LPB-1, special owners Help!

[4stringer77]

Here's one I'm considering. Best I could do with the paint application on my computer.

[Rob]

Here's one I'm considering. Best I could do with the paint application on my computer.

Now that is great!

[clankenstein]

that looks cool with the pickup placement and pickguard shape- sure has a les paul junior vibe! one gibson should have made i reckon.

[Dave W]

I like that. Tony's right, definite Junior/Special vibe but even the largest pickguards on those don't extend past the bass side of the pickup.

[4stringer77]

I realize this about the pickguard Dave. Since my desire wasn't to completely replicate the style of an LP Jr, I was willing to make a concession in regards to the pickguard shape so it balances better with the Thunderbird pickup's location. The design is inspired by elements of the Thunderbird, LPB-1 and Les Paul Jr. TV model guitar resulting in style all of it's own. I could have replicated the LP Jr. pickguard but then it would have ended up bisecting the pickup instead of encompassing it. I prefer the latter so that the routing for the pickup cavity doesn't show. If you'd like to make your own suggestion, I'd be welcome to consider it. 

[dadagoboi]

I prefer the latter so that the routing for the pickup cavity doesn't show.

With a properly cut route it doesn't.


Anyway, it's just as difficult to cut a proper route in the pickguard itself, the only advantage is you get to do another if you screw up the first.  The pup route on your body looks pretty close to correct.  What you've drawn looks OK to me.

Why not ask your luthier for input?  He probably has an idea or two.

[4stringer77]

Thanks Carlo. I did ask Chris for his own idea as well. It's still fun to see what other people think on the forums. I haven't gotten much feedback from the Stambaugh club over on tb. His regular customers don't strike me as traditionalist Gibson fans. Many of them can't seem to have enough knobs and strings   

[Dave W]

I realize this about the pickguard Dave. Since my desire wasn't to completely replicate the style of an LP Jr, I was willing to make a concession in regards to the pickguard shape so it balances better with the Thunderbird pickup's location. The design is inspired by elements of the Thunderbird, LPB-1 and Les Paul Jr. TV model guitar resulting in style all of it's own. I could have replicated the LP Jr. pickguard but then it would have ended up bisecting the pickup instead of encompassing it. I prefer the latter so that the routing for the pickup cavity doesn't show. If you'd like to make your own suggestion, I'd be welcome to consider it.

I don't have any suggestions and there's nothing wrong with the way you've done it. Just pointing out the difference, that's all. If you like the look, go for it.

[4stringer77]

I'm glad to see any suggestions. The more there are the better I can narrow down what I like. Turns out I spoke too soon about the folks at club Stammie on tb. One of them made some nice mock ups for me. I'm not sure how long the finish will take but rest assured, I will post pics of the end product. In the mean time, picking up my Antigua P finally on Tuesday. More to come on that as well.

[Rob]

I think it looks original but has a real vibe that would appeal to a lot of people.

[4stringer77]

Thanks Rob. The bass is a simple design with some classic features put together in a way Gibson won't offer. I don't understand why they don't offer any single pickup models other than what Epiphone has with the JC and EB-0. The whole tv yellow/ limed hog finish would be popular with bassists too I imagine.

[drbassman]

I agree, a LP Junior style is a great look...
 

[Pilgrim]

Oh, YUM!!!

[Dave W]

I forgot about that one, Bill. Beauty!

[Nocturnal]

I forgot about that one too. It is very nice!!