{"title":"OUR MOST ICONIC PARTS","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"retrospec-exclusive-series-truss-rod-cover","title":"RetroSpec Exclusive Series Rolled Truss Rod Cover","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWe're proud to offer what is widely considered one of the most accurate recreations of a late-'50s truss rod cover available today. Built with uncompromising attention to original construction methods, this piece captures a subtle but defining detail that most reproductions overlook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eOn original 1959 Les Pauls, the truss rod cover carried a subtle rolled texture across its surface — and there's a reason for it. Back then, the sheet stock was produced and stored in rolls. When it was flattened for use, that process left fine, characteristic marks across the surface. Those subtle rolling marks are exactly what give an original its unique interaction with light. It's a small thing, but one that immediately sets vintage examples apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eOur Exclusive Series version recreates those marks faithfully — not the flat, uniform surface of a standard reproduction. It's a subtle, visual detail, and it delivers an authenticity that most reproductions simply overlook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEach cover is produced to vintage-correct specifications, including the proper bell-shaped profile and traditional two-ply construction with a black body and cream\/white border. The result is a piece that not only looks right but stays true to the original in every way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo ways to own it — NOS and Aged.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003eNOS (New Old Stock)\u003c\/strong\u003e and you get the cover clean and correct, ready to install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003eAged\u003c\/strong\u003e, and each cover is hand-aged in our shop by Historic Makeovers — the same aging craft we bring to our own high-end restorations. We work every piece by hand, one at a time: easing the edges and settling the surface the way decades of honest playing would. Because each cover is treated individually, no two are ever alike — the piece you receive carries its own character and can't be reproduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThat's the distinction. NOS gives you a correct cover. Aged gives you that same cover, hand-aged by Historic Makeovers — one at a time, no two alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis is the same style truss rod cover trusted on Historic Makeovers and RDS builds — now available individually for those who demand the highest level of vintage accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eExperience the details most others miss — only from RetroSpec.\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":"Aged","offer_id":53428350484846,"sku":"TRCAG","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"NOS","offer_id":53428350517614,"sku":"TRCNOS","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/5482\/3534\/files\/D5FE9FC4-08D2-4091-B74A-69B4AA15BED72.png?v=1782929154"},{"product_id":"retrospec-exclusive-series-kluson-deluxe-single-line-tuners-keystone-buttons","title":"Retrospec Exclusive Series Kluson Deluxe Tuners with Single Line Keystone Buttons","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWe're proud to offer the correct tuning machines found on vintage Gibson guitars from the mid-1950s through the early Burst era — the \u003cstrong\u003eRetroSpec Exclusive Series Kluson Deluxe Tuners\u003c\/strong\u003e, built to the same visual and functional specification as the originals that left Kalamazoo during Gibson's golden age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThese are the tuners identified by the single vertical \"Kluson Deluxe\" line on the back of the housing and the single groove around the keystone button. The keystone (tulip-shaped) buttons, single-ring construction, and visible oil lubrication hole are all part of what makes this the correct vintage Kluson configuration. These aren't small details — they're the features that define the tuning machines found on period-correct Gibson instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEach set is built to the proper vintage specification with a 15:1 gear ratio for smooth, accurate tuning. They are supplied as a complete set of six tuners with ferrules and mounting screws, ready for a proper vintage-correct installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo ways to own them — NOS and Aged.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003eNOS (New Old Stock)\u003c\/strong\u003e and you get the set exactly as it would have left Kalamazoo: clean, correct, and ready to install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003eAged\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the same vintage-correct tuners are taken further. Each Aged set is hand-aged in our shop by Historic Makeovers — the same aging craft we bring to the high-end restorations we're known for. We work every set by hand, one at a time: settling the nickel and warming the buttons the way decades of honest playing would. Nothing is stamped, tumbled in a batch, or rushed. Because each set is treated individually, no two are ever alike — the tuners you receive carry their own character and can't be reproduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThat's the distinction. NOS gives you correct tuners. Aged gives you those same tuners, hand-aged by Historic Makeovers — one set at a time, no two alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003ePerfect for restorations, conversions, or any player chasing the golden age of tone and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eExperience the details that identify a true vintage Gibson — only from RetroSpec.