Sgt. Pepper Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, SteveFord said: Twang Gang, How do you like that Les Paul Lite? It always seemed like an interesting model. Here's a Les Paul Standard with the 60s neck profile (I think): I had a 60’s neck on the Ebony Classic I had. One of the ones with 1960 etched into the pick guard, and also the one on the Trad Pro II. Nice p/g sticker. Edited September 7, 2022 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 (edited) 19 hours ago, SteveFord said: Twang Gang, How do you like that Les Paul Lite? It always seemed like an interesting model. I don't own it anymore, but it was great. Very light (about 7 lbs.), and slim with a belly carve so comfortable to play. Had 490 and 498 pickups so hot sound, it didn't seem to me that it lost any mid range tones due to the slimmer body. I gigged it for several years and from the audience point of view nobody could tell it wasn't a black beauty custom😜. When I got it the control configuration was one master tone knob and where the other tone knob should have been was a little toggle switch for coil tapping. I had it modded to add the normal tone knob and made it a push/pull for the coil tap (switched from black speed knobs to gold top hats). I got it new at Sam Ash for $1350, so quite inexpensive as well. I will say one thing though, it was the only Gibson guitar I ever owned that needed repairs after a while. First the pickup selector switch crapped out and due to the slimmer body, it was not easy to find a replacement. I was lucky to find a very helpful guy at the Switchcraft factory who sent me the correct one. Then later (2018) the bridge pickup died and I had to buy a new one from Gibson. But overall it was still a good experience, all the sound and cool of a LP Custom and a lot easier on the back and shoulder! Here's the skinny profile: Edited September 7, 2022 by Twang Gang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 On 9/2/2022 at 1:08 PM, badbluesplayer said: My new 2022 60's Standard - Nice looker, but let's hang on a minute. Didn't you just get a cherry burst LP in the past year or so? Seems like for a guy who mostly gigs a 335, you're collecting a lot of Lesters. Apparently the wife doesn't frequent the garage/shop very often 🤩 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 13 hours ago, Twang Gang said: I don't own it anymore, but it was great. Very light (about 7 lbs.), and slim with a belly carve so comfortable to play. Had 490 and 498 pickups so hot sound, it didn't seem to me that it lost any mid range tones due to the slimmer body. I gigged it for several years and from the audience point of view nobody could tell it wasn't a black beauty custom😜. When I got it the control configuration was one master tone knob and where the other tone knob should have been was a little toggle switch for coil tapping. I had it modded to add the normal tone knob and made it a push/pull for the coil tap (switched from black speed knobs to gold top hats). I got it new at Sam Ash for $1350, so quite inexpensive as well. I will say one thing though, it was the only Gibson guitar I ever owned that needed repairs after a while. First the pickup selector switch crapped out and due to the slimmer body, it was not easy to find a replacement. I was lucky to find a very helpful guy at the Switchcraft factory who sent me the correct one. Then later (2018) the bridge pickup died and I had to buy a new one from Gibson. But overall it was still a good experience, all the sound and cool of a LP Custom and a lot easier on the back and shoulder! Here's the skinny profile: Yes, same shape & belly cut on the Less Pluss. I like it lots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfa Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 (edited) My lovely pelham blue Les Paul Junior with a cool alligator case, Edited September 8, 2022 by Alfa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfa Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 It' s a Les Paul, look at the headstock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grog Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 I picked up a Les Paul Custom Lite last February. At first I thought it was kind of odd, especially with a Crown Inlay versus the Split Diamond Inlay. Then it started to grow on me. Mine is a 2014……. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 19 hours ago, Twang Gang said: Nice looker, but let's hang on a minute. Didn't you just get a cherry burst LP in the past year or so? Seems like for a guy who mostly gigs a 335, you're collecting a lot of Lesters. Apparently the wife doesn't frequent the garage/shop very often 🤩 I have a 2019 Cherry Burst LP. I'm selling it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Alfa said: It' s a Les Paul, look at the headstock Ah the much loved LP 100 crayon signature on the h/s, and does that have the hologram of Les on the back of the head stock? Edited September 8, 2022 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 (edited) Here's one I had. Desert Burst Standard. Swapped out the Burst bucker Pro's for '57 classics, put a Bigsby on it and some locking tuners. Edited September 8, 2022 by Dave