We are finally able to offer binding that is chemically identical to that used in the late 50's.
The binding has been matched to samples of original binding for both plastic type, and exact color.
Royalite binding is offered as an add on during a neck reset.
Be sure to ask about the availability.
The guys that make it happen.
Donovan Sequin at the drill press preparing to remove a Les Paul neck.
Andre' Rocker prep sanding a Les Paul for paint.
Kip Elder setting the intonation on a goldtop.
At the shop © Historic Makeovers™ 2010
This goldtop started out as a Historic R8 plaintop. It received a Package "A" with a top carve. Just prior to assemble our customer sent in a set of Tom Holmes pickups. Even though the guitar received no distressing, The top carve, Brazilian board,Cellulose nitrate inlays,Correct silkscreen logo and Gold color really gave this guitar a sort of NOS vintage look. The Holmes pickups sounded fantastic as well!
Left handed Historic Les Paul having the original finish removed.
As you can see this factory lacquer has something holding it together.
We suspect that it's the plasticizers added to the lacquer. Great reason for refinishing with our "Old School" lacquer.
We love to take pictures so enjoy. Here are four Goldtops Historic Makeovers™ finishing up this week:
Three Dark Backs:
Welcome to the updated web site for Historic Makeovers™…
HISTORIC MAKEOVERS™ is the culmination of several years of research by vintage guitar enthusiast Kim LaFleur.
His passion for vintage Gibson Les Pauls led him to improve upon the ‘Historic’ Les Paul – to make it look and feel just like a vintage Gibson.
To commemorate the first year of this long-awaited service, Historic Makeovers™’ customers teamed up to provide these great photos.
Welcome to Historic Makeovers™: Historic guitars, given the ultimate vintage makeover.
