70s Gibson Johnny Smith

**Dennis D** · 07-10-2015, 04:29 PM

Yes, Joe I think I could see the shadow of a bridge P/U too.....

Maybe you'd disagree, but no matter what I really think I'd remove that P/U real quick.....re-using it is your call, but I'd separate it from the top at least to let the top get some air, and get that rust away from the finish..........

I'd also wonder if it's been in a case for a while, where has the case been -- in someone's attic, drying out ??....

..then maybe decide whether you want to do a 'frame-off restoration', or turn it into a ' daily driver' as the car guys say...

...but you did good.....and good luck with the re-build !!

**2bornot2bop** · 07-10-2015, 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by Jabberwocky

2bop gave me the ebony bridge base with bowtie inlays from the 1970s Super 400CES for sale in Portland Oregon that I had clued him onto. 2bop sold that Super 400CES subsequently, and sent me the ebony bridge base as it was a spare. He paid for the postage and didn't ask for anything in return nor hint at it. I sent 2bop a pack of TI strings as a token of my appreciation for his kind gesture. (Swing or Bebop, I don't recall. Not GB for sure.)

2b figured vintage Gibson parts are always better suited with a Gibson guy!

btw, thanks for the strings...I finally put them to use just a few days ago on what else but a Heritage SE!