{"title":"ELECTRONICS","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"cts-split-shaft-500k-pot","title":"RetroSpec Exclusive Series CTS Split Shaft 500K Potentiometer (1-piece)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eCrafted to match the feel of original 1950s pots, this RetroSpec Custom potentiometer delivers the control and reliability a proper Les Paul restoration or upgrade deserves. Built to vintage-correct specification, with the characteristics that set 1950s Gibson electronics apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThese aren't off-the-shelf pots. They're made to RetroSpec's own custom specification — the details we know matter from working on real vintage instruments. Each one is built with a solid brass thread and shaft for durability, a tight tolerance of ±9% for consistent, predictable response, and a resistance rated 10% over standard — 550K — for the fuller, more open top end that vintage-correct wiring is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis is more than just a pot — it's the tone-correct component that brings your Les Paul closer to true vintage spec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAvailable in short-shaft for Historic\/Reissue models and long-shaft for standard models — sold individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMade to RetroSpec custom specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eResistance: 550K (10% over standard, for vintage-correct response)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTolerance: ±9%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMaterial: Solid brass thread and shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eShaft: Split shaft (24-tooth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBushing: Standard, 3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eShaft options: Short-shaft (Historic\/Reissue) or long-shaft (standard models)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease specify short-shaft (Historic\/Reissue) or long-shaft (standard models). Sold individually.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e*Please allow 3–5 business days for shipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RetroSpec","offers":[{"title":"Short Shaft Vintage\/Reissue","offer_id":53893473599854,"sku":"CTSPOT","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Long Shaft Standard USA","offer_id":53893473632622,"sku":"CTSPOT-2","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/5482\/3534\/files\/RetroSpecParts4-25-2600416.jpg?v=1781105208"},{"product_id":"retrospec-nos-luxe-bumblebee-capacitors","title":"RetroSpec Exclusive Series NOS Luxe Bumblebee Capacitor Set of 2","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eFaithfully reproduced by Luxe Radio in the U.S.A. using original-spec materials and methods, these RetroSpec NOS Luxe Bumblebee capacitors bring the tone and feel of the golden era back into your guitar. Each capacitor is built with vintage-correct construction that matches the original 1950s Gibson bumblebee caps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eEach capacitor is hand-wound on a vintage winding machine, made with vintage-spec aluminum foil and paper film, and hand-soldered and hand-cast in oven-proof thermoplastic. They’re hot vacuum impregnated with pure castor oil for superior tone transfer and finished with amber spaghetti tubing on each lead for that authentic vintage look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThis set includes two capacitors — perfect for a traditional Les Paul, SG and ES wiring harness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThis is more than just a capacitor set — it’s the tone-correct upgrade that brings your Les Paul closer to true vintage spec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eCapacitance: .022uF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eType: Bumblebee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eManufacturer: Luxe Radio (USA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eConstruction: Hand-wound on vintage winding machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eMaterials: Vintage-spec aluminum foil and paper film\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eImpregnation: Hot vacuum impregnated with pure castor oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eFinish: Hand-painted with amber spaghetti tubing on each lead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eCasting: Oven-proof thermoplastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eQuantity: Set of 2 capacitors\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Please allow 3–5 business days for shipping. All parts are custom aged per order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RetroSpec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53428351369582,"sku":"RSNOSLBC","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/5482\/3534\/files\/RetroSpecParts4-25-2600398.jpg?v=1781105581"},{"product_id":"retrospec-true-vintage-control-kit","title":"RetroSpec Exclusive Series True Vintage Control Kit","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThis premium electronic set brings together two of the most accurate vintage-spec components available for your Les Paul restoration or upgrade project. We offer a Vintage Kit with short-shaft pots for Historic\/Reissue models, and a long-shaft version for standard models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetroSpec Custom CTS 500K “True Vintage Taper” Potentiometers (Split Shaft, Set of 4)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eCrafted to match the taper and feel of original 1950s pots, these CTS units offer superior control and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eSolid brass thread and shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eReal Bakelite baseplate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAuthentic 30% audio taper curve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eLow turning torque\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eTight tolerance under 10% (vs. 30% in standard CTS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eSold as a matched set of four.