41 years of abuse

TheX · Jul 13, 2014

And now I own it. It's a 1973 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Goldtop, or it used to be. The original onwer stripped the top, and it has had the headstock shattered. The frets are TOAST and the fingerboard is worn out.

TheX · Jul 13, 2014

And now it's getting new frets,

wajobu · Jul 13, 2014

Thank goodness you're not making it a faux relic geetar. Good for you for bringing it back to life!

TheX · Jul 13, 2014

It has a lot of damage, but it'll be fine when it's done. I ordered the headstock overlay from Crox guitars, and all of the non-original parts have replacements on the way.

Here's a white worn SG that I got in pieces and had a blast building.

Cactus Bob · Jul 13, 2014

Nice work, the SG looks great! I wonder what kind of finish the LP is going to have? :scratch2:

TheX · Jul 13, 2014

Cactus Bob said:
Nice work, the SG looks great! I wonder what kind of finish the LP is going to have? :scratch2:

I have the original bronze powder in lacquer that Gibson used. Gonna be a nice goldtop again.

Cactus Bob · Jul 13, 2014

TheX said:
I have the original bronze powder in lacquer that Gibson used. Gonna be a nice goldtop again.

Cool! :thmbsp:

Sandy G · Jul 13, 2014

You a Good Man, Charlie Brown !

bhundu · Jul 13, 2014

Looks like it's in good hands after the looking at the outcome of the SG. I've had a couple of those Deluxe models over the years with the mini humbuckers. Didn't know they came in the goldtop finish. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

TheX · Jul 15, 2014

Frets are done.

Klappco · Jul 16, 2014

Nice work!

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Mystic · Jul 16, 2014

It should turn out something like the '71 model in the attached pic. (nb: I swapper out Gibson's mini HBs for a set of circa '55 P90s. Still have the mini HBs but prefer the sound of the P90 pups)

specialidiot · Jul 18, 2014

wajobu said:
Thank goodness you're not making it a faux relic geetar. Good for you for bringing it back to life!

I love my MJT tele, it's a matter of personal preference.

TheX · Jul 19, 2014

I hate relic guitars with a passion. I've spent years learning how to build/repair/refinish them. I love a well played guitar, one that has earned its scars.

TheX · Jul 26, 2014

It's gold again, and getting a new headstock overlay.

michaelhigh · Jul 27, 2014

God Bless You, X.

getright99 · Jul 27, 2014

Awesome work!

tube-a-lou · Jul 27, 2014

That's going to be a stunning guitar when done, a few years ago my cousin
found a 71 Gibson black beauty behind a certain store in a dumpster he
grabbed took it home and I finally restored it ( just the electronics and pickups)
there great guitars.

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TheX · Jul 28, 2014

I restore a LOT of guitars, but this one is different. It was in BAD shape. I don't think it will ever get sold, I'm keeping it.

SoundOfSound · Jul 30, 2014

Mystic said:
It should turn out something like the '71 model in the attached pic. (nb: I swapper out Gibson's mini HBs for a set of circa '55 P90s. Still have the mini HBs but prefer the sound of the P90 pups)

Those sound great. One of the best set ups for playing in small clubs. :thmbsp:

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