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jonroper

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  1. thanks will be back with more questions soon.... jon
  2. hi Im thinking about restoring this old les paul copy (see post in solid body forum...) but dont really know much about it yet - still mulling things over and getting my plan together. My question is regarding the 'trim' (is that the right term?) that is familiar on les pauls, around the edge of the body. If im looking at stripping the body down and repainting it, im assuming the trim comes off, i repaint it and then replace the trim after....if this sounds stupid its a refelction of my ignorance about what im trying to acheive! if its removed, is it something you can buy new or would i have to reuse the existing trim? i would prefer new as im hoping to replace most of the original fittings and paintwork. All advice usefull! Thanks
  3. 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.
  4. 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
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