My '59 Les Paul Doppelganger - Page 3

treddingjr · 02-08-2008, 09:47 AM

Thanks for all of the kind notes and for even looking at these pictures. I may never start another thread - lol.

For every three coats of clear, at least two were sanded off. The lacquer I used was very thin, dried quickly, and could be sanded a couple of times each day. Makes a lot of dust. Sanding grits varied from 320 to 400 to 800.

The flash obscured the serial number but it was inked on with a grocery store counter. I made up a serial number and set the counter after making several stamps on paper to be sure the tool was inked up. I was going to use the year of my birth but instead I used my birthday for the last four digits as there is a real 9 1951, the burst that sold at the Skinner Auction for BIG bucks about eighteen months ago. So far, the REAL 9 12XX hasn't shown up yet in the Burst Serial Registry which makes this the real one. (Yeah, right!!!!)

This picture doesn't look a lot different than the last view like this but the clear is building up and the finish is getting smoother with each sanding.

Roman Rist · 02-08-2008, 01:35 PM

Very well done sir

Spicoli · 02-08-2008, 05:43 PM

Great thread!

treddingjr · 02-09-2008, 10:04 AM

Wet sanded. I started with 1000, then 1500, and finished with 2000 grit. I got the paper at AutoZone. They had five pieces of each in package for under ten bucks. More than enough paper when used with the Formby's Olde English.

Buffed and drilled for the bridge. The tailpiece studs were mounted before any color or stain went on.

From the other side. The tenon and control cable routs are clearly visible.

MrWrong · 02-09-2008, 04:33 PM

Outstanding! Very well done treddingjr!

treddingjr · 02-09-2008, 08:13 PM

Headstock bushings in place. I used single line Klusons I got from an eBay seller, PottBelly2000.

Bridge and tailpiece installed. I used Pigtail Musics Standard Set. Incredible parts!

Just about done. Seymour Duncan Antiquities.

PAF MAN · 02-09-2008, 11:06 PM

i would have been foaming at the mouth at this point.

Paul · 02-10-2008, 12:52 AM

come on seriously this guy deserves a throne and a crown.

treddingjr · 02-10-2008, 09:46 AM

Strung, lined up, intonated and all that. Just have to put the guard on. The switch ring is from a 60's Les Paul.

The proud papa. All done. Played it through the Marshall in the corner of the picture for the first time.

Since these pictures were taken last summer I've played it quite a bit. Changed the rings to All Parts aged rings and added Buzzy's Replica Guard in place of the Historic Guard in the pictures. It's had one line up when the weather changed in November but other than that it's been a very stable guitar, and stays in tune. It weighs just under nine pounds. I usually play through a Fender Blues Junior and a Fender Blues DeVille linked with a Morley A/B box. The Blues Junior has the gain up, the Blues DeVille is clean. The only effect I use is a cord; the amps do the rest.

That's it. Thanks for looking at the pictures and all of the comments.

tom

Angel · 02-10-2008, 12:04 PM

OMG, It looks gorgeous.
I wish I could make a replica too.

Nice job man!!

TizzLizzy · 02-11-2008, 01:21 PM

The first bit of paint you put on it looked kinda like Gary Moore/Peter Green Les Paul, in other words.. Beautiful!! I'd love an Unburst... Good Job on the replica, look's amazing!

GeeJay · 02-11-2008, 04:13 PM

Well, that's been a great read. Well done sir, fantastic job.

single cut 54 · 02-11-2008, 04:28 PM

t.jr ,I've loved this thread, thankyou.

shotgunlew · 02-11-2008, 05:48 PM

Dude your my new hero....

PAF MAN · 02-11-2008, 06:43 PM

fantastic job!! what a beautiful les paul!! probably the best thread i have ever read.

dkirwan · 02-11-2008, 06:46 PM

mapleflame · 02-12-2008, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treddingjr

Strung, lined up, intonated and all that. Just have to put the guard on. The switch ring is from a 60's Les Paul.

The proud papa. All done. Played it through the Marshall in the corner of the picture for the first time.

Since these pictures were taken last summer I've played it quite a bit. Changed the rings to All Parts aged rings and added Buzzy's Replica Guard in place of the Historic Guard in the pictures. It's had one line up when the weather changed in November but other than that it's been a very stable guitar, and stays in tune. It weighs just under nine pounds. I usually play through a Fender Blues Junior and a Fender Blues DeVille linked with a Morley A/B box. The Blues Junior has the gain up, the Blues DeVille is clean. The only effect I use is a cord; the amps do the rest.

That's it. Thanks for looking at the pictures and all of the comments.

tom

How bout some clips. Very well done brodda. Thank you for sharing

treddingjr · 02-14-2008, 07:04 AM

How it sounds. One of these should work.

YouTube - My '59 Les Paul Replica

treddingjr · 02-16-2008, 05:45 PM

Here's another sound clip. Played it at a volume I use when my wife isn't home. Funny how that little red light affects what little ability I have.

YouTube - More of my '59 Les Paul Replica

eshuffle · 02-16-2008, 07:31 PM

Beautiful Job Very Well Done!! Sounds Great Too!!

PAF MAN · 02-16-2008, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treddingjr

Funny how that little red light affects what little ability I have.

i am the same way!! but at least you have the guts to do it. not me!!

Eggy · 02-16-2008, 07:41 PM

Thanks a lot for posting this thread it's been great.

djd100 · 02-17-2008, 07:44 PM

Fantastic Tom, thanks so much for sharing...

Quote:

Originally Posted by treddingjr

Strung, lined up, intonated and all that. Just have to put the guard on. The switch ring is from a 60's Les Paul.

The proud papa. All done. Played it through the Marshall in the corner of the picture for the first time.

