CowboyBillyBob1
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I can't believe this thread is still going on. Bring the guitar to a competent luthier and have him check it out. More than likely it's the nut that the string is binding on. If a good luthier can;t fix it than sell it and get one that works for you.
This is not rocket science.
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That's what Service@gibson told me it was - what do you reckon it is?
I thought it looked more like a Cherry Sunburst myself.
Here is a Desert Burst
Here is a heritage Cherry Sunburst
These are pictures of the 2012 LP Standard but the colors are pretty much the same across models.
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2003 Desert Burst
That is in no way a Desert Burst finish.
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Hi,
I want to introduce my new girl. It's a redhead, born in July, 2012 in Nashville, weight 3910g (8,62lbs):
- The volume knob for the neck pickup is different from the other knobs. The caption is imprinted, and not engraved.
Robert
All of the knobs on my 2012 LP Standard have the one knob that is different than your others. I am jealous.
Where can I get those?
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I just received the Platet Waves Auto Trim Locking Tuners yesterday and installed them last night. I am overjoyed with this purchase. Not only do they look great and make it too easy to change strings the 18:1 turning ratio makes it easier to tune up accurately. It stays in tune much better as well.
I now own three Planet Wave products and each one of them perform better than expected. I am not affiliated with them in any way except being a stisfied customer.
I think the original poster may have issues beyond what new tuners can solve and the suggestions to let Gibson make the call is the best idea.
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All,
I posted on here a while back about the fact that my Gibson Les Paul Studio wouldn't stay in tune. I ordered it new from my local GC last year. The initial problem was that the G string wouldn't stay in tune after I would play guitar solos. Now, the G, B, and high E strings won't stay in tune when I play guitar solos. I had the guitar set up with my local luthier after I received the guitar. I then had him do a second "set up," after explaining to him that the guitar would not stay in tune. When I got the guitar back the second time (about two to three months ago), it did stay in tune pretty well for a while. Now, it goes out of tune whenever I play it and start bending the G, B, and high E strings. If I were to gig with this guitar, it would be a total embarrassment on stage, as I would have to stop in the middle of songs several times to retune. I'm at the point now where I might just put the guitar up for sale on Craigslist. On the other hand, I'd hate to part with it, after spending so much money on it. What else can I do to keep the guitar in tune? Should I spend more money than I already have to have a new nut installed? Should I replace the stock tuning machines? I would appreciate any help with this ongoing issue.
I recently purchased a Gibson Midtown Standard w/Bigsby. First thing I did was change strings from .10 to .09. I tweaked the truss rod ever so slyghtly and went on to fine tune the intonation. Basically what I do to any new guitar I buy. I've done similar adjustments for my friends and they are mostly very pleased with the results.
The Midtown sounds and plays great but I noticed some backlash in the crummy Grover 14:1 tuning pegs. As a result the guitar will go out of tune too often to my liking.
I ordered a set of Planet Waves Locking tuners and am sure it will solve the problem. After I receive and install them next week I will report back.
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Hi, I have bought a Les Paul with a model number of LPJTTRGH1. What I would like to know, is there anyone out there that can decode this model or is there a Gibson model number decoder on the net?
Cheers.
No model# decoder that I know of perhaps this serial # decoder will help...
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I love this guy and was going to post a clip of his with the Shawn Colvin one. His music is a great blend of blues, country, and rock.
There is some great new music out there. It's just a bit harder to find it.
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Here is my 2012 Standard in Light Burst.
I love it.
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The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down- Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash????
Robbie Robertson from The Band wrote that tune. He is Canadian and really studied about the Civil War to get his outlook. Actually quite an amazing accomplishment on his part that the late Levon Helm acknowledged despite their deep hatred of ech other.
Cash covered it but had nothing to do with it besides his understanding of its import.
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Knock Me Off My Feet - Stevie Wonder
My Head Hurts, My Feet Stink, And I Don't Love Jesus
Jimmy Buffett
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I'm Gonna Knock on Your Door - Eddie Hodges
Can't You Hear Me Knockin' - Rolling Stones
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name='BigKahune' timestamp='1336781214' post='1196998']
Solvent based nitrocellulose lacquer is an evaporative finish that doesn't cure, it just dries as the solvent evaporates (that sweet smell of the finish off gasing). The solvent can redissolve it at any time, and that's why finish repairs work so well on guitars finished with nitro. It's also great in that when the multiple coats are applied, the new coat melts into the previous one essentially making a single coat.
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I am sorry if I used the wrong termonology in describing this but... when it comes to QC Martin kicks ***.
I have never seen a finish issue such as been described here on Gibson LP's with Martin. I have a new 2012 Standard that is flawless as far as I can see.
My point is that Gibson QC can be better. Both Martin and Gibson charge a premium price for their products and the quality should be the same.
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My new 2012 Standard also has that smell. If you really want a great guitar scent than buy a Martin!!
I have an OM-21 and an HD-28V that truely smells like heavan. Cedar strips that bind the front and back to the sides is just killer.
Nothing like it. Martin does not ship their guitars with the lacquer not fully cured and dry.
Club of Standards
in Gibson USA
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Here is a pic of my 2012 Standard that I tried to get a little creative with.