andrewjunior Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 wondering if anyone knows how thick the paint is coated on an epi lp junior neck? i really want to continue my relicing by taking the finish and paint off to mimic years of heavy playing. check this link for example = http://www.guitarcenter.com/In-Store-Vintage-VINT-1953-GIBSON-LES-PAUL-CST-BLK-103848255-i1565702.gc does anyone know specifics about the neck paint? I KNOW that i can find out by just doing it, but i'd like to hear from someone else that's done it so i know what i'm in for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalfarm Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 The odds of you finding this out by stumbling across a "spec" sheet on the internet are pretty slim, so I'll share what I found out during 2 different projects that involved bolt-on necks - completely sanding off all paint, then refinishing the necks. One was a 70s vintage Hondo II, the other an Epi LP Special II. Both had same basic results, so I'll just concentrate on the Epi for discussions sake. When I disassembled the EPI, the neck fit into the pocket with practically no side-to-side movement or wobble. After completely removing paint, I put the neck back into the neck pocket and started the screws to align the neck, and saw a noticable gap on each side and at rear. Measuring this, I discovered the gap was a small bit over 1mm. After staining the neck and coating with 8 thick coats of Tung Oil, I dropped neck back into neck pocket - still a very, very SMALL gap - probably could have gone for 9 coats and had a perfect fit, but I was ready to reassemble at this point. I dropped in a couple of wafer-thin side shims "just in case" to ensure solid contact with sides. Probably didn't even need them. I was HAPPY with finish and ready to roll with the project. So there you are - I say thickness is a bit over 1mm, but this can vary depending on how much paint and clear the factory throws on. NECK from beginning to end... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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