Gibson Les Paul R9 Historic Relic Project - Page 2

tien_classic · 04-04-2012, 07:09 AM

oh man ! it's beauty guitar .... i like sienaburts

al3d · 04-16-2012, 10:34 AM

WELL...while this sucker dries....let's work on the upgrades and relic work. Today..removing the original shitty inlays..

Pict is a wee bit outa focus....but you get the idea..

KS 5150 · 04-22-2012, 10:09 AM

Good job Alain!! Curious to see what inlays you use, as I might change out the ones in my 2003 Standard soon....you're doing great!!

al3d · 04-23-2012, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by KS 5150

Good job Alain!! Curious to see what inlays you use, as I might change out the ones in my 2003 Standard soon....you're doing great!!

hey man..using the retrospec inlays on this sucker..

nicolasrivera · 04-23-2012, 08:26 AM

Its coming out great!!!! good job!

al3d · 04-23-2012, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by nicolasrivera

Its coming out great!!!! good job!

Thanks for the Tips Nic...greatly appriciated..

OK..ALMOST DONE doing the fretboard..

now to glue the inlays correctly and should be done..

MagPel · 04-23-2012, 09:26 AM

How did you make the fretboard look like that? It's got a real nice aged look to it. It looks awsome!

al3d · 04-23-2012, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MagPel

How did you make the fretboard look like that? It's got a real nice aged look to it. It looks awsome!

few different technics really..but it can't be done with inlays on the neck. only valid for make overs i'de say

MagPel · 04-23-2012, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by al3d

few different technics really..but it can't be done with inlays on the neck. only valid for make overs i'de say

So it's not something you would like to share?

al3d · 04-23-2012, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MagPel

So it's not something you would like to share?

I was asked to keep this quiet by my mentors..

..hope you can understand.

politenessman · 04-29-2012, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by al3d

Dulling with come MUCH later..

you are going to dull it with what?

al3d · 04-29-2012, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by politenessman

you are going to dull it with what?

If we're talking about the finish...once wet sanded...it's just a question of NOT buffing to a full shine..

Tollie · 04-30-2012, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JoBeans

Ballsy move, I like the cut of your jib mister. Can't wait to see the updates

Couldn't have said it better myself -

- carry on!

djrussell · 04-30-2012, 07:50 PM

This thread makes me want to cry

I hope you're happy with the result though, after all it's your guitar. I just could never do that to a Gibby.

al3d · 05-01-2012, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by djrussell

This thread makes me want to cry

I hope you're happy with the result though, after all it's your guitar. I just could never do that to a Gibby.

it's just a guitar man..

bubba steen · 05-01-2012, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by djrussell

This thread makes me want to cry

I hope you're happy with the result though, after all it's your guitar. I just could never do that to a Gibby.

need a towel? because i know i do!

I can't explain how I feel right now.

Amazing!

Happy new old guitar day! HNOGD

sj250 · 05-01-2012, 01:28 PM

That fretboard looks incredible!!

djrussell · 05-02-2012, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by al3d

it's just a guitar man..

lol Yes, but i get attached to mine. Thats why they'll last a lifetime and still look great

siempreyo · 06-14-2012, 12:30 PM

hey man, I wanna see more! great job

al3d · 06-15-2012, 09:21 AM

OK...I call this right now 98% done, just a few things i'm waiting on, like switch tip and a few little other relic items i need to finish..but she's playing and sounding awsome naturally..

danloves59lespauls · 06-16-2012, 08:31 AM

Great
Love the burst on that

Zack · 06-18-2012, 07:59 AM

destroying a 6000 dollar guitar...

al3d · 06-18-2012, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by zack268

destroying a 6000 dollar guitar...

To each is own.

silverkw · 06-18-2012, 11:55 AM

Not my favorite burst color but looks good nonetheless!

I like the uneven burst pattern.

sidious911 · 06-18-2012, 12:44 PM

Sick relic, the one thing that you should put back, is the wear on the front of the guitar where your forearm rests, you had it there before you redid the finish, and I think it really gives the guitar that look of not only is it old, but it has been played endlessly

les paul 101 · 06-20-2012, 10:14 AM

nice guitar. it looks like a jimmy padge that has been played to death

Boyinblack · 06-26-2012, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoBeans

Ballsy move, I like the cut of your jib mister. Can't wait to see the updates

what he said.

you got brass ones my friend.

consider me a new watcher!

CreamTone · 06-28-2012, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by zack268

destroying a 6000 dollar guitar...

