1960 dc special measurements?

lexluthier72 · 02-02-2009, 11:55 PM

Hey Folks,
Im new to the forum, and I am looking for some measurements for a 60s lp dc special, version 2. (the one with the moved neck pickup) I need the distance from the fretboard end to the front of the neck pickup, the distance between pickups, and the fretboard width at both ends. Also, neck tenon width and length if you can. The measurements could also be taken from a mid 90s re-issue. Any help would be great.
-Erin R.
p.s.- feel free to email me direct at lexluthier72@yahoo.com

SKATTERBRANE · 02-02-2009, 11:58 PM

Wouldn't the measurement from any Historic DC Special work?

lexluthier72 · 02-03-2009, 12:07 AM

I dont see why not....they should be the same.

Ekoms · 02-03-2009, 12:48 AM

i have a 97 dc special, if that would work let me know.

I dont know much about the guitar, so im not sure if it is titled as a "reissue."

SKATTERBRANE · 02-03-2009, 01:05 AM

Does it have the inked serial number? And it should not have a tune-o-matic bridge.

SKATTERBRANE · 02-03-2009, 01:13 AM

The one in lexluthier's avatar is NOT a reissue.

Ekoms · 02-03-2009, 01:47 AM

stamped serial number. but it does have an ABR-1 bridge. Its the heritage cherry version of his avatar basically.

lexluthier72 · 02-03-2009, 01:08 PM

Ekoms,
Im pretty sure that would work...does it have a bound fingerboard? Got a photo? The one in my avatar is a re-issue (not historic) it had the sticker on the PG that I photoshoped out. So, the one that Ekoms has would work....It does NOT have to be a "historic" re-issue....sorry for the confusion.
-Erin

Mike60 · 02-03-2009, 01:59 PM

are you looking for measurements from an actual '60?

lexluthier72 · 02-03-2009, 02:33 PM

Mike,
That would ROCK. WOW, what a beautiful guitar!
-Erin

Ekoms · 02-03-2009, 02:45 PM

is that yours Mike? that is simply gorgeous!

BTW, email sent lex. hope it helps. though, Mikes would probably be better.

lexluthier72 · 02-03-2009, 02:49 PM

Ekoms,
Thanks. I will also take the measurements from Mikes Guitar...I owned that same 90's special...was a good guitar, but the neck was too big....so now, I am going to build my "ultimate special" Thanks again.
-Erin

Ekoms · 02-03-2009, 02:51 PM

Good luck! I'm guessing your going for a TV yellow type finish?

be sure to post lots of pics once you start your build too!

lexluthier72 · 02-03-2009, 02:57 PM

yep...yellow it is....I will post some up...funny thing is, the body is already cut out and sanded to shape, the neck blank is squared and the rod slot cut into it. I have not decided to go with a one piece neck or a scarf joint for better strength. Im not going for an absolute dead on copy, but from 5 feet, could probably fool the pros.
-Erin

Ekoms · 02-03-2009, 03:02 PM

Nice! That just means less of a wait for us people who like to watch builds.

I've been toying with the idea of making myself a junior, but I really dont want to build the neck. The body could still be ok if I mess it up, but the neck could easily become a disaster. I wonder if someone would build me just a neck

I'll have a looksi into it I guess.

lexluthier72 · 02-03-2009, 03:12 PM

Necks usually take the longest time to make...keep watching that auction site...ive seen a few of them come and go over the years.
-Erin

Mike60 · 02-03-2009, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lexluthier72

Mike,
That would ROCK. WOW, what a beautiful guitar!
-Erin

Lex...got your emails.Will get you all you need for you in the next couple of days.

I'll also record some measurements from my '59 as well.The '59 has the P-90 moved away from the neck as well,like a '60.

SKATTERBRANE · 02-03-2009, 07:40 PM

Mike, if you do not mind saying, who finished your beautiful Special TV?

Mike60 · 02-03-2009, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norbe

Mike, if you do not mind saying, who finished your beautiful Special TV?

No idea...it was refinned in TV yellow when I bought it.I'm guessing it was done 15-20 years ago and as far as I can tell and what I was told,it came from Gibson in TV.It was heavily gigged for years and has it's share of issues,but nearly all the parts are original.

It came from San Fran so I'm guessing someone in that area did it.

Parts are worth more than what I paid for it.

SKATTERBRANE · 02-03-2009, 08:46 PM

Well even though it is generally agreed refins hurt the value, I do not totally agree. If done properly, I am all for it. I would love to own a 60 Special as nice as yours.

