Rabs Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Im not really a fan of gold hardware or ebony guitars.. But theres actually something about this one that I like even though I cant quite put my finger on it? http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-Custom/20th-Anniversary-1957-Les-Paul-Custom-Black-Beauty.aspx $9,411 •1-piece Mahogany body with Antiqued Ebony finish •Ebony fingerboard with custom block, pearl inlays •Powerful Custom Bucker Humbucking pickups in the neck and bridge positions •Gold-plated ABR-1 bridge with aluminum stopbar tailpiece •Waffle back gold-plated tuners with 12:1 tuning ratio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I sort of understand your bemused appreciation, Rabs. TBH I prefer the '54 BB's myself. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 TBH I prefer the '54 BB's myself. P. Im sure we all would :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobF_ Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 It looks *exactly* like my 6th anniversary '57 RI except for the tuners. Mine are grovers. I personally *love* the look of gold hardware on ebony guitars. Hmmmm. so THAT's why I have one!! :) I also really, really like the look of gold hardware on wine red guitars. I don't have one of those. Yet. A wine/gold studio or wine/gold SigT would do nicely. Either one, I'm not picky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Im not really a fan of gold hardware or ebony guitars.. Don't worry - it won't stay gold for long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 Don't worry - it won't stay gold for long. nine grand well spent then :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 If anybody is willing to spend $9K for this guitar, I've got some swampland in Missouri that's available! The early Gibson Anniversary model were a JOKE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I was just scanning through the specs and this, for some reason, saddened me; "Also, to help ensure that the exclusive 100 owners of this special guitar can keep it in "like new" condition for years to come, we even include a pair of white gloves..." P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Jacob Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Why does Gibson insist on putting crappy gold hardware on black Les Pauls? Black and chrome look much better together, especially with the large white acrylic inlay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Hello Pippy! That's an idea Gibson stole from Fender. Some 80s Strats came with white gloves too: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4d7Wp9kKjA At 3:28. ;) Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan H Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Why does Gibson insist on putting crappy gold hardware on black Les Pauls? Black and chrome look much better together, especially with the large white acrylic inlay. Completely subjective. I prefer gold hardware on black. Chrome looks too plain and boring to me on a black guitar. And if you don't like it, just get out the steel wool and that thin plating will be gone in no time... -Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan H Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 If anybody is willing to spend $9K for this guitar, I've got some swampland in Missouri that's available! $9K is MSRP. Retail would be around $6K after taxes in that case. Still a lot of money, but not as obscenely priced as $9K. -Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Jacob Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Hello Pippy! That's an idea Gibson stole from Fender. Some 80s Strats came with white gloves too: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4d7Wp9kKjA At 3:28. ;) Cheers... Bence That's some poor guitar-syncing to SRV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 That's some poor guitar-syncing to SRV. Of course! We all know the man behind this album. ;) Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Im not really a fan of gold hardware or ebony guitars.. But theres actually something about this one that I like even though I cant quite put my finger on it? http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-Custom/20th-Anniversary-1957-Les-Paul-Custom-Black-Beauty.aspx $9,411 •1-piece Mahogany body with Antiqued Ebony finish •Ebony fingerboard with custom block, pearl inlays •Powerful Custom Bucker Humbucking pickups in the neck and bridge positions •Gold-plated ABR-1 bridge with aluminum stopbar tailpiece •Waffle back gold-plated tuners with 12:1 tuning ratio Ah, but for $9400 you CAN put your fingers on it!! <_< What I find crazy is how they put out 20th anniversary models of re-issues. How about just the 26th anniversary of the '57. I guess the 20th of anything for marketing purposes and high price. And if it's a re-issue of a re-issue of the '57 shouldn't it have '57 pickups?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 What I find crazy is how they put out 20th anniversary models of re-issues....And if it's a re-issue of a re-issue of the '57 shouldn't it have '57 pickups?? It IS a bit mad. And Yes on the '57 Classics. The good news is I have an ALL - ORIGINAL '93 '59 Re-Issue ( ) so that's possibly at least doubled in value overnight as a consequence of these re-issues being, erm, issued.... Any Offers?........ P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quapman Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 It's a black beauty,, what's not to like? I can safely say that unless I win the lottery, I will never ever in my life spend that kind of money on a guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobF_ Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 ... That ones not worth as much since it's not an authentic reissue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 That ones not worth as much since it's not an authentic reissue! Pardon! Shame on me! It's not even an anniversary model of an authentic reissue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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