Members GuitarNoobie Posted September 16, 2009 Members Share Posted September 16, 2009 So I have another thread where I was researching this guitar and considering the purchase. That thread is entitled "1968 Les Paul Custom (pics i took tonight)"... Well as I learned in that thread it turns out this guitar is a '71-75 Norlin era Gibson Les Paul Custom. Thus the title of this thread, some will like it and some will not... I understand this is one of the least desired Les Pauls, but to me it was worth it for several reasons. Although it's not all original, it is solid, has some nice sustain, very low action, a straight neck and the price was right... Here is what has been changed on the guitar. The pickups are original, but the covers have been removed. The gold hardware has been replaced with chrome. The knobs have been replaced. The pickguard has been replaced and the tuners replaced with grovers. My short term plan is to buy new gibson hardware, tuners, knobs, pickup covers and a 5-ply black pickguard to put it back into original looking condition. I am going to try to age those new pieces with a few tricks I have learned by hanging out here. Should come out decent looking... Long term goal is buy 70's era parts a piece at a time from flea-bay to get it as close as possible back to original. Those parts are a bit expensive and I will probably be spending up to a grand in total to get the right era parts. but that's the plan... The guitar came with a case too, but it's not original... Anyway, as I stated, it has low action, good sustain and a straight neck. The thing weighs in at 10.4 lbs... I got it couple days ago and have been cleaning, polishing and playing her. I would have loved to have taken outdoor pics, but it's been raining here for days... she has a little wear and tear on her, but nothing major, just mojo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members newbuilder Posted September 16, 2009 Members Share Posted September 16, 2009 HNGD! I like it alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zemmy Posted September 16, 2009 Members Share Posted September 16, 2009 nice jumping off point.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members V-Type Posted September 16, 2009 Members Share Posted September 16, 2009 Sweet. And Regardless of what the other threads opinion is a early 70's LPC is a gem no matter what. Especially at the price you paid.Congrats and Enjoy that classic workhorse.HNGD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JMR Posted September 16, 2009 Members Share Posted September 16, 2009 looks great ,enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitarNoobie Posted September 16, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 16, 2009 Sweet. And Regardless of what the other threads opinion is a early 70's LPC is a gem no matter what. Especially at the price you paid. Congrats and Enjoy that classic workhorse. HNGD! thanks fella's and V-Type I agree with assessment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members strtdv Posted September 16, 2009 Members Share Posted September 16, 2009 Very nice! Could be tastefully modded to look like the Zappa LPC. Now that would be cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mazi Bee Posted September 16, 2009 Members Share Posted September 16, 2009 I think it's looks awesome. Although myself I wouldn't worry about bringing it back up to 70s specs. They upgraded those parts for a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaleH Posted September 16, 2009 Members Share Posted September 16, 2009 Nice HNGD. I like all NGDs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hazydaz13 Posted September 16, 2009 Members Share Posted September 16, 2009 HNGD! now..run out n buy some creme plastic to replace the black stuff:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Woody_in_MN Posted September 16, 2009 Members Share Posted September 16, 2009 I think if you like it is the most important. I do like Cherry Sun Burst, and like you, I don't care for gold h/w. HNGD. - w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members benzem Posted September 16, 2009 Members Share Posted September 16, 2009 I appreciate Nice and congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitarNoobie Posted September 16, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 16, 2009 I think it's looks awesome. Although myself I wouldn't worry about bringing it back up to 70s specs. They upgraded those parts for a reason. Well the only thing that is really upgraded are the tuners. the chrome hardware is from that era... i thought with era correct parts (correct color, etc...) the value of the guitar would increase more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitarNoobie Posted September 16, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 16, 2009 I appreciateNice and congrats and thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zappa74 Posted September 16, 2009 Members Share Posted September 16, 2009 I like it a lot. Play the {censored} out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mikesr1963 Posted September 16, 2009 Members Share Posted September 16, 2009 :thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IBDBB Posted September 16, 2009 Members Share Posted September 16, 2009 good find How much did you get it for :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nevermind Posted September 16, 2009 Members Share Posted September 16, 2009 very nice we approve carry on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitarNoobie Posted September 16, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 16, 2009 very nice we approve carry on thanks man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitar Heel Posted September 16, 2009 Members Share Posted September 16, 2009 SWEET! HNLPCD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members GuitarNoobie Posted September 16, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 16, 2009 i hump day... here's another pic... hanging with the younger siblings..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members superdistortion Posted September 16, 2009 Members Share Posted September 16, 2009 That's a nice guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bizze Posted September 16, 2009 Members Share Posted September 16, 2009 WILL APPRECIATE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitarNoobie Posted September 16, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 16, 2009 WILL APPRECIATE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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