Bob Marsh Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 After 6 months or so the 40'sw Zephyr is almost complete. All that remains is to make a coverplate for the back of the guitar and locate/create a pickguard - Both originals were missing when we received it. The old girl looks terrific, plays nicely and sounds great given the pickup rebuilt and upgraded by Lindy Fralin passing therough the "MasterVoicer" wiring. Our only regret is not being able to locate 2 original tuning keys ( Still Looking!) But as I mentioned this is going to be a player, as well as a family heirloom so the owner okayed the substitution.So.... Here she is - ANother one back from the brink and onto the stage! B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Wow, that looks amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Fantastic job Bob, a truly wonderful restoration, looks a million dollars mate, thanks for the updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweed2 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 She's a real stunner now. I love the new controls and every big box guitar should have a natural finish, to look right. Is the stock pickguard color for one of these tortoise? I could see a Fire Stripe on this beauty. Excellent job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not-Too-Late Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 I love the sound that comes from those big box guitars. There big sound was popular/necessary years ago before amplification. You might find yourself enjoying it without playing it through an amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Great job!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Thanks for updating this project Bob, looks fantastic. For those who didn't see the intial pics of this restoration, click here: http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/66498-1941-epi-zephyr-in-the-shop-wpics/page__pid__905439&do=findComment&comment=905439 http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/69940-40s-zephyr-restoration-update/page__p__950689__hl__%2Bepiphone+%2Bzephyr__fromsearch__1&do=findComment&comment=950689 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy01 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 As a part time tech I can say I really admire the ingenuity and patience it takes to do a restoration on a classic guitar. I love reading a post like this. So many things I learn from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Marsh Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Thanks to all for the kind words - Bob Rigaud and I have put some time and love into bringing her back to life and I guess it shows. If the ground doesn't crack open and swallow us all up the next project I'd like to feature is a beaut! A 1948 Gibson L-7CE came into the shop this week to have a couple cracks repaired and the pickup system (Pickups and controls are a unit mounted on the rather massive pickguard - no holes in the archtop) overhauled - Time and wear n' tear have corroded and eroded all the pickup wiring, pots, etc. She's a rather rare bird being both cutaway and electric - most L-7's were non-cutaway and usually non-electric. Pictures will follow as the repair progresses and they become available. Thanks again and Cheers! B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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