OP
I'm waiting for the owners to decide on a course of action. Will post all updates.
Vintage Gibson SG Project:
- Thread starter Inspector #20
- Start date
syscokid
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Aged reflector knobs:
www.philadelphialuthiertools.com
Aged tuners:
www.creamtone.com
MojoAxe is good stuff too:
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Vintage Correct Bell Hat Knobs Black with Silver Reflector US Set of 2 - Philadelphia Luthier Tools & Supplies, LLC
Vintage correct reflector knobs with a lightly aged look. Black with silver reflectors.
Aged tuners:
Tuners for Gibson Vintage, Historic, or USA Models • Absolute Vintage Collection • LIX Patina Nickel Kluson 3 On a Plate Les Paul Jr.
This is a set of genuine Kluson single-ring tuners in our LIX Patina finish. LIX is the Roman numeral for 59. Even though these tuners are brand new, they have the look of well-worn pieces from that era. Over the years, Les Pauls have come equipped with all sorts of tuners, but the look of the...
www.creamtone.com
MojoAxe is good stuff too:
Lightning-Bolt Wraparound Bridge for Vintage Gibson SG Junior, Melody *MojoAxe *, AGED NICKEL | Reverb
Notice regarding international shipping: Shipments outside of the USA are sent via USPS First Class International which normally takes 7-14 days for delivery. Due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus, deliveries are running significantly slower than normal and may take as much as 4-6 weeks t...
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OP
Aged reflector knobs:
Vintage Correct Bell Hat Knobs Black with Silver Reflector US Set of 2 - Philadelphia Luthier Tools & Supplies, LLC
Vintage correct reflector knobs with a lightly aged look. Black with silver reflectors.
Aged tuners:
Tuners for Gibson Vintage, Historic, or USA Models • Absolute Vintage Collection • LIX Patina Nickel Kluson 3 On a Plate Les Paul Jr.
This is a set of genuine Kluson single-ring tuners in our LIX Patina finish. LIX is the Roman numeral for 59. Even though these tuners are brand new, they have the look of well-worn pieces from that era. Over the years, Les Pauls have come equipped with all sorts of tuners, but the look of the...
MojoAxe is good stuff too:
Lightning-Bolt Wraparound Bridge for Vintage Gibson SG Junior, Melody *MojoAxe *, AGED NICKEL | Reverb
Notice regarding international shipping: Shipments outside of the USA are sent via USPS First Class International which normally takes 7-14 days for delivery. Due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus, deliveries are running significantly slower than normal and may take as much as 4-6 weeks t...
That was my suggestion...period correct aged parts.
SG John
Ambassador of Cool Guitars and Amps.
MojoAxe stuff is excellent.MojoAxe is good stuff too:
Lightning-Bolt Wraparound Bridge for Vintage Gibson SG Junior, Melody *MojoAxe *, AGED NICKEL | Reverb
Notice regarding international shipping: Shipments outside of the USA are sent via USPS First Class International which normally takes 7-14 days for delivery. Due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus, deliveries are running significantly slower than normal and may take as much as 4-6 weeks t...
OP
Agreed!!!!
I use their custom machined #8 screw and Dunlop straplock button for all Gibson's that I install straplocks on...
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Who makes an aged, short vibrato that would be "period correct" for this project???
chilipeppermaniac
Ambassador of Decibels
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Gibson
chilipeppermaniac
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THIS
OP
Doesn't matter to me. I just need to source the right parts...the decision has been made to not invest in genuine parts. I just need aged parts.
OP
Not worth the investment to use genuine.
I‘m not sure you’ll find aftermarket aged parts. To look more the part, you may want to look for a nickel plated part. While not exactly “aged”, nickel won’t have quite the same sheen as chrome and may be more consistent with the look of an older guitar.
OP
Great points....
I'm doing a lot of vintage Gibson "functional restorations" these days, but this is the only one I've been authorized to release photos of.
SG John
Ambassador of Cool Guitars and Amps.
These guys do. I wish they would stock the ebony block for the short vibrola again.
https://www.crazyparts.de/tremolos--vibrolas/vibrolas-aged/maestro-vibrolas-new/index.php
chilipeppermaniac
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Well, then it could not be period correct if it were not from the Factory in the "period"
I guess I might have asked it differently, like " Who makes Aged fascimiles or copies of what was OEM at the date of manufacture of this guitar?" But since you asked who makes aged period correct. I said Gibson
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OP
We are leaving the gold tuners on it, since they are genuine Gibson, and like all the old vibrolas, I'll reverse-wind the low and high 'e' strings to make the tuning stable as good as we can get.
OP
Thank you!!!!!!
syscokid
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Never heard of Tricked Out Guitar. Located in Winchester, Crazyfornia. Perhaps you can have a conversation with them...:
Real Life Relics Nickel Lyre/Maestro Vibrola For Gibson Guitars Short
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