romanos27 Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Okay guys, I'm hoping some of you will weigh in on this one. I already have a few Standards (R8, gold top, HC sunburst) but I'm finally going to get my first LP Custom. I was planning on getting an Alpine white one, but then I came across the '68 VOS in vintage white (I think that's what they call this color). Anyway, it basically looks like Randy Rhoads' LP - nice and creamy. So, which one is the way to go? Obviously, I know it's subjective - but isn't that what these forums are for? I would think the VOS would hold its value better, but maybe I'm off on that. I'm curious to your guys' thoughts on the this. Also, I know the MSRP and MAP prices of these, but I'd love to hear some real world prices from some of you. Feel free to PM or email me this info, if pricing is taboo on this forum. Thanks for your help! Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink_Floyd Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Excluding you choices I can't see a VOS finish adding value. I say that because a quick search will show that the VOS finish can be buffed up and the aged hardware changed quite cheaply. Now a specially aged custom shop guitar where it is sent out, that would be different as they are in low numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasongtr Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 alpine white no further responses needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCI Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 I'd go try out a bunch of both models until you find one that feels best to you. As for resale value, ask yourself this question: Are you buying the guitar as an investment or to play it? Here's my Custom which I play regularly; I take good care of it but it still looks like a guitar that has been played regularly for the past 17 years: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 If I were buying a Custom today, I'd get the '57 Black Beauty. It's solid, has a mahogany top, long neck tenon & Burstbuckers 1 & 2. The only reason I'd get this guitar is for the mahogany top because of it's affect on tone. My second choice would be the '68RI. It's solid, has a maple cap, long neck tenon & (supposed to have) '57 Classics. They're essentially the same guitar, aside from the mahogany or maple cap but the '57 costs a lot more money for some reason. If you look at the price of a new regular Custom and a new '68RI, it's really a no brainer. You're getting the '68RI, a guitar with better construction, for a few hundred dollars more. As for resale, the bottom line is you're going to lose a lot of money if you buy a Custom...any Custom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callen3615 Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 I love the black and the white. I will never probably get one. But they are my most coveted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callen3615 Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 BTW absolutely beautiful guitars guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasongtr Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 thanks, as for the resale, cant say as i am bothered as ill never sell it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Everytime.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 If I were buying a Custom today' date=' I'd get the '57 Black Beauty. It's solid, has a mahogany top, long neck tenon & Burstbuckers 1 & 2. The only reason I'd get this guitar is for the mahogany top because of it's affect on tone. My second choice would be the '68RI. It's solid, has a maple cap, long neck tenon & (supposed to have) '57 Classics. They're essentially the same guitar, aside from the mahogany or maple cap but the '57 costs a lot more money for some reason. If you look at the price of a new regular Custom and a new '68RI, it's really a no brainer. You're getting the '68RI, a guitar with better construction, for a few hundred dollars more. As for resale, the bottom line is you're going to lose a lot of money if you buy a Custom...any Custom. [/quote'] Is this what your talking about Tim? Look SWEEEEEEEEEEEET http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-2009-Gibson-68-Les-Paul-Custom-VOS-68_W0QQitemZ110375932517QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item110375932517&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1688|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318 Flight959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romanos27 Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 Great looking guitars, guys. The Apine white looks GREAT! Thanks for your input. And you're right, resale really shouldn't matter - as I don't plan to get rid of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callen3615 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 WOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Is this what your talking about Tim? Funny, because I was looking at that one last night and nearly bought it. It works out to $4,000, Canadian...maybe $4,200, with shipping. I heard Gibson doesn't send '69RIs to Canada. Even if I were to get a deal on a new '57 BB, I'd still be looking at close to $5,000, given their current price up here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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