Not a kit, a build on the Dark Side

Freeman · Post by **Freeman** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 6:42 pm

My first attempt at building an electric. Pretty normal copy of a '59 burst didn't see anything that says the guitar had to be acoustic....

David L · Post by **David L** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 6:48 pm

Oooh nice, is that a maple top?

David L

tippie53 · Post by **tippie53** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 7:26 pm

what pick ups you use? I built 2 LPs and used 59's on one and P94's on the other.

Jim_H · Post by **Jim_H** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 7:27 pm

I'm also curious which plans you used.

It seems Stewmac has stopped selling the McRostie plan (although LMI still has them).

Darryl Young · Post by **Darryl Young** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 11:20 pm

That is awesome Freeman!!! Thanks for showing that to us.

johnnparchem · Post by **johnnparchem** » Fri Jan 06, 2012 12:55 am

Really nice LP. The finish is awsome.

Freeman · Post by **Freeman** » Fri Jan 06, 2012 9:10 pm

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

Jim_H · Post by **Jim_H** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 12:32 am

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!

deadedith · Post by **deadedith** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 1:09 am

How would you describe the sound of the Parson PAF's?

Herman · Post by **Herman** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 5:36 pm

Nice work Freeman. The carved tops are always a joy to see. Make soundclip please!

Herman

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