magnet Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I think it looks great, and balances out the single-f hole on the other side of the guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ke3ee Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Since these are flat tops not carved I ordered a custom pickguard from Terrapin guitars. Same size and tan color.. just no holes. I'm going to use double sided tape like an acoustic guitar to install. With that install there will be no holes to give warranty issues and it should look great. Cost me $17.50 plus shipping. Ive used them before and always had great results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnet Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Cool, will definitely be interested to see how that looks. Checked out Terrapin Guitars- which pickguard did you select then? The "Les Paul Standard Style"? Was your concern with the Gibson pickgaurd (other than the holes) that it would sit too high because it is flat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ke3ee Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 The Gibson guard fits perfect so that's what I ordered only without holes. I have 2 Gibson guards with holes I could have used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolftin Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 I picked up one too, it was such a great deal and a great guitar I couldn't resist buying it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ke3ee Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 HI and Congrats...spent some time with mine last night she's a great player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolftin Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 HI and Congrats...spent some time with mine last night she's a great player. Thanks, I really like the way it plays and sounds and it's a lot lighter than a standard Les Paul..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHian Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I just came from Guitar Center to bring back a LP Special, and low and behold, I saw one of these! I put my refund towards it, and I'm hoping to bring it home very soon!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibSinCity Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I picked one up too! This thread helped me identify what it was that I had stumbled upon at my local Guitar Center, so thank you. Â Like you, I'm debating throwing a pickguard on it but I'm weary of drilling holes into it (and voiding the warranty?). Also funny, I was considering doing the same thing with the locking grovers, but so far it seems to hold tune pretty well so I may hold off. Did you notice an improvement when you installed those, or were you more just looking to make string changes easier? Â No drill pickguards: Â http://www.bobbyleesignatureseries.com/ Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHian Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Thanks for that link! I may get two! I like the clear ones! Did you notice this guitar also has split coil taps in the volume controls?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobF_ Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 No drill pickguards: Â http://www.bobbylees...tureseries.com/ Â What an obnoxious site. Full blast audio with no obvious place to turn it off. Â Â They will get zero of my dollars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ke3ee Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I ordered 2 different pickguards. black\crème\black & crème\black\crème. In the end my wife and I both liked the contrast of the Black\crème\black. Its on with some double sided tape that if needed will come off clean.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackGLP Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 The belly cut should be introduced on all LPs. I wish I have it on mine. I have a Standard Traditional Pro 2012. I don't know if the body is relieved or not, because I would make a belly cut myself. But I am afraid not to get onto a relief hole... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbell75 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I just bought one today, its the best LP Ive ever played, including the Standard and TRAD. Its the perfect LP for me. Lightweight, awesome 57s with coil tapping, fast playing neck and awesome tones. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I picked one up too! This thread helped me identify what it was that I had stumbled upon at my local Guitar Center, so thank you. Â Like you, I'm debating throwing a pickguard on it but I'm weary of drilling holes into it (and voiding the warranty?). Also funny, I was considering doing the same thing with the locking grovers, but so far it seems to hold tune pretty well so I may hold off. Did you notice an improvement when you installed those, or were you more just looking to make string changes easier? They look like really nice guitars. You can install or remove a pickgard without necessarily voiding the warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ke3ee Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Final configuration. Gibson PU covers, 3 ply crème Pickguard and Gibson Metal Jack plate.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanatic Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Man, i have been salivating over this since i saw the flyer and you people aren't making it any easier to refrain. There are 2 issues however that might keep me from spending a whole lotta $ i really shouldn't spend. 1-I really like rosewood boards due to the sound (yeah, i know but I DO hear it) and hesitate if it's anything else. 2- i really wish it had a bound board. But even without those i'm still burning to go check them out. I can look at 100's and 100's of guitars before one just grabs me like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jph Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 I Just received this guitar in today. I've been trying to find as much as I can about it for the past few weeks, but little is out there. However, I do like the pickguard you added to it, but I was wondering about how easy it is to remove and if it leaves any marks. Also, I added the unboxing to YouTube today... Check it out. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d55124 Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Congrats - great guitar! I bought one about a month ago, added the nickel covers and a standard Gibson LP pickguard (elevated, bracket mount) - looks great, plays great, sounds great. I also purchased the same stick on pickguard as the OP, but decided to use the more traditional one. If you are interested, shoot me an email and I can save some wait time (d2@frontiernet.net) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d55124 Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 . . . . quick pic with "traditional" pickguard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonjunkie Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 I'm late to the party. I saw one a couple weeks ago at the Manchester CT GC and went back with my wife today and they had sold it. The manager found one in another store and they are getting it for me. I hope to have it in hand next week. It looks like a real winner (got a really decent price for it, too!). It sounds like I may have gotten one of the last ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 I can dig it  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonjunkie Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Picked mine up last night. The Gibson rep happened to be in the store and told me that there were only 300 made. It really sounds great - fit and finish are OK - needs a good setup - but those Classic 57 pickups sound great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Really nice looking guitar and a reasonable price. I have never heard any of the semi-hollow or f-hole LPs and wonder what sort of difference in tone from a regular solid body LP? Can anyone post a sound clip or link to a clip of what they sound like. Since I moved I am a long way from a GC, and sounds like they may have sold them all anyway by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterbright Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Just picked up one on flea bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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