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Garybaldy, didn't mean to be a wet blanket. You have scored a really nice one from a good year. I particularly like the figure of the maple and sunburst finish of the 1998 to 2005 James Hutchins Shop Foreman years. Hutch retired in 2005, I believe.
I play seated most of the time so have little use for a neck strap button. I have a headstock leather loop for those times when I need to use a strap.
That neck strap button in the cutaway will only cause the strap to chafe the heel of the neck and wear down the finish. It also gets in the way of the hand in the higher fret positions. I would take it to a good luthier and have the old screwmount hole filled, cleaned and covered up with an ebony inlay dot. It will be almost invisible when done well.
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01-05-2024 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Jabberwocky
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I just felt that I'd like to share that I bought this guitar on what would have been my dear Mum's 94th birhday. She passed last May. It would not have been possible without her help. Thanks Mum x
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My dear Mom passed 2 years ago at 95. Because of her I was able to buy this. Ironically it was delivered to me on her birthday so I believe it was a gift from her in Heaven. I named it after her…..Millie.
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Originally Posted by vinnyv1k
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Originally Posted by Zigracer
Hope that helps for starters!
I'm sure you'll get others to add texture here.
Don't want to derail the OPs (Garybaldy's) thread. Others have posted on this issue so you might search the forum, and or start a new thread in the repair department (ie., 'builders bench').
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Originally Posted by garybaldy
Big congrats, that L5 is super nice enjoy.
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Originally Posted by 73Fender
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Beautiful L-5, Gary. Wow. May you enjoy it for years to come!
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Originally Posted by rolijen
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Congratulations! Gibson L5 NGD’s have become rare since their price increases. But I don’t blame sellers for pricing them with the market. Shockingly even Heritage sellers have increased their prices!
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