Ianckyn Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Hi, I recently bought a Gibson Les Paul Classic 2017T Gold Top, under certain angles and certain lights, I can see the junction between the two pieces of maple through the gold painting. Has anyone ever noticed this phenomenon on modern model ? Is it a default ? Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtim Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 No biggie. A lot of them you can see the center joints on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snorten Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 I can see the joints on my 2016 Flying V, despite it is a fairly plain piece of wood <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Yes, I wouldn't worry about that, unless you just can't help doing so. In that case, take it back, find another one that's less worrisome. No point in having any guitar, or model, if something on it, takes away your enjoyment. Good Luck... CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard McCoy Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Better than an off-center seam? Who knows... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolution Six Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Hi, I recently bought a Gibson Les Paul Classic 2017T Gold Top, under certain angles and certain lights, I can see the junction between the two pieces of maple through the gold painting. Has anyone ever noticed this phenomenon on modern model ? Is it a default ? Thanks, Post a picture please . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Better than an off-center seam? Who knows... Well, that started off it's life, as a Gold Top, so left alone, the seem would never show. For awhile, you could purchase a Repro model, for what 10 Grand?! Probably 20, now. And, it still wouldn't make you George Harrison, or Eric Clapton. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Me personally, I don't want to see a seam in the paint where there's not supposed to be one. No way! I ain't taking no goldtop with a seam in it. That's what they make sandpaper for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snorten Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 ...That's what they make sandpaper for. I dare to speculate that it has something to do with the wood not being as dry enough to keep its perfect shape after processing. I had this impression on various 2016 and up models, which all had "seams" and also were quite shock-sensitive in the way that you'd get dets very quickly when bumping the guitar somewhere. So it feels as if the wood is quite "soft". My 2017 Tribute is extremely sensitive in that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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