Mike60 · 02-03-2009, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norbe

Well even though it is generally agreed refins hurt the value, I do not totally agree. If done properly, I am all for it. I would love to own a 60 Special as nice as yours.

I have often thought of sending the TV for a proper restore.However I would not recoup the money I spend on it,on resale, in the near future.It is and will always be a mutt,a player.

I'm currently going through this with my '69GT.I bought it cheap as it is a refin and I'm having it reshot and as the frets are so-so, having it refretted.If I have to sell it anytime soon,no doubt I will not get back what I have into it.

lexluthier72 · 02-03-2009, 09:41 PM

Mike,
Thanks so much. I will be sure to post photos along the way of the build.
-Erin

lexluthier72 · 02-04-2009, 11:30 PM

hey guys,
Thanks for all the info so far. I was talking with a fellow guitar builder today, and as luck would have it, he has offered to trade me some misc gear I have laying around for a faded cherry lpdc special. I know, not vintage, and not historic re-issue, but a very kind gesture that I will be taking him up on....As he put it "to get you by until the build is done" All I could say is WOW.
Depending on how cool it truly is, it may slow down the build....
-Erin

niksi · 02-05-2009, 01:29 PM

Why are you posting questions on the forum and answers by private e-mail?
Is there some reason not to share with others?

lexluthier72 · 02-05-2009, 10:31 PM

Im not sure who this is directed at, but if the folks that I have asked for the measurements from want to post the information, that is thier right and responsibility whether they choose to or not....Many people are fairly sensitive about information, myself included sometimes. It is up to the folks giving the information to decide whether they want the information to be "public knowledge" Its a courtesy thing.
-Erin

lexluthier72 · 02-17-2009, 10:26 PM

Hey Mike,
Any luck on the measurements? Lemme know.
-Erin

lexluthier72 · 02-18-2009, 10:47 PM

Mike,
The envelope arrived today. Thanks so much!
-Erin

Mike60 · 02-19-2009, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lexluthier72

Mike,
The envelope arrived today. Thanks so much!
-Erin

...

...not a problem.

02-02-2009, 11:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
lexluthier72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 198 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1960 dc special measurements? Hey Folks, Im new to the forum, and I am looking for some measurements for a 60s lp dc special, version 2. (the one with the moved neck pickup) I need the distance from the fretboard end to the front of the neck pickup, the distance between pickups, and the fretboard width at both ends. Also, neck tenon width and length if you can. The measurements could also be taken from a mid 90s re-issue. Any help would be great. -Erin R. p.s.- feel free to email me direct at lexluthier72@yahoo.com

02-02-2009, 11:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
SKATTERBRANE The MLP Misanthrope Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,832 Thanks: 93 Thanked 181 Times in 55 Posts	Re: 1960 dc special measurements? Wouldn't the measurement from any Historic DC Special work?

02-03-2009, 12:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
lexluthier72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 198 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1960 dc special measurements? I dont see why not....they should be the same.

02-03-2009, 12:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ekoms Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,142 Thanks: 21 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 1960 dc special measurements? i have a 97 dc special, if that would work let me know. I dont know much about the guitar, so im not sure if it is titled as a "reissue." __________________ If you like classic rock, check out my band myspace.com/jungleunderkings Come visit us at Gear Talk! "Ya'll look like a couple a blue berries in a fruit salad"

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02-03-2009, 01:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
SKATTERBRANE The MLP Misanthrope Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,832 Thanks: 93 Thanked 181 Times in 55 Posts	Re: 1960 dc special measurements? The one in lexluthier's avatar is NOT a reissue.

02-03-2009, 01:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
Ekoms Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,142 Thanks: 21 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 1960 dc special measurements? stamped serial number. but it does have an ABR-1 bridge. Its the heritage cherry version of his avatar basically. __________________ If you like classic rock, check out my band myspace.com/jungleunderkings Come visit us at Gear Talk! "Ya'll look like a couple a blue berries in a fruit salad"

02-03-2009, 01:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
lexluthier72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 198 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1960 dc special measurements? Ekoms, Im pretty sure that would work...does it have a bound fingerboard? Got a photo? The one in my avatar is a re-issue (not historic) it had the sticker on the PG that I photoshoped out. So, the one that Ekoms has would work....It does NOT have to be a "historic" re-issue....sorry for the confusion. -Erin

02-03-2009, 01:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mike60 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Reflectorland Posts: 5,042 Thanks: 0 Thanked 38 Times in 16 Posts	Re: 1960 dc special measurements? are you looking for measurements from an actual '60?

