New Guitar

pjpjpaul · May 2015

The light makes a big difference with how this guitar looks. In certain light it does look much bluer and in other lights it seems more like a blue/green. In any case, is beautiful. I get to plug it in today so I'm looking forward to that.

All Those Yesterdays · May 2015

mccreadyisgod said:

All Those Yesterdays said:
If only they were in a different color other then the "Gold top". I know, I know, I'm one of the few that don't care for it.
Gibson had three color choices in 1959: the Custom in black, the Goldtop, and the Standard in burst finish. When most people think of the 1958-60 Les Paul, they think of the burst finish models. The Goldtop was more famous from 1952 to 1957. The 1959 Les Paul is usually considered to be the holy grail, with the PAF pickups and the burst finish.

Unfortunately today if I want to buy a new Gibson Les Paul with P90s I'm stuck with the gold top. I've always been a fan of Gibson's Tobacco burst and their honey burst.

MagnumPJ · May 2015

All Those Yesterdays said:

mccreadyisgod said:

All Those Yesterdays said:
If only they were in a different color other then the "Gold top". I know, I know, I'm one of the few that don't care for it.
Gibson had three color choices in 1959: the Custom in black, the Goldtop, and the Standard in burst finish. When most people think of the 1958-60 Les Paul, they think of the burst finish models. The Goldtop was more famous from 1952 to 1957. The 1959 Les Paul is usually considered to be the holy grail, with the PAF pickups and the burst finish.
Unfortunately today if I want to buy a new Gibson Les Paul with P90s I'm stuck with the gold top. I've always been a fan of Gibson's Tobacco burst and their honey burst.

If you are looking for a new Gibson Les Paul with P90s but not a goldtop, the 2015 LP Deluxes offer several different finishes one of which is a heritage cherry sunburst (link below).

The Deluxes have minihumbuckers but have the same cavities for P90s so they could be switched out without any modifications or rerouting. I did this a few years back with my Goldtop Deluxe (I am one that loves the goldtop). I dropped in Lollar P90s.

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LPD15HSNH-15

2-feign-reluctance · May 2015

Damn man, that is a sweet looking guitar. Someday....

2-feign-reluctance · May 2015

I should probably get my Les Paul out and start playing that more before I even think about a new guitar! Haha!

DewieCox · May 2015

MagnumPJ said:

All Those Yesterdays said:

mccreadyisgod said:

All Those Yesterdays said:
If only they were in a different color other then the "Gold top". I know, I know, I'm one of the few that don't care for it.
Gibson had three color choices in 1959: the Custom in black, the Goldtop, and the Standard in burst finish. When most people think of the 1958-60 Les Paul, they think of the burst finish models. The Goldtop was more famous from 1952 to 1957. The 1959 Les Paul is usually considered to be the holy grail, with the PAF pickups and the burst finish.
Unfortunately today if I want to buy a new Gibson Les Paul with P90s I'm stuck with the gold top. I've always been a fan of Gibson's Tobacco burst and their honey burst.
If you are looking for a new Gibson Les Paul with P90s but not a goldtop, the 2015 LP Deluxes offer several different finishes one of which is a heritage cherry sunburst (link below).

The Deluxes have minihumbuckers but have the same cavities for P90s so they could be switched out without any modifications or rerouting. I did this a few years back with my Goldtop Deluxe (I am one that loves the goldtop). I dropped in Lollar P90s.

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LPD15HSNH-15

Or go with a Jr. Great axes, good price and a lot easier to handle that something with a maple cab. I have a single cut with a tummy cut and its a really comfortable guitar to play. I bought a Duesenberg a few months ago or it might've moved its way into the #1 slot over some other fine, more expensive guitars.

All Those Yesterdays · May 2015

DewieCox said:

MagnumPJ said:

All Those Yesterdays said:

mccreadyisgod said:

All Those Yesterdays said:
If only they were in a different color other then the "Gold top". I know, I know, I'm one of the few that don't care for it.
Gibson had three color choices in 1959: the Custom in black, the Goldtop, and the Standard in burst finish. When most people think of the 1958-60 Les Paul, they think of the burst finish models. The Goldtop was more famous from 1952 to 1957. The 1959 Les Paul is usually considered to be the holy grail, with the PAF pickups and the burst finish.
Unfortunately today if I want to buy a new Gibson Les Paul with P90s I'm stuck with the gold top. I've always been a fan of Gibson's Tobacco burst and their honey burst.
If you are looking for a new Gibson Les Paul with P90s but not a goldtop, the 2015 LP Deluxes offer several different finishes one of which is a heritage cherry sunburst (link below).

The Deluxes have minihumbuckers but have the same cavities for P90s so they could be switched out without any modifications or rerouting. I did this a few years back with my Goldtop Deluxe (I am one that loves the goldtop). I dropped in Lollar P90s.

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LPD15HSNH-15

Or go with a Jr. Great axes, good price and a lot easier to handle that something with a maple cab. I have a single cut with a tummy cut and its a really comfortable guitar to play. I bought a Duesenberg a few months ago or it might've moved its way into the #1 slot over some other fine, more expensive guitars.

Oh I was on the verge of doing getting a deluxe a few years ago to do that very thing. But in the end declined.

I already have a Les Paul Junior and a SG Junior.

pjpjpaul · May 2015

This guitar will get you some good bluesy clean tones, but it really has a nice growl to it when you turn up the amp and get a little tube breakup going on or have a dirty channel. All in all a versatile guitar that I am very glad I was able to get a hold of. Very playable neck with good action and the aesthetics with the bigsby and the black and blue color make it a great guitar.

pjpjpaul · May 2015

It will sound even better when I get some elixir strings on it and take of the old crusty ones its had on in the factory.

mfc2006 · May 2015

glad you're enjoying it!!!

JustaPJFan · May 2015

Gary Clark Jr has amazing good taste, amazing starting artist. Very cool guitar.

pjpjpaul · May 2015

My cousin has played with him on the same bill before in Charlottesville VA. If you like Gary Clark Jr. check him out. His name is Eli Cook. He has also opened up for BB King and other Blues legends. www.elicook.com

ehbacon · May 2015

happy late new guitar day!

Hobbes · May 2015

pjpjpaul said:

I know it's only a thing, but damn, that thang is sexy.

pjpjpaul · May 2015

Yeah. I am glad I was able to pull the trigger on this. I get to see Gary Clark Jr. on the 4th of july in DC at RFK Stadium in DC supporting the Foo Fighters. The guitar is great.

pulling69 · May 2015

pjpjpaul said:
Yeah. I am glad I was able to pull the trigger on this. I get to see Gary Clark Jr. on the 4th of july in DC at RFK Stadium in DC supporting the Foo Fighters. The guitar is great.

Make sure you get over to U Street to have a Half Smoke at Ben's Chili Bowl....or are you local and already know?

pjpjpaul · May 2015

No. I grew up in VA, but live in SC now. I have ben to 930 club and other dc spots but don't know the area as well as a lot of my friends who moved that way after high school or college.

FoxyRedLa · May 2015

What a beaut! I love going to any music store. I like to look at everything. Very nice pick.

Stickman12 · July 2015

Just picked this up. 1942 Martin 00-17. Been on my list for a while and finally got it. Havent had a chance to play that much on it but excited to have possession of it.

mccreadyisgod · July 2015

Thumbs up, that is a gorgeous Martin. The 00 size is one of my favorites.

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