Looney Tune Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 I got this about a week ago, but I have only just found time to post this. I went to my local music shop to buy a new amp,after a little while I bought a Blackstar HT Studio 20. They allowed me to use a Les Paul to test the amp out. I walked out of the store and knew I needed the Les Paul. The next day I went straight back and bought it. Not too common in the UK and this was the first one I have seen in a long time with a Koa top. 2013 Les Paul Standard with a Koa top and a vintage Cherry Burst. Any questions welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 No question here! Hello and welcome to the Forums! That's...probably the most beautyful top I've seen since...I don't know when. CONGRATULATIONS! Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 . Welcome. My oh my . . . that is a jaw dropping, gorgeous Koa top. What a stunning LP. Congrats on your new amp and the beautiful LP. . B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Tune Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 Thanks for the replies guys. This is my first Les Paul. I have been playing acoustic guitar exclusively since I was about 14. 11 years later and I pulled out my old Strat. My amp then died and the Strat felt so uncomfortable for me to play. Well the snowball effect happened and I ended up with this. It is more guitar than I need, but I have always loved the aesthetics of guitars (which is why I went for the Koa top) and every guitarist at some point in their life needs a Les Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Gorgeous!! Congratulations, and Welcome! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eracer_Team Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 When I first saw the KOA top on the Gibson site; I went wow. yours looks pretty nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 That is simply beautiful! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 What an AMAZING slab of wood! Fantastic figure and colour. I've missed out on hearing about those. There doesn't seem to be any info on the Gibson LP gearpage. Many Congrats! P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertAndersson Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 1367249787[/url]' post='1368244']What an AMAZING slab of wood! Fantastic figure and colour. I've missed out on hearing about those. There doesn't seem to be any info on the Gibson LP gearpage. Many Congrats! P. Pippy, You've missed http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-USA/Les-Paul-Standard.aspx, Upgrade options in right-hand column. Several nice tops there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Farnsbarns Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 I'm not surprised you've had no time. I guess a lot of time has gone into playing it, the rest into drewling and pinching yourself. Hngd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Cheers, Robert! P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Beautiful guitar! You are right - every guitarist needs a LP....at some point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 That top just gave me a chubby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Tune Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 That top just gave me a chubby! Ha lol. It's weird getting used to the LP as the only electric guitar I have had before that was a Strat. My first thoughts is how much easier the guitar plays. Although the scale length difference isn't massive it is noticeable. I am used to 25.5" scale length on acoustics so getting the LP with almost an inch less makes bending a dream. I am using a standard set of 10's at the moment but I am tempted to try a set of 9's next. I am also still working out the coil tap and other pick up features and how to make the most of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparguy Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 WOW, that is one sexy guitar. Nice score, I got bit buy the Les Paul bug last november,. I bought a Standard Traditional Pro and a Fender Blues JR iii. Sweet looking axe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Man that is stunning.. Nice score Happy playing :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Wow. That's one of the nicest LP's I ever seen!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon S. Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Have Mercy that top.... Congrats!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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