\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\"\u003ePlate: Single line “Kluson Deluxe” \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eButtons: Keystone (tulip), single ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eGear ratio: 15:1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIncludes: 6 tuners, ferrules, mounting screws\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":"Single Ring Aged","offer_id":53428350943598,"sku":"TLPSRSAGD","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Ring NOS","offer_id":53428350910830,"sku":"TLPSRNOS","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/5482\/3534\/files\/KlusonSingleRingAged1_33ea472e-bcf8-4c02-8b11-95d0ae3f4279.jpg?v=1782935481"},{"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":"schwartz-x-retrospec-st-helens-combo-abr-1-aluminum-stoptail-nickel","title":"St. Helens x RetroSpec St. Helens Combo \"Classic\" Adjustable Bridge + Aluminum Stop Tailpiece - Nickel","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWe're proud to present a complete vintage-correct bridge and tailpiece solution — the \u003cstrong\u003eSt. Helens x RetroSpec \"Classic\" Combo\u003c\/strong\u003e. Based on the original ABR-1 design used throughout the late 1950s, this set delivers the materials, feel, and tonal response that defined Gibson's most celebrated instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe bridge is crafted from vintage-correct zamac with soft brass saddles that sit freely in the body, with no retaining wire — just like original Burst-era examples. The alloy and hardness were matched through detailed analysis to recreate authentic tonal response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe stoptail is made from lightweight aluminum and finished in gold plating without a copper underlayer, preserving vintage-correct construction and resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo ways to own it — NOS and Aged.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003eNOS (New Old Stock)\u003c\/strong\u003e and you get the set exactly as it would have left the bench in the golden era: clean, correct, and ready to build with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003eAged\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the same vintage-correct hardware is taken further. Each Aged set is hand-aged in our shop by Historic Makeovers — the same aging craft we bring to the high-end restorations we're known for. We work every set by hand, one piece at a time: reading the metal, breaking the plating, and settling the finish the way decades of honest playing would. Nothing is stamped, tumbled in a batch, or rushed. Because each piece is treated individually, no two are ever alike — the set you receive carries its own character and can't be reproduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003ePerfect for restorations, conversions, or any player chasing the golden age of tone and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eExperience true vintage performance and appearance — only from RetroSpec.\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\u003eIncludes:\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\"\u003eABR-1 style adjustable bridge (no retaining wire)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAluminum Stop Tailpiece\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\u003eBridge Specs:\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\"\u003eDie-cast zamac body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eNickel plating without copper underlayer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eSoft brass saddles (un-notched)\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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\"\u003eSaddles tested for hardness (HV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eNo retaining wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003ePost spacing: 2-29\/32″ (73.8mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eString spread: 2-1\/16″ (52.4mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eBridge post holes: 3.9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eFits 6-32 UNC posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e4-40 UNC intonation screws\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\u003eStop Tailpiece Specs:\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\"\u003eDie-cast aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eNickel plating without copper underlayer\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-sanded and polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e82mm stud spacing\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*Bridge posts, thumbwheels, and studs not included.\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":"St. Helens","offers":[{"title":"Nickel Combo - Aged","offer_id":54237053419886,"sku":"SSHRSHMCNA","price":439.