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Recent content by VamboRool

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    1959 Les Paul Custom. In depth restoration.

    Excellent job on the restoration and documentation. I can't tell from the photo if the output jack plate is laminated on this one, it should be. Would have been a good candidate to do in see thru cherry.
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    NGD…1967 SG JR/SPECIAL

    Since it has the small guard I would think that it was earlier than 67. The work done certainly looks professional. The engraved number may be a driver's license number. The Michigan DMV maybe able to look that up for you. I'd like to see it redone back in Polaris White with new tuners and a...
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    1978' Greco Frampton LPC

    How did they wire up the pick ups?
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    Country Joe McDonald and the Fish Blond ES-345 Stop Tail Piece at Monterey Pop

    She is in her mid 70s now and can't eat corn on the cob.
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    Country Joe McDonald and the Fish Blond ES-345 Stop Tail Piece at Monterey Pop

    Don't recall anyone ever mentioning CJ's guitar. Where is it now?
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    Looking for H157 Sold 2019 in Seattle

    Put an ad up on the Seattle Craig's List page with photos of the guitar. I have no idea what a H157 is and I've been to the Heritage factory. Call the music stores in town, mom and pop as well as big box retailers. Somebody has to know the guy you sold it to. What type of music does he play...
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    1960 LH Burst or McCartney 1963 Hofner "Beatle Bass"?

    Audiences are known to applaud when the Hofner comes out on stage, the LP only gets the guitar geeks excited.
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    1958 / 1963 Korina Explorers: best book?

    I ordered Tony Bacon's book on Explorers, Firebirds and Flying Vs. Should arrive on 5/10/22. I'll post comments on it.
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    Les Paul Standard with Block inlays?

    Agree with Flogger, replaced fret board or blocks added. No back binding on the body or split diamond on the head stock. Nickel or chrome hardware (yes some Customs came that way, but the vast majority did not). Single ply pick guard and cream plastic are features for a Standard.
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    Amazing headstock repair!

    Ugly break, but a lot of gluing surface. Very nice repair. Hope it holds over time.
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    First 50s Les Paul?

    If you get a 52/53 with the trap tail piece you might want to consider getting one of the new replacement tail pieces. Get the best one you can and I think you'll be happy.
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    Favorite Players Playing a Les Paul Deluxe

    In the Showtime documentary "If I Leave Here Tomorrow" on Lynyrd Skynyrd both Allen Collins and Gary Rossington are seen with Deluxes.
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    Gibson Les Paul Deluxe

    I bought my Les Paul Deluxe in 76. It also doesn't have the LP logo on the headstock. About a year ago I gave it the black light test and sure enough the neck has been replaced. I paid $310 and another $10 for a black and gold Gibson case. When it was sold to me it was called a demonstrator or...
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    Not a week later and "Theodore" hits the used market.

    I think some of these folks that got them to flip are going to be stuck with them.
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    Looks like there's a new model/body shape in town, the Theodore

    Maybe I can finally get a Gibson Ranger guitar.
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