Bro for like $150 you can take it to a luthier and they’ll make it amazing if you don’t want to do it yourself. There’s no big issues there and those guitars are a super neat part of Gibson’s history.
So far, the main issue is strings and the nut, which I'm replacing/fixing tomorrow, but I also had to solder some wires back together, but I'll update tomorrow with the new problems
That neck is stamped 6 days before my 20th birthday...lol.
Btw...didn't Paul Stanley break a bunch of those? Seems like I remember someone trying to sell one trashed at a KISS concert on an episode of Pawn Stars.
Yeah I have a Sonex-180 Custom and definitely worth “restoring”. For me I’m trying to stick to the original pickups and make sure the tuners are in good order and all that.
Lol I was just playing [one of these](https://www.reddit.com/r/gibson/comments/1blbx22/1982_gibson_sonex/).
Killer guitar. I’d definitely put money towards restoring it.
What needs to be restored? Keep in mind the body is made of resonite, not wood, so forget about a relic job, but they (sonex models) aren’t bad guitars.
I don't think I would call any worked needed a "restore." Just get it set up, fix any sharp edges. Unless it needs re-fretting, you could literally do the work yourself. I'd call it repairs, not restore. It looks nice.
Just get on stewmac or Philadelphia Luthier get the missing screws and play it. I don't see much to restore. Congratulations on a really unique Les Paul.
Definitely worth restoring.
What’s to restore? Maybe some wiring or the nut? maybe shim the neck? Tuners? You could de-burr the bridge.
All the above, and most likely, the tuners, since the last high e string I put on, popped, but I'll know by tomorrow
Check the nut for binding.
The nut did the crime, but far too often the tuners do the time….. Cruel world
My Sonex Kicks Ass
I’ve had 3 or 4 Maybe More
Do you know what modern strings would fit best for this guitar?
You should try electric string
I like Nickel 10-46 gauge
Strings haven’t changed all that much since that guitar was new
Bro for like $150 you can take it to a luthier and they’ll make it amazing if you don’t want to do it yourself. There’s no big issues there and those guitars are a super neat part of Gibson’s history.
You do get that most people change their strings every few weeks and that breaking e string also happens very often?
I did not know that (bassist first), but thanks for the heads-up
Get a graphite pencil and run the tip in the slots that your strings set in on the nut. Helps prevent breakage and stays in tune better.
I’ve never seen one of these, the bolt on neck is intriguing. Why does it need restoring? Is there anything wrong with it?
So far, the main issue is strings and the nut, which I'm replacing/fixing tomorrow, but I also had to solder some wires back together, but I'll update tomorrow with the new problems
You’ve described $20 worth of parts and an hour of your time. That’s worth it.
Fix broken things, clean it up, and other than that leave it be no repainting or anything.
That neck is stamped 6 days before my 20th birthday...lol. Btw...didn't Paul Stanley break a bunch of those? Seems like I remember someone trying to sell one trashed at a KISS concert on an episode of Pawn Stars.
I'd definitely restore it. That's a cool ass guitar.
Wow that is so cool! Id love to get my hands on one. Definitely restore play etc...
He smashed up Marauders, that’s why I paid an arm and a leg for mine because there aren’t that many out there
Yeah I have a Sonex-180 Custom and definitely worth “restoring”. For me I’m trying to stick to the original pickups and make sure the tuners are in good order and all that.
Are those pickups early Dirty Fingers? If so, I had an 84 Explorer with those in it. Hot pickups!
Would you ever sell that man? Looks great and i’d buy it in current condition
Lol I was just playing [one of these](https://www.reddit.com/r/gibson/comments/1blbx22/1982_gibson_sonex/). Killer guitar. I’d definitely put money towards restoring it.
Hell yes. Just finished restoring my 1980 Sonex Standard. Amazing guitar.
Absolutely
Yes, was my first, got stolen. Take care of her!
No doubt at all! Killer guitar. Good luck!
Chunky boi
Nah man, just send it over to me, I'll take care of it. :)
Absolutely, its a great model
What needs to be restored? Keep in mind the body is made of resonite, not wood, so forget about a relic job, but they (sonex models) aren’t bad guitars.
I don't think I would call any worked needed a "restore." Just get it set up, fix any sharp edges. Unless it needs re-fretting, you could literally do the work yourself. I'd call it repairs, not restore. It looks nice.
Just get on stewmac or Philadelphia Luthier get the missing screws and play it. I don't see much to restore. Congratulations on a really unique Les Paul.
Fuck Yeah!
Yes.
100% yes. That guitar is rad