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetroSpec NOS Luxe .022uF Bumblebee Capacitors (Set of 2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFaithfully reproduced by Luxe Radio in the U.S.A. using original-spec materials and methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eHand-wound on a vintage winding machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eMade with vintage-spec aluminum foil and paper film\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eHand-soldered and hand-cast in oven-proof thermoplastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eHot vacuum impregnated with pure castor oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eHand-painted and finished with amber spaghetti tubing on each lead\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eSet includes two capacitors – perfect for a Les Paul, SG or ES wiring harness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eBring the tone and feel of the golden era back into your guitar with this no-compromise set of vintage-correct electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThis is more than just an electronics set — it’s the tone-correct upgrade that brings your Les Paul closer to true vintage spec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003ePots: CTS 500K “True Vintage Taper”, split shaft, set of 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003ePot Features: Solid brass thread\/shaft, Bakelite baseplate, 30% audio taper, \u0026lt;10% tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eCapacitors: .022uF Bumblebee, set of 2 (Luxe Radio, USA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eCapacitor Features: Hand-wound, aluminum foil \u0026amp; paper film, castor oil impregnated, amber spaghetti tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eShaft Options: Short-shaft (Historic\/Reissue) or long-shaft (standard models)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Please specify Short-shaft (Historic\/Reissue) or long-shaft (standard models)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Please allow 3–5 business days for shipping. All parts are custom aged per order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RetroSpec","offers":[{"title":"Short-Shaft Pots for Vintage\/Reissues","offer_id":53428351402350,"sku":"SSPPRSVR","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Long-Shaft Pots for Standard USA","offer_id":53428351435118,"sku":"LSFSUSA","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/5482\/3534\/files\/RetroSpecParts4-25-2600405copy.jpg?v=1781104933"},{"product_id":"retrospec-exclusive-series-paf-style-cover","title":"RetroSpec Exclusive Series PAF Style Cover V2 - Nickel","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThese are our PAF-style covers for Gibson-style humbuckers — built with the attention to vintage detail that the originals deserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAnd this isn't only about looks. When Seth Lover designed the original PAF humbucker, the cover was part of the design, not a cosmetic afterthought — the nickel silver acts as a natural high-frequency filter, shaping the smooth, balanced top end of a true covered PAF. Our covers are correctly plated nickel silver, with no copper flash underneath — the way a cover should be made, and the way many modern reproductions get wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe shape is right, too: correct vintage geometry, flat tops, square edges, and the subtle perimeter curve left by original tooling. It looks and fits right from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWhere these really set themselves apart is the aging. Aging a pickup cover convincingly is one of the hardest things to do well — and it's something we're genuinely proud of. Ours is done by hand, in several stages, to reproduce the way a real cover wears over decades: the way perspiration and its acidity mark the surface, the way the strings leave their trace across the plating, the way the finish softens unevenly with use. It's some of the most realistic aging on the market, and because each cover is worked one at a time, no two are ever exactly alike. That's the aging of Historic Makeovers — the same work that goes onto the instruments our clients trust us with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eChoose NOS for a clean, just-installed look, or Aged for a cover that already carries the character of decades of play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrice is for a set of 2 covers (1 bridge, 1 neck).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMaterial: Nickel silver, correctly plated — no copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eShape: Correct vintage PAF geometry \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOrigin: Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIncludes: Set of 2 (1 bridge cover, 1 neck cover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAvailable: NOS or Aged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Please allow 3–5 business days for shipping. All parts are custom aged per order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RetroSpec","offers":[{"title":"Nickel - Aged","offer_id":53428355989870,"sku":"AGDPCN","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Nickel - NOS","offer_id":53428356022638,"sku":"NOSPCN","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/5482\/3534\/files\/RetroSpecParts4-25-2600335.jpg?v=1781104863"},{"product_id":"retrospec-exclusive-series-paf-style-cover-v2-gold","title":"RetroSpec Exclusive Series PAF Style Cover V2 - Gold","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThese are our PAF-style covers for Gibson-style humbuckers — built with the attention to vintage detail that the originals deserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAnd this isn't only about looks. When Seth Lover designed the original PAF humbucker, the cover was part of the design, not a cosmetic afterthought — the nickel silver acts as a natural high-frequency filter, shaping the smooth, balanced top end of a true covered PAF. Our covers are correctly plated, with no copper flash underneath — the way a cover should be made, and the way many modern reproductions get wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe shape is right, too: correct vintage geometry, flat tops, square edges, and the subtle perimeter curve left by original tooling. It looks and fits right from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWhere these really set themselves apart is the aging. Aging a gold cover convincingly is one of the hardest things to do well — gold shows every step, which leaves no room for shortcuts — and it's something we're genuinely proud of. Ours is done by hand, in several stages, to reproduce the way a real cover wears over decades: the way perspiration and its acidity mark the surface, the way the strings leave their trace across the plating, the way the gold softens and warms unevenly with use. It's some of the most realistic aging on the market, and because each cover is worked one at a time, no two are ever exactly alike. That's the aging of Historic Makeovers — the same work that goes onto the instruments our clients trust us with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eChoose NOS for a clean, just-installed look, or Aged for a cover that already carries the character of decades of play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrice is for a set of 2 covers (1 bridge, 1 neck).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMaterial: Gold-plated nickel silver — no copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eShape: Correct vintage PAF geometry \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOrigin: Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIncludes: Set of 2 (1 bridge cover, 1 neck cover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAvailable: NOS or Aged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Please allow 3–5 business days for shipping. 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