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Les Paul re-top
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 9:29 pm
by jbutler
some of you guys might think i'm crazy, but i'm considering re-topping my 86 LP standard!
i originally ordered a 59 reissue in 87 but was incorrectly quoted the standard price and went with it because at 17, i wasn't really in a position to spend $500 more. but it always kinda' bothered me; i wanted that bookmatched top!
so, over twenty years later i can now afford to buy a new one, but frankly they all play like crap compared to my now beat up standard! plus, they're WAY overpriced and i think the quality has gone down.
anyway, do any of you guys know anyone who might do this sort of work?
Re: Les Paul re-top
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 9:46 pm
by jfhudak
jbutler wrote:some of you guys might think i'm crazy, but i'm considering re-topping my 86 LP standard!
i originally ordered a 59 reissue in 87 but was incorrectly quoted the standard price and went with it because at 17, i wasn't really in a position to spend $500 more. but it always kinda' bothered me; i wanted that bookmatched top!
so, over twenty years later i can now afford to buy a new one, but frankly they all play like crap compared to my now beat up standard! plus, they're WAY overpriced and i think the quality has gone down.
anyway, do any of you guys know anyone who might do this sort of work?
Dude, it's your guitar. . .do what makes you happy!
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 9:59 pm
by JD
Try Lay's in OH or possibly Ed Roman in NV. Maybe RS Guitarworks. Classic Ax in Nashville also.
I'm in no way affiliated with any of them.
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 10:15 pm
by jbutler
lays? never heard of them before but their site looks promising. thanks!
i had a bad experience at Ed Romans...... won't deal with him.
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 10:42 pm
by yngwie308
Jack Romano in Connshocken Pa., PM me and I will give you his number.
Jack has worked on 1959 Bursts, '58 Goldtops, D-45 Martins and my guitars, he is a true master luthier and an incredibly nice and reasonable guy.
yngwie308
Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 12:07 am
by JimiJames
There was a link to a slideshow that was awesome.
Start to finish/step-by-step.
maybe someone will remember...
Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 10:45 am
by 56goldtop
Sorry I can't help you with your question. Have you tried R8's? That is if you can live without flame. They are much more reasonably priced. Whatever you do, post pics of it. An '87 doesn't hold a vintage value, so I don't see any big reason not to retop it, other than the cost.
Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 11:06 am
by chubs
There is that guy from Stuwart Mcdonald that does work... but you will be without the guitar for a while....