Members fistacuffs Posted October 2, 2008 Members Share Posted October 2, 2008 removing Les Paul rhythm/Treble ring around the pickup selecter Yes or No I like the stripped down look with no pick guard or any other plastic. now how do you get it off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jroutley Posted October 2, 2008 Members Share Posted October 2, 2008 yes. i did it. it's awesome. it was stuck down with double-sided tape (its an Epi '56 reissue goldtop), but it came off easily enough. However, it does move about a bit, because the nut dosen't sit flat on the body, because of the carving. nonetheless, its good enough, and i think that the comprimise is one worth taking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members eyeball987 Posted October 2, 2008 Members Share Posted October 2, 2008 I took mine off along with the pickguard. Just like the above poster stated, it's stuck on with double sided tape. I broke mine in half getting it off but I probably could have avoided that by heating it up just a touch before I started to pick at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 3red Posted October 2, 2008 Members Share Posted October 2, 2008 how do you remember whether you are playing a rhythm or treble part now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fistacuffs Posted October 2, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 2, 2008 Thanks everyone. I like a clean look, and all that plastic is just clutter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seajay Posted October 2, 2008 Members Share Posted October 2, 2008 I thought about removing it, but I probably won't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitarHitman Posted October 2, 2008 Members Share Posted October 2, 2008 Double sided tape Are you guys being serious It's held down by the nut on my Gibson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seajay Posted October 2, 2008 Members Share Posted October 2, 2008 Double sided tape Are you guys being serious It's held down by the nut on my Gibson I think the other dudes were talking about Epiphones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitarHitman Posted October 2, 2008 Members Share Posted October 2, 2008 I think the other dudes were talking about Epiphones. I wouldn't expect it from Epiphone either I would like to think, if I spend that much money on an item, no parts are held on by double sided tape I think it just highlights poor quality. Electronics manufacturer I worked for doing repairs wouldn't even let an item pass QC even if one screw holding down the base plant wasn't screwed all the way in. Nevermind accept double sided tape as a method of holding parts on. Fair enough on a really cheap guitar but Epiphones aren't the cheapest of cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AndrewGG Posted October 2, 2008 Members Share Posted October 2, 2008 The ring is one of the things-along with the pickguard-which go to make a Les Paul a Les Paul. The guitar looks plain wrong without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members _pete_ Posted October 2, 2008 Members Share Posted October 2, 2008 I wouldn't expect it from Epiphone either I would like to think, if I spend that much money on an item, no parts are held on by double sided tape I think it just highlights poor quality. Electronics manufacturer I worked for doing repairs wouldn't even let an item pass QC even if one screw holding down the base plant wasn't screwed all the way in. Nevermind accept double sided tape as a method of holding parts on. Fair enough on a really cheap guitar but Epiphones aren't the cheapest of cheap They are stuck on with double sided tape AND the switch nut. The tape just keeps it from spinning so it's oriented in the right direction. The tape is not there to hold it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brandass Posted October 2, 2008 Members Share Posted October 2, 2008 I REALLY hate that little ring! Don't understand how it's lasted the ages, unless it's the nostalgia factor alone. By all means remove remove remove! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Highway_61 Posted October 2, 2008 Members Share Posted October 2, 2008 I like these: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members headless Posted October 2, 2008 Members Share Posted October 2, 2008 I like these: Those are great! I'd like to get a, "Kill"/"Stun", like Star Trek phasers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fuelish Posted October 2, 2008 Members Share Posted October 2, 2008 Those are great!I'd like to get a, "Kill"/"Stun", like Star Trek phasers. Awesome, as were the above ...... I left mine on, but would "like" it more if there was no print on it...just a plain trim ring...I could flip it, I suppose ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members A3C Posted October 2, 2008 Members Share Posted October 2, 2008 i'm taking mine off my studio faded...but will replace it with a cream one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dabbler Posted October 3, 2008 Members Share Posted October 3, 2008 LOL I always wondered how they played those part in songs that were backwards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcindc Posted October 3, 2008 Members Share Posted October 3, 2008 Pickles/Money FTW. I like those rings. Who wants to send me their take-offs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HeatherAnnePeel Posted October 3, 2008 Members Share Posted October 3, 2008 I always have left these on. I think they actually lend a certain charm to the instrument, harking back as they do to a long ago era. That said, I always remove elevated pickguards, which tend to get in my way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sxyryan Posted October 3, 2008 Members Share Posted October 3, 2008 I took the one off my SG. I tend to play with the neck pup 99% of the time, and I also tend to hit the switch when I get over enthusiastic in stumming. So I wired the switch backwards. Down is neck, up is bridge. With three volumes, one of which works backwards (because I need new pots) and a tone knob, none of my friends can just sit down and play the damn thing. Hahaha it's my guitar and I know how to work it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Carbohydrates Posted October 3, 2008 Members Share Posted October 3, 2008 I swapped mine but left it on because I was going for a white border, shiny center look for the hardware on my LPVM. Reflector knobs, white pickup rings, white switch washer, metal switch tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dabbler Posted October 3, 2008 Members Share Posted October 3, 2008 I swapped mine but left it on because I was going for a white border, shiny center look for the hardware on my LPVM. Reflector knobs, white pickup rings, white switch washer, metal switch tip! VERY nicely done! That is the FIRST guitar that I actually thought reflector knobs look good on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sxyryan Posted October 3, 2008 Members Share Posted October 3, 2008 I swapped mine but left it on because I was going for a white border, shiny center look for the hardware on my LPVM. Reflector knobs, white pickup rings, white switch washer, metal switch tip! Very very nice! You like that trem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mick8882003 Posted October 3, 2008 Members Share Posted October 3, 2008 I like these: I'd like to add to that, f*ck / suck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CosmicArp Posted October 3, 2008 Members Share Posted October 3, 2008 i removed mine for awhile, but currently have it back. Yeah whats the trem called again?You happy with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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