Complete Overhaul of 1970 Les Paul

This was a collaborative effort between Rothstein Guitars and John Mansfield of Mansfield Guitars. I enjoyed collaborating with John on this long and challenging project. We both came to the table with different skills and experiences and the "tag team" approach worked quite well. Work done on this instrument included all of the following:

1. Complete Refinish from top to bottom including our very own reproduction Les Paul decal
2. Fretboard Replacement, including new inlays and new binding
3. Fret replacement using a neck jig
4. Installation of the Buzz Feiten Tuning System
5. Electronics Upgrade

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The initial (and sorry) state of the instrument	Fret removal and a few surprises	Fretboard replacement (yes that was the surprise). Warning: this isn't for those with weak stomachs!!
Complete refinish	Fret installation	The completed project