Overhauling.... new hardware

TreeHugger · 10-25-2009, 11:40 AM

I think I'm going to go with the Faber Tone-Lock system on my 08' Traditional. Tone-Lock kit with the TP-59' tailpiece, Tone-Lock bridge... all in nickel

While I'm at it I want to replace the chrome pickup covers on the 57' Classics with nickel.

Anyone know what year Gibson started using chrome hardware instead of nickel? Just curious.

Neodustin · 10-25-2009, 04:50 PM

Hope it works out for ya! I hated the Faber stuff. Combined with 50's wiring and the overly bright tone of their hardware was treble overkill. My ears are still ringing

TreeHugger · 10-25-2009, 05:59 PM

Food for thought... thanks.

Did you do anything about yours or just living with it? I'll do some more research on the TonePros.

dwagar · 10-25-2009, 11:42 PM

they started using chrome in late '64/'65

Neodustin · 10-27-2009, 03:10 AM

I changed everything back to stock (except the 50's wiring). I had their aluminum tailpiece, 59 Bridge and even the conversion studs. My god, those conversion studs were a bitch to remove, plus the saddles on their bridge will never sit still and will always rattle. Always.

If you still feel the need to upgrade your hardware I strongly recommend anything made by Tonepros. Sure, their locking bridges are identical to the standard production Nashville bridge (manufactured by Schaller, btw), except with two set screws. I have Tonepros locking Tune-o-matics on all of my Lesters and I honestly think it makes a difference in resonance and string definition. I haven't tried their locking tailpiece studs yet, but I hear they are to die for.

LivewireBlanco · 10-27-2009, 11:41 AM

I thought the '57 Classics used nickel covers? Or is this just the aftermarket ones?

TreeHugger · 10-27-2009, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LivewireBlanco

I thought the '57 Classics used nickel covers? Or is this just the aftermarket ones?

I think you're right. The specs for the Traditional don't say. I just looked at the harware specs and it said "chrome". I think I just assumed that the pickup covers were chrome too. The 57's individually have nickel covers, so I guess I can assume that mine are nickel.

Cool, one less thing to do.

Hardware will be here tomorrow. Ordered the Faber Tone-Lock Kit with the 59' tailpiece, and the Tone-Lock Bridge with stainless steel bridge studs.

I want to make some sound clips, before and after. Parts should be here tomorrow, I hope.

10-25-2009, 11:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
TreeHugger Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 113 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Overhauling.... new hardware I think I'm going to go with the Faber Tone-Lock system on my 08' Traditional. Tone-Lock kit with the TP-59' tailpiece, Tone-Lock bridge... all in nickel While I'm at it I want to replace the chrome pickup covers on the 57' Classics with nickel. Anyone know what year Gibson started using chrome hardware instead of nickel? Just curious. __________________ Love to feel the wood and steel... Gibson 08' Les Paul Traditional GT 2000 Fender American Standard Tele Fender Highway One Strat Many Ibanez guitars Marshall JCM900 50w DR Marshall 1960 cab 1975 Fender Twin Reverb

10-25-2009, 04:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Neodustin Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Overhauling.... new hardware Hope it works out for ya! I hated the Faber stuff. Combined with 50's wiring and the overly bright tone of their hardware was treble overkill. My ears are still ringing

10-25-2009, 05:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
TreeHugger Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 113 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Overhauling.... new hardware Food for thought... thanks. Did you do anything about yours or just living with it? I'll do some more research on the TonePros. __________________ Love to feel the wood and steel... Gibson 08' Les Paul Traditional GT 2000 Fender American Standard Tele Fender Highway One Strat Many Ibanez guitars Marshall JCM900 50w DR Marshall 1960 cab 1975 Fender Twin Reverb

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10-27-2009, 03:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
Neodustin Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Overhauling.... new hardware I changed everything back to stock (except the 50's wiring). I had their aluminum tailpiece, 59 Bridge and even the conversion studs. My god, those conversion studs were a bitch to remove, plus the saddles on their bridge will never sit still and will always rattle. Always. If you still feel the need to upgrade your hardware I strongly recommend anything made by Tonepros. Sure, their locking bridges are identical to the standard production Nashville bridge (manufactured by Schaller, btw), except with two set screws. I have Tonepros locking Tune-o-matics on all of my Lesters and I honestly think it makes a difference in resonance and string definition. I haven't tried their locking tailpiece studs yet, but I hear they are to die for.

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