JPP-1
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I was going to say. Definitely has a Greeny look
Awesome guitar, I have a 2004 Standard with the 50s neck, trying to replicate the R9 coz its out of my range. This this is inspirationalNew purchase, ~4kg / 8.82 lbs (to be confirmed), changes include:
Pre-purchase/previous owner:
My additions:
- Burstbuckers swapped to Custombuckers
- Bumblebee Capacitors
Marks Guitar Loft
CrazyParts
- TruVintage Replica 1959 Cream Ring
- TruVintage Aged 50's Amber Bonnet Knobs
- TruVintage Aged Aliminium Stop Tailpiece
- TruVintage Exact Replica 50's ABR-1 Thumbwheels (aged)
Upcoming changes (when stock received):
- Area 59 Aged 69 CAB Rings Vintage/Porcelain White
- Area 59 AOA M69 Burst Mounting Ring Screws
- Area 59 AOA Vintage Knurled Nut Nickel
- Area 59 Vintage Strapbutton Screws Aged
- Area 59 Brown Burst Tip (Catalin)
- Area 59 Trussrod Cover Aged Rolled
- Aged Nickel Steel Topbar Studs
- Vintage style Trussrod Cover Screws Aged
FU Restorations / Other
- ABR-1 Bridge, Aged
The last pic was taken in the evening, to show how lighting can change perceived colour. The flame is tight and changes strength/visibility with the angle.
Fantastic neck, resonant. Pleased with this purchase!
Strap is from Bear Straps in the U.K.
Insanely beautifulNew purchase, ~4kg / 8.82 lbs (to be confirmed), changes include:
Pre-purchase/previous owner:
My additions:
- Burstbuckers swapped to Custombuckers
- Bumblebee Capacitors
Marks Guitar Loft
CrazyParts
- TruVintage Replica 1959 Cream Ring
- TruVintage Aged 50's Amber Bonnet Knobs
- TruVintage Aged Aliminium Stop Tailpiece
- TruVintage Exact Replica 50's ABR-1 Thumbwheels (aged)
Upcoming changes (when stock received):
- Area 59 Aged 69 CAB Rings Vintage/Porcelain White
- Area 59 AOA M69 Burst Mounting Ring Screws
- Area 59 AOA Vintage Knurled Nut Nickel
- Area 59 Vintage Strapbutton Screws Aged
- Area 59 Brown Burst Tip (Catalin)
- Area 59 Trussrod Cover Aged Rolled
- Aged Nickel Steel Topbar Studs
- Vintage style Trussrod Cover Screws Aged
FU Restorations / Other
- ABR-1 Bridge, Aged
The last pic was taken in the evening, to show how lighting can change perceived colour. The flame is tight and changes strength/visibility with the angle.
Fantastic neck, resonant. Pleased with this purchase!
Strap is from Bear Straps in the U.K.
@edwardgreyDid you ever try the four uncles bridge vs area59?
I’m trying to decide between them and a faber at the moment. The FU price threw me off at 450eu.