WTF? Why rain on someone's parade? Just plain hateful.

al3d · 06-28-2012, 08:54 AM

Thanks Guys....as for the forearm rest...i'm still thinking about it..but for NOW...i'm playng her everyday..i was 6 months with her in pieces...so...now she wants to be played..ahaha

04-04-2012, 07:09 AM	#31 (permalink)
tien_classic Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Gibson Les Paul R9 Historic Relic Project oh man ! it's beauty guitar .... i like sienaburts

04-16-2012, 10:34 AM	#32 (permalink)
al3d Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 734 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Gibson Les Paul R9 Historic Relic Project WELL...while this sucker dries....let's work on the upgrades and relic work. Today..removing the original shitty inlays.. Pict is a wee bit outa focus....but you get the idea.. KS 5150, silverkw and Seantk like this. __________________ [SIZE="2"]2001-Gibson Les Paul R9 Historic Relic 1977 Gibson SG relic 1959 2 tone sunburst Strat replica. Relic 80's personnal Shredder ______________________________ Marshall EL34 50/50 Ppower amp Marshall JMP-1 pre-amp 4x12 Voltage-Greenbacks loaded

04-22-2012, 10:09 AM	#33 (permalink)
KS 5150 Bartlett Retrospec Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 938 Thanks: 17 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Gibson Les Paul R9 Historic Relic Project Good job Alain!! Curious to see what inlays you use, as I might change out the ones in my 2003 Standard soon....you're doing great!! __________________ 2007 Gibson Les Paul G0 Darkburst VOS 2003 Gibson Les Paul Standard Light Burst 1989 Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty 2009 Gibson Explorer Classic White 2012 Epiphone Budokan # 496/1000 2002 Peavey Wolfgang Special 2013 EVH Striped Series R/B/W (incoming ) 2012 Fender Stratocaster 2-Tone Sunburst 1980 Fender Telecaster Peavey 5150 2X12 Combo

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04-30-2012, 07:50 PM	#44 (permalink)
djrussell Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 1,117 Thanks: 7 Thanked 12 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Gibson Les Paul R9 Historic Relic Project This thread makes me want to cry I hope you're happy with the result though, after all it's your guitar. I just could never do that to a Gibby. __________________ 2013 Maiden Telemaster, Telecaster, DC Special 2012 AXL Badwater 1216 Jr 2011 Hagstrom Viking II \| Maiden Junior \| Gladiator GG-165 DC Jr 2009 Gibson Les Paul Junior [BJA] \| Hagstrom Swede 2008 Hagstrom D15CE 2007 Gibson Melody Maker \| Hagstrom F-300 \| Fender Telecaster 1999 Fender Stratocaster 1998 Fernandes FGZ-420 1995 Fernandes Stratocaster

05-01-2012, 01:28 PM	#47 (permalink)
sj250 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,073 Thanks: 15 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Gibson Les Paul R9 Historic Relic Project That fretboard looks incredible!!

06-14-2012, 12:30 PM	#49 (permalink)
siempreyo Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: argentina Posts: 42 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Gibson Les Paul R9 Historic Relic Project hey man, I wanna see more! great job

06-15-2012, 09:21 AM	#50 (permalink)
al3d Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 734 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Gibson Les Paul R9 Historic Relic Project OK...I call this right now 98% done, just a few things i'm waiting on, like switch tip and a few little other relic items i need to finish..but she's playing and sounding awsome naturally.. schaapie, silverkw and danloves59lespauls like this. __________________ [SIZE="2"]2001-Gibson Les Paul R9 Historic Relic 1977 Gibson SG relic 1959 2 tone sunburst Strat replica. Relic 80's personnal Shredder ______________________________ Marshall EL34 50/50 Ppower amp Marshall JMP-1 pre-amp 4x12 Voltage-Greenbacks loaded

06-16-2012, 08:31 AM	#51 (permalink)
danloves59lespauls Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 283 Thanks: 21 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Gibson Les Paul R9 Historic Relic Project Great Love the burst on that __________________ '11 Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro Fender Affinity Series Squire Takamine G Series 6 String Dobro Resonator Blackstar HT Club 40 watt combo tube amplifier Peavey Vypyr 30 Watt solid-state amplifier Fender Frontman 25 Hohner Marine Band Harps

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Zack Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Isla nublar Posts: 3,812 Thanks: 463 Thanked 59 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Gibson Les Paul R9 Historic Relic Project destroying a 6000 dollar guitar... __________________ Everybody knows valves are better.

06-18-2012, 11:55 AM	#54 (permalink)
silverkw Bartlett Retrospec Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Vancity Posts: 1,617 Thanks: 30 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Gibson Les Paul R9 Historic Relic Project Not my favorite burst color but looks good nonetheless! I like the uneven burst pattern. __________________

06-18-2012, 12:44 PM	#55 (permalink)
sidious911 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 553 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Gibson Les Paul R9 Historic Relic Project Sick relic, the one thing that you should put back, is the wear on the front of the guitar where your forearm rests, you had it there before you redid the finish, and I think it really gives the guitar that look of not only is it old, but it has been played endlessly

06-20-2012, 10:14 AM	#56 (permalink)
les paul 101 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 66 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Gibson Les Paul R9 Historic Relic Project nice guitar. it looks like a jimmy padge that has been played to death

06-28-2012, 08:54 AM	#59 (permalink)
al3d Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 734 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Gibson Les Paul R9 Historic Relic Project Thanks Guys....as for the forearm rest...i'm still thinking about it..but for NOW...i'm playng her everyday..i was 6 months with her in pieces...so...now she wants to be played..ahaha __________________ [SIZE="2"]2001-Gibson Les Paul R9 Historic Relic 1977 Gibson SG relic 1959 2 tone sunburst Strat replica. Relic 80's personnal Shredder ______________________________ Marshall EL34 50/50 Ppower amp Marshall JMP-1 pre-amp 4x12 Voltage-Greenbacks loaded

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