Suggestions for some repairs. - FRETS.NET2024-03-19T06:01:34Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/suggestions-for-some-repairs?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A114453&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHey guy's i posted a new link…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-08-07:2177249:Comment:1144532013-08-07T20:44:58.031ZBob H Abernathy IIIhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/BobHAbernathyIII
<p>Hey guy's i posted a new link for the restoration process...It's got some really gruesome images so be warned!!!....hah...number 2 and the oxalic acid are next and then on to the lp's that require only shimming. talk to you soon.</p>
<p>Hey guy's i posted a new link for the restoration process...It's got some really gruesome images so be warned!!!....hah...number 2 and the oxalic acid are next and then on to the lp's that require only shimming. talk to you soon.</p> Well would you look at that!!…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-08-04:2177249:Comment:1142002013-08-04T05:27:35.613ZBob H Abernathy IIIhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/BobHAbernathyIII
<p>Well would you look at that!!! I used to be a die hard ELP fan when i was a pre teen. Still pop them in at least 10 times a year for a couple days. I can say this is a worthy option....( gears a turnin) Thanks Paul!!</p>
<p>Well would you look at that!!! I used to be a die hard ELP fan when i was a pre teen. Still pop them in at least 10 times a year for a couple days. I can say this is a worthy option....( gears a turnin) Thanks Paul!!</p> Bob & Rod,
I remember whe…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-08-04:2177249:Comment:1141982013-08-04T04:43:10.491ZPaul Verticchiohttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PaulVerticchio
<p>Bob & Rod,</p>
<p>I remember when these were being produced by S&T in Memphis. I wanted one sooooooooooo badly. I eventually got an Ibanez Artist 2618 in 1978 which was the closest looking guitar to the LPStd. It was actually a much better instrument than the LP's being made at that time. The late '70's/early '80's were the golden era for MIJ Ibanez electrics.</p>
<p>Here's the only (as far as I can tell) info on S&T conversion history. Hope it answers some of your…</p>
<p>Bob & Rod,</p>
<p>I remember when these were being produced by S&T in Memphis. I wanted one sooooooooooo badly. I eventually got an Ibanez Artist 2618 in 1978 which was the closest looking guitar to the LPStd. It was actually a much better instrument than the LP's being made at that time. The late '70's/early '80's were the golden era for MIJ Ibanez electrics.</p>
<p>Here's the only (as far as I can tell) info on S&T conversion history. Hope it answers some of your questions.</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167742730?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167742730?profile=original" width="578"/></a>And Rod...I'm still lusting after one but the LP weight factor wouldn't agree with my shoulder & back after all those years. However, I feel & share your 'salivation'. :)</p>
<p>Have a great rest-o-the weekend, guys :)</p> Dang Paul...Good eye! I like…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-08-04:2177249:Comment:1140622013-08-04T01:53:54.468ZRETRORODhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RETROROD
<p>Dang Paul...Good eye! I like your idea and am beginning to 'salivate' over the photo after your description... :-p...Ha!</p>
<p>Dang Paul...Good eye! I like your idea and am beginning to 'salivate' over the photo after your description... :-p...Ha!</p> NO PROBLEM!!! i am looking fo…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-08-04:2177249:Comment:1142862013-08-04T01:49:10.323ZBob H Abernathy IIIhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/BobHAbernathyIII
<p>NO PROBLEM!!! i am looking forward to some insights and reflections on this chapter of repairs. Soon enough we will have some progress. </p>
<p>NO PROBLEM!!! i am looking forward to some insights and reflections on this chapter of repairs. Soon enough we will have some progress. </p> I Really appreciate your sugg…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-08-04:2177249:Comment:1140602013-08-04T01:48:00.307ZBob H Abernathy IIIhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/BobHAbernathyIII
<p>I Really appreciate your suggestions Paul ! I am totally unaware of what the "Strings & Things" conversions are..But i am excited to find out. And i am really glad to hear that you like the center strip option. I Like it as well. But I'm still torn. So i will do my own looking but please feel free to let me know more about this photo and the "strings & things" conversions and whats happening there. </p>
<p>Can't thank you enough. Have a good one bud!</p>
<p>I Really appreciate your suggestions Paul ! I am totally unaware of what the "Strings & Things" conversions are..But i am excited to find out. And i am really glad to hear that you like the center strip option. I Like it as well. But I'm still torn. So i will do my own looking but please feel free to let me know more about this photo and the "strings & things" conversions and whats happening there. </p>
<p>Can't thank you enough. Have a good one bud!</p> Bob, I would also agree with…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-08-04:2177249:Comment:1142822013-08-04T01:42:07.365ZKerry Krishnahttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/KerryKrishna
<p> Bob, I would also agree with the centre strips. It sure would make life easier for this repair too. Whatever you end up doing, please keep this Forum in mind, and post lots of pictures ok? </p>
<p> We LOVE photoessays here, and this is a perfect place for it. </p>
<p> Bob, I would also agree with the centre strips. It sure would make life easier for this repair too. Whatever you end up doing, please keep this Forum in mind, and post lots of pictures ok? </p>
<p> We LOVE photoessays here, and this is a perfect place for it. </p> Hi Bob.
