1952 Les Paul Gold top case repair and neck support insert (PICS)

[lous1952]

Thanks.

The only velvet fabric I was finding was red, blue's, green's, and the purple.

I spec purple lining for the cases that I use for guitars I build, so I thought it only fitting to use the same colour for this repair out of the limited options.

Great work on making an old case a lot more functional and safer too.

I've restored a few vintage cases too.
I've never been able to find an exact pink color match either, but some years ago I had some that was pretty close.
The marigold lining on the '60s cases is tough to find too- I have some that's close, but not perfect either.
I've made a couple of friction fit neck supports too.
I have a rectangular late '60s case that arrived completely gutted and with broken hinges.
Amazingly, the guitar was in good shape for such a trashed case.
I'll have to get around to fixing it soon.

 

[TM1]

Really an excellent process! You should be very proud of your work!

 

[Luke Gibson]

Great job!!

 

[buyusfear]

Great work on making an old case a lot more functional and safer too.

Thanks!
I'm pretty happy that I was able to make this case safer for the guitar.
I'm sure this won't be the last one I fix.

Really an excellent process! You should be very proud of your work!

Thanks!

Great job!!

Thanks!