britabe Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 i purchased a lennon revo casino yesterday at the epi yardsale. however it is only the neck and body so now i am about the business of building it and my 1st trouble spot is the abr bridge with nylon saddles. i seem to be having a problem locating one. also, does this guitar require bushings to be drilled? there are only 1/8 holes at bridge site now. i have a buddy that works at gibson that is also checking for me but i thought someone here may have some clues. i would like to build it "correct" except the gold tuners. (putting the kluson tuners on it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 i purchased a lennon revo casino yesterday at the epi yardsale. however it is only the neck and body so now i am about the business of building it and my 1st trouble spot is the abr bridge with nylon saddles. i seem to be having a problem locating one. also' date=' does this guitar require bushings to be drilled? there are only 1/8 holes at bridge site now.i have a buddy that works at gibson that is also checking for me but i thought someone here may have some clues. i would like to build it "correct" except the gold tuners. (putting the kluson tuners on it) [/quote'] No "Bushings" for that bridge! The screws were directly into the body, on that year/model. There is a place.."Pickguard Heaven," http://pickguards.us that makes pickguards and truss rod covers to your specs. They have both 3 and 2 hole "E" trc's, for Casino, Rivieras, Sheratons, and many other guitars...or, can make them. So, if you can't find an "original" they can probably provide a decent/accurate replica? www.stewmac.com should have the nylon saddles, for the abr bridge. If not, www.marshallparts.com (AKA "Parts is Parts") will...or can order them, for you. Might ask "Sweetwater," MF, or Music 123, as well. And, as always, good luthiers and/or repair shops, will (quite often) have parts. In Nashville...Gruhn Guitars would be a good starting point. They restore vintage guitars and are known all over the world, for their expertise, in that area! Good hunting! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britabe Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 thanks for your help dude. i look foward to having a sweet guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 thanks for your help dude. i look foward to having a sweet guitar! You're welcome...don't forget to post some photos! Maybe a "before and after" situation? Or..before, during, and after?! LOL! Good luck! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Another source...albiet in the UK..and NOT "cheap!" www.fake58.co.uk Looks to make really accurate "Vintage" parts, for restorations. Pricey, but it might(?) be worth it...don't know. And, they DO have "Nickel" dog ear P-90 covers! Look under Gibson parts/hardware. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britabe Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 sweet i'll try and get some pics up before i start the build. just collecting parts for now. i of course will not be doing this work myself :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 sweet i'll try and get some pics up before i start the build. just collecting parts for now. i of course will not be doing this work myself :) Cool, we'll look forward to the "work in progress" photos, and finished product. It's always fun to see before and after photos. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 major project right there.....I wouldn't know where to start.... or maybe I would... If my starting point was from meager beginnings such as your lucky find, I think I would hunt down as many vintage components from the 60's and really try to make it as authentic as I could, without rattling my brain too much. though it would be a little costly I'd bet in the end, it would be just as much money if you had purchased a brand new JL Rev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britabe Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 major project right there.....I wouldn't know where to start.... or maybe I would... If my starting point was from meager beginnings such as your lucky find' date=' I think I would hunt down as many vintage components from the 60's and really try to make it as authentic as I could, without rattling my brain too much. though it would be a little costly I'd bet in the end, it would be just as much money if you had purchased a brand new JL Rev. [/quote'] well the task is a bit daunting without the thought of vintage parts so i probably wont go the vintage route. as long as i have components equal too or better than what epi uses i'll feel good about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 well the task is a bit daunting without the thought of vintage parts so i probably wont go the vintage route. as long as i have components equal too or better than what epi uses i'll feel good about it. I hear ya, nevertheless, you have a great starting point. I hope you keep us posted as your JL progresses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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