RUclips recommended your project. That’s quite an operation you’ve done there. What a transformation. I use one of those Blackstar amps on my workbench too. Great work man.
Thanks, that little Blackstar amp does ok. I use the headphone mix capability with my phone. Can jam for hours and not disturb anyone. Big noise is better though. 😅 I hope the video helps you out.
Pot values were all over the map back in the 70's. I keep a bucket of them in each of the values I use which are spec'd with a max 5% tolerance. When I put together a set, I go through with the meter and match the values of the volume pots as closely as I can. For the tone pots i tend to start out with a pot as close to 500 or 250 as i can for reference and then go higher or lower depending on the voicing of the p/u I'm working with. .022 is the typical cap used with 50's wiring for humbuckers. On p90 guitars I frequently go with .047, depending on the voicing of the p/u. My favorite setup for p90 with 2 volume/ 2 tone is: 500k audio taper volumes with 500k(+/- 30k depending on the p/u) linear taper tones and .022 cap's. This way you get a smooth, useable response curve across the entire range of the volume control and a very definite breakover from bright to dark voicing on the tone pots. I often use the same 500k linear tone setup on Tele's with an .047 cap so that the tone knob sweep is so drastic it functions as a wah if you throw it quickly.
Interesting, Doug used to talk pot impedance with me. He liked 400k ~ 450k on a humbucker to remove wonky hi fz fuzz. Thanks for the info. The controls were a little quick with that amp. B taper might be better.
@donsmanufactory My recollection is that Doug liked to set things up so that he got his tone with everything on the guitar at 10. I'm of a different school in that I like home base on my tones to be around 4 to 6 with retention of brightness when I roll off the volume. Doug was one of those guys that could make a shovel handle with a string and a pickup sound good as long as it was turned all the way up.
Don, what a journey! You’ve done a wonderful job restoring that beautiful piece of history and this series has been very satisfying to watch. Your friend Doug is smiling down on you. I look forward to “The Real” sound test.
Blackstar fly is perfect for the shop. This turned out so sweet Don! I can tell by your guitar face it’s working! Looks fantastic and fun. Hard to put down innit!?!?
Very hard to put down. Surprised the ZZ chords didn’t trigger the algorithm. My guitar face is embarrassing, maybe that’s why I don’t usually see k-noggins in demo videos. Thanks for the comment.
Fantastic results Don - fabulous job! I definitely picked up some valuable information. Curious? Did you need to ground the bridge or a post (maybe I missed)? Would that help reduce any noise? She sounds great. I would love to hear on the big rig.
Yeah a good rule of thumb is to use sandpaper as if someone else is paying for it. Meaning… don’t be afraid to go through a lot of sandpaper. Also, that wipe down your giving it with those paper towels is surely leaving scratches. The general consensus is paper towels are the equivalent of somewhere around 4000 grit
I get a lot of static from my pinky riding the pickguard, which I have read is not uncommon. Changes with environmental situation, no temp groundwire helped. This has been very enjoyable to watch, sounds and looks fabulous. Looking forward to the official demo!
It’s a deal breaker in the studio. It could be off the body, mine and the guitar’s. I use a static shield guitar polish but not until the finish ages more. Thanks
humans are very, very close to chimps, really. Don't get me wrong - I mean look at what we done, the electric guitar, cheese, wine - Beethoven's late quartets yadda yadda. But at heart, we're primates that learnt to talk. Good Luck !
Nice job and lovely looking guitar! Oddly I tend to get static buildup on the pickguard on my P90 Goldtop but never on the humbucker subunrst. I do wonder if its the nitro as opposed to poly on the burst.
I prefer higher value pots in Gibson guitars. That nearly 600k pot would go in the neck pickup volume control in a guitar I owned to allow higher frequencies through(more impedance, more frequencies). This is your guitar, do as you wish. The top looks great too.
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Red Label Abrasives is hands down the best. Their customer service is crazy good too.
Thanks, I’ll check them out.
RUclips recommended your project. That’s quite an operation you’ve done there.
What a transformation.
I use one of those Blackstar amps on my workbench too.
Great work man.
Thanks, that little Blackstar amp does ok. I use the headphone mix capability with my phone. Can jam for hours and not disturb anyone. Big noise is better though. 😅
I hope the video helps you out.
Beautiful result.
Boy, I haven't seen an old soldering gun like that in 50 years. Some things were built to last.
Thanks, I’ve had it since the 70’s.
That is looking and sounding great Don! Can't wait to hear it with the big rig and maybe play it myself down the road.
Okee Dokee
Nice journey. I watched all of this.
Thanks, it was nerve wracking a times but it turned out ok.
That color is just perfect, and I don't care what anyone says, the Badass is badass! Sounds great even through that little Blackstar. Nicely done!
Thanks, sure was a surprise.
Pot values were all over the map back in the 70's.
I keep a bucket of them in each of the values I use which are spec'd with a max 5% tolerance. When I put together a set, I go through with the meter and match the values of the volume pots as closely as I can. For the tone pots i tend to start out with a pot as close to 500 or 250 as i can for reference and then go higher or lower depending on the voicing of the p/u I'm working with.
.022 is the typical cap used with 50's wiring for humbuckers. On p90 guitars I frequently go with .047, depending on the voicing of the p/u.
My favorite setup for p90 with 2 volume/ 2 tone is:
500k audio taper volumes with 500k(+/- 30k depending on the p/u) linear taper tones and .022 cap's.
This way you get a smooth, useable response curve across the entire range of the volume control and a very definite breakover from bright to dark voicing on the tone pots.
I often use the same 500k linear tone setup on Tele's with an .047 cap so that the tone knob sweep is so drastic it functions as a wah if you throw it quickly.
