Greg1967 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Just got my 1st Les Paul (2013 White LPJ). A couple of things I would like to get responses from the other viewers. I purchased a gloss black pick guard. Debating on putting it on. Not really keen on adding more holes. Anyone have any luck with no drilling pick guards (bobby lee). And the second question. It was a demo model from a certain on line guitar site. It has a small ding in the back of the head stock. I can live with it. However, there seems to be a sheen where the previous owner touched it up with paint and there is a color difference and slight sheen to the surface that doesn't match the rest of the finish. Can I tape up the guitar and spray a coat of nitro on the back of the neck to match it up and then lightly sand it? I know I'm being picky. But it's my first Les Paul. Could be worse. Could be right on the front. I plan on sanding the entire guitar down one day and doing a light stain on the front and a dark stain on sides, neck and back. I really love the way the Tom Scholz signature Les Paul looks. A plain maple top with a nitro finish. By the way. This is one heavy guitar. I'm used to my SG's. I picked up a 2014 LPG and it wasn't nearly as heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 seriously...??? It is now YOUR guitar! You do not have to ask permission for anything....jes sayin'...! Talk to Tom!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsinla Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 You plan to strip it but are concerned about a small chip on the back of the neck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg1967 Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 You plan to strip it but are concerned about a small chip on the back of the neck? I didn't say I was going to strip it right now. Possibly a year or two. If you don't want to offer advice then don't bother replying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg1967 Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 seriously...??? It is now YOUR guitar! You do not have to ask permission for anything....jes sayin'...! Talk to Tom!?! I wasn't asking permission from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsinla Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I didn't say I was going to strip it right now. Possibly a year or two. If you don't want to offer advice then don't bother replying. My advice is to leave it alone as a chip is insignificant compared to stripping the whole finish off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg1967 Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 It's like a new car or a brand new pair of shoes. The first scratch is the worst. I've already gotten used to it. Took it to my local Luthier and had it intonated and the action set nice and low. Now it's mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg1967 Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 My advice is to leave it alone as a chip is insignificant compared to stripping the whole finish off. I am. It would be a pain to try to get down past all the white on the back side of that mahogany body. It plays great and I'm a cappy hamper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsinla Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 That's the best idea, make sure you like it before you mod it. If you ever plan to sell it, extensive mods will cause it to lose much of it's value. If you plan to keep it forever, it doesn't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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