The Guitar Pron Thread

[Deej 77813]

29 minutes ago, Goredho said:

Thanks.  Now to make sure it feels right on Saturday.  The price couldn't be beat for a "used" LP standard assuming the reason for return is as described.

PSA, if you see this demo notice on something you like in Sweetwater, call them up.  The salesman told me they have a lot of latitude to make deals on things classified as "demo" and they got me a lot closer to my $1700 price than the $2,249.00 on their website.

They are very upfront about any flaws. They usually have available detailed photos showing the issues. Most of the time they are completely minor stuff that you wouldn't notice if it wasn't pointed out. 

Edited August 22, 2019 by Deej

[Chad Fuck 18134]

17 hours ago, Deej said:

Six or seven, at least. You can't be too careful, and every single one fills a need.

I somehow wound up with four basses.  No idea how that happened.  I once had five in my possession, but then my brother took his learner bass back.  

 

[Chad Fuck 18134]

Cain't see shit @Goredho

[Deej 77813]

2 minutes ago, Chad Fuck said:

Cain't see shit @Goredho

It's lovely. 

[Goredho 17652]

11 minutes ago, Chad Fuck said:

Cain't see shit @Goredho

This work out better?



and

[Chad Fuck 18134]

Hell yeah.  That looks awesome.

 

[Goredho 17652]

Thanks, looking forward to getting it in my hands.

[tbone_ 14443]

New les Paul’s everywhere you look.

[Goredho 17652]

I think these things happen in threes.  Who is next?

[DougO 5265]

4 hours ago, Goredho said:

I am fighting the urge and losing.  I am going to get a used late model LP Standard soon, I just am not sure this 2006 is the one I want to blow my wad on.  My ideal would be a weight-relieved honey burst or unburst with 60s style neck and push/pull wiring.  This has the weight and neck, but not my ideal color and has standard wiring.  I suppose I can always get a Jimmy Page wiring kit if I feel so inclined.  Edit:  Will be giving it a test run on Saturday and making a final decision then.

That's a really nice color. It is outside of the typical color schemes you always see, and very classy. If I were looking to make a big spend that would be a strong contender.

[Goredho 17652]

6 minutes ago, DougO said:

That's a really nice color. It is outside of the typical color schemes you always see, and very classy. If I were looking to make a big spend that would be a strong contender.

Yeah, since I decided to go the Sweetwater deal route, this is still for sale on Reverb.  The seller is  in ATX, open to someone playing it locally before buying and is willing to take less than the $1999 price on Reverb for an in person cash deal.

 

Gibson Les Paul Standard AAA Plus Top 2006 Root Beer
https://reverb.com/item/26204647-gibson-les-paul-standard-aaa-plus-top-2006-root-beer?utm_source=ios-app&utm_medium=share

[Deej 77813]

Talked with my FedEx driver at work today. He's going to leave the new LP on his truck, so when I see him, we'll go down and I can take it directly to my car and it won't be as suspicious when I need to leave early because I'm "not feeling well."

[Goredho 17652]

36 minutes ago, Deej said:

Talked with my FedEx driver at work today. He's going to leave the new LP on his truck, so when I see him, we'll go down and I can take it directly to my car and it won't be as suspicious when I need to leave early because I'm "not feeling well."

Am pretty sure you qualify for a couple weeks of paternity leave when your LP gets in.

[Deej 77813]

Damn it, Goredho...you almost have me regretting going with the bourbon burst.

The unburst is just sunburst that already looks worn in, correct?

[Goredho 17652]

Dunno about “worn in”.  I think of it as a color gradient with unburst being from a golden orange to golden yellow.  Less darkness at the edges for a more subtle fade.  The bourbon burst is as or more beautiful, I just already have another guitar with a darker burst color and the price was right on this demo deal.

[Goredho 17652]

Another vantage point of the unburst

[Deej 77813]

[Deej 77813]

4 minutes ago, Goredho said:

Another vantage point of the unburst

It's gonna be a good weekend on this thread.

 

[Goredho 17652]

That’s a gorgeous guitar, man.  A lot of pics don’t do these bursts justice.  Glare from the finish drowns out the flame.  Check out this angle on a bourbon burst that really lets the flame top shine through:

 

Edited August 23, 2019 by Goredho

[Deej 77813]

It's hard to catch them just right in photos. Natural light always seems the best.

Edited August 23, 2019 by Deej

[Deej 77813]

It gets broken in tomorrow night at a friend's jam session. I have a feeling I'll be fighting everyone to play it.

