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Recent content by Richard Russell

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    Stolen Guitar Turns Up On A Dealer Website

    Sure but they are already posted on facebook and here in previous posts.
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    Stolen Guitar Turns Up On A Dealer Website

    Btw I remember the guy from Rebel saying that the headstock had been broken. So... if you are out there with my guitar please contact me. No questions asked.
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    Stolen Guitar Turns Up On A Dealer Website

    NOT recently but guess what? I posted photos on the Facebook Zemaitis page and the original engraver Danny OBrien? saw them and told everyone including me that the engraving as shown was definitely not his work. So... I am going to guess Ed Roman stole my guitar and produced a fake copy or...
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    Stolen Guitar Turns Up On A Dealer Website

    I am still alive and well. I am posting information about my guitar on other websites. NO I never got it back. I would like it returned no questions asked. I will be very appreciative to anyone who returns it to me. Thanks.
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    2014 Custom Shop R8 Wildwood Spec Featherweight 7lb 12 oz

    Gentlemen and Ladies I just purchased this guitar and I assumed that it is non weight relieved. A friend and so called expert just told me that in fact it is weight relieved. Does anyone here know for sure. thanks RAR
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    Medallion Firebird '72 used '63 Bodies?

    Heard, read something about these guitars using old 60's bodies. Any truth to that? Thanks RAR
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    Why is a post 2013 Historic better than earlier years?

    Not trying to kick the Hornet nest but a few guitar experts have told me that the best years for recent Gibson Les Paul Historic production would be post 2013. Any thoughts as to why this might be true? Thanks RAR
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    53 GT Conversion Shaved Bridge

    Hi Guys Ok here is something new for me. I am looking at 53 conversion with some work done and a shaved bridge to compensate for the neck angle. Any thoughts on what that shaving does to the sound of the guitar.
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    1972 es 335

    Any thoughts on a 72 ES 335 cherry red small control area crack repaired with stop tail piece? I have a pretty good deal but just wanted to hear anyone thoughts on them in general. It has original embossed? Gibson pups. Thanks
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    Brazilian Rosewood Board in 2003??

    Hey Guys Does anyone know whether and on what guitars Gibson used Brazilian Rosewood on the fretboards? I hear a lot of sellers claiming the board might be brazilian etc. Does anyone know for sure? I am looking at an R4 or R6 and I kept seeing references to BRAZ boards. Sellers saying things...
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    Logo Mystery 1968???

    Hi does anyone here have any idea as to what year this logo dates from https://www.ebay.com/itm/GIBSON-ES-335-TD-SEMI-HOLLOW-ELEC-GUITAR-1968-FREE-SHIPPING-TWICE-REDUCED/123699866267?hash=item1ccd162a9b:g:Q1IAAOSwiwVWRnX7 Seller says 1968 but the serial number looks like it has overspray etc...
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    Les Paul Conversion on Ebay

    Les Paul Conversion on Ebay Hi guys I was looking at a lp 53 or 56 on ebay that is local pickup only. Its been on reverb I think too for years. I thought someone a while back claimed it was not legit in some way but I don't want to start a problem. I just wanted to know if it had been discussed...
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    Les Paul Conversion on Ebay

    Hi guys I was looking at a lp 53 or 56 on ebay that is local pickup only. Its been on reverb I think too for years. I thought someone a while back claimed it was not legit in some way but I don't want to start a problem. I just wanted to know if it had been discussed before thanks.
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    Difference between 50's ABR-1 and Tailpiece and early 60's ABR-1 and Tailpiece

    Hey folks I am in the process of getting the hardware for the GT conversion I am working on. I have in my possession a 1965 tailpiece and a early 1970-71? ABR bridge (patent num no foundry) I was wondering what differences there are between the 50's era vs 60's era pieces. I read somewhere that...
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    Specs Measurements of 1959 Les Paul studs, bushings and tailpiece

    here we go. I am finally moving forward with my project on the 53 GT. I have decided that it is way I want to go after trying to settle with just the wraptail. So....does anyone here have the exact specs for a 1959 Les Paul stud, bushings and tailpiece. I am looking to buy original parts and...
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