[New SJ200 problem]

Unfortunately, I have seen new J-200's with poorly set necks in dealer stock in the past. The saddle was so low there wasn't any break over angle on the saddle when the action was reasonable. This is made even worse when the bridge is the four pearl ribbon variety which pushes the bridge pins away from the saddle. I played a Pete Townshed signature J-200 that was like this and it sounded like total crap. The break over angle of string over the saddle is critical for driving string energy into the top. Couldn't you just return the guitar to the dealer for another example? Hopefully, Gibson will treat you right.

[Any ES-125 T owners out there?]

Just got her,.....my 1960 ES-125 T!!! She's a beauty and in brand nw condition for a 52 new old instrument, its actually quite scary!!!!

 

 

 

Beautiful!!!! More pics please!!!!!

[Tuner replacement or button replacement on a 57 LG1]

Hey Ryan....

 

Congrats again on your LG1 purchase... great all around blues guitar. I have not replaced the tuners on my 1964 model. They are actually in pretty good condition and hold the tuning well. I would agree with Larry that if I were getting new ones' date=' I would go for the Kluson Deluxe as I believe they are the same as the originals. [/quote']

 

Yeah, I am leaning toward ordering the Klusons from Elderly. Do you think I being stupid by replacing the entire tuner?

[Tuner replacement or button replacement on a 57 LG1]

I recently acquired a 1957 Gibson LG1. The original tuners (at least I believe they are original) on it are functional but stiff. The buttons have shrunk and weathered to the point of coming apart soon and also make it more difficult to turn. I realize I could replace the buttons but I am seriously considering replacing the tuners to provide a more user friendly experience while also preserving the original tuners and buttons. Is a complete tuner replacement with replicas a reasonable approach to this instrument or should I just replace the buttons. Please note that this guitar will be played and not sit in the case. Secondly, in choosing a replacement. Is there any difference between the replicas Elderly sells and the ones Stewmac sells? They seem just a little different? Is one better than the other? Surely, someone has done this and has experience with it.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Tuners to choose from:

 

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Tuners/Guitar,_solid_peghead_tuners/Vintage-style_3-on-Plate_Tuners.html

 

or

 

http://www.elderly.com/accessories/items/WD90NPP.htm

 

Here are the current tuners.

 

 

[Nitro Lacquer cracking/crazing -timeline?]

I have a J-200 that turns 20 years old this Saturday. It doesn't have a single finish check on it.