F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geist01 Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 (edited) 2011 Les Paul Deluxe routed for full size humbuckers. Edited September 25, 2022 by Geist01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 So many beautiful guitars in this thread!! This is really the best thread I’ve seen in quite a while here. I love the new LP you got BBP Here’s my Les Paul. I’m so lucky to have it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 On 9/2/2022 at 12:35 PM, NighthawkChris said: Really sweet LPs people are sharing pictures of. ‘68 RI LP Custom Wow 🤩 🤩 🤩 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NighthawkChris Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 @Dub-T-123 thanks for the compliments on the guitar. It’s my favorite looking guitar I have. I like it more than my R9 in this regard. The R9 feels better to play because it’s lighter and “the feel” is “better”, but I’m a sucker for Gibson’s triburst finish haha! Don’t get me wrong, 57 Classics and historical appointments and such… plays top notch, but if I had to pick a player… I got this one a little while back and still looks as good as the day I got it. It isn’t a case queen, but it stays home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawazuki Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Haven't seen any BFGs yet. https://imgur.com/gallery/yldt0Tk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 4 minutes ago, kawazuki said: Haven't seen any BFGs yet. https://imgur.com/gallery/yldt0Tk I had one of those... A Gary Moore one.. I loved everything about it apart from the fat neck profile so sold it on.. But it was awesome... A model I think Gibson should bring back (and not charge 2k for ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 1 minute ago, Rabs said: I had one of those... A Gary Moore one.. I loved everything about it apart from the fat neck profile so sold it on.. But it was awesome... A model I think Gibson should bring back (and not charge 2k for ). Was the grain as lumpy as is looked? I always thought those finishes look like alligator skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Just now, Big Bill said: Was the grain as lumpy as is looked? I always thought those finishes look like alligator skin. Yes. That pattern is carved into the wood as such.. Apparently thats what it looks like after the CNC has done its bit and before it gets sanded on a belt sander to get rid of the ridges... Really was unique and sounded great.. The combination of pickups is something they should do more. The middle position was monstrous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 8 minutes ago, Rabs said: Yes. That pattern is carved into the wood as such.. Apparently thats what it looks like after the CNC has done its bit and before it gets sanded on a belt sander to get rid of the ridges... Really was unique and sounded great.. The combination of pickups is something they should do more. The middle position was monstrous. If I remember right, they were priced pretty reasonably. I should have picked one up for myself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Big Bill said: If I remember right, they were priced pretty reasonably. I should have picked one up for myself... Yeah I think the normal ones were about £650 like the old Faded models, it was that sort of level.. The Gary Moore one for obvious reasons was a bit more expensive. I think it was £850 which is what I sold it on for.. They now go for closer to 2k which is crazy. And thats the thing. If they made them again I doubt they would be under 1k. Probably closer to 1.5k knowing them.. They dont really do the good cheap stuff anymore. Its all too calculated.. Like the DC Faded Specials they did. Also about £650 new. BUT they were so close to the original deign that I think they thought.. Ok we will redesign those cheap DCs and now if you want this older design you have to buy a custom. Which is a shame.. They did at least offer some really nice cheaper end guitars under the Henry J era. I almost miss him 😄 (like those awesome USA made Custom Classics) Edited October 5, 2022 by Rabs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted October 6, 2022 Author Share Posted October 6, 2022 My 2019 LP Standard - presently available and suitable for the descriminating icon enthusiast - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 No wonder you're selling it, you lose all the tone without the pickguard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 3 hours ago, SteveFord said: No wonder you're selling it, you lose all the tone without the pickguard. Someone very knowledgable said the tone is in the plastic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 I'm surprised Gibson hasn't come out with a Wireless Tone Plastic System (WTPS™) for people who keep the pickguard in the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 3 hours ago, SteveFord said: I'm surprised Gibson hasn't come out with a Wireless Tone Plastic System (WTPS™) for people who keep the pickguard in the case. but ... what about Weight Relief Steve?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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