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Timoes wrote: ↑Wed May 08, 2024 3:18 pm 20240508_151334_resized.jpgTalking bout classics. On my bench is this 04 Classic. Stock. Tidy.

Classy
Particularly the beroca wees inlays

Bg wrote: ↑Sat May 11, 2024 10:13 am Finally got around to fitting proper frets on the maton:)

Suspect a new nut will be required.

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Looking GREAT ! nice ends.
Definitely worth a nut

Any of Donny Benèts studio clips . So good

Burst looks awesome reg
Grant likes your bust too so that’s a nice compliment on the side, if not a bit objectifying

Thinking of doing a demo of this
Any tips on how best to structure the video ?

Rad sounds like a cool amp
Wouldn’t mind doing a demo on it

Neck is what I'd consider middle of the road for a chunky Gibson neck. Bigger than modern "50s" style neck. But the fretwork, aging and set-up was absolutely spot on. It felt like an old neck that had been played heavily. Lack of fretwear was the only real giveaway. Pickups were lower out...

Congrats! Had been watching that one for a while. The one thing I like with relics is the non-need to be precious with them, probably not going to be an “oh shit” moment when it gets its first knock or ding Oh and thanks for the reminder I need to get a Goldtop back in my stable. Enjoy :) Yeh but f...

robthemac wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 7:29 am Absolute cracker off a guitar. Bargain at twice the price.

Rob, in totality I think you’ve played it more than I have (plugged in any way)

You’re a bit more of a Gibson / Les Paul buff than I

What’s your take on the neck, description wise ?

How did you find the pickups ?

Slowy wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 6:58 am Happy NGD!
I'm chuffed you got that. As you know, to me its the perfect Lester.

Thanks Bruce
Your impeccable taste on show once again

So whats my take on the R6? 1. Elephant in the room - the relic work. Now im not a relic guitar guy nor have I owned on up till now. But I have to say I think its great. The neck in particular just feels like an old worn in neck and doesnt have that stup looking poo smudge fender puts on necks. The ...