The inevitable 'correct colour'question
I often get asked for matching sets of plastic for Les Pauls. The Vintage Haven parts are primarily intended to mimic late fifties parts. They were originally developed for original guitars requiring missing or broken parts and for high end replica builds. The whole parts swapping thing on Gibson reissues is a relatively new phenomenon (well, to an old guy like me anyway). The 1950s guard and jack plate, M69 surrounds and the switch ring were manufactured in different types of plastic material. They never matched even when new let alone after fifty plus years of use. The typical “look” on the vast majority of original Bursts is the guard being slightly darker than the surrounds and switch ring. If you want them to match for your guitar thats fine, but if you are looking for an authentic look don’t go for matching plastic. The photo shows a recently completed order. This is what I would suggest as a correct look. Strong red sunbursts look better with a darker cream surround and dark guard while gold tops and faded tops look better with the lighter bone colour.
Steve Poole/Founder: Vintage Haven