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Nickel Combo - NOS","offer_id":54237053452654,"sku":"SSHRSHMCNN","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/5482\/3534\/files\/St.HelensxRetroSpecVintagePartscomboNickel.jpg?v=1783700090"},{"product_id":"les-paul-amber-bonnet-control-knobs","title":"RetroSpec Exclusive Series Les Paul Bonnet Control Knobs - Amber","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWe're proud to present a vintage-correct set of amber bonnet knobs for Les Paul, built to original 1958–1960 specification. These knobs feature the proper top hat profile and shape associated with the classic late-'50s control set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEach set is a correct, direct replacement — suitable for restorations, conversions, and period-accurate reissue instruments where vintage accuracy matters. Whether you're restoring a guitar or replacing worn originals, these vintage amber control knobs deliver the right fit and function for the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThere's a detail here that sets these apart. These knobs are made with the same bronze-powder paint we use on our Historic Makeovers Goldtop refinishes — the real thing, not a stabilized modern imitation. Just like a genuine late-'50s Goldtop, that bronze content will continue to oxidize over time, slowly taking on the green cast that collectors know so well. It's 100% authentic in material, and it keeps aging in your hands — exactly as the originals do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eTwo ways to own them — NOS and Aged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eChoose NOS (New Old Stock) and you get the set clean and correct, ready to install and ready to begin its own journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eChoose Aged, and the same knobs are taken further. Each Aged set is hand-aged in our shop by Historic Makeovers — the same aging craft we bring to the high-end restorations we're known for. We work every set by hand, one at a time: deepening the amber and easing the gloss the way decades of honest playing would. Because each set is treated individually, no two are ever alike — the knobs you receive carry their own character and can't be reproduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eExperience the details that define an era — only from RetroSpec.\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*This listing is for a set of 4 bonnet knobs.\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":"Amber - Aged","offer_id":53688065294702,"sku":"RSABAGED","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Amber - NOS","offer_id":53688065261934,"sku":"RSABNOS","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/5482\/3534\/files\/RetroSpecParts4-25-2600123.jpg?v=1777555575"},{"product_id":"retrospec-exclusive-series-m69-pickup-rings-cab-vintage-50-s-style-cream","title":"RetroSpec Exclusive Series M69 Pickup Rings CAB (Vintage 50’s Style) - Cream","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWe're proud to bring back one of the most defining — and often overlooked — details of a true vintage instrument. The \u003cstrong\u003eRetroSpec Exclusive Series M69 Pickup Rings\u003c\/strong\u003e are crafted with exacting attention to original late-'50s specifications, capturing the subtle character that shaped the look and feel of iconic Les Paul and ES models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eNot all pickup rings are created equal. Most modern reproductions are made from ABS plastic — a rigid, inert material that bears little resemblance to what Gibson used in 1959. Original M69 rings were molded from CAB (Cellulose Acetate Butyrate), a softer, more pliable material with a distinctive feel and even a subtle scent. CAB conforms naturally to a carved maple top without cracking and ages over time, developing the tonal and visual character associated with vintage instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eOur rings are made from genuine CAB and formed to vintage-correct dimensions, including proper edge profile, curvature, and proportions. This version is produced in correct vintage bone (cream) CAB, consistent with original late-1950s construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEach set includes one tall (bridge) and one short (neck) ring, built within tight tolerances for proper fit and alignment. These are the same style rings used on Historic Makeovers and RDS builds, where accuracy down to the smallest detail matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo ways to own them — NOS and Aged.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003eNOS (New Old Stock)\u003c\/strong\u003e and you get the set clean and correct, in genuine bone CAB, ready to install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003eAged\u003c\/strong\u003e, and each set is hand-worked in our shop by Historic Makeovers — the same aging craft we bring to our own high-end builds. This is real handwork, one ring at a time: we shape them, roll the edges, and take each piece through files, sanding, polishing, and buffing until it carries the softened profile and settled look of a true worn ring. Because every set is worked by hand, no two are ever alike — the rings you receive carry their own character and can't be reproduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis is more than just a part — it's a critical detail that brings authenticity and cohesion to any vintage-correct build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eExperience the details that define an era — only from RetroSpec.\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\"\u003eMaterial: CAB (Cellulose Acetate Butyrate) — vintage correct\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIncludes: 1 tall (bridge) + 1 short (neck)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eDimensions (L x W): 89 x 45mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eScrews: Not included (sold separately)\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*This listing is for one set of 2 M69 pickup rings (bridge and neck).\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":"Cream - Aged","offer_id":53428356514158,"sku":"PRNGAG","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cream - NOS","offer_id":53428356546926,"sku":"PRNGNOS","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/5482\/3534\/files\/RetroSpecParts4-25-2600372.jpg?v=1781104622"}],"url":"https:\/\/retrospecvintageparts.com\/collections\/our-most-iconic-parts.oembed","provider":"RetroSpec Vintage Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}