Aimed directly at Nuno, PlayThickStrings, Bucketbot, Javashred and Jimosity (and, of course, Rich and the techies)...
Here's the deal: I finally found a 540 PII SHBK, and at a great price. Now, there's two small pieces missing: the button of one of the tuning machine heads (you know, the part you take between thumb and index finger and turn :roll: ), and the pickguard. Also, the finish (black) is not what it used to be - no dents or scratches, but the paint's chipped here and there.
- Which machineheads do I need (part#...)? Which is the best place to get them from? (I am in Belgium, and it's rather hard to find knowledgeable shops here)
- I probably won't be able to get a stock replacement pickguard - hence this appeal for an outline or scan
- To have the guitar refinished, is there a special brand or color of paint recommended ?
On a related note, would it be considered blasphemy if I were to install EMGs (including routing a cavity for the battery compartiment) at one point or another ? I am not a purist, but if this is considered a "collectible" or "classic" guitar, I would feel bad to do so.
Waiting for your comments, suggestions, help... ! Thanks for reading !
Here's the deal: I finally found a 540 PII SHBK, and at a great price. Now, there's two small pieces missing: the button of one of the tuning machine heads (you know, the part you take between thumb and index finger and turn :roll: ), and the pickguard. Also, the finish (black) is not what it used to be - no dents or scratches, but the paint's chipped here and there.
- Which machineheads do I need (part#...)? Which is the best place to get them from? (I am in Belgium, and it's rather hard to find knowledgeable shops here)
- I probably won't be able to get a stock replacement pickguard - hence this appeal for an outline or scan
- To have the guitar refinished, is there a special brand or color of paint recommended ?
On a related note, would it be considered blasphemy if I were to install EMGs (including routing a cavity for the battery compartiment) at one point or another ? I am not a purist, but if this is considered a "collectible" or "classic" guitar, I would feel bad to do so.
Waiting for your comments, suggestions, help... ! Thanks for reading !