Home› Musicians and Gearheads

Some Les Paul porn for you

JofZJofZ Posts: 1,276
edited December 2005 in Musicians and Gearheads
I picked up my #2 from Mr. Scroeder last Friday.
He installed a bone nut, pigtail tailpeice, real studs, pigtail bushings, Timbucker double whites, NOS Bumble Bee's, RS super pots and I had the tuners swapped out for accurate ones and had the buttons replaced with Lou's.

This is what a Gibson Les Paul should sound like and for your viewing pleasure this is what a Les Paul should look like :)

Headstock (bone nut and tuners)
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/JofZ/IMG_0600.jpg

Body:
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/JofZ/IMG_0604.jpg

#1 & #2 relaxing:
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/JofZ/IMG_0609.jpg
WHAT IS THAT NOISE?
Hanging at www.TheGuitarHub.com
The only Forum for players by players.......

Playing Les Pauls, Teles, Hubers, Gustavssons, Kolls through a Mad Professor amp with a Bob Burt Cab.
BJF powers my Pedal Board
Post edited by Unknown User on

Comments

  • casper leblanccasper leblanc Posts: 1,246
    That's hardcore :)
  • ?ing my education?ing my education Posts: 313
    Man both are beautiful....I think I might cry.
    Driving in my car, smoking a cigar. The only time I'm happy is when I play my guitar.

    -from "n.s.u." by Cream
  • moemoe6434moemoe6434 Posts: 467
    JofZ wrote:
    I picked up my #2 from Mr. Scroeder last Friday.
    He installed a bone nut, pigtail tailpeice, real studs, pigtail bushings, Timbucker double whites, NOS Bumble Bee's, RS super pots and I had the tuners swapped out for accurate ones and had the buttons replaced with Lou's.

    This is what a Gibson Les Paul should sound like and for your viewing pleasure this is what a Les Paul should look like :)

    Headstock (bone nut and tuners)
    http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/JofZ/IMG_0600.jpg

    Body:
    http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/JofZ/IMG_0604.jpg

    #1 & #2 relaxing:
    http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/JofZ/IMG_0609.jpg

    I have Timbuckers in my LP too..... THE BEST PAFs out there!!!!!

    Looks like your fretboard is BRW? Nice!
    "If she don't love me no more, i know her sister will" Jimi Hendrix
  • Pacomc79Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
    wow, nice. Timbucker double whites look great, I tend to prefer black and white but that's just me. absolutely beautiful tops.
    My Girlfriend said to me..."How many guitars do you need?" and I replied...."How many pairs of shoes do you need?" She got really quiet.
  • House53House53 Posts: 1,276
    nice... I dig the finish on that... my lead guitar player just installed VooDoos (you have a set of those right?) We had some tasty lp tone going during our set on Friday.
    There's No Code.
  • JofZJofZ Posts: 1,276
    House53 wrote:
    nice... I dig the finish on that... my lead guitar player just installed VooDoos (you have a set of those right?) We had some tasty lp tone going during our set on Friday.

    Yes, #1 has Voodoo 59's. I like them, but the Tim's just blow em away.
    WHAT IS THAT NOISE?
    Hanging at www.TheGuitarHub.com
    The only Forum for players by players.......

    Playing Les Pauls, Teles, Hubers, Gustavssons, Kolls through a Mad Professor amp with a Bob Burt Cab.
    BJF powers my Pedal Board
  • ?ing my education?ing my education Posts: 313
    Where can you get these Timbuckers or hear a sample of them? I have been wanting to change out the PUP's in my Epi Les Paul and was wondering, after hearing you talk about these, if they might be a good fit for it.

    Thanks.
    Driving in my car, smoking a cigar. The only time I'm happy is when I play my guitar.

    -from "n.s.u." by Cream
  • enharmonicenharmonic Posts: 1,917
    Go to the Les Paul forum. do a search. Tim is there. He's not a company...just a guy who knows what he's doing :)
    new music: http://www.myspace.com/blackbirdsymphonique

    old music: http://www.myspace.com/slowloader
  • ?ing my education?ing my education Posts: 313
    enharmonic wrote:
    Go to the Les Paul forum. do a search. Tim is there. He's not a company...just a guy who knows what he's doing :)

    Oops....OK, thanks.
    Driving in my car, smoking a cigar. The only time I'm happy is when I play my guitar.

