JS6000 restore

Scott 74 · #1 04-18-2008, 05:35 PM

Uh yeah....talk about feeling weird it's been about what over a year almost 2 since the last time I posted here. It feels good to be back......anyway I wanted to ask help on this old JS6000 I have sitting here that I'm looking to get restored back to original.

When my wife bought it for me it came already modded with a floating trem in place of the original fixed bridge. a good portion of the body had to be routed in order to fit it which I have to say was well done, but every time I look at her I just cringe that someone would actually do this to a 6000??

I have done some minor work routing out some of the body so I could just slap two pieces of mahogany in there, glue it, and then have it all smoothed out. However I just don't possess the skills to do this work properly. Does anyone have any suggestions for someone reputable that can do the work for me?

Another thing I'm in the market for an original fixed cosmo black bridge. I know Rich is probably my best bet, but if anyone happens to have an extra in good condition lying around that your willing to sell please let me know?? Thx!

TAorama · #2 04-20-2008, 05:44 PM

You'll have to go through an authorized Ibanez dealer for the bridge, or watch the auctions. I've seen a few fixed bridges on there. I went to Rich for the same part about a year or so ago, and he referred me to another dealer. you might give Matt of Matt's Music Center (see the banner above) a try. He can get it for you if it's available.

As for the body repair, it sounds like a fun project. You've got to get the fill blocks as tight as possible so there's a lot less fill, and the grain needs to run the same direction as the original body. No matter how tight you get it, you may still be able to see faint lines in the finish around the patched area as the different pieces of wood expand and contract over time. Good luck, and post pics if you get it done.

TAorama · #3 04-20-2008, 10:10 PM

Give this a look:

http://www.projectguitar.com/tut/tht1.htm

Scott 74 · #4 04-30-2008, 02:39 PM

Thx man I'll check it out. I'd still rather have the work done professionally. I have no problem if it shows like the PGM's Paul Gilberts had done just as long as it's done right. The idea of actually having it refinished crossed my mind, but I can't do that to a JS6000....it might jack up the natural tone. I'll post some images as soon as I see if my photo bucket account is still good.

jb4674 · #5 04-30-2008, 02:55 PM

Scott, not to be a smart ass but, the tone of the guitar was probably compromised a long time ago. With that being said, can you show us a few pictures of the guitar? I'd like to see what it looks like.

Secondly, bear in mind that whether the job is done by a pro or not, you will see what was done to the guitar one way or another. This will certainly be an interesting restore job.

Post lots of pics!

Jimmy

Scott 74 · #6 04-30-2008, 03:00 PM

Let me know if the link works...should share my photos.....

http://s295.photobucket.com/albums/mm151/Bakersa/

Scott 74 · #7 04-30-2008, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jb4674

Scott, not to be a smart ass but, the tone of the guitar was probably compromised a long time ago. With that being said, can you show us a few pictures of the guitar? I'd like to see what it looks like.

Secondly, bear in mind that whether the job is done by a pro or not, you will see what was done to the guitar one way or another. This will certainly be an interesting restore job.

Post lots of pics!

Jimmy

Nah man I don't take any offense. Your probably right, but I'm sure it'll still sound sweet once all the work is done! I need to take some updated pics of what I did to it.....not that it looks that different.

jb4674 · #8 04-30-2008, 03:13 PM

It saddened me to see the guitar like that. Why would someone add a trem to a JS6000 is beyond me, I'm sure you felt the same way when you first saw it.

Jimmy