Phil O'Keefe Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 That goldtop Deluxe is a classic! My buddy had one when we were in high school - it was a really good guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SteinbergerHack Posted November 20, 2016 Members Share Posted November 20, 2016 This one's my favorite - a Custom Shop '60 VOS. Great playing guitar, and an absolutely fantastic sound! [ATTACH=CONFIG]n31861943[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]n31861966[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr. Scottie C Posted November 20, 2016 Members Share Posted November 20, 2016 Freeman--- Is that an actual Gibson? Something looks off about the cutaway horn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikeo Posted November 20, 2016 Members Share Posted November 20, 2016 My favorite-set Les Paul is the one Gibson endorses me to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Buttcrust Posted November 21, 2016 Members Share Posted November 21, 2016 I do enjoy playing my Gibson LP.'s, the single "F" hole one as well as my beautiful "studio",The"limited edition" I obtained from from MF a few years ago, I might say it is my"favorite". Superbly "nice" (to me) and in my opinion, the flame "Iced Tea" single "F" hole Gibson limited edition version of the Les Paul style might be a "perfect" electric guitar... But, I also enjoy playing the Epiphone LP's...the "Special II" and the other inexpensive (cheap/"cost effective") "limited edition custom shop" shop Epiphone Les Paul electric guitars. If you can't play "it" on an Epiphone,you won't be able to on a Gibson, or any other 6 string (in my opinion). Those "bolt on neck" Epiphone LP's are great guitars...again, in my opinion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 I strongly suspect that's something Freeman put together - he's quite the talented luthier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 This one's my favorite - a Custom Shop '60 VOS. Great playing guitar, and an absolutely fantastic sound! Now we're talking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members SteinbergerHack Posted November 21, 2016 Members Share Posted November 21, 2016 Now we're talking! Vic DaPra set me up with that guitar....love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Vic DaPra set me up with that guitar....love it! It's gorgeous. When someone says "picture your ideal Les Paul", something that looks a lot like that is pretty much what comes to mind for me. How's the neck on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SteinbergerHack Posted November 21, 2016 Members Share Posted November 21, 2016 It's gorgeous. When someone says "picture your ideal Les Paul", something that looks a lot like that is pretty much what comes to mind for me. How's the neck on it? It's the '60 neck, so thinner than most LPs. That was one of my requirements when I was looking and got this one. I played a LOT of LPs before getting that one. I have to say that Vic (Guitar Gallery south of Pittsburgh) spent a lot of time with me and really helped me find the right instrument for my playing. The look was a bonus find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Wein Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 I voted Standard because thats the one I play the most but my actual favorite isn't on the list...it's my 1979 "The Paul" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jbreher Posted November 21, 2016 Members Share Posted November 21, 2016 Never owned a Les Paul until about fifteen years ago. I tend to prefer a guitar that feels 'snappy' instead of 'spongy'. I find most LPs tend toward the spongy side of the scale, I'd had my eyes open -- as a background activity -- for a few years for a Paul, when I located a 90 Custom in a local pawn shop. Snappiest LP I ever played. So I snapped it up. I have a soft spot for '70's dual-P-90 dual cut slab body LPs. The few with neck binding. What is that - a Special? I'd like to own a '70's Hamer Standard. That's almost an LP Standard with ebony and a slightly different body shape I play amyJTV-59 a lot. That's a pretty nice take on the LP standard theme. Could use neck binding though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I voted Standard because thats the one I play the most but my actual favorite isn't on the list...it's my 1979 "The Paul" I used to have a Firebrand Paul back in the late 70s / early 80s. Actually, I've had a couple of them. But we shouldn't let on that they're under-rated. If enough people start talking about them, the prices will go up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Okay, now I'm officially jealous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Wein Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I used to have a Firebrand Paul back in the late 70s / early 80s. Actually, I've had a couple of them. But we shouldn't let on that they're under-rated. If enough people start talking about them, the prices will go up. For sure. One of my buddies has a Firebrand SG that is also quite good. I got my "The Paul" for $180 back in 1998 or so. They go for about a grand on eBay the last I looked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 For sure. One of my buddies has a Firebrand SG that is also quite good. I got my "The Paul" for $180 back in 1998 or so. They go for about a grand on eBay the last I looked. I think I paid close to that (~$700-$800) for my first one - I bought it new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members speakerjones Posted November 22, 2016 Members Share Posted November 22, 2016 I'd like to own a '70's Hamer Standard. That's almost an LP Standard with ebony and a slightly different body shape The Standard is actually the one that's shaped like an Explorer. You're thinking of either the Sunburst (70's-80's) or Studio (90's-10's). Great guitars. In my love for oddball guitars, I'd have to say my favorites are the Recording model: and the Artisan: Neither are on your poll. Fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Wein Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I think I paid close to that (~$700-$800) for my first one - I bought it new. I do think they are one of the best values out there for used Gibsons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikeo Posted November 23, 2016 Members Share Posted November 23, 2016 I think I paid close to that (~$700-$800) for my first one - I bought it new. Hopefully not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 I'm not sure which case it was based on the model, but I got a "chainsaw" case with it when I bought it, so that ups the price a bit. IIRC, I also got a Fender Champ at the same time for practicing at home, so that may have been included in the price. I honestly don't recall... but again, I think I paid about $700 - $800 at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t_e_l_e Posted November 23, 2016 Members Share Posted November 23, 2016 i love mine and i'm a fan of les paul customs, i like the bling, but aslo les paul juniors have someting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mbengs1 Posted November 26, 2016 Author Members Share Posted November 26, 2016 wow nice flame. i don't like to loud flame, that's just right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mbengs1 Posted November 26, 2016 Author Members Share Posted November 26, 2016 awesome, black les pauls are really beautifulll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jbreher Posted December 5, 2016 Members Share Posted December 5, 2016 The Standard is actually the one that's shaped like an Explorer. You're thinking of either the Sunburst (70's-80's) or Studio (90's-10's). Great guitars. Yes - I know - exactly - that's why I said 'slightly different body shape'. Still a maple cap on mahogany with a mahogany neck. The Sunburst is a great guitar as well, but the Standard is the one that always did it for me. Edit: I've owned an '84 Explorer since about '86 or so. No maple, no LP profile, not an LP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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