daveinspain Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I was just thinking.... I wonder if Gibson has ever tried filling the holes or the chambers on the weight relieved Les Pauls with that Polysomethingerether foam. You know the same foam that's used for sound proofing... Would the filled holes make the guitar resonate more or less? I'm thinking that would fill the space and not add any significant weight back to the guitar.... Just thinking out loud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Whatu a luthier now? Just kidding, hows the project comming, can't wait for pics. As of right now whats the most important thing you have learned about refinishing your guitar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I think it would be tricky to fill the holes with another material that is light. Foam would most likely dull the sound. Styrofoam is stiff and would affect the sound less but it would not transmit the sound and that in itself is a problem. I think anything that is not a dense as the wood itself would fall short. That is unless they use some of the metal of the Roswell UFO... Dave are you having the full guitar covered in leaf or just the top? are you going to call it the "Midas" Les Paul? The guitar looks so vulnerable all naked like that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluezboy Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Could you fill in in with a lighter wood? That way you could fill the holes and add another tonewood to it that might possibly improve the sound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Could you fill in in with a lighter wood? That way you could fill the holes and add another tonewood to it that might possibly improve the sound I hope they don't fill it with resonwood, like my Sonex. It does have great sustain but the tone is no way near a Les Paul (great for shredding sounds though). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I was just thinking.... I wonder if Gibson has ever tried filling the holes or the chambers on the weight relieved Les Pauls with that Polysomethingerether foam. You know the same foam that's used for sound proofing... Would the filled holes make the guitar resonate more or less? I'm thinking that would fill the space and not add any significant weight back to the guitar.... Just thinking out loud Wouldn't the foam deaden the sound and or tone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Is my ES-339 chambered? I love the way it sustains....... I'd leave the chambers. Or buy a solid one if I wanted a solid one. Best to ya. Murph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callen3615 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I had no clue of what to expect when I clicked on this thread. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSG_Standard Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Why not fill the chambers with liquid mahogany? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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