Blackened out my Tribute+

[Hedon09]

This was something I was thinking about for some time now. Finally took a shot. The Pickuprings(göldo) are no perfect fit unfortunately. The Hairdryer of my wife worked some magic but still I'm not really satisfied. So i ordered a Set of Epiphone-Rings via eBay. Black Plastics on a vintage sunburst definetely adds some mojo. Pics or it didn't happen.

This is how it was looking before

 

[JohnnyGoo]

The Black looks better

 

[UnsungHeroGuitars]

Yep, that works nicely

And a Bonamassa too!

 

[cybermgk]

Just the knob change put you way ahead.

 

[RTH]

That looks really good. I'm not a fan of the cream plastics.

 

[DPaulCustom]

Flows a lot better with the vsb finish, + the knobs
Love that gold top

 

[Paruwi]

 

[El Cid]

Very nice.

Let us know how those plastic rings work for you that you got from Ebay. I know others are always interested on a good place to find replacement rings

 

[UnsungHeroGuitars]

Haha - haven't seen that old gem for a while!

 

[fumblefinger]

Now I know what the first mod to myVSB Genesis will be.

 

[JS73]

Looks much better. The black reflectors look great.

 

[Paully]

Nice change up

 

[IRG]

I really like that, more than I was expecting. I have a midnight ebony tribute that will hopefully soon, get some new pickups and they'll be black exposed coils, wondering if black rings might be a nice match. Although in this case, it might be too dark, but maybe there's no such thing. Inexpensive mod either way.

 

[gsmacleod]

Looks great!

Shane

 

[Paruwi]

I really like that, more than I was expecting. I have a midnight ebony tribute that will hopefully soon, get some new pickups and they'll be black exposed coils, wondering if black rings might be a nice match. Although in this case, it might be too dark, but maybe there's no such thing. Inexpensive mod either way.

It worked great with my 'Midnight Ebony' Ultra-II

 

[tragewombat]

I have to concur. Black looks way better on the T+. Not so sure about the Midnight Ebony' Ultra-II though... sorry Peter

 

[Paruwi]

I have to concur. Black looks way better on the T+. Not so sure about the Midnight Ebony' Ultra-II though... sorry Peter

BTW, this is 'Midnight Ebony' too ( my first Ultra-II)

 

[HotDan!]

That works a whole lot better than I would have imagined. Just sort brings everything together. Nicely done!

 

[eS.G.]

Looks awesome!
Went with all black on my Silverburst Custom. I like it

before:

AFTER:

 

[Hedon09]

So, the Pickup-Ring replacements, which turned of to be allparts, came today and again I'm pretty underwhelmed. How hard can it be to get Black Pickup-rings that actually fit on my tribute+ with no gaps? Forget about göldo, forget about allparts. The allparts were actually announced to fit Epiphone curvings. They do a tiny bit better than the göldo but still there are ugly gaps and a bow in the neck-pickup-ring when attached firmly. Not even worth to take pictures. Does anyone know a good source for fitting rings?