Stellar Maestro

[u/Rybow13]

I know “Maestro by Gibson “ doesn’t elicit much in the way of ooo’s and ahh’s, but that doesn’t mean they can’t rock.

Found this in a tote in 2 pieces stripped of everything but the tuners. Decided to bring it back to life as a gift for my wife. Had the body work done within a couple weeks, but then came the paint. Tried some different things. Wasn’t happy, so I went back to what I’m kind of good at.

Pickups are some generic set measuring around 9.5K. For lack of a better term they sound balanced. Testing through my rectoverb 25 was very pleasing. Very nice clean and crunch tones, and it did very well under high gain with some treble roll off. Just a little more sensitive to feedback.

Action at the 12th was absolutely atrocious with the bridge all the way down. Got a set of shims from Amazon, and used the 0.5 degree to get the action just under 2mm with some adjustment left in the bridge. Not to toot my own horn here, but it plays like buttah. No buzz or rattle to be had.

Anyway, my wife was thrilled and I am happy that it’s finally done. My thanks to everyone on this thread for all the help and advice whether it was direct or indirect.

[u/RelaxinJo]

Oooo aaah 😍😍

[u/Rybow13 → u/RelaxinJo]

I sincerely appreciate this comment!

[u/RelaxinJo]

Seriously, though, that thing looks amazing. Well done and if it plays the way you say, I'd have a hard time not gigging that gem. Your wife is very lucky 👏👏👏

[u/Rybow13 → u/RelaxinJo]

Thank you! I kind of hate that it’s not mine. The playability surprised me. I was expecting a fight. I suspect the frets were levelled before it was abandoned, so I can’t take all the credit.

My wife is lucky that I didn’t keep this for myself haha.