newfiesig Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 For ‘59 and ‘60 Les Paul bursts, were the toggle switch caps cream, amber, or both? Tried to google pics, but it’s hard to know what is original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolution Six Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Gibson Historic switch tip and Gibson Custom Switchcraft washer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Originally, of course, the '50s and '60 Les Pauls had cream switch-tips. Most have simply darkened to an amber colour with the passage of time. Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfiesig Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 Originally, of course, the '50s and '60 Les Pauls had cream switch-tips. Most have simply darkened to an amber colour with the passage of time. Pip. Cool, I didn't know that. I assumed they were amber stock. So just the switch-tips darkened, but not the pickup rings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Ustain Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Yup. They color-matched when new, and then aged to different colors. They're not the same plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Cool, I didn't know that. I assumed they were amber stock. So just the switch-tips darkened, but not the pickup rings? If you are seriously considering boarding the good ship 'Slippery Slope' there is an 11 page / 413 post thread over on the Les Paul Forum website comparing the differences in plastic parts offered by Gibson USA, Gibson Historic and the dozens of other aftermarket plastic replacement parts manufacturers. WARNING : Your head will be spinning and your brain will be desperately trying to shut you down before you get half-way through. Some of those very knowledgeable folks have redefined the phrase 'Attention To Detail'... Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolution Six Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Cool, I didn't know that. I assumed they were amber stock. So just the switch-tips darkened, but not the pickup rings? Yes, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Uh oh, you've opened up the Tone Is In The Plastic can of worms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Uh oh, you've opened up the Tone Is In The Plastic can of worms. Just you wait until they start analysing "Which species of animal makes for the best Hot Hide Glue?..."... They are, genuinely, a lovely, friendly and VERY well informed bunch over there and I almost sort of wish I had the opportunity of being able to spend more of both my time and my money in 'The Hunting of the Snark 1959 Les Paul Standard' but life, somehow, always seems to get in my way. Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihcmac Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 will the real gibson toggle switch cap please stand up.. google search.... gibson toggle switch cap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolution Six Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 @ newfiesig, If you are interested I can send you the Gibson Historic switch tip and the Gibson Custom shop Switchcraft nut, let me know (very cool price) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Just you wait until they start analysing "Which species of animal makes for the best Hot Hide Glue?..."... Pip. Forget species, they'll get down to breed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Cow? Or is it all Bull?... Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfiesig Posted June 27, 2018 Author Share Posted June 27, 2018 @ newfiesig, If you are interested I can send you the Gibson Historic switch tip and the Gibson Custom shop Switchcraft nut, let me know (very cool price) Thanks for the offer, but I already picked up the amber tip. Besides tuners (and polishing the headstock) that's the only mod I'm going to make. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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