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    Fuji-built Orville finishes

    Hi, does anyone have any info regarding the finish that the Fuji plant used on the Orvilles they built (not ObyG). I have a '96 LPC85 that has some kind of poly finish, but it is decidedly different from the Polyester that Fender uses or most of the urethanes I've seen. It is a very hard and...
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    First, counterfeit Gibsons, now counterfeit OBGs!!

    Whod's have thunk it? http://www.tradetang.com/for-sale/Rare-Orville-by-gibson-ES-335-VS-Gibson-/112051-1434019.html
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    Tuning keys for a 78 LP Reborn?

    Just in case anyone needs to know, Gotoh SD90 Kluson-style tuners are a direct replacement. Everything lines up, and the fit is perfect enough that I didn't have to swap the bushings. Vlad, the Tokai tuners had developed some slop; they hold fine once you attain proper tune, but the Gotohs are...
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    Tuning keys for a 78 LP Reborn?

    Hi. I've done a search but wasn't able to find much for some reason. . . can someone tell me what models of Kluson or Gotoh tuners will be a direct replacement for the Tokai doublerings on my 78? The Tokai tuners hold fine once in tune, but I don't care for their feel. Thanks!
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    my new LS-50 Les Paul Reborn

    Hi tokaijunkie, yours looks just like my '78! Sweet! I do love a black Les Paul. . . http://s41.photobucket.com/albums/e291/omboy420/Tokai%20Les%20Paul%20Reborn/
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    WTB ObG LP

    WTB ObG LP, prefer Fuji-built. Particularly interested in plaintop or goldtop, other models considered. Thanks in advance, -g
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    Orville Les Paul Custom I just bought...

    megid, the seller says your Custom has a maple cap, which would make it the LPC-75, I think. Also, the pores in the fingerboard wood make me think that the board is rosewood. And, the 85 has "cream"-colored binding as opposed to white. So, structurally you have a LP standard, with Custom...
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    japanguitars.co.uk

    Congrats on your SG! You did the right thing (IMO) in getting the '57s. ". . .the much sought after Gibson Bill Lawrence designed "The Original" HB-L and HB-R's with the circuit board bases" don't sound very good to me, and offhand I can't think of anyone who favors them. They might be...
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    Orville by Gibson Les Paul Custom

    AFAIK, all Orville by Gibsons are nitro-finished. I don't know the model # or anything, but the combination of 57 Classics, ebony board and fret edge binding should mean that it's one of the top-of-the-line models. Orvilleowner has compiled some info from catalogs, etc. Maybe he'll be by to...
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    1993 Orville by Gibson LPC

    beautiful axe! enjoy it!
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    Orville by Gibson, nitro laquer or poly finish?

    Congrats. . . that is One Sweet Junior! What's the neck profile like on that bad girl?
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    SHOW US YOUR OTHER! pics thread

    very nice, fellas, keep 'em coming! btw, how does one get a pic to show up in the thread? i have pix hosted through yahoo, but entering the img tags and url doesn't seem to work.
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    SHOW US YOUR OTHER! pics thread

    that "Let's Play music" cracks me up! :lol:
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    SHOW US YOUR OTHER! pics thread

    let's see if this works. . . edit: i'm too dense to make it work i guess so here's the url http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/[email protected]/detail?.dir=/ca64&.dnm=552a.jpg&.src=ph my 96 Orville LPC-85
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    My new Orville byG

    beautiful! enjoy it!
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