Strong Heavy
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On my 2011 Les Paul Jr the nut is made of Corian.
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First time I see this kind of tuners....
Did you look a Grover' s website ?
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On 3/25/2024 at 9:26 PM, Riptide said:
I have a 2011 Les Paul Junior that Gibson says has a Corian nut, however my luthier is adamant the nut is bone.
Any info on how to determine if my specific nut is bone is much appreciated as well as any general info on the history of Gibson nut material in the 2008-2012 Les Paul Juniors.Thanks in advance!
This nut is stock, it' s made of Corian.
Best nut is made with Bone, Graph Tech TusqXL nut are very good too, I have an adjustable Graph Tech TusqXL nut on my '15 Gibson SG, very low action and many good vibrations.
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My 2004 Gibson SG Special Faded, previous owner waxed it with antique furniture wax, the result is close to a clear coat.
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A cream pickguard ?
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On 2/17/2024 at 11:18 PM, eldorado2001 said:
Here's my lovely Casino.
I have a wide bevel black pickguard, the cream pickguard is really cool, more authentic.
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Here is my €piphone Casino, a great guitar, perfect to play everywere.
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On 12/20/2023 at 6:04 PM, merciful-evans said:
I'm not sure I can be much help, but I recall the 2015 DC Specials well.
The Creamery version of this type of PU gives options for the lead wire as either 'Simple 3 way' or 'Modern 4 way (for coil splits etc).
At the bottom of this page are Gibson links. One of them under 'Support' is Gibson Guitar Specs (2015 - 2019). I cant access this ATM. Maybe you can?
I recall your guitar had a simplified circuit for master vol and tone. I dont recall any push-pull option for coil splits.
I cant see the SD site listing for the PU but this reverb sale describes a single wire https://reverb.com/uk/item/22376931-seymour-duncan-custom-shop-jb-humbucker-under-p90-dogear-bridge-pickup
The Volume pots can be pulled to switch to single coil but on my SG Standard the wiring is not a PCB.
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On my Tanlucent Ebony SG I made an assembly with those parts , they are glued at the the right height with LOCTITE 648 High Strength, Retaining Compound.
LOCTITE 648 Specifications : https://www.henkel-adhesives.com/ar/en/product/retaining-compounds/loctite_6480.html#Features and Benefits0
The black anchors are large enough to be firmly inserted into the body.
The result is very discret, perfect !
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Yes, the 5 ply wide bevel black pickguard is nice, I will try the cream pickguard with this vintage style Epiphone logo.
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8 hours ago, Hype said:
Is that an Inspired By Lennon Casino?
My Casino is a standard model with cool upgrades, I installed a good quality metric ABR-1 bridge from Philadelphia Luthier Tools and a long version of the trapeze tailpiece to reduce vibrations between the tailpiece and the bridge.
The result is incredible, awesome, no more bad vibrations. With the long trapeze tailpiece the feeling is better, The guitar seems more consistent, more precise much more enjoyable to play! I put a black washer and nice knobs with soft reflectors.
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The Stratocaster have a vibrato.
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Pelham Blue and Gold hardware is a great combo,
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13 hours ago, sparquelito said:
Thanks for the link.
It appears they do not make them.
But many are available, even on Amazon.
I'll have to think on it.
I don't have a Bigsby on any of them, so maybe a roller nut isn't really going to be a value-added installation.
😐If your Gibson have a stopbar a roller bridge is not an upgrade, prefer FABER INSert Studs + ABR-1 bridge, this setup give the same results than real ABR-1 bridge screwed into the body.
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The best solution for a Gibson with Vibrola or Bigsby is a low profile bridge and domed thumbwheels:
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16 hours ago, Ceptorman said:
I like #4 the best, then #1
#3 and #4 look very similar, is #4 a little brighter in color?
The pickguard #3 is cream, #4 is white , stock Casino.
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On 11/20/2023 at 3:52 PM, sparquelito said:
Nice job!!
I'm thinking I might like to put a roller bridge on my Les Paul BFG.
Reckon Faber might make one of those?
🙂I don' t think, did you visit Faber USA ? https://faberusa.com/product-category/faber-bridges/
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I use Faber® iNsert™ studs, they are 6/32" upper threaded posts, ready for a Gibson ABR-1 bridge or Faber® Historic bridge.
Faber studs are firmly inserted into the body, the threaded rods and the guitar make only one, same result than a Gibson with a stock ABR-1. More sustain, good vibrations, an awesome upgrade.
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Help me to choose the best looking pickguard for my VS Casino,
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On 10/28/2023 at 3:56 PM, 10PoundLester said:
Mine came with a brown version of this case. Very nice indeed.
My Les Paul is a Tribute (upraded) , it came with a Gibson gig bag, this Lifton '59 RI case is the same price than a Gibson case.
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My case is a Lifton '59 Reissue, a very good case.
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On 10/21/2023 at 12:40 AM, Company Grip said:
@Strong Heavy That’s a gorgeous color combo! The tortoiseshell and the Pelham blue. Is that from factory?
Agree with you about the guitar totally!
Thank you, pickguard, knobs, and case are not stock.
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On 10/12/2023 at 12:12 AM, tx-ogre said:
Very nice. Great choice. Nothing like a Heritage Cherry SG. Here’s mine:
And my other SG:
I love your SG Supreme, I' d like to find a blue one for a soft price.
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Two pieces body, very well matched.
When did the 'WIRED' ABR-1 bridge start getting installed on SG's?
in Gibson USA
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I prefer the wired Gibson ABR-1 bridge, when I change the strings the saddles stay in place.