dc3c46 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Went today to pick up my Firebird and my Ric 360/12 getting set up and was very pleased with an excellent job done by the tech at L&McQ. At the same time I wanted to pick up the parts I ordered for my LP faded. Now that TG did great mods I was going to do the same. But now, here it is: #1 The pu cover did not come. Well, someone screwed up with the order, just have to wait again. #2 Pick up Rings came and Pickguard as well. I do not like the color of the pu rings and the pickguard on the LP faded, they are not really cream but go more into orange.So did order the historic spec parts. Gibson did answer my e-mail as follows: the color of the parts will be different than the color on your LP faded. Looking at the parts now: the color of the rings is the same as the ones I already got! And the pickguard (historic spec) is totally different. I do like the color of the pickguard though. But how can they send a bunch of parts which are suppose to go together in such an obvious mismatch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonicchaos Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 The customer's always right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:oilpit: Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 The customer's always right Not when your dealing with Gibson.... :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boston004681 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 The customer's always right Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 But how can they send a bunch of partswhich are suppose to go together in such an obvious mismatch? They'd probably get off the hook by pointing out that the plastics used on the real '56 - '60 LP's could be slightly different colours too! Apparently, the material for the pickguard came as a sheet from which the guards were cut/stamped whereas the rings were moulded plastic. If the plastic colourant employed in the production of each came from different batches that was enough of an explanation. There was (and probably still is) a thread on this very topic over on the 'Les Paul Forum' site. They assembled 'Vintage' spec parts from several companies and did a back-to-back colour/shape comparison. Take the genuine Gibson stuff back - the shop should be on your side here - and get some bits which match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I'd say "pink" too! or "Salmon" for the more conscious man... Flight959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRom Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I notice a pink-ish (or "Salmon" for the more conscious man) hue to the plastic on my faded too. Would like to repalce it with something more on the creme side. You going to send them back? The pick guard looks good - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I think you should try gibson usa parts... (the common normal ones) I ordered a pickup ring as one of mine was damaged... when it arived it was more like real creme than the ones stock in my std. faded (which as you said, look orange-ish) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc3c46 Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 I think you should try gibson usa parts... (the common normal ones) I ordered a pickup ring as one of mine was damaged... when it arived it was more like real creme than the ones stock in my std. faded (which as you said' date=' look orange-ish)[/quote']You're absolutely right. I'll bring the orange-ish/pink-is ones back to L&M and make them get me the regular ones. Also with the old pickguard that came with the faded it really looked cheezy when I put it on, that was the reason for ordering these historic parts. And: thanks TG for getting me in this "mod-mood" with your great mod on your faded. I'm getting pu covers too and she'll look like a million bucks! Gracias compadre and hasta luego! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swmcv2007 Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I can't help you because I actually am colorblind. I am monochromatic which means I only see shades of grey. It's pretty sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myspace.com/jessenoah Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 if you want legit plastic crap http://retrospec-guitar.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modoc_333 Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 that guard might not fit too well either. historics have a different spacing between the pups than most USA LPs.... you'll have to check on yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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