69MartianGT update...

Mike60 · 07-23-2008, 08:33 PM

..after hunting down the right pickguard,some 50's P-90's and a case the Martian Goldtop is just about on its way for a restoration...many thanks to members diceman,mapleflame and Kim

now

diceman · 07-23-2008, 08:36 PM

Mike - glad I could help. She is going to be one amazing guitar once you get her all finished up. Thanks for all of your help as well with my many questions about late 60's LP's. That pickguard looks right at home on your guitar!

Mike60 · 07-23-2008, 08:43 PM

...diceman...

diceman · 07-23-2008, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike60

...diceman...

Cheers!

JimmyAce2006 · 07-24-2008, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike60

..after hunting down the right pickguard,some 50's P-90's and a case the Martian Goldtop is just about on its way for a restoration...many thanks to members diceman,mapleflame and Kim

now

Any concerns about the color of the pick guard not matching the color of the pickups?

Are you going to put nylon saddles on the bridge?

Frutiger · 07-24-2008, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JimmyAce2006

Any concerns about the color of the pick guard not matching the color of the pickups?

Are you going to put nylon saddles on the bridge?

That's a very common trait of vintage Les Pauls.

Are you getting her aged up too Mike? I'm sure DJ will do an awesome job as always whatever you choose.

Mike60 · 07-24-2008, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Frutiger

That's a very common trait of vintage Les Pauls.

Are you getting her aged up too Mike? I'm sure DJ will do an awesome job as always whatever you choose.

...aging?...we'll see...

...nylon saddles?...maybe...

...except for the jackplate and a '61 switch tip,the plastic on the guitar is the original stuff and the pickguard is a rolled '69 guard...

Owl · 07-24-2008, 10:43 AM

Reflectors!

That's one nice chunk of gold.

Mike60 · 07-24-2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Owl

Reflectors!

That's one nice chunk of gold.

thanx..I got the guitar off the Bay last October,thinking it was far less original and in much poorer shape.Other than the hardware store paint refin and a few missing parts,turns out it's a good one...

JimmyAce2006 · 07-24-2008, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike60

thanx..I got the guitar off the Bay last October,thinking it was far less original and in much poorer shape.Other than the hardware store paint refin and a few missing parts,turns out it's a good one...

long tenon? how much do you think it is worth?

Mike60 · 07-24-2008, 11:50 AM

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long tenon? how much do you think it is worth?

...long tenon route with trans. tenon and filler block.As to it's value,opinions will vary.
I consider what I paid for it very reasonable.

JimmyAce2006 · 07-24-2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike60

...long tenon route with trans. tenon and filler block.As to it's value,opinions will vary.
I consider what I paid for it very reasonable.

Can you post a pic of the tenon route? I have seen people on ebay trying to sell ones like that & advertising them as a long tenon.

Mike60 · 07-24-2008, 08:06 PM

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Can you post a pic of the tenon route? I have seen people on ebay trying to sell ones like that & advertising them as a long tenon.

... mapleflame was kind enough to explain it to me what it was.the guitar probably missed getting the long tenon by a few weeks.a lot of changes happened in '69.

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