Another: Pick One Of Three LPs Thread
DriftingByTheStorm
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ok ...
try and base this on something other than just looks.
they are all roughly the same price.
Two are from 1976, one is a new '69 reissue.
One '76 (the beautiful tobacco) has Duncan Distortion models installed, and i would have him change them back to the regular gibson golds ...
It also has a fairly significant scratch on the back (not in the ebay pics, privately sent to me) ... nothing horribly crazy, but it is a plainly visible scratch.
the other two are basicaly mint.
so, based on their age, their condition, what anyone knows about why you would or wouldn't want a new production LP over an old production LP (age of electronics, quality of workmanship, etc) ? ? ?
so here are three ...
which one should i go with
a. based on condition, and quality of the guitar
b. based on personal preference for the visual aspects
explain.
thanks:
#1 The Mint Blonde '76 LP Custom
http://cgi.ebay.com/1976-Gibson-Les-Paul-Custom-Guitar-Case_W0QQitemZ7354431335QQcategoryZ47072QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
#2 Mint Natural Flamed 20XX '69 Reissue LP Custom
http://cgi.ebay.com/GIBSON-68-LES-PAUL-CUSTOM-HISTORIC-REISSUE-UNPLAYED_W0QQitemZ7354475752QQcategoryZ47072QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
#3 The Trans Tobacco Custom LP with Checkered Top & Duncans from my last post
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7343750531&ssPageName=MERC_VI_ReBay_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT
lastly,
$2100 is a pretty good price for a Custom, no?
try and base this on something other than just looks.
they are all roughly the same price.
Two are from 1976, one is a new '69 reissue.
One '76 (the beautiful tobacco) has Duncan Distortion models installed, and i would have him change them back to the regular gibson golds ...
It also has a fairly significant scratch on the back (not in the ebay pics, privately sent to me) ... nothing horribly crazy, but it is a plainly visible scratch.
the other two are basicaly mint.
so, based on their age, their condition, what anyone knows about why you would or wouldn't want a new production LP over an old production LP (age of electronics, quality of workmanship, etc) ? ? ?
so here are three ...
which one should i go with
a. based on condition, and quality of the guitar
b. based on personal preference for the visual aspects
explain.
thanks:
#1 The Mint Blonde '76 LP Custom
http://cgi.ebay.com/1976-Gibson-Les-Paul-Custom-Guitar-Case_W0QQitemZ7354431335QQcategoryZ47072QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
#2 Mint Natural Flamed 20XX '69 Reissue LP Custom
http://cgi.ebay.com/GIBSON-68-LES-PAUL-CUSTOM-HISTORIC-REISSUE-UNPLAYED_W0QQitemZ7354475752QQcategoryZ47072QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
#3 The Trans Tobacco Custom LP with Checkered Top & Duncans from my last post
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7343750531&ssPageName=MERC_VI_ReBay_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT
lastly,
$2100 is a pretty good price for a Custom, no?
If I was to smile and I held out my hand
If I opened it now would you not understand?
If I opened it now would you not understand?
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Tops are the last thing I look at, they all have to be players first. Some people are bothered by heavy LP's, some aren't.
Any 70's LP is going to be heavy, that doesn't mean the tone wont be there.
I would go and play a bunch and see what you like, the ones you posted are all pretty much priced at high retail and you could do better IMO.
les paul forum is a very good place to start.
Some people just wont buy new Gibsons because of their attitude these days. Buying used is one way of getting what you want without supporting Gibson first hand, if that is the case for you then I would go to Dave's Guitar in Wisconsin he has a web site, or Mark's Guitar Loft. If you want new it is hard to beat Music123 pricing and I can give you an email address to get a response quickly.
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Playing Les Pauls, Teles, Hubers, Gustavssons, Kolls through a Mad Professor amp with a Bob Burt Cab.
BJF powers my Pedal Board
how come i can't even find ONE
LP CUSTOM
on either music123.com or
musiciansfriend.com
they have plenty of standards and "custom SHOPS" but no good 'ole
Les Paul Customs
what the fuck is up with that?
i swear $2100 is good though.
Thought they were usually like $2800 and up new.
but i can't even find one to compare right now.
what gives?
If I opened it now would you not understand?
Hanging at www.TheGuitarHub.com
The only Forum for players by players.......
Playing Les Pauls, Teles, Hubers, Gustavssons, Kolls through a Mad Professor amp with a Bob Burt Cab.
BJF powers my Pedal Board
a DO WHAT?
what's the purpose of that ?!?!
since when, btw?
If I opened it now would you not understand?
what's the purpose? i don't know. presumably it's a much better quality guitar than, for instance, my 96 LP custom. but it also costs a lot more.
Gibson refuses to build fantastic guitars for under 2 grand.
a custom with it's time consuming binding, ebony FB, and upgraded everything they can get more for, so they do.
I like numero uno. Clean and nice, great price.
WHat really irks me. Gibson Memphis. Ok, let's take our shapes, and put our logo on top. Give them mat finishes and then use poplar backs and sides to cheapen them, meanwhile we'll offer Epiphone Elite for the exact same price, using good (correct) woods and good hardware and finishes with average pups and build them in Korea and sell them at the same price as our Memphis line.
Funking Gibson. 5 ply maple, means 5 ply maple. A 335 is not made out of poplar. Fender Chinese squires are made from lam poplar.
?????
All LP Customs are built in the Custom and Historic shop now. Including, of course, the 69 re-issue.
With minor haggling, a new LP Custom can be had at about $2500 in either Alpine white or black.
Yes Charlie Brown, they are made in the custom shop.
Shawn
thanks for the lip.
clearly i'm a dunce.
If I opened it now would you not understand?
however
I BOUGHT IT ! ! !
dude, i just couldn't help myself!
it's so beautiful.
i've always wanted a REAL LP.
All my other equipment is blonde.
The tweed on my amp head ...
the wood on my cabinet, even the tweed ...
mmm.
i guess i'm "Mr. Blonde" ?
If I opened it now would you not understand?
Nice. I felt the best deal and really the best looking of that lot. I bet it is awesome. Congrats.