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I know how you feel - when I saw mine on sale I couldn't say no, then reality set in so I put up my Honey Blonde 2006 Fender Hwy 1 Strat with Custom 69 pickups for sale in order to afford it.

Maybe the VM is like a wife and the Standard is like the one you have to pay for or can't afford!

Thanks Cookie! I've got to get some of that polish! The spray cleaner I have been using on my black guitars is called Evans Anti Static Spray from Evan Specialty Co., Inc. It works fantastic on guitars as it was made for computers etc. (and host of other things like carpets, doorways, and other contact surfaces) to reduce dirt and dust collection and eliminate shocks. Dries clean and will not stain or discolor. It is actually safe for fabrics and surfaces and boy does it work nicely on my guitars. I just spritz some on a paper towel and wipe away all smudges etc. and the guitars look like new.

I noticed tonight (from a circular that arrived in the mail today) that the Burstbucker Pro pickups they put in it were worth even more than I stated. Did anybody out there alter the finish in any way and did anyone out there have any scratching problems with the thin finish? What is the finish anyway, is it nitro, lacquer, poly, or oil. anybody know for sure?

I don't know what some guys are complaining about on the cheapest Les Paul - the Vintage Mahogany - This guitar is a great deal! It features $250 worth of Burstbucker pickups which some more expensive models do not even have. There is no need to ever change pickups, as these are the same ones in the new 2008 Standards, which sell for $2600. There is no maple top which contributes to its slightly deeper sound (it is actually great sounding) and it is very light compared to other boat anchor Les Pauls and it is very comfortable to carry around. This is weight relieved and may contribute to it's nice sound and sustain. Test one out and see. The true sound of a Les Paul is more a function of it's 24.75" length than it's thickness, so if it is slightly thinner than more expensive models it makes up for it with its light weight. I think this is the best deal out there on a Les Paul. If it can be found on sale for then it is a steal! Maybe your complaints about the fit and finish contributed to it's lower pricing - thanks! It has trapezoidal inlays in the rosewood neck and the tuners are fine, it has a nice black pick guard and the worn brown is by far the best color (no offense to the faded cherry owners). Mahogany is a fairly hard wood, so it shouldn't dent that easily, but you probably just need to go a little easier on this guitar because it has no protective shell. No decorative bindings and the only decoration besides the inlays is the word "Studio" on the Truss rod cover. The stitched Gibson Case for the Worn Brown has the white plush interior, the faded cherry guitar has black I believe. This model sounds much better than some higher LP models! A-B them and see for yourself! it probably will be discontinued soon, as it is too good a deal! FYI: Paint and lacquer does not improve the sound of a guitar. Great pickups do! I found a new one, still in the box, and on sale to boot, bought it, then took it straight to my luthier, clean bill of health right off the line! Everything was adjusted properly. The luthier was even impressed with it! It's a Gibson, you know the deal, get strap locks immediately as you do not want to drop them unless you wish to have the neck repaired. The finish will probably wear quickly, but what you give up in durability you make up in sound quality. The salesman wanted me to pay $70 extra for an extended warranty, no thanks! The limited lifetime warranty from Gibson, or just take it to your local luthier. You can actually call Gibson and get a customer support rep who will speak to you for some time if necessary. I have had good experience with Gibson. My other gear: Gibson 1991 SG Junior with an Iommi pickup, Fender Hway 1 Strat with custom 69 pickups, Ibanez RG270DX with Iommi/bridge, Fender SCN/mid, Gibson Angus Young/neck, Dean Dime O Flame, Fender American Standard 1997 Telecaster, Black Pearl custom made MacPherson Guitarworks Acoustic, Dr Z Maz Jr., Marshall DSL50/1960BV, Marshall AVT 50H/Custom Cab - Rock and Metal - If I had the cash to spend I would have probably gotten a new 2008 Standard, but this one is a reasonably priced winner.

We have a 1991 SG Junior and had the P-90 taken out and a Tony Iommi inserted in the single pickup slot. Some slight routing was required as a p90 is longer and narrower. This guitar is really amazing now though, check it out at on You tube lilhendrix132! http://youtube.com/lilhendrix132