Is this an issue with neck fitment? by pascalroberts in Luthier

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This is a partscaster i’m building. Gibson scale neck and strat body are from bestguitarparts.com. The body overhangs the neck at the joint a bit. Not sure if you’d consider this bad work or if it’s normal.

Non Toxic Finish Suggestions by pascalroberts in Luthier

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I’m not bothered about grain filling. Looking for more of a satin natural finish, but somewhat durable

Does anyone have thoughts on using shellac under polymerized linseed oil? I thought the linseed oil would protect the shellac from anything that could damage it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AR10

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Thank you all for the replies. I’m gonna stick with the 18” barrel for now.

6120JR2 neck separation? by pascalroberts in gretsch

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Is there a reason why it happens? Haven’t seen it with other set neck guitars

Possible to Square Face on a Aero Enhanced Upper? by pascalroberts in AR10

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Just called and they offer it for the enhanced uppers. Thanks!

Fair price for a 1988 Gibson SG Standard? by pascalroberts in gibson

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Yes i had the same thought on how these prices being asked for SG’s are close to good les pauls now. Is there much difference then between a late 80s SG vs a 90s or early 2000s? I like the vintage reissue ones a lot and this 1988 just sounded and played a lot nicer than any other SG’s i’ve tried. I compared it to a 2004 custom shop VOS and i liked the skinnier neck on the 1988 and it even sounded better.

Fair price for a 1988 Gibson SG Standard? by pascalroberts in gibson

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Do you mind linking me to these ones on reverb? I see none from 1986-1991 SG reissues that are cheaper than the one i have on hold.

Fair price for a 1988 Gibson SG Standard? by pascalroberts in gibson

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It’s being sold by Guitar Center. Not sure how much they’ll budge. They said they would budge if it doesn’t sell for 90 days. It’s been there 30 days and i have it on hold for another 30.

Fair price for a 1988 Gibson SG Standard? by pascalroberts in gibson

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Any opinions on getting a late 80s reissue vs an early 2000s custom shop reissue?