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Stripping an Epi LP is not for the faint-hearted! Headstock going to get the chop too...

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  • lovestrat74lovestrat74 Frets: 2198
    Ah sheeiit... I dont think this is going to be popular but what the hell ...

    Highly spec'd headstock reshape :lol: 
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  • robertyroberty Frets: 10231
    Teyeplayer said:
    Oxblood, always oxblood. ;)
    I've just taken delivery of an Oxblood Heritage H-150. The colour made me do it...
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  • lovestrat74lovestrat74 Frets: 2198
    So I decided for now to go the easy route and oiled and waxed the body. Finally restrung last night.


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  • grungebobgrungebob Frets: 3165
    I like that. Looks great. 
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  • lovestrat74lovestrat74 Frets: 2198
    grungebob said:
    I like that. Looks great. 
    Cheers Bob :+1: now I just need to sort out the wiring it sounds shit and I'm not sure where I've gone wrong  :s
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  • NeilybobNeilybob Frets: 505
    Nice job! Love the colour of the body and the headstock mod though why didn't you sand the rest of the "Les Paul" off? 


    Trading feedback - https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/228538/neilybob
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  • lovestrat74lovestrat74 Frets: 2198
    Neilybob said:
    Nice job! Love the colour of the body and the headstock mod though why didn't you sand the rest of the "Les Paul" off? 


    I didn't really have a plan and as I was taking off the shine on the headstock I thought... I want to leave the decals as I am not trying to hide what the guitar actually is..
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  • ICBMICBM Frets: 69426
    lovestrat74 said:

    Cheers Bob :+1: now I just need to sort out the wiring it sounds shit and I'm not sure where I've gone wrong  :s
    What are the problems - muddy, thin, or something else? Do the controls work full over their ranges?

    "Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski

    "Just because I don't care, doesn't mean I don't understand." - Homer Simpson

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  • RockerRocker Frets: 4843
    I’m not totally convinced about the headstock modification but you did a great job everywhere else. Now play it and enjoy your handiwork. 
    Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. [Albert Einstein]

    Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

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  • lovestrat74lovestrat74 Frets: 2198
    ICBM said:
    lovestrat74 said:

    Cheers Bob :+1: now I just need to sort out the wiring it sounds shit and I'm not sure where I've gone wrong  :s
    What are the problems - muddy, thin, or something else? Do the controls work full over their ranges?
    It sounds quite dark and muffled and the tone control for the neck pup works backwards!

    I got some 500k pots from the clearance section on 6 string supplies website (not a dig as I always recommend them on here) but they ain't great if I am being honest. Could well be my shit wiring tho.

    I haven't had the time to investigate as i have a large domestic project on the go. 
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  • CrankyCranky Frets: 2109
    edited September 2023
    I was only going to restring it...

    But the faux gold had to go...
    Then the pathetic maple veneer...

    Now left with 300 piece top... not sure if I can pull this one off. Think I quite like it though. Few coats of oil and some nice rich wax and it "might" look okay lol



    Just started reading this thread today.  Gotta say, I was hoping it would come to this.  I love wood.  You’ve done amazing work here, looks fantastic.

    Far as the tone goes, hopefully you didn’t sand off too much tone paint.
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  • lovestrat74lovestrat74 Frets: 2198
    Thanks @Cranky :+1:
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