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How much did that SG junior set you back? Were they ever made in left handed?

Left handed, I don't know. They probably were, but I haven't seen one. This one I found needed to be restored and had it's paint removed and a lot of battle scarrs. I paid 500GBP for her and put another 100 or so in on ...

Whitey, Purpleburst and my '65 SG Junior

That's a good question. I can see it being fragile. The neck is super skinny. They were originally marketed by Gibson as a "Student" model. So, they were primarily for people with small hands. It's a shredder neck for me though and I have large hands

Thanks, I was on a roll last year building and restoring guitars The SG Junior is one of my favorites.

Yes, I found the site yesterday. Some really neat things on there!

Yeah, and they are fun to play!

jefnel1 wrote:I like the Schaller ones because they're solid and easy to use.

+1 Me too!

Nice job. I see you used Marty Bell on the paint work!

Happy New Year to all! May it be a great and prosperous one!

www.musikraft.com. My Jake guitars were the first prototypes made at Musikraft.

I have it and 3 songs are well done, but Shot in The Dark is useless.

Thanks, lots of trial and error and practice! Also, the right tools and equipment make it much easier Oh, and a little bit of luck thrown in for good measure too!

Randall has some neat new amps with those modules. I know an amp builder who is experimenting with a bunch of those modules. I believe that amp is a MT100. It's sorta like modelling in tube technology without going digital.

Metalhead, have you been on Holiday!

how about mahogany neck and oak fretboard ? :)

I've never seen an oak fretboard, but it might be interesting. Oak should be close to the resonance you get from maple. Mahogany would be warm sounding as used with a Les Paul. It would be an interesting combination to say the least. :D I believe as ...

Deansolo wrote:I personally prefer ebony...don't like the grain on rosewood and don't like the finish on maple.

I use gunstock oil on maple, just like Charvel and Jackson works great.