Members jsmith37 Posted June 25, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 25, 2009 Gibson Les Paul Standard AAA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BG76 Posted June 25, 2009 Members Share Posted June 25, 2009 If the guitar was in a regular pawn shop I would be weary. When people need money they sell things. If you bring a Les Paul into a music store to sell they're not going to give you very much for it - but they will give you more then a pawn shop. They will also inspect the guitar, check that the truss rod works, etc... it may be that this guitar has an issue that may be expensive to fix. I'm not saying don't buy it, I'm saying check it out first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jsmith37 Posted June 26, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 They have a return policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BobbaFret Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 Go buy it allready! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jsmith37 Posted June 26, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 I don't think I'd buy it for $1499 plus tax. $1300 out the door. GTG!They're closed now....I'll have to stop in tomorrow after work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jsmith37 Posted June 26, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 {censored} it.....I don't need another guitar!!!! Plus a guitar of that caliber is hard to sell!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jsmith37 Posted June 26, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr139/halo_tone/halo_rocks/CME_wall1.jpghttp://www.guitar.com.au/guitars/electric/gibson/new/standard-premium-plus.htmCheck out that site....says brown back with Desert Burst Finish.....it probably was a deep dark brown....rather then black.Only thing that doesn't match is the case and neck profile??It's gotta be a Premium Plus AAA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jsmith37 Posted June 26, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jsmith37 Posted June 26, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 EDIT: How do I know if it's a Premium Plus or just a fancy topped Standard?I know Gibson's serials at this time are: YDDDYBPPPSo, I could narrow down the year for sure......The Standard Plus was discontinued in 2001.If it actually is a 2007, is it just a super fancy topped Standard?Further more.....were the Premium Plus or Plus versions just deemed that by Gibson because the tops came out nicer then the regular standards? Or did they actually have runs of these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jsmith37 Posted June 26, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 MetalheadUK, I think you're right.....it's just a standard with a really nice top.The premium plus didn't come with a 60's style neck, nor a case with white lining. (neither did the Standard Plus). $1499 for a standard LP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members orbm1 Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 MetalheadUK, I think you're right.....it's just a standard with a really nice top. The premium plus didn't come with a 60's style neck, nor a case with white lining. (neither did the Standard Plus). $1499 for a standard LP? Still it is not a bad price....BUT.... play it first!!!! If you love the way it feels, and how it sounds, IT IS WORTH every penny....It is a good guitar, buy it, call gibson to find out if it is ok (not fake) and then decide, like you say, you can still return it....imho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jsmith37 Posted June 26, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 Looks like the range on the Standard LPs is $1200 to $1900. I've played it, and I did like it.....felt and looked really nice. I swear, it's in brand new condition. Maybe a small belt buckle mark on the back....but that's it.Do I need it? probably not. Do I want it? Hell yes.If I bought it, I'd probably hang on to it for a very long time....and never gig with it.I suppose I could let go of a few guitars I've been holding onto.....like my PRS Singlebut SE and Gibson LPDC Faded. I'll probably just go check it out again....since I did my research. Check the date, and play it for a while....and see if it twists my nipples or not.My Singlecut is basically the same thing...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Phillbis Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 If you have the serial number call Gibson customer serive and they'll tell you what model it is and give you specs. I thought Standards starting in 2002 had the AA top. Mine is a 2002 in honeyburst. I know desert burst is an option that can vary in darkness. Here's my 2002 Standard, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jsmith37 Posted June 26, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 Good idea. I'll go check it out, copy the serial, then call Gibson C.S. Nice guitar!At this point, I'm 95% sure it's a standard. What do you think of that price Phillbis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jsmith37 Posted June 26, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 They won't budge on price. F them. I suppose I can wait a month, and IF, it's still there they'll move on price. By then so many hands will have touched it.....I won't even want it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members orbm1 Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 Did you call Gibson and check that the serial matches the color and also they will tell you the model.... If everything comes together, I would jump.... unless you are in the US, are you? if yes, get this Guitar: http://www.guitarcenter.com/Gibson-Custom-Les-Paul-Axcess-Standard-Electric-Guitar-531000-i1424102.gc Musician Friends is selling them for $1999, but you need to call in to get that price... If I had the money I would buy it..... HECK of a guitar... Custom and with a tremolo! BEAUTY! just saying.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jsmith37 Posted June 26, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 I called Gibson, but no one answered....and there is no way in hell I'd buy that LP with a floyd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members orbm1 Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 I called Gibson, but no one answered. ...and there is no way in hell I'd buy that LP with a floyd. Sorry... I was trying to help..... still, call Musician friends, sometimes they have lp customs a great prices, and for a little more you get a guitar that will be a keeper... imho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Carbohydrates Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 I called Gibson, but no one answered. ...and there is no way in hell I'd buy that LP with a floyd. That's because Floyds suck, but the Axcess is a killer guitar. Get one without (if they have those on sale as well). Here's an Axcess I played and loved: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jsmith37 Posted June 26, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members orbm1 Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 meh.THEN, WHAT DO YOU WANT???? if you like that guitar at the pawn shop, go buy it!!!! end of the story....we are trying to help, but you are not helping yourself! :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jsmith37 Posted June 26, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 I'm just mad now. $1499 is too much......but I don't really need to seek out another new LP....since I've got 6 guitars already. Had it been a Premium Plus....I would have bought it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Phillbis Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 Good idea. I'll go check it out, copy the serial, then call Gibson C.S. Nice guitar! At this point, I'm 95% sure it's a standard. What do you think of that price Phillbis? I paid $1499 for mine and I think I got a fair price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metalheadUK Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 MetalheadUK, I think you're right.....it's just a standard with a really nice top. The premium plus didn't come with a 60's style neck, nor a case with white lining. (neither did the Standard Plus). $1499 for a standard LP? Yep, I still think that.Gibson "upgraded" the Standard in 2003 to include a slightly narrower vintage correct headstock width, AA tops as standard, choice of 50's or 60's necks, burstbuckers, and nickel harware, and (under the sticker) a plain truss rod cover.If the one you want is as nice as mine, then it's a bargain, but caveat emptor, as it took me a LONG time to find my Standard...I played a LOT of very unimpressive LPs before I found mine.If you are not hung up on Gibson, get yourself an Edwards, or a MIJ Tokai, or a vintage burny or Greco or whatever.You'll have as good (and by my experience) possibly better guitar for less wedge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ElectricEye Posted June 26, 2009 Members Share Posted June 26, 2009 Did you call Gibson and check that the serial matches the color and also they will tell you the model.... If everything comes together, I would jump.... unless you are in the US, are you? if yes, get this Guitar: http://www.guitarcenter.com/Gibson-Custom-Les-Paul-Axcess-Standard-Electric-Guitar-531000-i1424102.gcMusician Friends is selling them for $1999, but you need to call in to get that price... If I had the money I would buy it..... HECK of a guitar... Custom and with a tremolo! BEAUTY! just saying.... WOW!!!!! Although I guess they clearly aren't selling well with the FRs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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