Sunday, May 18, 2008

Gibson: Les Paul BFG scrutiny (Part3)

The BFG deserves some tuning stability so here are Gotoh Magnum Lock tuners & a truss rod cover to hide that unsightly cavity.

*FYI- the later batch of BFGs are indeed equipped with a truss rod cover as depicted on the manufacturer's web page

The kill switch, to this user, is totally unnecessary so it made way for the traditional 3-way pickup toggle switch. In place of the original 3-way toggle position is another tone knob. So you noticed the wrap-over stringing as well- you are sharp. It must be those carrots finally paying off, glad you listened to Mom, eh?


On the flip side, the original capacitors were replaced by a pair of Orange Drops. What it does to the guitar is add more top end when the tone knobs are turned down. There is therefore more difinition & less mush especially at high drive/ gain settings. If you prefer the signature nasal, woman tone often associated with a Les Paul, stick to the originals.

*Thank you, master Beez, for the excellent job!

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