[No "Import" Christmas]

8 hours ago, fortyearspickn said:

 

Last week, Sgt.Pepper's Macallan - a rare 100 y/o bottle sold for $2.7M.   A new record for a bottle of spirits. 

Four years ago,  prices went up significantly on Scotch.  

A 25% tariff on single malt Scotch whisky exports to the United States is being introduced on Friday.

The new duty is among measures being imposed by the US in retaliation against EU subsidies given to aircraft maker Airbus.

Tariffs -   would be nice if we saw them broken out or disclosed on things we buy. 

 

Hi there - as the UK - including Scotland, left the EU years ago, I can't see the link between tariffs on scotch and EU subsidies?  The EU hates us now!

 

 

[Gibson Custombuckers]

6 hours ago, Dub-T-123 said:

I know they’re pricey but anyone here planning on getting a pair? They are exceptionally nice pickups

 

As I mentioned in the other thread, it would be really cool if Gibson sold other “historic” pickups like the staple pickup and Firebird pickup

I would love to get my hands on staple and Charlie Christian pickups.  A little niche maybe - but if Lollar can be bothered to make 'em?

 

[Value of 1969 Les Paul Custom?]

If I were selling that in UK, there are a tiny handful of auction houses that I would trust to value and agree a reserve price.  Or a couple of vintage guitar shops that i would trust to sell on consignment.  Let the experts handle all the time wasters, hagglers  and tyre kickers and just enjoy the money when it comes in.  But that's just me.  

 

[Gibson Ripper Rebuild.]

 

Click on the above picture to hear a short demo of how the pickups setting sound. This is with the Q control franked to zero which dials out all the mids. The long version of this video will show other tone setting and pickup combinations.

 

1 "Both pickups in phase/series"

2 "Neck pickup only"

3 "Both in phase/parallel"

4 "Both out of phase/parallel"

5 "Both out of phase/series"

6 "Bridge pickup only"

 

Looking and sounding great! To my ears, (on small speakers), position 5. sounds most excellecent. That is a really fine instrument rescued from an untimely end. Well done again.

[Gibson Ripper Rebuild.]

Wow!! Excellent work. Can't wait to hear a little sample.....

[P-90 Club!!!!]

 

Here is my baby.... '78 Les Paul Pro.

[1978 the Les Paul Pro DeLuxe ??]

Hi Gary - I am actually in Dorset - I just used DM Guitars in Essex to refinish my '67 jag because Dan's work looked exceptional on the net and he had some very credible, but not loaded, pro players as customers. Can't recommend him too highly....

 

I actually pass through Bath every couple of weeks on business and often pop in to Vintage and Rare. Used to go into their Denmark Street shop when I lived in London. Good gear, but some scary prices.... I think their price on the LP Pro looks pretty reasonable - looks quite nice with the gold knobs too....

 

Be interesting to see what your serial number is.......they look so alike!

 

Cheers,

 

Manse

[1978 the Les Paul Pro DeLuxe ??]

Hi NoProDeluxe - GAS = (I think) Guitar Acquisition Syndrome....

[1978 the Les Paul Pro DeLuxe ??]

Hi NoProDeluxe,

 

when I was surfing the net after buying my black '78 LP Pro, I found someone's web page who had one and that said 8 had been made that year - but there was no indication of the evidence for this, and I got the feeling he might have been trying to "talk up" the rarity value.

 

I wonder if Gibson would have a record?

 

Manse

[1978 the Les Paul Pro DeLuxe ??]

If they re-issued these in Ebony, White and Gold Top versions, I would buy a three-pack!

[1978 the Les Paul Pro DeLuxe ??]

Hi Big Kahune - it is a real 1978. (I have checked the dating from the serial number - 18th July 1978 in Nashville (Serial no. 71998543). It was in it's case from new to about 1999/2000, when it was sold to a music shop in London. I saw it, played it and bought it in about 10 minutes flat. Cost £1,000 back then, (about $1,500). I play it at home and in the studio with my band. It will probably not be gigging though,,,

 

Up really, really close you can see the age:

 

The finish is slightly more matte and has not quite got the gloss shine of a brand new black Gibson.

 

The bracket holding the pickguard is pitted and corroded.

 

The pickguard screw is rusty.

 

Some (tiny) pitting and blistering of the chrome plating on the bridge and on one of the tailpiece studs.

 

The finish has sunk slightly on the rear of the headstock, which means the laminate neck construction is clearly visible.

 

A few minor dings and scratches (but no belt buckle rash at all).

 

A few very small cracks in the finish where the binding meets the body on the inside curve of the cutaway.

 

But from more than 2 feet away, it looks like it could be new.

 

I love it!

[1978 the Les Paul Pro DeLuxe ??]

 

Got the hang of it now!

 

thanks again guys,

 

Manse

[1978 the Les Paul Pro DeLuxe ??]

Big thanks to DiamondJig, Tazzboy and Big Kahune for the tech help.

 

Nemo68 - it certainly is an interesting guitar. Weighs in at 9lb, but I don't notice the weight when it is on the strap - even for a long rehearsal. Tuning is rock solid. It spent a long time in it's case under the first owners bed and is in stunning condition. I can't say I really like the skinny fretwire - it is not so immediately easy to play as my other Gibsons, but you do get used to it after a few numbers. And the sound is awesome.

 

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[1978 the Les Paul Pro DeLuxe ??]

Hi there - I have a beautiful 1978 Les Paul Pro Deluxe....

 

 

 

I am trying to upload some pics, but not enjoying the experience..