SOLD: Upgraded Raygun Vintage V100 LP

stimpsonslostson

Vintage V100 Lemon Drop (Les Paul copy).

This started out as a standard V100 icon Lemon Drop, an excellent copy of Peter Green & Gary Moore's favourite guitar.
It was then sent by its previous owner to Raygun Relics where it was professionally refinished & setup. The wear actually looks totally natural- the photos don't do it justice.

The neck has the traditional heel (rather than the new angled Vintage join) it's been sanded back to wood & is silky smooth and comfortable- despite the sanding it's still a reassuring handful.
I've also upgraded pickups to Iron Gear Dirty Torque & Blues Engine humbuckers- both with coil taps. This expands the range of tones at your fingertips. It really sings now.
Whilst the p'ups were getting done, I also upgraded electronics- pots, wiring & caps.
All the other hardware is good quality Wilkinson stuff- no buzzes, rattles etc, the guitar intonates & holds tune perfectly.

Overall it's a great guitar & one I'll be sad to see go, but I've got two young children & need to make some space.

I'm looking for £250ono- the refinishing & upgrades make this a significant improvement on what left the factory.
Cash on collection from Stockbridge, Edinburgh only thanks... I've had a courier disaster already & am not keen to repeat the experience. Sorry.

(More detailed pics to follow).
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stimpsonslostson

Somehow posted this in the discussion page. Oops.
Now moved.

Jalapeno

Nice !

Jookyjr

That looks wicked

stimpsonslostson

Thanks guys- Raygun did a great job on it, but since I got my LP Jr it's barely been touched.

As promised, here are a few more detailed photos.

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photek

Do you know what was involved in the refinish? I had one of these years ago and it was a cracking guitar but looked almost identical in terms of finish apart from the neck.

Edit: Just checked pics of my old one and the wear on the upper bout looks much better on yours

stimpsonslostson

In all honesty I'm not 100% sure!- it was arranged by the previous owner. I believe Graham (Mr Raygun) is a member here & may shed some light on it.
If I recall correctly, the stock poly was thinned and touched up to make it all more authentic looking. (The upper bout, back of body & neck being the most obvious places).
It was then apparently given a thin coat of nitro meaning it'll naturally wear slightly as its played in the future. There's some checking etc going on, but it's hard to photograph.
It certainly feels in hand like an older guitar, which I guess is the point.

Cookiemonster

Hi

 

I have a Mex strat to trade.

 

cheers Pete 

stimpsonslostson

Hi Pete,
I've never been a fan of strats.
(I'm supposed to be reducing my collection too...)
Cheers

stimpsonslostson

Bump.
Dropped the price to £260.

stimpsonslostson

Another bump. 

I'm open to offers.

To clear up some confusion, the first picture (against a red background) was it when I got it, the later pictures show it as it is now: with the IronGear pickups. It's wired as a standard Les Paul now- I wasn't using the out of phase setting much, but it's an easy fix to reinstate that if you want it. 

I also still have the original Wilkinson pickups.

Cookiemonster

Ah wish my strat would sell I would grab this for sure

stimpsonslostson

Bump. Price drop to £250

stimpsonslostson

Now sold (via gumtree). Thanks for the interest.