NHTom Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Soooooooooo...............This Happened Today! NHTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparquelito Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 DUDE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHTom Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 Took the big plunge today and picked up a 1958 Standard Historic Gloss Lemon Burst............. NHTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NHTom Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 2016 R8 Gloss Lemonburst Standard Historic......... She's got a nice chunky neck, bit of a beast at 9 lbs even, LOVE the grain and while tough to catch, it's got a bit of plaintop vibe between the bridge and where your forearm rests. Swapped the buttons to schaller strap locks Also threw on a set of Tru Vintage knobs............ BEFORE AFTER NHTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Well done. I have an R8 myself.. I love the neck. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Congratulations, She is a beauty ...Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Oh god that is SWEET. I love the Lemon burst!!! A Les Paul does not get nicer than this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 SHUT the Front Door!!! whoo-weee.. That is gorgeous!! Congrats!! Enjoy the playing Tom!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Scales Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Lovely. Congrats Tom ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Oh My! rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeman Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Way to go! Looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeybo89 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Good god almighty 😮 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Congrats! Those R8s are badass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody78 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Congrats! That looks amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 wow ! very beautiful. congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Nice indeed, looks very playable! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 I think I came a little. The lemon burst is just gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Wow, beautiful...!!! Congratulations... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHTom Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 I've got to say I'm blown away by this thing............been playing it all afternoon. I always considered myself sort of a 60's thin neck guy as I love the Special I have with it. My other special and studio are kind of "in between", and my OTHER special is a bit larger neck, but this thing is amazing......... Just something about the shape of this neck that fills my hand completely, but is like my hand was molded to it. Just the right combination of thickness and unique shoulder curves that fits great. I've played some thicker necks that I didn't like, but something about this one just works for my hand size/shape. This was kind of a major purchase for me..........this thing was about 3-4 times what I pay for my typical guitar. I think my tastes must be "maturing" (God forbid....lol), as I was always the "I want them all" type of guy. I think I'm finally learning that: 1) I'll never have every one I ever want......and, 2) I'm willing to wait for the select few that really work well for me. It's ok to admire them all and dream of them all, but only go after the ones that "speak" to you. Between this one and the J45 I just picked up, I went through many many many acoustic and LP's that were beautiful, but for once I was able to exercise some will power and say "It's great, but it's not the one......". The others were all fine guitars, no issues, no flaws, and I'm sure they will "speak" to some one. Just very glad I held off for the ones that really spoke to me. NHTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHTom Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 I think I came a little. The lemon burst is just gorgeous. LMAO...........yeah, I'm pretty impressed with it too.......... My wife said "I don't like the lemon color, it's UGLY".......I reminded her I still have not decided which one of them is getting the other half of the bed tonight.........lol NHTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Awesome guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson Artist Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Soooooooooo...............This Happened Today! NHTom Thst is one flippin beautiful les paul, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldJim Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Can't reply. My keyboard shorted out, because I drooled on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Whoa! Niiccee! [thumbup] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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