Need feedback and next Steps on an 83 LPS...

[bogneron11]

All righty...I just got this 83 LPS and need some feedback on what I got and what I could do to it.

What I do know:
- It's an 83 w/ a touch of flame
- The pick up selector knob came broken in the case (a replacement is in the mail)
- The Pick Up rings were not stock. The neck ring was higher than the fret board and a touch under the frets.
- The bridge appears to be aftermarket, but has a feature that allows it to sit in three different positions on either end (see photos)
- Frets are fair
- Bit of buckle rash and a few dings, but other wise tip top
- Weighs in at a touch over 10.5 lbs

What I have done:
- Tore it apart to see what was under and behind everything
- Replaced the bridge Pup ring with a stock one (free from a buddy)Did not have long enough screws for the stock bridge ring he gave me.
- Reset the bridge that it came with so that I could set the intonation. Same buddy gave me a stock bridge, but it is a little hit...
- Top wraped the strings (after reading the many debates on MLP)
- Set the guitar up, now that I could lower the strings and not bottom out on the neck PUP ring.
- Played it till my fingers bled...and loved it (my Bogner Shiva loves it too, but I think my Lonestar Strat is a bit jealous).

What I would like to know...
- Do the pick ups appear to be stock?
- What does the "V.C.S." stamp mean (vintage cherry burst??)
- Anything to the signature above the VCS Stamp
- What does the "A" stamp mean?
- Do the electronics appear stock
- Any other observations you may have...
- Am I a chump for asking these questions after the purchase?

I love how the guitar plays and sounds, but would like some feedback on what could be improved or modified for an even more enjoyable experience

Photos at Flickr

Flickr: bognercharvel's Photostream

Thanks again for those that have given advice online and offline...

[Strom Duzler]

everything looks good to me, but i'd wait for a more experienced member to fully verify your claims, but as for me i would have the same assumptions as you (regarding the VLC and A stamps, which i'm guessing is just a factory inspection grade). as for the electronics, i don't remember seeing a plate in the control cavity, but i think that's trivial. Beautiful git btw.

[bogneron11]

Strom,

Thanks for the feedback. The guitar looks better than the photos...but don't they always?

[bogneron11]

Can anyone tell me if the bridge is stock? I have seen a couple other 80's out there that have same style bridge.




Flickr: bognercharvel's Photostream