JeffBlue
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Years ago, I repaired a 58 Gibson Les Paul Special that someone sprayed flat black paint on badly. I removed the pickups and hardware and stripped it down to bare wood. I oiled the guitar and replaced the parts. When I plugged in and played, the tone moved me. I asked him if he would sell the guitar and he said no. I almost cried when I gave it back.
This is an attempt to get near (or not) to that iconic tone. I had to make some concessions because I don't have all the funds I need and I have to use parts I have on hand. Precision Guitar Kits 54 black limba Les Paul and neck, ebony fretboard and headstock laminate, trapezoid inlays, stainless steel frets, jr. controls. I'll be installing Seymour Duncan 59/JB humbuckers. Someday I'll contact Seymour Duncan/Maricela to wind me some matched custom Phat Cats wound to Antiquity or Vintage specs and Dun-Aged magnets.
This is an attempt to get near (or not) to that iconic tone. I had to make some concessions because I don't have all the funds I need and I have to use parts I have on hand. Precision Guitar Kits 54 black limba Les Paul and neck, ebony fretboard and headstock laminate, trapezoid inlays, stainless steel frets, jr. controls. I'll be installing Seymour Duncan 59/JB humbuckers. Someday I'll contact Seymour Duncan/Maricela to wind me some matched custom Phat Cats wound to Antiquity or Vintage specs and Dun-Aged magnets.