New Wildwood Spec 50's Les Paul

[herb]

Been hankering for a new electric and decided to try out one of the Wildwood Spec 50's models. Just arrived a couple of days ago and I'm very pleased. Fit and finish is top notch. Full disclosure: just a couple of very minor glitches. The salesman at WW actually had his crew inspect the guitar and they sent me pictures of what they found, which I would have not detected at all if I saw the guitar in the shop.

The guitar immediately reminded me in sound of a 2007 R8 that I had and regrettably sold; nasal, almost quacky. A little on the underwound side. Neck profile is very R9ish.

8.5 lbs! My shoulders are digging it. Not really into fancy tops but this one has a vintage, wavy fiddleback look that I wouldn't feel embarrassed about taking to a gig. I've done
a little minor tinkering with pickup height and got it sounding pretty darn good. It came with new strings and I'll probably do a few more adjustments once I get my type of strings on it.

1995 R8 on L, WW Spec 50's R

 

[Tollywood]

I love it. Nothing wrong with having a pair of bookends. We like what we like and I love the top on the new one. Congrats!

 

[herb]

 

[jb_abides]

Congrats on the peek-a-boo, enjoy in good health

 

[herb]

Congrats on the peek-a-boo, enjoy in good health

Much appreciated! I have to admit, I'm out of the loop. What's the peek-a-boo?

PS I looked it up. Yes, it does have a top that changes in light/angle. It is pretty cool! Thanks.

 

[LeonC]

Very nice! I love the low output Custombuckers in my '54 Oxblood, same spec as yours, I imagine. Get the heights set up just right and it's a fantastic humbucker, IMO.

Enjoy!

 

[Any Name You Wish]

Mmmmmm, vinyl. Nice pair!

 

[herb]

Mmmmmm, vinyl. Nice pair!

That's what she said.

 

[herb]

I need practice posting pics. Last one.

 

[El Gringo]

Super congrats on a fine new Les Paul day . Awesome color and figure ! I notice in your last image you removed the pick guard . That is the way I like my figured top Burst Les Paul's . How do you like the pickups and her tone ? Play her in great health and rock out !

 

[herb]

Super congrats on a fine new Les Paul day . Awesome color and figure ! I notice in your last image you removed the pick guard . That is the way I like my figured top Burst Les Paul's . How do you like the pickups and her tone ? Play her in great health and rock out !

Thanks, man! The photos look a lot greener than the guitar really is. I used my old iPhone to take the pics. The tight, small wavy figure is my favorite type so I was lucky finding this Paul, especially at this weight. I haven't owned too many Les Pauls in my lifetime.

I really like these pickups. They have a nasally snarl and bite. Don't know if that's all due to the pickups (could be a combo of that and top wood). I've yet to take a reading on the output but will post that when it happens.

 

[El Gringo]

Thanks, man! The photos look a lot greener than the guitar really is. I used my old iPhone to take the pics. The tight, small wavy figure is my favorite type so I was lucky finding this Paul, especially at this weight. I haven't owned too many Les Pauls in my lifetime.

I really like these pickups. They have a nasally snarl and bite. Don't know if that's all due to the pickups (could be a combo of that and top wood). I've yet to take a reading on the output but will post that when it happens.

That's awesome ! Best Wishes .

 

[Tollywood]

That's what she said.

I raised two sons and that phrase was part of their upbringing.

 

[herb]

I raised two sons and that phrase was part of their upbringing.

I'm approaching 70 and that phrase has been in my lexicon since I was a teenager. Shows you how much I've matured in my lifetime.

 

[herb]

Decided to put my type of strings on today and noticed the fretboard was extremely dry so I've been rubbing some oil into it. It's soaking it in like a sponge. I also did the same to two of my other guitars and all they needed was one application. This new one has easily taken 3-4 already. Can I apply too much? I'm using woodworker's lemon oil.

Picture taken right after application. In less than 5 minutes it was almost completely dry.

 

[herb]

This pic is more accurate of it's real color. The others look too green.

 

[jb_abides]

This new one has easily taken 3-4 already. Can I apply too much? I'm using woodworker's lemon oil.

Yes, don't overdo it... boards get oil-logged and 'soggy' which allows for deterioration.

 

[herb]

Yes, don't overdo it... boards get oil-logged and 'soggy' which allows for deterioration.

I kinda thought so. Thanks!

 

[vladivostock]

Oh my! Gorgeous.
Does anyone do a similar range in the UK?

 

[1allspub]

Realizing this is a bit of a necro now, but what a stunning LP! Perfect flame! Awesome Honey Burst!

How about a pic of the back?