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peteripeteri Frets: 1283
Hopefully not too long now, so thought I'd share some details of a 56 Les Paul Special I'm getting off @jumping@shadows ;
is restoring for me (he's sourced the guitar).

My understanding is that this has been imported from the US, was painted in brown poly and used as a 'beater' guitar for the last 20 years.

Pickups are original, and apart from the pots the wiring/switch is original. Pots are being replaced by early 60's ones.

Has been refretted, but tuners and bridge are also original.

Will be in relic'd TV Yellow.

Can't wait!

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Yuuki - please let me know what I've got wrong, or add anything I've missed!
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  • Looks great!
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  • mikeyrob73mikeyrob73 Frets: 4663
    that looks amazing 
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  • NeilNeil Frets: 3594
    Looking forward to seeing it progress.

    A TV yellow Special is probably my favourite looking guitar of all time.  =)

    You're certainly in good hands.
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  • peteripeteri Frets: 1283

    Will upload more pictures tonight, but after a delay (thanks UPS!) arrived yesterday.

    Summary - amazing!

    Only two things (I think) would make you think it's not absolutely 'original' - one there's a tiny bit on the neck which is a bit shiny (but actually looking at my mint 62, it's the same - so likely just my prejudice) and two - the smell :) but give it time and the paint smell will go.

    Apart from that - just an amazing stellar guitar. Very, very light - and with a really thick 56 profile neck, which despite my teeny, teeny thumbs is just incredibly comfortable to play (strange because I struggle with Tele necks).

    Acoustically, not as bright as my 62 but very loud - so much so that I couldn't play it unplugged when my girlfriend was on the phone 30 feet away without it disturbing her.

    Plugged in - absolutely a Les Paul killer, bridge pickup is much more full and fat than my 62 (which is more a mid position because of the neck joint) and the bridge screams! Whole guitar is just much fatter than the 62 DC I have, that's almost too much treble, this is completely the other way and needs a brighter set-up.

    So - completely happy with the work - which is amazing, and the guitar is a keeper for sure. And old wood wins again for me I'm afraid. Can't believe how Gibson have changed over the years


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  • skippy76skippy76 Frets: 615
    Nice one! I’ve been watching Yuukis insta with progress on this resto


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  • guitars4youguitars4you Frets: 14039
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    does wow describe it adequately ? - wish I'd studied a touch more in English Lessons - what a project

    Love the whole before and after vibe - Hope you like it and will do so for many years 
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  • Fantastic work that, enjoy; I’m very jealous (as I reckon most of us here will be)! :)
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  • peteripeteri Frets: 1283
    Thanks - agreed, anyone have any idea why the pictures don't show in the thread directly?
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  • BigMonkaBigMonka Frets: 1763
    peteri said:
    Thanks - agreed, anyone have any idea why the pictures don't show in the thread directly?
    @peteri you need the direct link to the image that ends in .jpg
    There are instructions in this thread: http://thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/54246/how-to-post-pics-imgur
    Example of one of your photos (really stunning guitar by the way):


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    My boss told me "dress for the job you want, not the job you have"... now I'm sat in a disciplinary meeting dressed as Batman.
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  • peteripeteri Frets: 1283
    @BigMonka thanks
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  • That looks awesome - I love seeing a lovely vintage classic brought back to life like that....
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  • Outstanding work......is it bad that I prefer how it used to look tho :/

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  • I love that. Beautiful! And as was said above, I'm very jealous :) 
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  • WolfetoneWolfetone Frets: 1479
    Outstanding work......is it bad that I prefer how it used to look tho :/

    I love the restoration but the old one didn't look at all bad either.
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  • Utterly amazing work 
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  • Wow! Would love to have a play. She looks awesome :)
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