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I had a similar problem a few years ago with a '60s SG after fitting new hardware and the problem in that instance turned out to be very simple. The tailpiece through-holes were too tight and the "G" was initially catching just short of the stopper and slowly slipping as I bent it, putting it out, occasionally with the same little "ping" you mentioned. I ran a small drill through all the holes and had no more problems... Hope this helps

The p'up covers will improve as the etched parts aquire a deeper patina.. (The centre cover is an old, solid copper Armstrong item to hide a modified 1960s Single coil I've had floating about for years) I've already copper plated the rest of the hardware while the wife was out, but haven't etched it yet as she is a bit uneasy about me using noxious chemicals in the kitchen for some strange reason????... (It's had her "experimental" cooking in it for a dozen years and that's not killed anyone yet, so it should handle mere corrosive chems with ease) That and a few other little surprises, like a 19th century watch face as the selector switch ring and an etched brass scratchplate should give the whole thing an "Antique" look to go with Alice and the "hookah smoking caterpillar"

I've never been accused of being tasteful before... lol

This is my latest at the moment... (Was WC) I know burning a design into it may seem a little permanent, but I can't do "normal" lol There's no point buying a AAA flame topped beauty if you can't leave things alone.... And one thing I can't stand is having something that looks like it could belong to anyone!!!

If you judge the value of a guitar by it's appearance, you're missing the point.... People want Les Pauls because of the way they sound initially and they then change things to suit their own, personal musical taste. So trying to sell yours with the SDs was going to devalue it in most people's eyes and to say that it's worth more now because you've added "Bling" makes no sense if it's still the same basic guitar, with the same SD pickups.... Sorry, but for every $100 you spend on appearance, you'll be lucky to add $10 to the value.