1966 Gibson SG JR Restoration
This 1966 Gibson SG Jr. suffered some ill-advised and crudely-executed mods before we got our hands on it. Our job: just make it look right again. Click the pictures to read about the action. . .
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before - front view
OK, what have we got here? An extra pickup carved into the neck position, a big hole for a 3-way toggle, and a couple of extra knobs.
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before - closeup
We see the results of DIY guitar mods all the time. It's easy to tell whether someone had the right tools for the job or not!
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plugged - closeup
Here we've plugged up some of those holes with new wood and started making things flat and uniform again.
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plugged - front view
Here everything's ready to get some color.
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color closeup
White is notoriously hard to color-match and blend. Here you can see a great example of why that is. There is always some color there, but it's so subtle that making adjustments to get a match is a very fussy affair.
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controls closeup
5 holes - 2 holes = 3 holes. Guitar math.
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color - front view
Here the color's about done and we're ready to move on.
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topcoated - close up
Here the guitar has been re-topcoated and buffed. Compared to the difference between the exposed original finish and the pickguard-covered original finish, the color match of the touchup is inconspicuous.
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topcoated - front
Now we're ready to put it back together.
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complete
It's worth all the effort to see this mangled old guitar transformed back to the way it once was!
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complete - close up
Next step
Yours could be next on the bench.
Drop off at Elston Avenue Monday through Saturday, noon to 6pm. No appointment needed. Or send photos for an estimate first.