great shots. Let's see...

A guitar this special should have a name

 

[MapleFlame]

Yes Izzzzzzzzz would like to see it in your handzzzzzzzzz.

I have a disease and it's only cure is.


More outdoor pics Please

 

[2404noah]

A guitar this special should have a name

Funny... I was thinking the same today

Any ideas ?

 

[ScottsR9]

Funny... I was thinking the same today

Any ideas ?

Flo

 

[MapleFlame]

Stairway

 

[MrNugget]

Call it "Hunter". It's the translation of Florian's name. "Jäger" is the german word for Hunter.

 

[SirPsycho]

Outstanding Work!!!!

Very good to know that a talented Guitarbuilder is around!

bye greetings from Austria

 

[Red Rocket]

Funny... I was thinking the same today

Any ideas ?

It may take several sips/bottles of Jack Daniels to get in the right mood, but I do like the name "Flo" since you say it is a "she", and connecting it to the "Mastah" (as Tommy rightfully described him, post 553) it quite fitting. But again, this is gonna require some deep pondering. Hey Jack!

 

[Red Rocket]

Call it "Hunter". It's the translation of Florian's name. "Jäger" is the german word for Hunter.

Speaking of spirits, Florian is the "Jaegermeister"

(sorry, couldn't resist) :salude

 

[Biggles58]

After having followed this thread with some interest and seeing the beautiful work done on this guitar to make it more like an original Burst one wonders why doesn't Gibson build them this way to begin with? I'd love to hear Gibson's rationale for not building them as they should be built.

A hale and hearty well done to Florian for his excellent craftsmanship and congrats to Noah for having what is probably the next best thing to an original '50s Les Paul. Noah, when you have a chance, please post sound clips!

 

[hoss]

one wonders why doesn't Gibson build them this way to begin with?

That's what most folks on this forum are wondering for years :hmm

 

[SheltonGuitar]

...Everything was perfect until the 'Bursting pattern. I admit I am a bit puzzled by it.

Check out the guitar's upper perimeter to the front of Page's right arm...

...and compare it to the bottom perimeter by the knobs. There is definitely
a wider red boarder along the bottom compared to the top.

Florian's finish is pretty darn close...

 

[MapleFlame]

I think what you are seeing is the grain that is between the two pickups. It kinda makes it look like the red goes into that, but it doesn't

 

[Rasher]

It's a Zep guitar so I think a Zep connection.
We all love it to death, but it can never be ours, we just long to see the pictures and have to love it from a distance.

You should call it "Heartbreaker", 'cos to the rest of us, it is.

 

[kthesheep]

It's a Zep guitar so I think a Zep connection.
We all love it to death, but it can never be ours, we just long to see the pictures and have to love it from a distance.

You should call it "Heartbreaker", 'cos to the rest of us, it is.

"Heartbreaker"
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