    -from "n.s.u." by Cream
  • Pacomc79Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
    http://www.lespaulforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=102987

    A couple of double black timbuckers $425
    My Girlfriend said to me..."How many guitars do you need?" and I replied...."How many pairs of shoes do you need?" She got really quiet.
  • sj_2150sj_2150 Posts: 275
    i just creamed my pants
    I wish my grass was emo... so then it would cut itself
    http://www.soundclick.com/Arcticangel
    http://www.soundclick.com/Armadillo
  • JofZJofZ Posts: 1,276
    Tim White is a LPF member, but best thing to do is send him an email.
    The current waiting period is 2 years!
    timwhite@knology.net
    WHAT IS THAT NOISE?
    Hanging at www.TheGuitarHub.com
    The only Forum for players by players.......

    Playing Les Pauls, Teles, Hubers, Gustavssons, Kolls through a Mad Professor amp with a Bob Burt Cab.
    BJF powers my Pedal Board
  • Pacomc79Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
    interestingly enough, as with the tim and timmy from Paul Cochrane, do you know what retail is J.? Just wondering about the mark up for availablity.
    My Girlfriend said to me..."How many guitars do you need?" and I replied...."How many pairs of shoes do you need?" She got really quiet.
  • JofZJofZ Posts: 1,276
    I think $425 for the normal wait and $500 for a priority set.
    Any set on Ebay is a good deal no matter what the price as these are the only pups I am aware of that actually increase the value of your guitar ;)
    WHAT IS THAT NOISE?
    Hanging at www.TheGuitarHub.com
    The only Forum for players by players.......

    Playing Les Pauls, Teles, Hubers, Gustavssons, Kolls through a Mad Professor amp with a Bob Burt Cab.
    BJF powers my Pedal Board
  • Pacomc79Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
    true, The funny thing is I'd have almost as much in My guitar as I did in my pickups :D

    I think #2 is my favorite.
    My Girlfriend said to me..."How many guitars do you need?" and I replied...."How many pairs of shoes do you need?" She got really quiet.
  • JofZJofZ Posts: 1,276
    I am hesitant to touch My #1 as it just keeps increasing in value. It is going to be in the new Historic book as well :) The previous owner did everything I would do except for bumble bees and pots. I think #1 plays like a dream and the top is just killer in person, it is very "authentic" looking. #2 is my player now for sure, I am used to the slighty smaller neck and it weighs in just over 8lbs so it is light. The only thing I am missing in my rig right now is a killer P90 tone machine, but I hope to have that fixed shortly LOL.

    The Tim's are just so great, I was playing on Sunday and I can't tell you how many people asked me about the guitar. Did it fool anyone? The tone sure did, it is woody like real PAF's and yet clear and articulate. Every note just blooms. I know why Tim has a 2 year wait and I can only imagine what will happen if he stops making them. Grab em while you can I say.
    WHAT IS THAT NOISE?
    Hanging at www.TheGuitarHub.com
    The only Forum for players by players.......

    Playing Les Pauls, Teles, Hubers, Gustavssons, Kolls through a Mad Professor amp with a Bob Burt Cab.
    BJF powers my Pedal Board
  • moemoe6434moemoe6434 Posts: 467
    JofZ wrote:
    I think $425 for the normal wait and $500 for a priority set.
    Any set on Ebay is a good deal no matter what the price as these are the only pups I am aware of that actually increase the value of your guitar ;)


    Yep, i had to wait 2 years for mine and it was WELL WORTH the wait!
    "If she don't love me no more, i know her sister will" Jimi Hendrix
  • who's_pearljam?who's_pearljam? Posts: 2,104
    Nice looking guitars, JofZ ! Congratulations. :cool:

    2 year wait for Timbuckers, eh?
    Hmmm,

    http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Electronics,_pickups/Pickups:_Kits/Humbucker_Kit.html

    http://www.stewmac.com/cgi-bin/hazel.cgi?action=SERVE&sku=1462&ITEM=catalog/sku.html

    Let’s see, about 5000+ wraps per pickup, that ‘s about 10000 wraps in 2 years.
    That’s about 14 wraps per day, which is all I would have patience for
    About a hundred bucks in parts,
    $4000 in beer

    Bingo!
    Bobbuckers!

