Texasbluezman

My thoughts exactly. Nobody knows exactly where the wood is bought or distributed to. Unless you believe everything you read. I know my LP won't sound just like a Gibby, because it has an alder top, instead of a maple top!

I realize it's not gonna sound just like a Gibby. Just be more usable. My stock electronics are not bad with my setup. It's just a future project. Cause I can't leave anything alone!

I've searched and compiled a list of all parts needed for upgrading your electronics to Gibson 1959 spec. Here is a list of the components with the best price, and where to get them: CTS audio pots: Guitar Nucleus-$4.79 each Bourns audio pots: Guitar Nucleus-$3.99 each CTS linear pots: Guitar Electronics-$4.95 each Caps .022mfd Vitamin Q: Guitar Electronics-$11.25 each Orange Drop: Guitar Electronics-$5.79 for 2 Switchcraft output jack Guitar Nucleus-$2.19 each Switchcraft toggle switch Guitar Nucleus-$15.99 each Cloth covered vintage wire from Guitar Electronics: 2.5 ft white and black-$3.99 Optional pointer washers: Guitar Nucleus-$2.49 Of course there is shipping. Guitar Electronics offer free shipping for orders over $49. Guitar Nucleus is $7.95 for orders $0-$19.99 and $5.95 for orders over $20. Here are the links: http://www.guitarnucleus.com/gnstore/index.html http://www.guitarelectronics.com/ If anyone knows where to get these quality components cheaper, then I would appreciate your input. If your really picky about your tone, you could get these instead: http://www.matchedguitarpots.com/Potkits.html Just trying to be a helpful forum member. I plan doing this upgrade myself to my newly aquired Epi LP Custom Silverburst.

I thought the 47 sounded the best clean and distorted, but I prefer to let the bass guitar handle the lows. No mods sounded more like the Metallica-Justice album with too much lows that covers up the bass in a band. I think you made the right choice. Rock on!

Beautiful guitars. Just starting to save up for mine. So I have plenty of time to choose which color. Leaning towards to HB or LB.