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Not a kit, a build on the Dark Side
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2012 6:42 pm
by Freeman
Re: Not a kit, a build on the Dark Side
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2012 6:48 pm
by David L
Oooh nice, is that a maple top?
David L
Re: Not a kit, a build on the Dark Side
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2012 7:26 pm
by tippie53
what pick ups you use? I built 2 LPs and used 59's on one and P94's on the other.
Re: Not a kit, a build on the Dark Side
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2012 7:27 pm
by Jim_H
I'm also curious which plans you used.
It seems Stewmac has stopped selling the McRostie plan (although LMI still has them).
Re: Not a kit, a build on the Dark Side
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2012 11:20 pm
by Darryl Young
That is awesome Freeman!!! Thanks for showing that to us.
Re: Not a kit, a build on the Dark Side
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 12:55 am
by johnnparchem
Really nice LP. The finish is awsome.
Re: Not a kit, a build on the Dark Side
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 9:10 pm
by Freeman
Thanks all. Yes, flamed maple top from LMI, StewMac's "Parson Street" PAF copies, buildtfrom the StewMac 59 burst plans. If the plans truely do go out of availability I could make a copy but I won't do that as long as SM is still selling them. Finish is KTM-9 with StewMac stains both in the wood itself and also mixed in the finish coats.
I did a build thread over at HCEG if you want any of the gory details
http://acapella.harmony-central.com/sho ... e-Les-Paul
Re: Not a kit, a build on the Dark Side
Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 12:32 am
by Jim_H
Freeman,
Stewmac no longer carries the plans, presumably because the 'patent holder' asked them to stop. I think LMI still has them, so I'll grab a set from there.
There are other les paul plans available online too. I don't have a les paul build in my immediate future, but it's definitely on the bucket list in the 'luthiery' section.
I just checked out your build thread over at HC. I love it. really amazing work.
And I didn't realize you were in WA. I live over in Bothell, north of Seattle. If you are ever in the neighborhood, give me a shout!
Re: Not a kit, a build on the Dark Side
Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 1:09 am
by deadedith
How would you describe the sound of the Parson PAF's?
Re: Not a kit, a build on the Dark Side
Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 5:36 pm
by Herman
Nice work Freeman. The carved tops are always a joy to see. Make soundclip please!
Herman