Edited August 23, 2019 by Deej

[Goredho 17652]

8 minutes ago, Deej said:

It gets broken in tomorrow night at a friend's jam session. I have a feeling I'll be fighting everyone to play it.

Your buds are going to be like...

[Deej 77813]

39 minutes ago, Goredho said:

That’s a gorgeous guitar, man.  A lot of pics don’t do these bursts justice.  Glare from the finish drowns out the flame.  Check out this angle on a bourbon burst that really lets the flame top shine through:

 

That pic is making think of going to to some gold or amber knobs.

[jimmyjazz 47172]

Are they still doing a honey burst?  Kyle Ellison (Pariah) scored one when he landed a Gibson endorsement.  That guitar was instant pants dance.  It was so ridiculously beautiful.

[Deej 77813]

Still doing it in the Classic and the Tribute.

[Buzzrock 15136]

Raining LP’s up in here.

Thoughts on pick guards on LP’s? I much prefer them with no guard. That root beer specimen is hot.

[Celery Man 21097]

I like gold knobs, pickguard, paf style buckers, and cherry sunburst. Although all of these are nice. That brown one makes me want to do southern rock things.

[noharleyyet 2864]

Prefer guards but would make an exception for that Root Beer AAA as I'm all out of flame....

 

[topochico 1051]

On 8/21/2019 at 10:27 AM, Deej said:

It will be here Friday. 2019 Gibson Les Paul Standard 60's, in the bourbon burst. Way too much (north of $2k), but since I had paid down my Sweetwater bill to nothing, I figured what the hell. I'm used to paying that thing. 

It's Friday. Is it here yet?

If you could post the tracking number for us, I think we would all appreciate it. TIA

 

[Deej 77813]

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Edited August 23, 2019 by Deej

[Goredho 17652]

Yeah, this is the first time I’ve ever understood wtf my kids love those “unboxing” videos on YouTube.  Don’t click this shit, but for illustrative purposes...

 

Edited August 23, 2019 by Goredho

[Deej 77813]

Stupid phone. Sure y'all didnt need that four times. 

[noharleyyet 2864]

...was hoping the 4th showed delivered.

[Deej 77813]

6 minutes ago, noharleyyet said:

...was hoping the 4th showed delivered.

me, too.

[hullabelew 3730]

2 hours ago, Deej said:

.

 

 

 

The wonderful bag of candy is almost here!  

[Deej 77813]

One expensive bag of candy. 

[noharleyyet 2864]

[Deej 77813]

[BoomMF 1402]

Dude.

[Chad Fuck 18134]

Shit hot man.  That thing is gorgeous.

[Goredho 17652]

That's fucking gorgeous.  Congrats, man!  I'm waiting on your play report.

[jimmyjazz 47172]

Got damn.

[topochico 1051]

Wow. That doesn't suck. Not one bit. 

 

Paging Gordeho to the white courtesy phone. You are on deck. 

Edited August 23, 2019 by topochico

[Deej 77813]

3 minutes ago, Goredho said:

That's fucking gorgeous.  Congrats, man!  I'm waiting on your play report.

I'll have one tonight. Wasn't the regular FedEx driver, and it was brought up to the office, so I can't sneak out early. 

 

 

[Deej 77813]

Yeah, I thought my rep was just doing his usual schtick when he emailed me to tell me I picked out the nicest looking one. Maybe he wasn't. 

[Goredho 17652]

What do you think about the bourbon burst now after seeing it in person, @Deej?  I can't imagine anyone being unhappy with that look.

[noharleyyet 2864]

Jeebus that's gorgeous....

[Deej 77813]

1 minute ago, Goredho said:

What do you think about the bourbon burst now after seeing it in person, @Deej?  I can't imagine anyone being unhappy with that look.

Not unhappy. That was just the usual "I want that color, too" moment of doubt.

[Goredho 17652]

Just now, Deej said:

Not unhappy. That was just the usual "I want that color, too" moment of doubt.

Cool.  Glad you are happy with it.  That's a fucking badass centerpiece of an attainable guitar collection.

[jimmyjazz 47172]

I just looked at the Gibson page.  If I were in the market for a Les Paul, just within the Original series alone I think it would take me a month to figure out which finish is "best" and even then I'd probably stress about it afterwards.  Lordy those are beautiful guitars.

Any idea on the main difference between the '50s and '60s models (not the P90 version of '50s)?