Flight959 Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Hi All, My wife asked me an interesting question this morning with regards to the line in the finish under the finish that extends from the tail piece backwards to where the rear strap fixes. This is visable on most Gibsons. Is it where the router changes direction or is where the grain in the wood changes? I couldnt give her a straight answer! I do however know its perfectly normal... Regards Simon Flight959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpplayer Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I guess you are speaking of the line created by the two pieces of flame maple top joined together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AS90 Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Les Pauls have a two piece top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson CS Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Actually, my 1991 Les Paul had a 3 piece top. The pieces didnt even match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarJunkie Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 The tops on most LPs are "bookmatched" meaning they take a (roughly) 1 inch thick board of maple, split it down the center, then open it like a book. These two pieces are then joined together and what you see is the center seam. That's why LP tops look like a mirror image. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dmac Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 The flamed and quilted tops are 2pc book matched (true). But some plain tops can be 1, 2 or more (look under a black or gold top ! ) Usually unmatched tops are used for solid colors. reversing grain slabs 3pc have been used in older plain tops for a better look. Flame ON ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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