jonroper Posted February 29, 2004 Report Share Posted February 29, 2004 Ive have recently been given a pretty beaten up les paul replica. I dont think its really up to much as not receieved much love by the looks of it. I already have a Tele which I am very happy with, but figure it could be interesting to try and restore this one. However I really know nothing about about it.... My first issue is that there is damage to the actual screw holes and fittings which I would need to repair. There are numerous screw holes around the pickups which have no thread left and so the pickups aren't held in place very securely. Also, the bridge tail piece is very loose - practically pulled out on one side. Is there any way damage like this can be repaired - some kind of wood filler or other method which can be used, and then maybe re-drill the holes? it seems to me that if not then restoring it to any decent standard will be difficult. Also, as I am just starting on this, iwhat is the best way to tell whether it is in a a condition which is worth restoring - ie whether the neck is warped, etc - is it just common sense and how it sounds/feels when played? Any help appreciated!! jon jonroper1@hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezerboy Posted February 29, 2004 Report Share Posted February 29, 2004 the best way of sorting out the holes is to hammer a dowel (or toothpick depending on the size of the hole) in and then redrill the hole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted February 29, 2004 Report Share Posted February 29, 2004 toothpicks and wood glue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted February 29, 2004 Report Share Posted February 29, 2004 Any way to post a pic of it? Love to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLS Posted February 29, 2004 Report Share Posted February 29, 2004 Yhe id say a small dowel or toothpick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Moon Guitars Posted February 29, 2004 Report Share Posted February 29, 2004 I have always used toothpicks & wood glue with no problem. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonroper Posted March 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 cool, thanks guys. You can expect me to come back with lots more inane questions throughout the project!! DRAK - ill get a pic up sometime this week if you wanna see it. Could be usefull for reference at a later date to have some pics of it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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