Basket Case 52 Goldtop .... Conversion Candidate Just For Me

[guitars1]

Ed King is absolutely right. Jim's guitars sound magical. Do yourself a favor and get on his waiting list.

 

[JIMI55LP]

It came out wonderfull! Thanks for all the effort to document your craftsmanship, and sharing so many valuable tips!

 

[randall]

Hey Boogieongtr,
Thanks for the tread, loved it!

Small question about when you measured for the anchor bushing. Does the anchor sit flush to the bottom of the hole? or is there a small gap?

Thanks man

 

[boogieongtr]

Hey Boogieongtr,
Thanks for the tread, loved it!

Small question about when you measured for the anchor bushing. Does the anchor sit flush to the bottom of the hole? or is there a small gap?

Thanks man

I want the bushing to be about 1/16" below the surface of the top and sit flush to the bottom of the hole.

 

[randall]

I want the bushing to be about 1/16" below the surface of the top and sit flush to the bottom of the hole.

Thanks for getting back to me.

So vintage Les Paul's had the bushing touch the bottom then?
I have had this conversation with a few builders and vintage experts and everyone has a different view.

thanks

 

[EdKing]

I was able to talk Jim out of keeping it. It now has 1957 PAF's, vintage knobs & is just outstanding.

 

[slimdave]

Congrats Ed!

 

[RAB]

Re Wilko's question on break-in period, my '56 Std to all cherry red and PAFs keeps improving in tone and looks now going on 3 years out...thanks Gord!

 

[Xpensive Wino]

I was able to talk Jim out of keeping it. It now has 1957 PAF's, vintage knobs & is just outstanding.

:wow

It's a thing of beauty.

 

[gtr425]

Great thread! Masterful work! Thanks for sharing!

 

[BURSTGANG]

GOOD GOD! AN AMAZING AND SUPERB GUITAR!

 

[sidekick]

Such impressive work with the end result being stunning.

Both skill and a 'labour of love' restoration for all to see ... :dude:

Great thread!

 

[Minibucker]

Perfect looking faded burst top now, methinks.

 

[Triburst]

Congratulations, Ed. Beautiful work, Jim!:salude

 

[boogieongtr]

Someone sent me this thread. Wow, it's been 10 years.