Those appear to have…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-08-04:2177249:Comment:1141292013-08-04T01:35:14.824ZPaul Verticchiohttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PaulVerticchio
<p>Hi Bob.</p>
<p>Those appear to have been guitars in process at the Gibson factory when the waters rose. None of the 'top shot's' you posted have pup mounting ring screw holes in the tops.</p>
<p>The penciled-in markings on the Std could be interpreted to mean" HS = Historic series & 58??? meaning the 'historic' year they were replicating. Overall, one of their very high end instruments.</p>
<p>You've gotten great advice from some super talented guys, so I'll only offer a suggestion for…</p>
<p>Hi Bob.</p>
<p>Those appear to have been guitars in process at the Gibson factory when the waters rose. None of the 'top shot's' you posted have pup mounting ring screw holes in the tops.</p>
<p>The penciled-in markings on the Std could be interpreted to mean" HS = Historic series & 58??? meaning the 'historic' year they were replicating. Overall, one of their very high end instruments.</p>
<p>You've gotten great advice from some super talented guys, so I'll only offer a suggestion for aesthetics:</p>
<p>May I suggest for your consideration: double SYMMETRICAL cutaways like the original "Strings & Things" conversions from the 70's.<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167739935?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167739935?profile=original" width="238"/></a></p>
<p>BTW: as a player, I like your idea of an inlaid strip on the separated top plates ( a 1/2" wide inlay would be stunning) w/matching binding. Purpleheart or Redheart would look great with a Gretsch Orange transparent finish.! It would look amazing under stage lighting :)</p>
<p>Best of luck our new friend,</p>
<p>Paul :)</p>
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<p></p> The individual who lost these…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-08-03:2177249:Comment:1141852013-08-03T18:18:34.439ZBob H Abernathy IIIhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/BobHAbernathyIII
<p>The individual who lost these is truly one of the finest people walking the planet. A very hard working Guitar tech from Nashville. And actually before i was born my father was a luthier and this individual was his apprentice for a few years. Ever since he has been regarded as a great luthier and tech and one of the nicest people on the planet.....Besides the floods the only time i can recall seeing him showing signs of "hurt" was when my pops passed away...the flood was truly a…</p>
<p>The individual who lost these is truly one of the finest people walking the planet. A very hard working Guitar tech from Nashville. And actually before i was born my father was a luthier and this individual was his apprentice for a few years. Ever since he has been regarded as a great luthier and tech and one of the nicest people on the planet.....Besides the floods the only time i can recall seeing him showing signs of "hurt" was when my pops passed away...the flood was truly a tragedy.</p>
<p>He told me to just sell these off or keep them but just enjoy the journey of whichever i choose to do...i hope to return the best turnouts back to him. The acoustics he gave me will be the REAL challenge. But first the LP's</p>
<p>Thank you for you comment, it truly was a bad hand for such a cool city. </p> Looks like you have your hand…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-08-03:2177249:Comment:1141212013-08-03T18:08:00.555ZRETRORODhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RETROROD
<p>Looks like you have your hands full, Bob. I have no usefull info for your Resto-project, but however, just wanted to comment on my sadness over the destruction of soooo many fine instruments and amps and gear in that Nashville flooding....That in itself is devastating, let alone how it affected so many people and their lives.</p>
<p>Good luck with bringing the guitars back to utility again.</p>
<p>Looks like you have your hands full, Bob. I have no usefull info for your Resto-project, but however, just wanted to comment on my sadness over the destruction of soooo many fine instruments and amps and gear in that Nashville flooding....That in itself is devastating, let alone how it affected so many people and their lives.</p>
<p>Good luck with bringing the guitars back to utility again.</p>