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That is such a beautiful guitar! I really can't say anything bad about the finish, it's a classic! But for some reason, there is something about the Alpine White finish, or Wine Red. I will check out a few nearby music stores and actually sit down with one of those Original Collection LPs, if they have one that is, and try one out. I'm really excited about those now 🙂

I found this online (if linking websites is against the rules feel free to delete this post, mod) https://guitar.com/news/gibson-new-2019-original-collection/ Are these the one you talk about, Black Dog? And these are coming in L/H models as well?

Then I shall do that. After all, I did ask for advice, and if I am being recommend to look into the original collection LPs I'd be a fool not to 🙂 Again, thanks so much. I feel it will be worth the sacrifice either way.

Thanks so much, everyone! That was very enlightening and informative, and I thank you all so much! I will consider all the details 🙂 I'm really looking forward to having my first real Gibson Les Paul. It will take me months of living on beans & rice, maybe closer to 3-4 months. But I feel now that it is going to be worth the sacrifice! I had an Explorer for a while (borrow) many years ago and there was something about it, the tone; it fit the logo Gibson. It sounded right, crystal clear and full of life. Like it carried a message with each tone and each string I plucked. And I look and listen to videos online I can hear that distinct quality sound. And I want that!! 🙂 All the best guys 🙂

Hi everyone! I am saving up for my first real-deal Gibson Les Paul Custom Shop, I'm a left-handed guitar player [insert your favorite jokes, lol] so finding good left-handed guitar is difficult in and of it self. I really want a LP CS L/H, been playing for 16 years and I think I owe it to myself to have one of these. That being said, I'm a tad worried since I hear different opinions. One group of people say "Gibson are not what they used to be, regardless of custom shop or standard", I find that to be kinda odd to say, considering... it's GIBSON. And the other group say "Nobody plays Gibson anymore, if you buy one - you buy one for the name. There are other, better, guitars out there - cheaper too" Then you have the other group that has shown me ink on paper that they are going to be buried with their Gibson guitars, so. And others simply say: get one, you will not regret it. But to me, and to most people a CS costs a lot of money. I have seen a few CS L/H on Ebay, in Alpine White <--- that is my dream guitar. You have no idea how much I want one of those beauties. They are super-rare in L/H, but it's like when you see one of those classic AM. muscle cars, like a 69' Camaro. They just ooze class and beauty!! I should be able to do a purchase come Fall, but I want some reassurance that I am making the right move. The only guitar I will ever consider or play are LPs and 335 (semi-hollows) Should I go for a new one? Or one made a couple of decades back? Standard VS Custom Shop; what are the real differences (besides price)? Best place to buy one, Ebay? Thanks everyone. Have a great day : )

Hello everyone! It's nice to have a common place to talk Gibson. I'm a 33 year old male from Norway, been playing the guitar for 16 years now. My favorite Gibson's are the Les Paul Custom and the 335s I will be setting up my profile now, and I do have a few question, that I will post elsewhere. It is nice to meet you all, have a great day!!