$20,000
An envelope labeled "Specs" containing over 100 pages of observations, notes and schematic drawings, most in Paul's hand including four pages of handwritten notes addressed to Paul's brother-in-law Wally Kamin giving very detailed instructions for various guitar coils, reading in part, "Dear Uncle Walt - I've finished the wiring design - you will notice the x where the line should be broken - it's the hot lead from the solo coil - this must be on the hot side after the tone control switch - this little network equalizes the solo coil so we need no EQ on the mixer - when the switch is thrown - the network is out and only a small Resistor will be in the line - this resistor will lower the peak - I'll leave this decision until the guitar is fully tried... " Another page offers diagrams of circuits for the "first coil solo," " coil rhythm" and " Front coil and back coil" with the encouraging words "Go Man Go" at the top and notes at the bottom of the page reading, "these 3 circuits cost me 20 hrs today alone - By George they better sound good - toodle oo -" 11 by 8 1/2 inches Categories: Les Paul
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2012-06-08
