modifying my lespaul
- Thread starter Hydesg
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The tuner change is a good thing...extra stability, and the higher ratio will allow you to tune more accurately. Just note that you should get a string winder, if you are the type who like to leave a lot of string winded at the tuner. 
As for changing the frets... well... you might want to hold on that for a while? Refretting isn't cheap and you might be interested in modifying different aspects like your tone. Besides, your difficulty in bending could stem from uneven/un-polished frets more than fret size.
You could add 4 push pull pots for coil split, out of phase, parallel wiring and throw in an EMG SPC. :twisted:
As for changing the frets... well... you might want to hold on that for a while? Refretting isn't cheap and you might be interested in modifying different aspects like your tone. Besides, your difficulty in bending could stem from uneven/un-polished frets more than fret size.
You could add 4 push pull pots for coil split, out of phase, parallel wiring and throw in an EMG SPC. :twisted:
Hydesg
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ShredCow said:The tuner change is a good thing...extra stability, and the higher ratio will allow you to tune more accurately. Just note that you should get a string winder, if you are the type who like to leave a lot of string winded at the tuner.
As for changing the frets... well... you might want to hold on that for a while? Refretting isn't cheap and you might be interested in modifying different aspects like your tone. Besides, your difficulty in bending could stem from uneven/un-polished frets more than fret size.
You could add 4 push pull pots for coil split, out of phase, parallel wiring and throw in an EMG SPC. :twisted:
the tone is great
thick and smooth
its not an epi
any idea how much does a whole refret cost?
empty71
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I think I understand where Hydesg's coming from as an ex-Gibson Les Paul player. Gibson guitars has the worst fret jobs IMHO. Their frets are dressed too aggressively and have been my pet peeve for the longest time. Bending could be a problem because of the low fret height.
However, re-fretting ain't cheap and I always advise folks to only spend the $$$ if the guitar's a keeper. A professional fret job would set you back by a few hundred bucks.
As for the tuning machines, I'll stick with what's on the guitar. Most people don't realize this but 2 string wraps around the post is sufficient. Any more and there'll be excessive downward pressure at the nut and that's when the nut slots are worn.
The best thing one can do for a Gibson Les Paul is to replace the plastic nut with a bone nut and a fret job. This is a popular option with a lot of Les Paul owners in North America. Some of them even have the above-mentioned work done immediately after purchasing the guitar.
However, re-fretting ain't cheap and I always advise folks to only spend the $$$ if the guitar's a keeper. A professional fret job would set you back by a few hundred bucks.
As for the tuning machines, I'll stick with what's on the guitar. Most people don't realize this but 2 string wraps around the post is sufficient. Any more and there'll be excessive downward pressure at the nut and that's when the nut slots are worn.
The best thing one can do for a Gibson Les Paul is to replace the plastic nut with a bone nut and a fret job. This is a popular option with a lot of Les Paul owners in North America. Some of them even have the above-mentioned work done immediately after purchasing the guitar.
empty71
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jumbofret said:I love Malcolm's input... SOFT's blessed to have the best around! :smt023
Thanks jumbofret
And I didn't know Gibson LPs use plastic nuts (Never had an interest in Gibson)... Cost-savings to the max!
Yeah. I used to be a Gibson Les Paul hound and owned several but sold them all away after I found my "perfect" Strat
Gibson's quality have gone down the toilet and it's sad Even their custom shop models come with plastic nuts and most of them are slotted a wee bit too low :evil:Er... I presume you were writing this to me??? "Thanks jumbofret Hey, I'd pmed last week about getting some domestic woods. Can you e-mail me at empty71 at hotmail dot com to discuss. I'm exploring the option of using local woods for electric guitar construction."
I am only 20 years old, still a student, currently an intern for a company, and I am just a mere amateur guitar market/industry observer... hehe
Woods for electric guitar construction? My dad is in the SEA timber trade, he doesn't deal with tonewoods though. Not his specialisation.
However, he has imported alder about 20-25 years ago. And he has one or two brushings with the guitar industry.
Hey, I'd pmed last week about getting some domestic woods. Can you e-mail me at empty71 at hotmail dot com to discuss. I'm exploring the option of using local woods for electric guitar construction."I am only 20 years old, still a student, currently an intern for a company, and I am just a mere amateur guitar market/industry observer... hehe
Woods for electric guitar construction? My dad is in the SEA timber trade, he doesn't deal with tonewoods though. Not his specialisation.
However, he has imported alder about 20-25 years ago. And he has one or two brushings with the guitar industry.
empty71
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Hi jumbofret,
Yes I was referring to you. Please forgive me if I'm mistaken but I think I saw your post about you carrying stacks of Macassar Ebony at a SOFT event.
I'm keen to procure some Philippine Magahony, Cambodian Rosewood and definitely Macassar Ebony and maybe some Malaysian Blackwood.
Any idea if your dad has a line on those woods. I'm also game to try out whatever wood that he has access to. Please e-mail me at empty71 at hotmail dot com for further discussion Thanks
Yes
I was referring to you. Please forgive me if I'm mistaken but I think I saw your post about you carrying stacks of Macassar Ebony at a SOFT event. I'm keen to procure some Philippine Magahony, Cambodian Rosewood and definitely Macassar Ebony and maybe some Malaysian Blackwood.
Any idea if your dad has a line on those woods. I'm also game to try out whatever wood that he has access to. Please e-mail me at empty71 at hotmail dot com for further discussion
Thanks Ah... The Macassar Ebony samples! It wasn't stacks, just 2 rectangular pieces. Nice wood, produces a very loud sound when dropped! :twisted:
I used it to start a conversation with most of the guys there... Only one of them was able to guess the wood though :lol:
Well, he got it for free because he was approached by this Japanese musical instrument company (guess who?) to secure a Macassar Ebony supplier in Indonesia because their current source (through Korea, no it doesn't grow there) was too expensive, but the Macassar Ebony trade is shady, and he didn't manage to secure one for them.
I will return on 4 November, and I will attend the SOFT meeting. I will ask him for you then, ok? I believe he knows people who deal with such woods and will refer them to you. It will be fascinating to see your works...
I used it to start a conversation with most of the guys there... Only one of them was able to guess the wood though :lol:
Well, he got it for free because he was approached by this Japanese musical instrument company (guess who?) to secure a Macassar Ebony supplier in Indonesia because their current source (through Korea, no it doesn't grow there) was too expensive, but the Macassar Ebony trade is shady, and he didn't manage to secure one for them.
I will return on 4 November, and I will attend the SOFT meeting. I will ask him for you then, ok? I believe he knows people who deal with such woods and will refer them to you. It will be fascinating to see your works...
aaroncheong
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Yo malcolm, love your evangelistic website man. Rock on for God!
