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Unread 08-10-2012, 06:55 PM   #61 (permalink)
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Looks incredible! Nice work!
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Unread 08-10-2012, 07:08 PM   #62 (permalink)
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Very nice! and very rewarding to take that ugly duckling and change her into a real Beauty.
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Unread 08-10-2012, 07:14 PM   #63 (permalink)
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Very, very, very, very nicely done! Hat in hand.
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Unread 08-10-2012, 09:08 PM   #65 (permalink)
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Great job it looks fantastic.
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Unread 08-10-2012, 09:35 PM   #66 (permalink)
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wow !! yes it is obvious you are a PRO !!
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Unread 08-11-2012, 07:22 AM   #67 (permalink)
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Wow. You do nice work. Do you do finish work for customers? If not, you should! I've got a '94 Studio myself and it's probably one of the better LP's I've played. Wish I could get you to give it "natural back/sides" job. Beautiful job!
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good save, EXCELLENT work !

that thing's so slick you're gonna need two straps to play it.
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Unread 08-11-2012, 10:41 AM   #69 (permalink)
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Guys, this journey is coming to an end. It is all together. All I have to do is get a new set of knobs, set the intonation, and change out a vol pot. I have the action right around 1mm at the twelfth fret. The nut is set up very well and it plays NIIIICEE! So, here are my final pics. If you decide you want more let me know and I will take them. This don't show how glossy it really is.

Thank you all for following this resto on this axe.
I wish I could press "Like" 20x for how excellent this guitar turned out!!!

I just saw this thread for the first time, so I saw the whole project in 5 minutes and all I can say is WOW!

You are definitely an artist! Thank you for sharing the progress!

Although, I now have gas for a black LP with natural "binding" and a natural back. IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT ! ! !

Well smorgmonkey gets a little blame too for introducing the recommendation!

Wow, just wow!
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Unread 08-11-2012, 01:44 PM   #71 (permalink)
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That thing looks stunning! Not to say that it didn't before... if you're into that thing.
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That's a superior job! Love the faux binding and the natural back and sides.. Awesome to see it turned around after sitting on craigslist in sad shape forever.
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Very nice and beautiful Gibson
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What's with the 4 next to the 9?

It should be 9(Part of the year) then the Julian date for example Jan. 01.. should be 001 or December 31 should 365.. So a 94 should be 90014 unless they dropped the two zeros and your guitar was build on the 4th day of Jan of 1992.


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In 1994, Gibson's Centennial year, many instruments have a serial number that begins with "94" for the year, with the remaining 6 digits indicating the ranking number.
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Mr. Whipper and this thread has restored my faith in humankind.
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Guys, I can not begin to tell you how happy and grateful I am that you like what I did! I wasn't sure how you would react with a new member posting this restore.

Just got back from GC and picked up a new SKB case with the TSA latches and lock on it for the axe. Man, that case is nice.

MeKevin, I was in your country in June. I spent a week in Kolin (Cologne). I love it there!!!!!!

Again, THANK YOU!
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I just sanded the back and sides of mine and tung oiled it, yours came out looking so much better!!! Very nice job!!
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Much respect to you, that turned out tremendous. Very classy choice there.
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Guys, this journey is coming to an end. It is all together. All I have to do is get a new set of knobs, set the intonation, and change out a vol pot. I have the action right around 1mm at the twelfth fret. The nut is set up very well and it plays NIIIICEE! So, here are my final pics. If you decide you want more let me know and I will take them. This don't show how glossy it really is.

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Absolutely stunning, just beautiful.
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Very nice work! In your pics, is it just the angle or have you left the neck un-glossed? Is it a satin smooth feel or am I imagining things?
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Very nice work! In your pics, is it just the angle or have you left the neck un-glossed? Is it a satin smooth feel or am I imagining things?
It is sanded clear. The clear that I use, if you leave it sanded in 1000grit, your hand will glide on it like a chalked pool stick.
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