Help decide parts to finish my les paul build

[shotgunlew]

Hey guys i was wondering what would be some good parts to finish my build, i need tuners, eletronics ( everything minus the pickups, i got the WB proto's for those )and a bridge system and ( mr roman rist is going to build the neck but what specs would yall throw for the neck) Heres a few pics of the body (hoduran mahogany with a redwood top the third pic is a finish i was thinking of or would u keep it the way it is? ) Opinions would own!

Thanks your friend in music
Chris

[lp59aholicDon]

Originally Posted by shotgunlew

Hey guys i was wondering what would be some good parts to finish my build, i need tuners, eletronics ( everything minus the pickups, i got the WB proto's for those )and a bridge system and ( mr roman rist is going to build the neck but what specs would yall throw for the neck) Heres a few pics of the body (hoduran mahogany with a redwood top the third pic is a finish i was thinking of or would u keep it the way it is? ) Opinions would own!

Thanks your friend in music
Chris

IF the rear holes for the stop bar were not there, I woulda said go single Stopbar tailpiece, I dont know how big your hand is, and which neck profiles feel best for you . IF money isnt an issue, get some sweet Grovers in Nickel and hope you cawn match em to the rest of your hardware

[shotgunlew]

You would go with nickle over gold? And what did you think of what finish i should go with?

[lp59aholicDon]

Originally Posted by shotgunlew

You would go with nickle over gold? And what did you think of what finish i should go with?

Gold flakes too soon and many times when it does it winds up lookin cheesy bad, Love the color of the body, Just see if you can get the neck to match well enough, Cream rings? Gold Top Hats or Speed Knobbies perhaps

[shotgunlew]

Ya im thinking nickle hardware for sure now, and im thinking about haveing roman get it as close to looking like this as possible..

[shotgunlew]

But with a custom (as in the model ) style neck (block inlays and such but with a R8 neck profile!)

[lp59aholicDon]

Originally Posted by shotgunlew

But with a custom (as in the model ) style neck (block inlays and such but with a R8 neck profile!)

Me I am an LP Standard Lover, I'd have him nail the example model instead , but your guitar man, Do whats right for you

[shotgunlew]

The only thing i dont like bout the standards is im a bigger fan of blocks and i have pretty large hands thus why the r8 contoure but in 6 days when im out of the army i will be going back to chicago and im going to play every les paul i can find to figure out what neck is best for me ( i havent played one since my spine injury and i play differntly so... ) thanks for the reply


your friend
chris

[b-squared]

Electronics--RS Guitarworks Vintage or Modern Kit, depending on the sound you want

The single tailpiece/stopbar is a great idea. That would look pretty cool.

Block inlays, BRW board, and a R8 or R9 profile would be awesome.

While I love the natural finish on the redwood, a gloss finish would be mind-blowing. Gold hardware would be a stunning addition, but as noted above it will tarnish and peel off after time--at least on the bridge/tailpiece area. (which can look cool as well). If not gold, then nickel all the way.

That's going to be a heck of an axe. It'd be a great discharge-from-the-Army gift.

Cheers, and thanks for your service!

BB

[shotgunlew]

Hey brothers thanks for the feed back, BB ill prolly use most if not all of your suggestions! Thanks bro you where right on...

[b-squared]

You're very welcome, bro--be sure and post some updates.

You know, I never knew the joy of a single stopbar tail piece until I played that '57 LP Special in Nashville last weekend (see my avatar pic)...it just felt "right..."

On the flip side...for intonation purposes, the standard LP setup is pretty much the standard...

Can't wait to see the finished product!

BB

[shotgunlew]

Ya me eather ,its gonna take a bit, cus im saving money for a house and trying to do this at the same time, but im buying the best parts the first time so i dont have to again!

[b-squared]

Originally Posted by shotgunlew

Ya me eather ,its gonna take a bit, cus im saving money for a house and trying to do this at the same time, but im buying the best parts the first time so i dont have to again!

Dude--that's the way to do it.
BB

[shotgunlew]

Originally Posted by b-squared

Dude--that's the way to do it.
BB

Thats what i figured

[b-squared]

Buy good stuff now, and you won't have to upgrade later.

BB

[Roman Rist]

Originally Posted by shotgunlew

Hey guys i was wondering what would be some good parts to finish my build, i need tuners, eletronics ( everything minus the pickups, i got the WB proto's for those )and a bridge system and ( mr roman rist is going to build the neck but what specs would yall throw for the neck) Heres a few pics of the body (hoduran mahogany with a redwood top the third pic is a finish i was thinking of or would u keep it the way it is? ) Opinions would own!

Thanks your friend in music
Chris

A wrap around tailpiece won't work, it already is drilled for a traditional set up

Roman

[b-squared]

That'd probably work out better for intonation, anyway.

The pic of the top looks awesome...can't wait to see the finished product.

BB

[shotgunlew]

A BB/(everyone that reads this), what finish would u throw on there?
A is leave it how it is ( except clear it ) B is the red gibby C is some redwood guitar i found that looks Sick! Opinions would own! Thanks!

[lp59aholicDon]

Originally Posted by RFR

A wrap around tailpiece won't work, it already is drilled for a traditional set up

Roman

Tried to tell em that before when I saw the four holes, I am still in favor of that red color it has