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2008 ORIGINAL GIBSON CUSTOM SHOP AGED LES PAUL CUSTOM 68 MAKEOVER OX4
Estimated price for orientation: 3 800 $
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition
2008 ORIGINAL GIBSON CUSTOM SHOP LES PAUL CUSTOM 68 WITH BAVARIAN MAKEOVERhttp://www.jaegerguitars.com/the-bavarian-makeover.htmlThe Bavarian Makeover
I do what the mass-production guitar industry is not able to do - I can give your Les Paul Reissue or Standard the handmade craftsmanship that made the originals so legendary and sought-after. I utilize the same construction techniques and materials used by Gibson during its “golden age” such as hand-carving the necks and using hot hide glue for attaching period- correct fingerboards and setting the necks. I re-carve the maple tops with a scraper to give the top carve the correct vintage contours with the proper amount of “dish”.How do I know, what’s the “right” top carve? Because I have studied many of the most beautiful originals that have graced my shop over the years. I’ve spent countless hours studying their contours and how they feel in-hand. I’ve even taken the time to carefully measure them.I reshape the neck to create a full, yet comfortable neck out of a baseball bat. The neck carves of the ‘50s Les Pauls are different than what is available today. Not only were they originally hand-carved, but they had a subtle differences with less “shoulder”.I use a special nitro-cellulose-lacquer, which is handmade by a small bavarian lacquer manufactory after my specifications. It smells, feels and reacts like a sixty year old finish and is NOT artificially treated.I use the same aniline-dyes in the pore filler on the mahogany to create the classic appearance of the red color on the back, neck and sides.I love to give these guitars the look and magic feel of the originals - and don ́t forget that both makeovers will dramatically improve the tonal qualities of your instrument.• Strip off the lacquer• Re-carve the maple top to vintage-correct contours• Reshape the neck to a genuine 50’s profile , with rolled binding• Re-stamp the serial number with the correct font• Refinish with nitrocellulose lacquer with period-correct aniline dyes (cherry sun burst with requested amount of “fade”) or the authentic bronze powder (goldtop)• Light distressing/aging of the finish with genuine weather checking caused by temperature variations, NOT razorbladesDMC AGED HARDWARE,TUNERS,PLASTIC AND A PAIR OF HANDWOUND OX4 HOT DUANE HUMBUCKERS,NOS PAPERIN OIL CAPShttp://ox4pickups.co.uk/
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| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition |
2008 ORIGINAL GIBSON CUSTOM SHOP LES PAUL CUSTOM 68 WITH BAVARIAN MAKEOVERhttp://www.jaegerguitars.com/the-bavarian-makeover.htmlThe Bavarian Makeover
I do what the mass-production guitar industry is not able to do - I can give your Les Paul Reissue or Standard the handmade craftsmanship that made the originals so legendary and sought-after. I utilize the same construction techniques and materials used by Gibson during its “golden age” such as hand-carving the necks and using hot hide glue for attaching period- correct fingerboards and setting the necks. I re-carve the maple tops with a scraper to give the top carve the correct vintage contours with the proper amount of “dish”.
How do I know, what’s the “right” top carve? Because I have studied many of the most beautiful originals that have graced my shop over the years. I’ve spent countless hours studying their contours and how they feel in-hand. I’ve even taken the time to carefully measure them.
I reshape the neck to create a full, yet comfortable neck out of a baseball bat. The neck carves of the ‘50s Les Pauls are different than what is available today. Not only were they originally hand-carved, but they had a subtle differences with less “shoulder”.
I use a special nitro-cellulose-lacquer, which is handmade by a small bavarian lacquer manufactory after my specifications. It smells, feels and reacts like a sixty year old finish and is NOT artificially treated.I use the same aniline-dyes in the pore filler on the mahogany to create the classic appearance of the red color on the back, neck and sides.I love to give these guitars the look and magic feel of the originals - and don ́t forget that both makeovers will dramatically improve the tonal qualities of your instrument.• Strip off the lacquer• Re-carve the maple top to vintage-correct contours• Reshape the neck to a genuine 50’s profile , with rolled binding• Re-stamp the serial number with the correct font• Refinish with nitrocellulose lacquer with period-correct aniline dyes (cherry sun burst with requested amount of “fade”) or the authentic bronze powder (goldtop)• Light distressing/aging of the finish with genuine weather checking caused by temperature variations, NOT razorbladesDMC AGED HARDWARE,TUNERS,PLASTIC AND A PAIR OF HANDWOUND OX4 HOT DUANE HUMBUCKERS,NOS PAPERIN OIL CAPShttp://ox4pickups.co.uk/