1964 Gibson SG Junior restoration
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Re: 1964 Gibson SG Junior restoration
Yeah even *I* love the shit outta that guitar.
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Re: 1964 Gibson SG Junior restoration
Have you thought about getting a Mojoaxe 60s compensated wraparound lightning bridge? It has the look and sound of a vintage one, but good with unwound 3rd strings.
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Re: 1964 Gibson SG Junior restoration
Thanks everyone. The colour is exactly what I was going for and it’s almost flip/flop blue to green depending how the light catches it.
I considered it and I’ve already got a Tonepros lightning bridge somewhere. Nearly pulled the trigger on some original 64 tuners to replace the Japanese repro ones on it atm. Ultimately I decided to keep the hardware that was there before the respray as I loved the feel and sound to start with.
It's like an orange on a toothpick
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Re: 1964 Gibson SG Junior restoration
What?!?!?! No Pile of Telecasters comment?
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Re: 1964 Gibson SG Junior restoration
Amazing work mate
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Amazing work mate
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Re: 1964 Gibson SG Junior restoration
Yeah, those Leo Quan Badass bridges aren't pretty but they work a treat. Had one on my SG Jr for years and it never did me wrong.Jim Goad wrote: ↑Tue Oct 27, 2020 5:38 pm I considered it and I’ve already got a Tonepros lightning bridge somewhere. Nearly pulled the trigger on some original 64 tuners to replace the Japanese repro ones on it atm. Ultimately I decided to keep the hardware that was there before the respray as I loved the feel and sound to start with.
Lovely work, Jim. Nothing left to do but play the hell out of it.
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Re: 1964 Gibson SG Junior restoration
Gave it some proper play time last night and I might change the nut again at some point soon. Sounds and feels fantastic! I’m taking it out tonight to teach some guitar lessons.
Interestingly, it looks like the pickup might be from the late 50’s. Not sure but the 9.05 kOhm reading and lack of ‘ears’ on the baseplate suggest it’s earlier than the guitar.
Interestingly, it looks like the pickup might be from the late 50’s. Not sure but the 9.05 kOhm reading and lack of ‘ears’ on the baseplate suggest it’s earlier than the guitar.
It's like an orange on a toothpick
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Re: 1964 Gibson SG Junior restoration
beautiful work jim!! she's a stunner!!
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Re: 1964 Gibson SG Junior restoration
Black lead wires are definately from 50-s, but check, if you see, coil wire's color, dark maroon = 50's,Jim Goad wrote: ↑Wed Oct 28, 2020 12:56 pm Gave it some proper play time last night and I might change the nut again at some point soon. Sounds and feels fantastic! I’m taking it out tonight to teach some guitar lessons.
Interestingly, it looks like the pickup might be from the late 50’s. Not sure but the 9.05 kOhm reading and lack of ‘ears’ on the baseplate suggest it’s earlier than the guitar.
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lighter reddish = 60's
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