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    Anyone know the story behind this blacktop R8?

    I'm pretty certain that its a Sam Ash Blacktop. The serial number indicates its a 2001. Here is a page from the 2001 Sam Ash catalog:
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    NGD 1960 Melody Maker with a secret weapon hidden under the hood

    I needed up selling this guitar several years ago. You’ve got several options for pickups that don’t require permanent mods - Curtis Novak makes a small Melody maker P90 style pickup that fits beneath the skinny cover - Jason Lollar make s a full size p90 with a smaller baseplate that fits...
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    Expectation vs reality

    Colors vary significantly between different camera settings and lighting. Flash can really make the flame pop sometimes, and reds will be more briliant under certain lighting.. These photos were both taken with the same camera. This one was taken in sunlight: Same camera, but taken under...
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    Cooper Musical Components Tailpiece Vs Historic Tailpiece Or Others?

    I don't know if Pigtail makes tailpieces for Montreux or not, but I agree that Steve did an superb job of copying the 1950s tailpiece. I weighed both the Pigtail and a 1955 wraparound at 31G.
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    R7 serial number question

    Examples of 2003-2012 swirly-pattern acrylic inlays: Example of 2013-current streaked-pattern celluloid inlays: Inlays vary in appearance so sometimes it may not be clear as to which is which, however measuring the distance between the pickup rings is a surefire way to discern whether the...
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    R7 serial number question

    Photos of the inlays will help to identify the year. If they have a swirly pattern and yellowish coloration, then they are acrylic inlays from 2004. If they are more whitish or slightly grayish with a streaked or fractured pattern, then they are celluloid inlays from 2014. Other differences...
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    Cooper Musical Components Tailpiece Vs Historic Tailpiece Or Others?

    Here's a comparison of a 1950's wraparound to the Pigtail and Historic parts. A stopbar is the same part except that counterbores are machined into the backside for the string balls and the set screws are omitted. The Pigtail is a nicely made part which looks very vintage-like. The most...
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    Talk me DOWN

    Good call on the 2-pup version IMO. Three pickups look badass, but that middle pickup is always in the way.
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    1953 conversion ground channel location

    Its apparent from these 1952/1953 Goldtops that the ground wire channel was hand routed. Note: It is recommended that you do not make the modifications shown below in order to see exactly where the ground wire channels is located. :LOL:
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    2003 Les Paul 59 Custom/Historic Reissue -- RF 13 -- Real Feel

    Here are some links to browse through: https://www.lespaulforum.com/index.php?threads/real-feel-historics.73587/ https://www.lespaulforum.com/index.php?threads/music-machine-real-feel-r9-revisited.89296/ https://www.lespaulforum.com/index.php?threads/r9-real-feel.75463/...
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    When was my R7 made?

    All of the features I see point to it being a 2008. A 2008 would have the yellowish swirly inlays as the subject guitar has, whereas 1998 would white crackled looking inlays. Also, this guitar has aligned tuners which is something that began in 2003.
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    Question: What did a Les Paul Historic Custom Shop cost in 2001?

    I first started shopping for a Historic Reissue in 2003 when Brazilian Rosewood fretboards were being used on all models. R7s were running in the $1750-$2000 range and R8s were $2300-$2400. I ended up with a Brazilian R7 for $1800 shipped (still have it)
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    what do the numbers and letters under a P90 dogear cover mean?

    "1" and "2" would be cavity numbers in the mold. Its typical of all multiple cavity molds to have cavity indicators so that part measurements, flaws, etc can be tied to a specific cavity in the mold. UC-450 and UC-455 are probably just Gibson part numbers.
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    Decal Location

    If I understand the OPs post correctly, this “replica” Black Beauty Custom will use decals for the Gibson logo and split diamond rather than inlayed Mother of Pearl, it will have locking tuners, graphite saddles, and other parts that have never appeared on a factory-made Custom. The only people...
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