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Originally Posted by Danny W.
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05-17-2022 04:01 PM
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In case anyone is curious about the sound of the Low Impedance pickups in a jazz context, here's a clip of of my LP Recording a few years back. I think it's a Quilter amp I was using at that time.
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Originally Posted by icr
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Originally Posted by Woody Sound
Danny W.
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Originally Posted by nevershouldhavesoldit
I’m going to route out that whole area, inlay new maple, and cut new pickup holes. Then the top gets painted black.
It’s going to be a long hot summer here in Arizona, this will be a nice indoor project!
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So it was a burst with low i pickups. Must've been a pretty baby. I'm excited to see what this rejuvenation will become. They're certainly a unique and handsome guitar deserving of the reconstruction efforts.
I hope it gets played, and loved!
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Originally Posted by Gilpy
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Originally Posted by Gilpy
I would also replace the cracked tailpiece with a TOM, making it more like the last generation L-5S which probably was the best choice in any case.
Whatever you decide, I look forward to seeing the results of your restoration. I have always liked that model and this one, with a bit of work, can become a real winner. Congrats on the purchase!
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I had the humbuckers with the L5 Tail. I guess you would call that the 2nd variant.
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I always thought black L-5s s looked wicked, and I'm not a fan of those mismatched 3 piece tops. But when I get the guitar in hand I'll have a better idea what to do. A sunburst is still a possibility, as is a stop tailpiece. I'm having fun already thinking about it!
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If I understand correctly there was a progression of three versions:
1: Low Imp pickups, L5 tail.
2: Humbuckers, L5 tail.
3: Humbuckers, Tp6 stoptail.
I could be missing something along the way. At some late point, even later than the start of version 3, Gibson wised up and started putting 2-piece bookmatched tops on this top of the line guitar. Why they didn't from the beginning (other than cost) I don't know.
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Mine was early 70's with h/b's, 3 piece top and L5 tp. Beautiful figuring. On the downside the neck was always cold and the guitar was neck heavy.
Kevin Peak of Sky, toured with 2 of them. One was 2 p/u and the other had 3 p/u. Both were the same cherry sb as mine but mine had nicer figuring.
I agree that black finish with pearl inlay (not Abalone) would be my ideal, with probably 3 p/u.
Alternatively, a black Les Paul Personal (shape) with same specs.
DGLast edited by daveg; 05-18-2022 at 03:16 PM.
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How does this stuff happen? Looks like they wanted to replace the original pickups with humbuckers.
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Originally Posted by entresz
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Got the guitar today. I think I did good on this one!
Aside from the obvious cosmetic issues, the guitar is in good, playable condition with a nice medium-full neck shape and a good refret. After a little setup it plays great!
I was surprised when I picked it up....the guitar weighs exactly 8 pounds. The sides, back and neck are a really nice aged-looking sunburst. The maple on the top looks quite good, better than I expected from the pictures. I may try to inlay some flame maple to fix the top. If It doesn't look good I can always paint it black.
The modifications to this guitar were obviously done by a skilled repairman. The pickups are patent number T tops and the wiring has been redone with Alembic 250K pots. The middle position is out of phase so I'll have to fix that. The guitar has the vibe of one that was played a lot, by a pro. There are two mysterious holes and a notch in the tailpiece. Maybe there was some early guitar synth gizmo mounted there. All the electronics have that fuzzy corrosion that you see on a guitar that hasn't been touched for many years. Should be a fun project!
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...and the story on the one in the background?
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That’s where the “bad” guitars go....the woodpile.
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Originally Posted by Hammertone
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Originally Posted by Gilpy
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Beautiful. I, for one, hope you keep the grain and figure visible no matter what you decided to finish it with. It's not bookmatched and flamed like some but I think it's even better. All those complementary and contrasting figures play off of each other and make you really look at that top, not just take it for something spectacular. It's a beautiful shape and it's really classy. Personally, I still imagine an inlet plate type of pickup surround, cut and laid into the top, and maybe wood pickup surrounds? Anyway it's a great canvas for some one of a kind highlighting for a one of a kind guitar. I hope you get along with it and can't keep your hands off of it.
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Blasphemy!
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Progress!
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RIP Nick Gravenites
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