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07-05-2008, 05:52 PM
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Re: Hardware Plastic Comparision Thread
Hi Guys. Thought I'd post some pictures of the upgraded plastics on my R6 VOS compared to the stock historic parts.. Note: the flash does lie a bit. The parts are not as dark in person, but it gives a nice impression of the relation between the two..
Fatboy covers on top, stock ones installed. Stock switchtip, pokerchip and nut installed. On the right Fatboy aged switchtip, pokerchip and nut. Knobs are RS. I had an RS switchtip at first, but donated it to my vintage es-225 that was lacking one..  Everything installed..  Initally I was going to leave it with the plastic madness after that, but had to order the Vintage Clone pickguard and a jackplate aged by Fatboy. Historic on the left, VC/Fatboy on the right 
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07-06-2008, 03:50 AM
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07-15-2008, 11:29 PM
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Re: Hardware Plastic Comparision Thread
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07-28-2008, 02:56 AM
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Re: Hardware Plastic Comparision Thread
Wow guys, You sure got some money tied up in some the plastics dont ya?
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08-12-2008, 12:41 PM
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Re: Hardware Plastic Comparision Thread
I just got my new Dimarzio mounting rings in the mail today. I thought they would be too white, but they're actually a little bit off white. They have the same measurements as the historic rings I have, so they're a perfect fit.
I sanded them a bit to give them the aged look, and I made them a bit more yellow with shoe polish. Looks pretty good in my opinion What do you guys think? They're 5 bucks each... beats the hell out of those expensive replica parts (if you don't mind the lack off the correct mold marks and numbers at the back). Here's a comparison between an original pinkish Gibson ring, a new off white Dimarzio ring and an aged Dimarzio ring (middle).   Here's some pics of the rings fitted to my 1994 LP classic (sorry no historic yet):   
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08-27-2008, 09:01 AM
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Re: Hardware Plastic Comparision Thread
SWITCH TIP SIZE
I recently got a Vintage Clone Tip and was surprised how much smaller it is than the Historic one. Has any one got a 59 original they can measure for comparison. These are the sizes of my parts.(mm) VINTAGE CLONE 7.48 Large Diam. HISTORIC 7.81 5.66 Small Diam 6.61 13.96 Length 14.58 I had the Vintage Clone on my replica at the Penrith Guitar show at Weekend and was surprised how many pointed it out as not looking right !!!!! |
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08-27-2008, 04:25 PM
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Re: Hardware Plastic Comparision Thread
A comparison picture of forum member Lifele55
  I immediately ordered a couple of the stewmacs. The color looks dead on. The font isn't that bad either!! The STewmac LP pickguard sure does like it will fit too, and the color is way better than the pinkish historic one. 
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08-29-2008, 09:10 AM
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Re: Hardware Plastic Comparision Thread
i have a classic and i hate the way the plastic is "creme" colored. looks more like offwhite with pink in it. i want just plain bright white. i ordered some dimarzio stuff from musicians friend, i am hoping its white enough
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08-29-2008, 06:03 PM
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Re: Hardware Plastic Comparision Thread
For anyone who'd like to compare some of the reproduction plastic to the real thing !!! Please click the link below !!!
The Official Vintage Les Paul Parts Thread !!! The Official Vintage Les Paul Parts Thread !!! |
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09-01-2008, 09:45 PM
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So do these fit the USA Standards and the 1993-1998 Historics, or do they fit the 1999 and up Historics, and Vintage?
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