I have a wonderful ‘91 classic that I did all my main gigs with as a youngster (Gluepot, Java Jive, Empire Tavern, Custom House, Park in the Bar, Horse & Trap, the Carlton etc… on those were the days!) but really tried very few Gibsons since.
My guitar collection is conspicuously missing any other Les Paul’s. What I think I’d love would be a great R8 or R9. Nice burst (not cherry).
Any educated help available please? And even better if someone has one for sale…
Help me find a great Gibson Les Paul
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Re: Help me find a great Gibson Les Paul
A good selection here: https://www.smartmarine.co.nz/products/ ... 93/anchors
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Re: Help me find a great Gibson Les Paul
Any educated help available please?
jeremyb wrote: ↑Sat Apr 22, 2023 4:45 pm A good selection here: https://www.smartmarine.co.nz/products/ ... 93/anchors
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.
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Re: Help me find a great Gibson Les Paul
What’s the deal with worries about LP weights? The trad I just bought (which I rate as awesome as an aside) weighs 4.4kgs, somewhat unscientifically based on me on scales with and without the guitar. Is that considered heavy? I certainly don’t notice it all. Are some real shockers? Am I just stronger than I look? Curious, as every LP discussion seems to end up a weight discussion…
Not helpful to OP I know, but mine is cherry and looks fantastic to me, so I am clearly the opposite of an expert!
Not helpful to OP I know, but mine is cherry and looks fantastic to me, so I am clearly the opposite of an expert!
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Re: Help me find a great Gibson Les Paul
What kind of frets do you like? That's important when choosing between R8's and 9's. I disliked the era correct thin frets on my R8, but they may suit you (bending wasn't as easy, you need to be more precise to hit the note). The neck profile comparison isn't too different, just a bit rounder and thicker on the 58.
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Re: Help me find a great Gibson Les Paul
My R7 is 4kg and feels light compared to other Les Paul's I've played. I forget the exact weight of my old '76 Custom was but it was uncomfortable to play standing for long periods.HackSaw wrote: ↑Sat Apr 22, 2023 4:56 pm What’s the deal with worries about LP weights? The trad I just bought (which I rate as awesome as an aside) weighs 4.4kgs, somewhat unscientifically based on me on scales with and without the guitar. Is that considered heavy? I certainly don’t notice it all. Are some real shockers? Am I just stronger than I look? Curious, as every LP discussion seems to end up a weight discussion…
Not helpful to OP I know, but mine is cherry and looks fantastic to me, so I am clearly the opposite of an expert!
But I'm only small so YMMV.
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Re: Help me find a great Gibson Les Paul
What’s the budget? R9’s of recent are in that $9k range. R7’s have been the better deal recently. That one TM case in point.
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Re: Help me find a great Gibson Les Paul
There's that lovely R7 on Ishibashi that I'm whisting after. Who needs burst when you have gooooooold.
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I like goollld - isn't that veird!
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Re: Help me find a great Gibson Les Paul
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.
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Re: Help me find a great Gibson Les Paul
and on that note, Danny I want my LP back 
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.
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Re: Help me find a great Gibson Les Paul
What's wrong with the r7 on TM?
When faced with quality, I recognise it every time.
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Re: Help me find a great Gibson Les Paul
Nothing, I'm sure. But the one of Ishibashi might end up being cheaper.