badbluesplayer Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 ... How come Gibson doesn't use ebony on its acoustics? Concern for the environment? Promoting responsible forestry practices? Got their dingaling stuck in a knothole and couldn't pull it out before the cops got there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 It's so good-looking, I have to say it again: good God. It's... hot. Honeyburst is my favorite LP color. And look at that DARK fretboard. You're one lucky guy. And I can honestly say that I don't say that with hints of malicious envy, since I have my 2017 Flying V (T, of course) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesh Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Heck of a top and colour! Nice; congratulations on the new LP! Enjoy her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plus Top Dan Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Looks great, enjoy playing it. I agree, it does look like an 'older' top with those flecks - Really nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtown Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Great looking Les Paul. Whatever you do dont make the same mistake I've made in the past and nit pick the guitar to death. Just enjoy playing it and make some great music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Nice looking LP. I didnt know they dropped the BB 1 and 2 in these for 2017 nor the backward ABR. Surely that didnt come from the factory that way the 1st owner probably was adjusting intonation, is it right the way it is? I dont think the bridge altogether makes a big difference either way if the intonation is right, appearance imo. Its easier to adjust that way I suppose. Are they weight relieved this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 They're solid this year. And yes; the ABR-1 is the wrong way 'round. It will only be an issue if the strings foul the saddles' screw-heads. If it was my guitar I'd put it back as it should be. Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Farnsbarns Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 I played a LP with an ABR accidentally fitted backwards once, the reason I noticed was the low e string kept coming out of the slot which was cut for a high e. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobalu Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 You know I didn't catch that before...it does have what looks like a knot. I actually saw this guitar in GC on Saturday when I was in there. I bought a Studio Deluxe IV I think it was with a BB 2 in the neck and a 3 in the bridge. Guitar was fine, but I didn't really care for the BB2 in the bridge. Got to thinking about the Traditional above and called them Sunday about doing a return. They told me the Traditional had sold later in the day on Saturday, but they just put out a Classic if I were interested in that model. Well, by the time I got down there the buyer from the day before had returned the traditional. The guitar sounds fantastic, and IMO the BB2 is much better suited as a bridge pickup. The BB1 in the neck is exceptionally nice too. I am getting the action, intonation, and neck adjusted now. I prefer heavier strings, and pretty high action so there is a breaking in period to get through first. Great guitar that I am glad I got the chance to get. It was on sell for $1859 which I am guessing is a pretty fair deal for a new 2017 model. You see, that guitar was meant for you! I think the top is gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weldaar Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 What locking tuners would be a direct replacement with no exposed holes or need to drill new ones? The high E string tuner is slipping. It is holding pitch, but feels like it is slipping or stripped out when tuning up to pitch. I could contact Gibson, but I would like to have a locking set on the guitar anyway.....thanks! No need for locking tuners if the strings are installed like this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Congratulations! Nice looking Les Paul Traditional! Reminds me, somewhat, of my 2000 Classic. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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