Pin Posted December 13, 2015 Posted December 13, 2015 Apologies if this has already been posted. However, up for sale on Ebay is a custom shop ultra special Les Paul: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221961726662?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT I think it is a beautiful instrument but I'd be reluctant to even move it never mind take it out anywhere (not that I do that anymore). Even if I had the money I doubt that I would want to buy it.
capmaster Posted December 13, 2015 Posted December 13, 2015 Me thinks I will have to remove the pokerchip from my lots cheaper Quilt Top Les Paul, too. It hides too much figure. ;)
jdgm Posted December 13, 2015 Posted December 13, 2015 This is a good one, Cap! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gibson-Les-Paul-25-50-Anniversary-1979-Very-Rare-Wine-Red-All-Original-/321942417223?hash=item4af5436f47:g:hV8AAOSwcBhWZd0H
capmaster Posted December 13, 2015 Posted December 13, 2015 This is a good one, Cap! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gibson-Les-Paul-25-50-Anniversary-1979-Very-Rare-Wine-Red-All-Original-/321942417223?hash=item4af5436f47:g:hV8AAOSwcBhWZd0H A really nice one. I always loved the 25/50 Les Paul guitars.
Pin Posted December 13, 2015 Author Posted December 13, 2015 This is a good one, Cap! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gibson-Les-Paul-25-50-Anniversary-1979-Very-Rare-Wine-Red-All-Original-/321942417223?hash=item4af5436f47:g:hV8AAOSwcBhWZd0H I have never seen a wine red 25 / 50 although they did make a few of them as well as a few black. Mine is the standard desertburst but does have some nice flame on it.
sparquelito Posted December 13, 2015 Posted December 13, 2015 Very pretty, in a flashy, gaudy fashion. Not exactly my thing, though. No knocking it, but it's just too much of a painted lady. I prefer subtlety over glamour.
Retired Posted December 13, 2015 Posted December 13, 2015 I don't know, the one on the right looks very attractive to me!
SteveFord Posted December 14, 2015 Posted December 14, 2015 I'm partial to the one on the right as well. The 25th Anniversary Les Paul was pretty much IT for me. I was an idiot for selling mine but oh well, what's done is done. I never saw a black one but I have seen the Wine Red which didn't do it for me.
quapman Posted December 14, 2015 Posted December 14, 2015 Not exactly my thing, though. Mine either. No offense to those who like it but it does absolutely nothing for me. But I wouldn't use those ladies as an analogy. Pretty hard to find a thing wrong with either one.
LarryUK Posted December 14, 2015 Posted December 14, 2015 I couldn't own that Les Paul. The wine one is nice though.
Pesh Posted December 14, 2015 Posted December 14, 2015 I'm with Larry; could not own something like that. Nice as it is, with the insane amount of inlay and figured timbers. The 25/50 Wine Red that jdgm posted would be much more preferable.
Pesh Posted December 14, 2015 Posted December 14, 2015 I'm with Larry; could not own something like that. Nice as it is, with the insane amount of inlay and figured timbers. The 25/50 Wine Red that jdgm posted would be much more preferable.
Mike_L Posted December 14, 2015 Posted December 14, 2015 Very pretty, in a flashy, gaudy fashion. Not exactly my thing, though. No knocking it, but it's just too much of a painted lady. I prefer subtlety over glamour. +1 Too much bling hides the true beauty...
RevDavidLee Posted December 14, 2015 Posted December 14, 2015 I would own that guitar. Not for that price but if I could get it for 5-6k I would own it. I love the excessive inlay. Uh-Oh https://reverb.com/item/1400605-gibson-les-paul-ultima-2012-tobacco-burst?_aid=pla¤cy=USD&pla=1&gclid=Cj0KEQiA7rmzBRDezri2r6bz1qYBEiQAg-YEtmo03nTkj32iRX3c6WoCukPjAzFUGWQqBVLa9JnQdR8aAqCo8P8HAQ
Retired Posted December 15, 2015 Posted December 15, 2015 I know I'm not talking about Gibson, but for many years I have been checking out a custom made Carvin guitar. They make top notch custom order guitars with quilt, gold hardware, abalone inlays, anything you want and they look absolutely drop dead gorgeous for less then half that price. $3 to $4 grand you can get all the bells and whistles. Joe Walsh swears by them and calls Carvin the best made in America. Hope that doesn't get me kicked off here lol, I don't own any! Still love Gibson!
saturn Posted December 15, 2015 Posted December 15, 2015 I would own that guitar. Not for that price but if I could get it for 5-6k I would own it. I love the excessive inlay. Uh-Oh https://reverb.com/item/1400605-gibson-les-paul-ultima-2012-tobacco-burst?_aid=pla¤cy=USD&pla=1&gclid=Cj0KEQiA7rmzBRDezri2r6bz1qYBEiQAg-YEtmo03nTkj32iRX3c6WoCukPjAzFUGWQqBVLa9JnQdR8aAqCo8P8HAQ OK Rev. It's 6k. Put your money where your mouth is. I would certainly take either one ( goes for the girls too )
merciful-evans Posted December 15, 2015 Posted December 15, 2015 I too prefer the look of the wine red. Not too sure I'd like those pickups though. The girl on the right looks good to me. Pretty sure if I don't have the right pickups for her though.
Pin Posted December 15, 2015 Author Posted December 15, 2015 I too prefer the look of the wine red. Not too sure I'd like those pickups though. No, the pick ups on the 25 / 50 are its biggest flaw IMO (besides the ridiculous weight). I have been threatening to change mine ever since I got the guitar and I will do it one day. The pick ups are the original "series 7" dirty fingers jobbies and work well if you like metal but lack finesse to my mind. I have considered changing to four conductor (keeping the coil spilt switch) Bare Knuckle "Mules" but I'm continuing to think about it.
RevDavidLee Posted December 15, 2015 Posted December 15, 2015 OK Rev. It's 6k. Put your money where your mouth is. I would certainly take either one ( goes for the girls too ) I would love to but that new Firebird is still getting a workout & besides - my lady is expecting Christmas presents again... jeez every year now.. :) lol
kidblast Posted December 15, 2015 Posted December 15, 2015 as much as I love a nice les paul, (heck who don') those are a bit over the top for this guy.
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