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Up on the roof :: Chubbuck Rogue 005 & Kalliope 001

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Up on the roof :: Chubbuck Rogue 005 & Kalliope 001

Up on the roof :: Chubbuck Rogue 005 & Kalliope 001

Not technically "on the bench" ... I jumped up on the roof to get a few photos of the new builds. I caught the tail end of the sunset and wanted to try again, but didn't have the chance before the Kalliope (right) shipped out last month.  The Rogue (on the left) is available to demo in person here at the ship.  Please contact me if interested.  I have been enjoying hearing a variety of players and styles come through and play it for me.  Video demos are up here as well:  www.chubbuckguitars.com/video

Details on each guitar (build & final photos, specs, videos):

Left: http://www.chubbuckguitars.com/acoustic/rogue005

Right: http://www.chubbuckguitars.com/acoustic/kalliope001

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Failing bridge :: Bedell TB-28-G

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Failing bridge :: Bedell TB-28-G

Failing bridge :: Bedell TB-28-G

Here's a bridge that should be fairly easy to remove.  Just need to break the remaining bond, clean, fit and re-glue.  I was told that some superglue was used at one point so it should be interesting once the bridge is pulled.

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Broken headstock & upgrades :: 1992 Gibson Les Paul [7.7 lbs]

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Broken headstock & upgrades :: 1992 Gibson Les Paul [7.7 lbs]

Broken headstock & upgrades :: 1992 Gibson Les Paul [7.7 lbs]

Another Gibson, another broken headstock. The neck break was repaired along with an odd break in the control cavity.  While the guitar was in the shop, the player decided to make a few upgrades, including a Tonepros bridge, amber bell knobs and cream appointments (pickup rings, switch plate, output jack plate - all originally black).  The player will be swapping out the Dimarzio "Mega Drive" (DP107) bridge pickup himself for a classic '57.  In order to cosmetically match the new pickup, the player had me install a gold cover on the neck pickup.

Below is the headstock repair.  We opted for no finish touch ups, so I just wet sanded and buffed the area to improve the feel.

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