Since these pictures were taken last summer I've played it quite a bit. Changed the rings to All Parts aged rings and added Buzzy's Replica Guard in place of the Historic Guard in the pictures. It's had one line up when the weather changed in November but other than that it's been a very stable guitar, and stays in tune. It weighs just under nine pounds. I usually play through a Fender Blues Junior and a Fender Blues DeVille linked with a Morley A/B box. The Blues Junior has the gain up, the Blues DeVille is clean. The only effect I use is a cord; the amps do the rest.

That's it. Thanks for looking at the pictures and all of the comments.

tom

Coachmoe · 02-18-2008, 11:20 PM

I was around when TR was building this bad boy. He is a man with incredible patience and a superb eye for detail.

I did not know he posted all of this and really, the pics don't do any justice to the finished product.

Well done Shortimer!!!

refin · 02-19-2008, 12:18 AM

Great job,and thanks for the wonderful play-by-play and videos---you are a master!

CherryBurst · 02-19-2008, 12:24 PM

WOW! I just joined the forum and this was the first post I read. Absolutely amazing job treddingjr. Thanks so much for sharing the photos and text. I really can't express how amazed I am at the job you did!

Mr Bones · 02-19-2008, 12:39 PM

really enjoyed that Tom. Can you give me some pointers for scraping the headstock logo. I've tried lots of things. Frisket paper has worked the best for me, but every time I try to scrape the logo I get scratches on the pearl, and not a perfect edge.

treddingjr · 02-19-2008, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nmguitars

really enjoyed that Tom. Can you give me some pointers for scraping the headstock logo. I've tried lots of things. Frisket paper has worked the best for me, but every time I try to scrape the logo I get scratches on the pearl, and not a perfect edge.

I used a Stanley utility knife blade and held it at an angle to get as much blade as opposed to point on the letters of the logo as I could. I took my time and scraped very gently and very steadily. The headstock had to be lighted/angled so you could see the letters through the black. It was similar to the way I held the blade to scrape the binding. Like anything, A NEW blade works wonders and they get dull really fast at the tip ends.

pinefd · 02-19-2008, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nmguitars

really enjoyed that Tom. Can you give me some pointers for scraping the headstock logo. I've tried lots of things. Frisket paper has worked the best for me, but every time I try to scrape the logo I get scratches on the pearl, and not a perfect edge.

What's the matter, Nick...your headstock logo too small for ya? You should try scraping one of these!

Frank

Roman Rist · 02-19-2008, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nmguitars

really enjoyed that Tom. Can you give me some pointers for scraping the headstock logo. I've tried lots of things. Frisket paper has worked the best for me, but every time I try to scrape the logo I get scratches on the pearl, and not a perfect edge.

Here is a trick. just use 2 small drops of superglue and glue another logo on top of the inlaid logo.

Spray the black, and then pop off the extra logo with a razor blade. you sill have some scraping to do but it is minimal.

Cheers
Roman

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treddingjr V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North of the Equator Posts: 410 Thanks: 1 Thanked 15 Times in 3 Posts	Re: My '59 Les Paul Replica Thanks for all of the kind notes and for even looking at these pictures. I may never start another thread - lol. For every three coats of clear, at least two were sanded off. The lacquer I used was very thin, dried quickly, and could be sanded a couple of times each day. Makes a lot of dust. Sanding grits varied from 320 to 400 to 800. The flash obscured the serial number but it was inked on with a grocery store counter. I made up a serial number and set the counter after making several stamps on paper to be sure the tool was inked up. I was going to use the year of my birth but instead I used my birthday for the last four digits as there is a real 9 1951, the burst that sold at the Skinner Auction for BIG bucks about eighteen months ago. So far, the REAL 9 12XX hasn't shown up yet in the Burst Serial Registry which makes this the real one. (Yeah, right!!!!) This picture doesn't look a lot different than the last view like this but the clear is building up and the finish is getting smoother with each sanding. __________________ It was fun while it lasted.

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treddingjr V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North of the Equator Posts: 410 Thanks: 1 Thanked 15 Times in 3 Posts	Re: My '59 Les Paul Replica Strung, lined up, intonated and all that. Just have to put the guard on. The switch ring is from a 60's Les Paul. The proud papa. All done. Played it through the Marshall in the corner of the picture for the first time. Since these pictures were taken last summer I've played it quite a bit. Changed the rings to All Parts aged rings and added Buzzy's Replica Guard in place of the Historic Guard in the pictures. It's had one line up when the weather changed in November but other than that it's been a very stable guitar, and stays in tune. It weighs just under nine pounds. I usually play through a Fender Blues Junior and a Fender Blues DeVille linked with a Morley A/B box. The Blues Junior has the gain up, the Blues DeVille is clean. The only effect I use is a cord; the amps do the rest. That's it. Thanks for looking at the pictures and all of the comments. tom __________________ It was fun while it lasted.

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treddingjr V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North of the Equator Posts: 410 Thanks: 1 Thanked 15 Times in 3 Posts	Re: My '59 Les Paul Replica Here's another sound clip. Played it at a volume I use when my wife isn't home. Funny how that little red light affects what little ability I have. YouTube - More of my '59 Les Paul Replica __________________ It was fun while it lasted.

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Mr Bones V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 225 Parsons Street Posts: 1,025 Thanks: 2 Thanked 20 Times in 7 Posts	Re: My '59 Les Paul Replica really enjoyed that Tom. Can you give me some pointers for scraping the headstock logo. I've tried lots of things. Frisket paper has worked the best for me, but every time I try to scrape the logo I get scratches on the pearl, and not a perfect edge. __________________ ahandkerchiefsandwich.com Guitar Building Gallery Hobby Guitar Builder/ Notaluthier

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