Les Paul Custom cleaning and setup [pics inside]

nakleh · 05-22-2008, 12:31 PM

So I spent an evening alone with my lady last night- no, not the wife, the Les Paul Custom. The wife went to sleep early so I had some time to do a Virtuoso cleaning and polish, along with a nice setup. The virtuoso polish is great, got it as clean and smooth as can be with very little effort. I used a Dean Markley microfiber cloth to apply and buff with. The fretboard was conditioned with Lemon Oil, applied gently and buffed off after 5 minutes. I am trying some new strings out, the new Dunlop Nickel Plated steel strings. After stringing and stretching and tuning, I then tuned up a full step and it's been resting in the case while the strings stretch since last night. Tonight when I get home I'll tune back to normal and check intonation again.

I took a few pics to document, because i know you guitar porn hounds *love* pics..

Here's the tools and stuff I was using for the setup:

You can see the lemon oil glistening on the fretboard on this one:

And some pics of it all strung up and purdy looking:

stonevibe · 05-22-2008, 12:38 PM

Sweet shiny custom.

GibsonSlash · 05-22-2008, 12:38 PM

SO GORGEOUS!!

I don't dare touch her afterward

Bluesjam · 05-22-2008, 12:44 PM

Looks Fanstatic, thanks for the pics.

KidCisco · 05-22-2008, 12:49 PM

I don't have words to express how cool those pics are. That is EXACTLY what a Custom should look like!

I'm joining Guitar Porn Hounds anon tonight...

sarge40 · 05-22-2008, 01:06 PM

Nice n shiny indeed.

Is that a divot in your board between the 6th and 7th frets next to the 7th fret inlay?

***b-squared*** · 05-22-2008, 01:07 PM

Damn, I be afraid to play it now.

Beautiful job! It looks like a work of art--suits you to a tee.

Two-thumbs-up!

BB

nakleh · 05-22-2008, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarge40

Is that a divot in your board between the 6th and 7th frets next to the 7th fret inlay?

No, it's just an odd reflection. NO DIVOTS ON MY BOARD!

nakleh · 05-22-2008, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GibsonSlash

SO GORGEOUS!!

I don't dare touch her afterward

I must say, the Virtuoso polish and cleaner really helps the black finish remain more fingerprint-free as opposed to not using it.. its amazing, you can touch it and it leaves no marks.. lasts that way for a while too.

Bowhunterwt · 05-22-2008, 01:26 PM

WOW~!!! What a shiney axe there~!!!! Ita a shame to play it and get finger prints all over it~!!!!

Wolf Child · 05-22-2008, 01:30 PM

Kinda anal ain'tcha?

Looks gorgeous. Absolutely gorgeous.

nakleh · 05-22-2008, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolf Child

Kinda anal ain'tcha?

Kinda? KINDA??

how about completely?

decoy205 · 05-22-2008, 02:10 PM

Wow who would have thought polishing would be so interesting to look at. HA you have a great eye man. Beautiful pics. I HAVE TO GET THAT VIRTUOSO STUFF.

Now I feel like i'm slackin on mine. Very thorough i dont think I would remove the knobs.

Hexa · 05-22-2008, 02:31 PM

Just one word: Wow!

floydbreeze · 05-22-2008, 02:43 PM

Very nice! Great Photos!

LongBeach · 05-22-2008, 03:17 PM

Very nice, you also take great pictures.
But, I noticed in your tool collection you were missing
the following:
#1: Duct tape
#2: A BIG hammer
#3: Bailing wire

I dont know how you work on anything without those 3 items?

Boleskinehouse · 05-22-2008, 03:28 PM

Beautiful!

alligatorbling · 05-22-2008, 03:45 PM

Smooth as glass!!! Its nothing like the gratification you get after thorough cleaning and well done setup

I bet she plays just as good as she looks! Awesome job!

nakleh · 05-22-2008, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LongBeach

Very nice, you also take great pictures.
But, I noticed in your tool collection you were missing
the following:
#1: Duct tape
#2: A BIG hammer
#3: Bailing wire

I dont know how you work on anything without those 3 items?

