c1949 Phillipson Paramount  - 9'  3/2  #7

The Phillipson Paramount required a full  rebuild, involving repair and restoration to the original maker's specifications. The following guide wrap study records the sequence used for wrapping the guides and ferrules,  honouring the original intent of the rod designer.  The wrapping process involved approximaately 160 silk changes - eight per line guide.

(Go to the 'rod bulding' page for more details.)

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Wraps - Black & White Jasper, tipped in Gold, Black & Gold

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Rice’s ~ Black and White Jasper

silk size 00 - wrapping thread 

Pearsall's Gossamer  ~ Gold 

silk size 6/0 - tipping thread - 2 bands

Pearsall's Naples  ~  Black 

silk size 4/0 - tipping thread - single band