It's September 29, and the Samick Royale RL1 is as ready as it ever will be. Here are some before/after pics for your viewing pleasure. The pics on the left were taken on September 16 and those on the right, today.
Friday, September 29, 2023
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Samick Royale RL1 | Part 5
September 28 Update
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Oh happy day! I've finally got my grimy paws on a used Sung Il TOM-style bridge. It's not a BM002, but has similar dimensions. The seller also threw in a set of bridge and stopbar posts, so it's all systems go :)
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Samick Royale RL1 | Part 4
September 23 Update
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Finished fret dressing this afternoon. The fretboard has been cleaned and treated with Dunlop Formula 65 Fretboard Ultimate Lemon Oil. I'll let the fretboard soak up as much as it can, and then wipe off the excess. Meanwhile, tuner servicing has concluded. The Grover™ A102C tuners and bushings are clean enough to be reinstalled. However, the washers are another story. But no worries, as I've found six shiny new replacements. Now, remember the grimy Sung Il BM002 bridge? Well, it's been cleaned and lubed; but to no avail. As you can see in the pics below, much of the chrome has flaked off and rust has penetrated deep into the saddles. I'm currently looking for a suitable replacement. That's about it for now, folks. Do stay tuned for more updates.
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| Frets have just been leveled |
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| Fret dressing about done |
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| Letting the fretboard soak up some oily goodness |
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| Dunlop Formula 65 Lemon Oil |
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| Grover™ A102C tuners and bushings after servicing |
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| Old tuner washers are on the left |
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| The Sung Il BM002 bridge will not be reinstalled |
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| Here are the bridge and stopbar posts |
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| This bridge post definitely needs to be replaced |
Thursday, September 21, 2023
LTD M-50 Solidbody | Part 3
LTD M-50 Image Gallery C
Serial Number: L12060559
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| Truss Rod Adjustment Socket |
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| 12" Fretboard Radius |
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| 12th Fret "M-50" Pearloid Inlay |
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| Neck Heel |
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| Neck Pocket |
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| Shielded Control Cavity |
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| Volume Pot and Selector Switch |
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| Tone Pot |
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| Tremolo Block, Springs and Claw |
LTD M-50 Solidbody | Part 2
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LTD M-50 Image Gallery B
Serial Number: L12060559
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| Rear View |
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| Serial Number L12060559 |
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| ESP Tuners |
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| Volute |
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| Scarf Joint |
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| Maple Neck |
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| Belly Cut |
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| Tremolo and Control Cavity Covers |
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| Contoured Heel and Neck Plate |
LTD M-50 Solidbody | Part 1
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LTD M-50 Factory Specifications
Serial Number: L12060559
Made in China
Finish: BLKS [Black Satin]
Body Material: Basswood
Body Shape: Double Cutaway, Forearm Contour, Belly Cut
Construction: Bolt-On, Contoured Heel
Neck: Maple, Reverse Headstock
Fretboard: Darkwood, 12" Radius
Scale Length: 25.5"
Inlays: Pearloid Dots, 12th Fret "M-50" Pearloid Inlay
Frets: 22 XJ [Extra Jumbo]
Hardware: Chrome
Bridge: Vintage-Style Tremolo, Block Saddles
Tuners: Six-in-Line ESP
Pickups: Two ESP LH-150 Humbuckers
Controls: Three-Way Blade Switch, Master Volume and Tone
LTD M-50 Image Gallery A
Serial Number: L12060559
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| Front View |
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| Reverse Headstock |
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| Truss Rod Cover and Nut |
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| Darkwood Fretboard, Extra Jumbo Frets |
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| 12th Fret "M-50" Pearloid Inlay |
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| Black Satin Finish |
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| Forearm Contour |
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| Upper Horn Strap Button |
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| Butt End Strap Button |
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| ESP LH-150 Neck Humbucker |
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| ESP LH-150 Bridge Humbucker |
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| Vintage-Style Tremolo, Block Saddles |
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| Pickup Selector Switch and Controls |
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| Output Jack |
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