I've aquired a westfield les paul copy to screw with

[Bradock PI]

Install rails either side of the neck for a custom sliding capo (JKing)

[Bob Johnson]

Has it got a bound fingerboard? If it has then try renewing the binding when you re-fret it.

[MDV]

Has it got a bound fingerboard? If it has then try renewing the binding when you re-fret it.

It does, and I will!

[WezV]

Well I was hoping to make a competent job of whatever I do, not Devries it. But, yes, there shall be scalloping.

indeed, its one of those things that can be advised on better once you have started.

i will say this - dont scallop too far.  its really easy to do but also really easy to over do.  so go slow and do less than you think to start with

[Johnny Mac]

Do a monster custom job on it. Burn it. Burn the fecker then stand on it with big f off site boots to leave an imprint on it. Stick a plastic dog turd on the headstock and voila!

[WezV]

gold leaf finish.  or copper or silver.  but try it

[MDV]

So,

I'm going to do

None of what Johnny said :lol:

And

refret

Do another refret (because thats really the main thing for me, I want to be able to do them and do them well) and do the binding again while they're off.

Scallop it (which will be nice to the bind I'm sure, but who gives a shitee?)

then, as the outsiders, route for a 3rd pickup

Then if that goes well do the ostensibly more complex routing for a trem.

Sounds like fun :)

I need a router though - I was looking at this, but it doesnt seem to have good visibility to where youre routing http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00074ELX6/ref=s9_sims_gw_s2_p60_aw_t1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=0Z9M164W4ZM74GRTD8KJ&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467198433&pf_rd_i=468294

[Jonny]

You can't route for a third cavity and put a trem in can you?

I thought the bridge had to be a bit closer (in other words, no third pickup would exist)?

[Bradock PI]

The best routers are made by trend they do a very small one a mid size and a full 2kw

You want a T4EK or T5EB

[MDV]

You can't route for a third cavity and put a trem in can you?

I thought the bridge had to be a bit closer (in other words, no third pickup would exist)?

You mean move the bridge pickup upwards to get the trem in? Perhaps. I havent measured it up, but you may be right.

Which would make the 3rd pickup a single coil (and double my fun in moving a routing!)

[MDV]

The best routers are made by trend they do a very small one a mid size and a full 2kw

You want a T4EK or T5EB

I'll have a look at them, ta

Do I hear a second for the Trend routers?

[Jonny]

You can't route for a third cavity and put a trem in can you?

I thought the bridge had to be a bit closer (in other words, no third pickup would exist)?

You mean move the bridge pickup upwards to get the trem in? Perhaps. I havent measured it up, but you may be right.

Which would make the 3rd pickup a single coil (and double my fun in moving a routing!)

Yes.

[MDV]

You can't route for a third cavity and put a trem in can you?

I thought the bridge had to be a bit closer (in other words, no third pickup would exist)?

You mean move the bridge pickup upwards to get the trem in? Perhaps. I havent measured it up, but you may be right.

Which would make the 3rd pickup a single coil (and double my fun in moving a routing!)

Yes.

Well, that'll be an interesting bridge to cross, should I encounter it. No pun intended, for a change!

And I will be putting a trem in, provided the LFR I have spare has string spacing that will fit it. So if move the bridge pickup is what I have to do, thats what I'll do.

[WezV]

I thought the bridge had to be a bit closer (in other words, no third pickup would exist)?

that has to do with scale length and bridge choice...  rather than number of pickups.  although 3 pickups on an LP is tight. but if it fits between the current two pickups its fine.  if the bridge studs end up close too the bridge pickup cavity then you need to worry - but thats what rulers are for

one thing.  refretting a guitar is all well and good.   but re fretting a refretted guitar is something else.  the slots do wear out so there are more issues to think of with a re-refret than there are a refret.


also, bobs suggestion of redoing the binding is good - because refrets with binding are the hardest type and you probably dont want to do that just yet.  well actually gibson refrets where you have to keep the binding nubs are the hardest type.  so yeah, if you redo the binding your options are more and cost is less (allowing for the extra cost of tools involved for doing a gibson style refret)

[_tom_]

Turn it into a tele just to annoy Roo