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  • Birthday 10/27/1992

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  1. Yes it was, sorry for the delay I didn't get a notification that you had replied. I'm gonna post a bit of info to that thread that might be useful to you.

  2. Looking forward to seeing it then. Just did the cap job last night on the Skylark and damn it makes such a difference. If it wasn't for needing to switch out the plug then that simple fix could've made the amp studio-ready. And yes, MF is very slow. Took 3 weeks to get my SG case from them. Good luck!

  3. Hey no problem, good luck with getting it up and running! I'm still waiting on the caps to arrive so I gotta get a multimeter and start discharging the old ones. Post some pictures in the thread if you can once you get it set, I'd love to see it

  4. Hey I tried to comment on your Skylark post. I have a 67 with tremolo and I'm trying to restore it right now. I have new caps, but haven't installed them yet. I'm also waiting on a new speaker & output xformer. Thanks for posting the schematic- Ive been searching all over for it!

  5. Thanks for the help, I'm gonna guess that it's a Cortez based on the info you gave me and by some reviews on Harmony Central on Cortez LP's. I'm not exactly sure how to check to see if the headstock was refinished like midnight sun said to, I know my dad wouldn't know if it was (he bought it, used it for a couple years, and forgot about it), and I don't think it's worth the gas money to drive to Noll Guitars to have them check it out. Thanks for the help though!
  6. Pippy: I've heard of that brand before, it's come up on some of my Google searches for anything about this guitar. I can't find any pictures of their guitars, but I did find this question from GuitarSite.com: Some of those features seem to match up to mine, the plastic saddles, lousy intonation adjustment, white binding, and "Black Beast" (though I think the real ones were called Black Beauties). Thanks for the input.
  7. I've got a nameless Les Paul Custom copy from the '70s that my dad bought for about $100 when he was younger. I know there are countless copies of Gibson instruments, but I can not figure out any real info or company name to match it. What I do know: -Copy of Black Les Paul Custom, circa 1970-something. -Weighs roughly 8.5lbs, so lighter than some authentic models. -Bolt-on Neck. -Neck bolt plate says "Made in Japan", top half peeled off like foil (see picture) so I can't tell if there was anything else on it. -Bridge pickup says "Goher Pickups" on the bottom, no info on that company. -Neck pickup simply has "NR" written in pencil in the cavity. -No Serial number. -Headstock is blank. -3-screw truss rod cover. -Has TOM bridge, stamped with "H.T.F. BRIDGE" underneath. -Bound Fretboard, headstock, and body. -Block inlays, doesn't match a real Custom's number of inlays and poor epoxy job on some of them. -Probably not made of tonewood (sounds like crap unplugged), most likely plywood. Body appears to possibly be made in a "pancake" style, visible in the finish. -Pots say "NICHION" and "A 500k" ohms. -Electronics crackle a lot, especially when input cord is moved. -Finish doesn't seem to be nitro. Pictures: Neck bolt plate with "silver" peeling off. Pots Headstock comparison: The shape is pretty close to my Gibson's, but it curves in on the sides more. If anyone knows anything about Japanese LP copies that match this one, it would be greatly appreciated. Also, is this a "lawsuit" era LP? All I know about that is there were lawsuits regarding some companies headstock design, I'm just wondering. Thanks.
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