02-03-2009, 02:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
lexluthier72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 198 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1960 dc special measurements? Mike, That would ROCK. WOW, what a beautiful guitar! -Erin

02-03-2009, 02:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
Ekoms Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,142 Thanks: 21 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 1960 dc special measurements? is that yours Mike? that is simply gorgeous! BTW, email sent lex. hope it helps. though, Mikes would probably be better. __________________ If you like classic rock, check out my band myspace.com/jungleunderkings Come visit us at Gear Talk! "Ya'll look like a couple a blue berries in a fruit salad"

02-03-2009, 02:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
lexluthier72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 198 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1960 dc special measurements? Ekoms, Thanks. I will also take the measurements from Mikes Guitar...I owned that same 90's special...was a good guitar, but the neck was too big....so now, I am going to build my "ultimate special" Thanks again. -Erin

02-03-2009, 02:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
Ekoms Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,142 Thanks: 21 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 1960 dc special measurements? Good luck! I'm guessing your going for a TV yellow type finish? be sure to post lots of pics once you start your build too! __________________ If you like classic rock, check out my band myspace.com/jungleunderkings Come visit us at Gear Talk! "Ya'll look like a couple a blue berries in a fruit salad"

02-03-2009, 02:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
lexluthier72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 198 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1960 dc special measurements? yep...yellow it is....I will post some up...funny thing is, the body is already cut out and sanded to shape, the neck blank is squared and the rod slot cut into it. I have not decided to go with a one piece neck or a scarf joint for better strength. Im not going for an absolute dead on copy, but from 5 feet, could probably fool the pros. -Erin

02-03-2009, 03:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
Ekoms Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,142 Thanks: 21 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 1960 dc special measurements? Nice! That just means less of a wait for us people who like to watch builds. I've been toying with the idea of making myself a junior, but I really dont want to build the neck. The body could still be ok if I mess it up, but the neck could easily become a disaster. I wonder if someone would build me just a neck I'll have a looksi into it I guess. __________________ If you like classic rock, check out my band myspace.com/jungleunderkings Come visit us at Gear Talk! "Ya'll look like a couple a blue berries in a fruit salad"

02-03-2009, 03:12 PM	#16 (permalink)
lexluthier72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 198 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1960 dc special measurements? Necks usually take the longest time to make...keep watching that auction site...ive seen a few of them come and go over the years. -Erin

02-03-2009, 07:40 PM	#18 (permalink)
SKATTERBRANE The MLP Misanthrope Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,832 Thanks: 93 Thanked 181 Times in 55 Posts	Re: 1960 dc special measurements? Mike, if you do not mind saying, who finished your beautiful Special TV?

02-03-2009, 08:46 PM	#20 (permalink)
SKATTERBRANE The MLP Misanthrope Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,832 Thanks: 93 Thanked 181 Times in 55 Posts	Re: 1960 dc special measurements? Well even though it is generally agreed refins hurt the value, I do not totally agree. If done properly, I am all for it. I would love to own a 60 Special as nice as yours.

02-03-2009, 09:41 PM	#22 (permalink)
lexluthier72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 198 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1960 dc special measurements? Mike, Thanks so much. I will be sure to post photos along the way of the build. -Erin

02-04-2009, 11:30 PM	#23 (permalink)
lexluthier72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 198 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1960 dc special measurements? hey guys, Thanks for all the info so far. I was talking with a fellow guitar builder today, and as luck would have it, he has offered to trade me some misc gear I have laying around for a faded cherry lpdc special. I know, not vintage, and not historic re-issue, but a very kind gesture that I will be taking him up on....As he put it "to get you by until the build is done" All I could say is WOW. Depending on how cool it truly is, it may slow down the build.... -Erin

02-05-2009, 01:29 PM	#24 (permalink)
niksi Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1960 dc special measurements? Why are you posting questions on the forum and answers by private e-mail? Is there some reason not to share with others?

02-05-2009, 10:31 PM	#25 (permalink)
lexluthier72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 198 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1960 dc special measurements? Im not sure who this is directed at, but if the folks that I have asked for the measurements from want to post the information, that is thier right and responsibility whether they choose to or not....Many people are fairly sensitive about information, myself included sometimes. It is up to the folks giving the information to decide whether they want the information to be "public knowledge" Its a courtesy thing. -Erin

02-17-2009, 10:26 PM	#26 (permalink)
lexluthier72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 198 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1960 dc special measurements? Hey Mike, Any luck on the measurements? Lemme know. -Erin

02-18-2009, 10:47 PM	#27 (permalink)
lexluthier72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 198 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1960 dc special measurements? Mike, The envelope arrived today. Thanks so much! -Erin

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