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(formerly miserneil)
I don't think I've ever seen a DC Special before with the neck joining the body at the 22nd fret. Usually the neck join is at the end of the fretboard isn't it? Could this be a transition model before the pickup relocation?
And yes, you're right, the first '59 DC's joined at the end of the fretboard like the DC Juniors do, this one still has the 'Les Paul Special' silk screen on the headstock too though, so i'm wondering if, as you say this was a batch of transitional models and was one of the last to get the neck P90 in the 'old' location because, as you know, by '60 the fretboard extended over the body like we see here.
(formerly miserneil)
or if trade secret say nothing just interested
(formerly miserneil)
I've been working on a custom order today, this one is going to be Matt Black Relic, powered by a Gibson '57 Classic Plus humbucker, aged hardware, celluloid guard and black top hat knobs....while I was laying down the black, the traditionalist in me recoiled while the luthier in me said "OH YEAH"!!!
I think i'm going to have to do one for myself too....
(formerly miserneil)
This '61 SG Special came in for a refret, but first needed the truss rod freed off...
An old friend returned for a little fretwork too - this was the '59 DC I took the measurements and neck profile from for my own DC builds:
And then, in conjunction with my pal @rexter, a conversion job on a vintage Greco....the right way around IMO too...Tune-o-Matic to Wrap Tail!
First we plug the old holes...
Sand them flat...
Drill and insert the bushes,
String up and test!
Then it was shipped back to Jon who's going to finish it in aged goldtop using the proper vintage bronze powders. Really looking forward to seeing this one completed.
I also happened across some BEAUTIFUL straight grained Indian Rosewood recently (check out the colour!) which I'm currently turning into fretboards for upcoming orders...
That's it for now
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Before I do, like Clive said, Neil did a great job on this and is of course THE MAN. Also thanks to a couple of other fretboard legends @SteveRobinson who was kind enough to send me these Crescent Bronze powders gratis last year - thanks Steve! - and painting genius @Lamf37 who has hipped me to a future supplier. Thanks everyone.
If it seems like I'm moving quickly on this one today don't be fooled. Clive would be well within his rights to curse me as it's taken a good few months to get to this point. I'm sorting my life out now!
After 2 coats of Cres Bronze 256 mixed into my nitro binder and binding scraped: (excuse mess)
As it is now after one clear coat and a bit of subtle tint to blend in the freshly-scraped binding
www.rexterguitars.co.uk
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www.rexterguitars.co.uk
(formerly miserneil)
I've never felt the need to own an LP, but if I did it would be a Gold top.
My SA2000S:
Eqd Speaker Cranker clone
Monte Allums TR-2 Plus mod kit
Trading feedback: http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/60602/
(formerly miserneil)
Re. the cathedral grain is that something that’s usually diserable or overlooked for guitar building? I don’t recall seeing it often on translucent finish guitars. It’s on my 335 but them that’s maple and not mahogany.
The Cathedral grain was certainly a feature of the 50's guitars, wether by fault or design, I personally love it for both visual appeal and authenticity really. Here's a '61 SG which was in recently that really shows it perfectly....
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