RetroSpec LLC

58 59 Les Paul Junior Doublecut Historic Tortoise Pickguard

kim — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:23:28 +0000

Available now through Retrospec a limited run 58 / 59 Les Paul Junior Tortoise pickguard.These were traced from a 2007 Gibson Historic Les Paul Junior doublecut pickguard and precision cut from the most accurate vintage tortoise-shell patterned material available.

Complete the authentic vintage look of of your otherwise exceptionally accurate model from the Gibson Custom Shop. Because of the limited amount of this accurate material, we can only offer these until this material runs out.

NEW – RETROSPEC Strat Saddles

kwaehner — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 14:55:25 +0000

RETROSPEC is proud to release vintage-correct strat saddles, made in the correct materials to exacting specs, right down to accurate tooling marks. Available as a set of 6, and also as part of our complete bridge assembly.

Industry First RETROSPEC Offset Tailpiece Studs

kwaehner — Sun, 16 May 2010 02:59:28 +0000

Introducing a first of its kind: the RETROSPEC offset tailpiece stud set.
A specially engineered offset stud allows your tailpiece to sit at the correct vintage angle, on the plane between your volume knobs.

Vintage enthusiasts have bemoaned the “straight” tailpiece for years. Some have gone so far as to perform irreversible work, plugging and redrilling the hole in the correct location.

Now, for the first time, vintage enthusiasts can simply screw in our offset stud set and achieve a vintage correct look without expensive work and permanent modifications. Offset stud set includes one traditional stud and one offset stud, finished either New Old Stock or Lightly Aged.

Achieve the sought-after vintage-correct tailpiece angle the easy way!

New RETROSPEC Offset Tailpiece Studs

kwaehner — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 04:47:18 +0000

RETROSPEC is excited to launch it’s newest product: vintage-correct steel tailpiece studs! Based on a perfect set of original 50s studs, RETROSPEC’s new tailpiece studs are made to exacting vintage specs, including the slightly rounded-off top lip. Made from nickel-plated steel, our new tailpiece studs are available in both Vintage and Historic lengths, for a perfect fit. Available either NOS or aged to vintage perfection.

Luxe Capacitors Now at RETROSPEC

kwaehner — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:04:05 +0000

RETROSPEC has just added Luxe Capacitors to our lineup of the very best vintage-inspired parts. Luxe lovingly handmakes incredibly faithful recreations of the capacitors found in vintage Gibson and Fender guitars. Available on their own, or paired with True Vintage Taper pots in complete electronics kits.

New: True Vintage LP Control Kit

kwaehner — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:35:57 +0000

RETROSPEC is proud to announce our new True Vintage LP Control Kit. Designed for true vintage performance, the TVC kit includes:
- 4 RETROSPEC custom CTS “True Vintage Taper” (TVT) 500K pots
- 2 Luxe .022/400V “Bumblebee” capacitors, and
- 2 strips of vintage-correct ground wire

Just Arrived: DMC Vintage Hot Tail

kwaehner — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:45:35 +0000

RETROSPEC has just received its first shipment of DMC’s new “Vintage Hot Tail” Lightweight Aluminum Tailpiece. Dead Mint Club has produced an incredibly faithful reproduction of a late 50s aluminum stoptail, which period-correct tooling marks, for authentic vintage vibe and performance. Available NOS or Aged.

New RETROSPEC Knurled Switch Nut

kwaehner — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:16:41 +0000

RETROSPEC has manufactured the most accurate, vintage-correct knurled switch nut on the market today. Made with nickel-plated brass with exact specs as those on vintage bursts, RETROSPEC’s new Knurled Switch Nut is indistinguishable from the real deal. Available as NOS, lightly aged, or heavily aged.

Lava Cable Retro Coil Now at RETROSPEC

kwaehner — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:06:38 +0000

RETROSPEC is proud to add Lava Cable. Lava Cable’s Retro-Coil adds cool vintage looks of coiled cable with world class sonic performance. Available in four colors and a choice of connectors.

DMC Now at RETROSPEC

kwaehner — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:26:39 +0000

RETROSPEC has just become an official US distributor for DMC (Dead Mint Club) Vintage Replica Parts. The team at DMC shares our passion for vintage-correct guitar parts, and we’re honored to be working together. RETROSPEC will carry the complete line of Dead Mint Club parts. Our first batch will be online shortly!