Thats not ALL of my tools, just the ones I was using for the setup!

R9. · 05-22-2008, 05:36 PM

Yeah...WOW!
I'll bet that guitar has never been so clean.

lifele55 · 05-22-2008, 11:10 PM

Sweet custom man! Lovely lovely customs...

Great pictures too. A hi-res pictures of those would definitely be wallpaper worthy! I know I'd use it..

BigB · 05-22-2008, 11:19 PM

If there was ever a guitar to hang on the wall that is it!!

Belzeebub · 05-22-2008, 11:46 PM

Very nice!

Joeydego · 05-23-2008, 12:46 AM

I...WANT....A....BLACK...... F*CKING........CUSTOM......SO......F*CKING......BA D....i..........HATE....YOU

stratoburst · 05-23-2008, 03:10 AM

Wow!! Wat too much time on your hands!! Seriously I'm ashamed of my grubby fingerprints all over my black beauts!! I'm off to get the polish!! Well maybe I'll have a large scotch first?? Well done, great pic's as well!!!!

05-22-2008, 12:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
nakleh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 233 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Les Paul Custom cleaning and setup [pics inside] So I spent an evening alone with my lady last night- no, not the wife, the Les Paul Custom. The wife went to sleep early so I had some time to do a Virtuoso cleaning and polish, along with a nice setup. The virtuoso polish is great, got it as clean and smooth as can be with very little effort. I used a Dean Markley microfiber cloth to apply and buff with. The fretboard was conditioned with Lemon Oil, applied gently and buffed off after 5 minutes. I am trying some new strings out, the new Dunlop Nickel Plated steel strings. After stringing and stretching and tuning, I then tuned up a full step and it's been resting in the case while the strings stretch since last night. Tonight when I get home I'll tune back to normal and check intonation again. I took a few pics to document, because i know you guitar porn hounds love pics.. Here's the tools and stuff I was using for the setup: You can see the lemon oil glistening on the fretboard on this one: And some pics of it all strung up and purdy looking: __________________ Jn. Website • MySpace • Band MySpace 2006 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom Marshall JCM900 4100 100W Head • Marshall JCM800 4x12 Cabinet Egnater Rebel 1-20w Head • Avatar 1x12 Closed Back Cabinet Mac Pro Tower • Pod XT • Guitar Rig 3

05-22-2008, 12:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
stonevibe Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Exeter Posts: 428 Thanks: 5 Thanked 5 Times in 1 Post	Re: Les Paul Custom cleaning and setup [pics inside] Sweet shiny custom.

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sarge40 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 164 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Les Paul Custom cleaning and setup [pics inside] Nice n shiny indeed. Is that a divot in your board between the 6th and 7th frets next to the 7th fret inlay?

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decoy205 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Brooklyn NY Posts: 1,543 Thanks: 16 Thanked 14 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Les Paul Custom cleaning and setup [pics inside] Wow who would have thought polishing would be so interesting to look at. HA you have a great eye man. Beautiful pics. I HAVE TO GET THAT VIRTUOSO STUFF. Now I feel like i'm slackin on mine. Very thorough i dont think I would remove the knobs. __________________ click below to for details: http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/back...ntry-info.html http://www.myspace.com/meteorsound http://www.bcrmusic.com/index.htm http://www.soundclick.com/bands/defa...?bandID=872850

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LongBeach V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Long Beach Ca. Posts: 2,618 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Les Paul Custom cleaning and setup [pics inside] Very nice, you also take great pictures. But, I noticed in your tool collection you were missing the following: #1: Duct tape #2: A BIG hammer #3: Bailing wire I dont know how you work on anything without those 3 items?

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stratoburst Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Global Posts: 193 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Les Paul Custom cleaning and setup [pics inside] Wow!! Wat too much time on your hands!! Seriously I'm ashamed of my grubby fingerprints all over my black beauts!! I'm off to get the polish!! Well maybe I'll have a large scotch first?? Well done, great pic's as well!!!! __________________ I'm a "nobody" just a neck and pup!!