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    Pickup Leg Holes Too Small

    Got a new set of pickups for my R9 and the leg holes on one of the pu's is too small for the adjustment screws. Neither the original ring screws or the ones provided will thread. I don't want to force the issue. What's the proper way to enlarge the holes? Do I tap it & what's the thread...
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    Somebody looking for history on old wood.

    There's a newbie post on the MyLesPaul Vintage forum looking for possible history info on a couple old pieces. In case anyone is interested or can help out. "Recognize the beauties?" http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/vintage-les-pauls/16270-recognize-these-beauties.html
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    Gold Knobs on Historics

    Are the Gibson accessory pack replacement gold knobs the same as what are on the current Historics LPs? Or, do they sell special Historic gold knobs like they do with some of the other historic parts? http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PRHK020 I'm replacing the "much too amber" knobs on my...
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    Gibson LG1

    Last summer I picked up this LG1 at a garage sale for 20$. It needed some work to make it playable but I decided to have it done since I was going to keep it & hand it down to my kids. Replaced the plastic bridge with ebony & bone saddle. The neck had a previous repair from a crack in the heel...
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    Luthier' statement of work.

    Is it appropriate to ask for some sort of statement of work from the Luthier describing what was done to a guitar & to keep with it for future documentation ? I decided to have a Gibson LG1 worked on (bridge replaced /neck reset), and the Luthier doing the work is highly respected & was...
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    Toggle Switch for 3 PUP 61 RI

    What would the appropriate Switchcraft part# for Toggle Switch for a '61 Les Paul Custom Reissue (SG style body) 3 pickup, gold hardware?
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    Gibson Blue Ridge acoustic

    Ran across a Gibson Blue Ridge acoustic that is in VERY POOR shape & was wondering what the options are. Serial number starts with "88".. 6 numbers total as I recall. Any idea of what the year would be? Here's the unfortunate circumstances: The woman who has it said it was her late...
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    66 Gibson B25 - need advice

    Picked up what I think is a 1966 Gibson B25 acoustic at a garage sale the other day for a "song & dance". I uploaded pics here... www.dgcentral.spaces.live.com Before I do more damage than good I need some advice. - bridge has a slight gap in back middle that can be seen in picture. I press...
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    Angus guitar lesson - What amp is this?

    Forgive me if this is a stupid question... but, I'm wondering what amp Angus is using in this "Guitar Lesson" video clip? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vZRD8MZFzQ It looks like the cable goes to a small practice amp hidden in the background. I was just wondering if anyone had an idea what...
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    Luther Allison on BETJ

    For anyone interested.. todays Jazz and Blues program on BETJ has footage of Luther Allison playing a Deluxe LP tobacco burst.
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