    :D

    I'd be better off just ordering some!
    Be kind, man
    Don't be mankind. ~Captain Beefheart
    __________________________________
  • JofZJofZ Posts: 1,276
    who's_pearljam? wrote:
    Nice looking guitars, JofZ ! Congratulations. :cool:

    2 year wait for Timbuckers, eh?
    Hmmm,

    http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Electronics,_pickups/Pickups:_Kits/Humbucker_Kit.html

    http://www.stewmac.com/cgi-bin/hazel.cgi?action=SERVE&sku=1462&ITEM=catalog/sku.html

    Let’s see, about 5000+ wraps per pickup, that ‘s about 10000 wraps in 2 years.
    That’s about 14 wraps per day, which is all I would have patience for
    About a hundred bucks in parts,
    $4000 in beer

    Bingo!
    Bobbuckers!

    :D

    I'd be better off just ordering some!


    Take a crack at it, you never know the outcome. Happy Accidents are always welcome.
    WHAT IS THAT NOISE?
    Hanging at www.TheGuitarHub.com
    The only Forum for players by players.......

    Playing Les Pauls, Teles, Hubers, Gustavssons, Kolls through a Mad Professor amp with a Bob Burt Cab.
    BJF powers my Pedal Board
  • who's_pearljam?who's_pearljam? Posts: 2,104
    JofZ wrote:
    Take a crack at it, you never know the outcome. Happy Accidents are always welcome.

    In reality, that's what the good PAF's were! Happy Accidents. :cool:

    Actually, on my next order from Stew Mac, I'm going for that kit.
    No wax potting for me! I want to make a Neil Young spec pickup. My friends did stage work and sound on his last few tours. One said that Neil's bridge in the old black Paul is so loose and microphonic that he could sing through the pickup on sound check!
    I KNOW if I try my own, that's how they'll end up! :D
    Be kind, man
    Don't be mankind. ~Captain Beefheart
    __________________________________
  • JofZJofZ Posts: 1,276
    who's_pearljam? wrote:
    In reality, that's what the good PAF's were! Happy Accidents. :cool:

    Actually, on my next order from Stew Mac, I'm going for that kit.
    No wax potting for me! I want to make a Neil Young spec pickup. My friends did stage work and sound on his last few tours. One said that Neil's bridge in the old black Paul is so loose and microphonic that he could sing through the pickup on sound check!
    I KNOW if I try my own, that's how they'll end up! :D

    The 50's were nothing but happy accidents :)
    Go for it, just don't get discouraged if you don't get what you are looking for the first try.
    Old black has a mini humbucker and a PAF. It is a weird axe to say the least. There are a ton of the real reissues floating around Japan. The US got screwed on this one, there are a couple around. I'll find a pic and post it for you in a new thread so everyone can see it.
    WHAT IS THAT NOISE?
    Hanging at www.TheGuitarHub.com
    The only Forum for players by players.......

    Playing Les Pauls, Teles, Hubers, Gustavssons, Kolls through a Mad Professor amp with a Bob Burt Cab.
    BJF powers my Pedal Board
  • who's_pearljam?who's_pearljam? Posts: 2,104
    JofZ wrote:
    The 50's were nothing but happy accidents :)
    Go for it, just don't get discouraged if you don't get what you are looking for the first try.
    Old black has a mini humbucker and a PAF. It is a weird axe to say the least. There are a ton of the real reissues floating around Japan. The US got screwed on this one, there are a couple around. I'll find a pic and post it for you in a new thread so everyone can see it.

    I'm an accident of the 50's! :D I'm pretty happy!

    Man, if I ever got around to actually wrapping a pickup, I wouldn't even be trying find a sound,, I'd just try to get though that ordeal without breaking the wire or spilling coffee into it! :D
    I don't think I'd have the patience to do that. I can build and fix almost any guitar, but that tiny wire bobbin thing would make me crazy!
    I could hire my mom, though! She is a great seamstress. I bet I could hook the wire spool up to a sewing machine! :cool:
    Actually, her aunt was one of the ladies wrapping pickups for Fender in the 50's. Too bad she isn't around!
    Be kind, man
    Don't be mankind. ~Captain Beefheart
    __________________________________
  • nailz100nailz100 Posts: 1,176
    Damn you JofZ....quit selling all that kiddie porn and making all that money!!
    Only with our eyes closed can we truly see
Sign In or Register to comment.