Interesting, Doug used to talk pot impedance with me. He liked 400k ~ 450k on a humbucker to remove wonky hi fz fuzz.
Thanks for the info. The controls were a little quick with that amp. B taper might be better.
@donsmanufactory My recollection is that Doug liked to set things up so that he got his tone with everything on the guitar at 10.
I'm of a different school in that I like home base on my tones to be around 4 to 6 with retention of brightness when I roll off the volume.
Doug was one of those guys that could make a shovel handle with a string and a pickup sound good as long as it was turned all the way up.
Don, what a journey! You’ve done a wonderful job restoring that beautiful piece of history and this series has been very satisfying to watch. Your friend Doug is smiling down on you.
I look forward to “The Real” sound test.
Thanks Mr T,
I got some great news from Doug’s estate folks this week. His legacy will continue. Many reasons to smile.
Thanks !! This is great ! Looks cool and sounds cool too !!
You are welcome
Sounds good even on the peewee amp! Well done.
Thanks Richard, can’t wait to throttle up.
Morning, Don!
Happy for the new video drop!
Been waiting patiently!
Great project!
Cheers!
😎👊🎸
Happy to abide.
Thanks and good morning. Hope your cuppa joe is hot.
Blackstar fly is perfect for the shop. This turned out so sweet Don! I can tell by your guitar face it’s working! Looks fantastic and fun. Hard to put down innit!?!?
Very hard to put down. Surprised the ZZ chords didn’t trigger the algorithm.
My guitar face is embarrassing, maybe that’s why I don’t usually see k-noggins in demo videos.
Thanks for the comment.
Fantastic results Don - fabulous job! I definitely picked up some valuable information. Curious? Did you need to ground the bridge or a post (maybe I missed)? Would that help reduce any noise? She sounds great. I would love to hear on the big rig.
Yes, drilled a hole from post to cavity.
Thanks
Really great job on the old guitar, you are very fortunate to have it... play it and love it....
Thank you, I’m not half the player that Doug was but his spirit will be with me at every outing.
Amazing!
@@TheAmphibic - Thanks
@@donsmanufactory by the way, I always try and play the C and D part of the riff within the open chords ..
@@TheAmphibic. 👍
I like the tighter sound when spanking it with another guitarist.
Norton sandpaper was my go to for good clean results
Thanks, first one to answer that question. I got burned by two different brands on the car bought at auto refinisher supply stores.
Excellent job! That's the perfect Les Paul, in my opinion.
It’s very promising, it surprised me how good it sounded through that little squanker.
Fine , you did a wonderful job ! Looks awesome , Don !
Thank you, it was nerve wracking at times.
Enjoyed this and it turned out nice. You ended up with a great guitar Don.
Thanks Mr Guitar, she came in at 8 lbs 12 ounces. A bit more than I expected but she is 4 lbs lighter than the 79.
Awesome Don! Love your work. BTW nice chops!
Awe shucks, thanks. Old fingers, old chops. 😅
Great soldering tips. Thanks Don
You are welcome, use at your own risk. 😉
Great work and a fine sounding guitar. Hat's off.
Thanks Peter
Yeah a good rule of thumb is to use sandpaper as if someone else is paying for it. Meaning… don’t be afraid to go through a lot of sandpaper. Also, that wipe down your giving it with those paper towels is surely leaving scratches. The general consensus is paper towels are the equivalent of somewhere around 4000 grit
Thanks,
Those paper towels are soft, lint free towels used for automotive paint. They don’t leave scratches that I can see.
I get a lot of static from my pinky riding the pickguard, which I have read is not uncommon. Changes with environmental situation, no temp groundwire helped. This has been very enjoyable to watch, sounds and looks fabulous. Looking forward to the official demo!
It’s a deal breaker in the studio. It could be off the body, mine and the guitar’s. I use a static shield guitar polish but not until the finish ages more.
Thanks
very nice
Thanks Dave…*ding ding*
Guitar sounds killer
Thanks, that little amp surprised me too.
humans are very, very close to chimps, really. Don't get me wrong - I mean look at what we done, the electric guitar, cheese, wine - Beethoven's late quartets yadda yadda. But at heart, we're primates that learnt to talk. Good Luck !
We’ll need it, thanks
Great work! And your choice in bridge is fine, though you don't need my (or anyone's) approval.
Thanks, no matter what I do, half the interwebs are pissed.
You are an inspiration!!!
Nice job and lovely looking guitar!
Oddly I tend to get static buildup on the pickguard on my P90 Goldtop but never on the humbucker subunrst. I do wonder if its the nitro as opposed to poly on the burst.
Hmmm interesting. I’ve had it show up on the Melody Maker, it has no pick guard. Arm against the top moving and contacting the bridge?
@@donsmanufactoryYou must be generating static.
@@ChrisShortyAllen - my wife accuses me of that.
I do kill watches when I wear them but not if in my pocket.
Always lubricate your shaft
Turned out nice goldtop color, at first I thought it will look too bronze/brassy
Good advice Patrick.
Funny, I thought the top might not be gold enough.
Thanks
I would put a different bridge on the guitar, something that would be functional and aesthetically on par with the age of the guitar.
I have options, some have not arrived yet. It will be dictated by the sound. I’m a function over form guy.
Thanks, it is easy to wander from the path.
I prefer higher value pots in Gibson guitars. That nearly 600k pot would go in the neck pickup volume control in a guitar I owned to allow higher frequencies through(more impedance, more frequencies).
This is your guitar, do as you wish.
The top looks great too.
Interesting, I would think putting in the bridge pickup volume would help balance their output.
And thanks.
"I'm not a luthier"
BS
Really I am not. First time for many things on this guitar and I definitely let my soul out.
Thanks
@donsmanufactory You are winging it pretty damn good bro.