duane v Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 I've always wanted a LPC in a burst, and they had this nice one for $2999 and it's a honey burst which is one of my favorites.... So I snatched the last one..... I thought it was a pretty darn good price considering it's a Custom Shop.... I'm a little concerned about the Gibson badge on the pick guard..... Will it come off? Or is it attached permanently to the PG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderchild Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Beeutiful!!! You could always take the pg off , I bet that top would knock your socks off HNGD TC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Holy guacamole! Stunning! Almost looks cherryburst (which I just love on my IB64 Texan). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 (which I just love on my IB64 Texan). You have one of those???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Whoaahh.. Beautiful man.. Id swap the gold for chrome, but that's just me I don't really do gold hardware... Lovely colour (and I wish I had that sort of petty cash :)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobF_ Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Beautiful. Congrats! I would swap the guard with a plain one or go bare. Prolly bare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan H Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 The Gibson Custom badge is just a sticker. It'll peel off just fine, but I'd probably just remove the pickguard or replace it with another one, for resale value's sake. -Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 The Gibson Custom badge is just a sticker. It'll peel off just fine, but I'd probably just remove the pickguard or replace it with another one, for resale value's sake. -Ryan Good point What I'm amazed at is the same guitar at MusicZoo is $5200 My link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 There is nothing petty in this thread - just a gorgeous custom LP. Add another vote for pick guard off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drog Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Nice ! Awesome burst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny V Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 That's one beautiful guitar, congratulations. Kenny V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparquelito Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Awesome guitar, awesome price. I agree with the previous posters. If you don't like the looks of that sticker, just purchase and mount a different pick guard, and keep the original one stored in a cool and dry location. Someday (if you decide you want to sell the guitar to keep your future ex-wife from getting it in a divorce settlement) you can alway put the original one back on there, and it'll preserve the re-sell value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James ODonnell Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Not only is the guitar F'n stunning, but the premise of your title line says 'happy home'. Now before I derail your thread with 'guitars as decora' let me just reiterate: Wow, beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 WOW! That is truly one beautiful Les Paul Duane. Wish I had some "petty cash laying around" I was curious what pickups came in the Custom these days so I looked on Sweetwater. The one in Cobra Burst that I looked at said it has 496R/498T. Then a little lower in the description it says 490R/498T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertAndersson Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 WOW! That is truly one beautiful Les Paul Duane. Wish I had some "petty cash laying around" I was curious what pickups came in the Custom these days so I looked on Sweetwater. The one in Cobra Burst that I looked at said it has 496R/498T. Then a little lower in the description it says 490R/498T. I would guess 490R/498T, that is a common combo for modern Customs, and a great one! Love the Honey Burst, wish I had one... Oh, I do have one! //Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Very nice. That must be a rather sizeable piggy bank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aster1 Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 HNGD!!! I'd like to just grab into my "petty cash" and get such a return!! My "petty cash" has been too much on the "Petty" side lately (thinking more about the retirement years now I guess). Yeah, just swap out the P.G. and keep the other one new. It does look that the Cherry on the IB64 TEXAN I have. Love the color. For me & IMHO, I really think the GOLD complements the color scheme. A little more care needed, and not too much on the rubbing (man is the gold coating seem thin on tuners/pups/bridges). Aster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 I don't know what is more breath taking the guitar or that price!! Customs have never melted my butter, but this one is gorgeous!! Probably one of your finest catches! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 Very nice. That must be a rather sizeable piggy bank! Lol...... I had this 5 gallon plastic water jug I've been throwing in one and five dollar bills in the last three years.... I sawed off the top and I had $4200 and some change... And I bought two Rams tickets for their season opener against the Seahawks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sg50 Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Lol...... I had this 5 gallon plastic water jug I've been throwing in one and five dollar bills in the last three years.... I sawed off the top and I had $4200 and some change... And I bought two Rams tickets for their season opener against the Seahawks LOL I do that too! :lol: Except with nickels and pennies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Purdy gitfiddle. We should all have that kind of cash laying around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Big time congrats! Stunning guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starpeve Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Why does everyone always want to remove the pickguard? I think they look great, myself. Just curious if there's a playability thing or just cosmetic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arlum Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Truly a Beautiful Les Paul Custom. Love the finish. Love the whole look. The 490R/498T aren't my cup of tea so If it were mine I'd put the original pickups in storage to preserve resale value and drop in a set of pickups more to my own taste. While I agree it would look killer without the pick guard I'd leave it as it is. Owning an instrument at this price point without a pick guard would make me hold back from really letting go when playing. No way I'd be scratching that top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 Why does everyone always want to remove the pickguard? I think they look great, myself. Just curious if there's a playability thing or just cosmetic? I'm only going to remove the pick guard for another one that doesn't have the Gibson sticker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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