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Originally Posted by ncook
Thanks for the reply, if the Historics aren't exact replicas of the originals, I assume neither are the VOS. Why isn't it an exact replica? Minor details or ...?
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Why:
Neck shape (although they varied back then) - also depends if you're going eg. an R8, R9 or R0, the R0 having the smallest neck contour.
Pickups
Studs (nowadays brass not steel)
Fretboard (it was Brazilian Rosewood)
Capacitors
Glue
Nut
Truss Rod
Finish
Wood - slow growth vs today's
Plastic/hardware detail
There may be other details, others may chime in. Not sure if present day Historic frets are narrower than late '59's 0.098" width (approx).
Best,
jo