Here we are, 2 years since my last post on my Les Paul build and I've finally got around to finishing it
I had a lot of problems with the nitro lacquer and as a result had to completely strip it twice before
getting it right, solvent popping being the culprit both times
What is the saying, 'patience is a virtue'
Anyway, rather than ruining all my hard work (I was tempted to drop kick it across the garage more
than once), I put it aside and concentrated on my first amp build (all the electronics are completed, I
just have to finish building the cabinets), and making myself a decent work bench
Specs:
Brazilian Mahogany body and laminated neck
Ebony fretboard
Lacewood caps
Paua trapezoid inlays
Bone nut (handmade)
Black binding on body, neck and head
Finish, gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
D'Addario strings
Hardware, Gold Gotoh tuneomatic bridge and tailpiece, and tuners
Gold pickup surrounds, toggle switch, strap holders and various screws
Stewmac jumbo frets
Pickups: Neck 8.5k, Bridge 14k. They were made by Mick Brierley here in Oz
Electronics: I have the Jimmy Page Mod using 4 push-push pots and a 3 way toggle switch to allow for coil, series/parallel and reverse phase switching
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