1982CARLPEMGS Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Would some of you more knowledgeable gentlemen be kind enough to take a look at the above ling to my guitar and tell me what you think she might be (unusual bridge and color) and opine upon what model/series she might be? Serial Number does not check out as a "Custom Shop"...I'd be most appreciate to the info. Thanks one and all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T50 Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Well, the original owner went through the trouble to put EMG active pickups on. Maybe the bridge was an aftermarket item as well? The saddle looks like it's tilted forward more at the treble side... or visa versa. Does the paint job on the body top look original? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleSixx Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Didn't some one post this as an eBay auction recently ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1982CARLPEMGS Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 Yes, it was discussed in a brief auction thread before I acquired it. Paint appears to be original. Serial Number Checks out to be Nashville Plant, 44th insturment on Dec. 3, 1982. Everything other than EMGs is orig. as far as I can tell...even the little flip out tuners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1982CARLPEMGS Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 ADDITIONALLY...HOW DOES ONE POST PICTURES? I LOOKED FOR A FAQ AS TO SUCH, SEARCHED FOR A THREAD/TOPIC W/O SUCCESS... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1982CARLPEMGS Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 ADDITIONALLY...HOW DOES ONE POST PICTURES? I LOOKED FOR A FAQ AS TO SUCH, SEARCHED FOR A THREAD/TOPIC W/O SUCCESS... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 80's style Schaller tulip speedwinders those were pretty cool till the little handle broke off. EMg pickups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1982CARLPEMGS Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 Schallers huh? Cool. Handles are all in tact...but I don't use them. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleSixx Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 To post and image click on the sixth icon. You'll see this appear : [ img ][ / img ] Put the url of the image in between [ img ][ / img ]. Specifically between ] [ Don't change the tags, I did so you could see an example. There should be no spaces inside []. ]http://www.gibson.com/files/editorial/images/forums_logo_small.jpg[ ' Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1982CARLPEMGS Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 Thanks DoubeSixx...appreciate the assistance Bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbursted Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Also, you will need to upload them to a sight that will convert it to a usable file. I had exactly the same question a month ago. Photobucket.com was recommended because it is free. The process is: register - username and password upload pics select IMG option (last one in the row of four) it will be copied to your clipboard open up a reply on the forum you want to respond to paste (the IMG brackets will automatically properly be inserted) select post and your in business Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Does it have the ABR-1 adjustment poles under that aftermarket bridge ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKingN Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 It used to have a pickguard.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 the only part i dont get, and didnt get when you posted it before buying it, is the bridge... it isn original and it seems a little out of place if you look at the saddles (on the 6th string side). Also the stop tail looks kind of small, maybe it is because of the different bridge? Oh, and the switchplate is missing... i say its missing because (at least in the pic) you can note a round imperfection in the paintjob, so my guess is it did have a swithcplate at some point. Pickguard is kissing too. Oh, and the screws holding the pickup rings are not the ones gibson uses, of course all of that could have just been "upgraded" by the original owner... i cant beggin to guess why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matiac Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Looks legit to me, the bridge, along with the pickups, is probably aftermarket...'82? Does it weigh a ton? I had an '80's Studio was a pretty heavy guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 mmmm.....candy apple red............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T50 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Another 82 LP in red: http://cgi.ebay.com/Gibson-1982-Custom-Color-Les-Paul-Custom-Standard_W0QQitemZ200209000567QQihZ010QQcategoryZ47072QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem The same tunning pegs, the same color... now we can see which parts ate original and which are not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Another 82 LP in red: http://cgi.ebay.com/Gibson-1982-Custom-Color-Les-Paul-Custom-Standard_W0QQitemZ200209000567QQihZ010QQcategoryZ47072QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem The same tunning pegs' date=' the same color... now we can see which parts ate original and which are not. [/quote'] $565 is the current bid...ouch! You'd hope an old custom would sell for more...even with the wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson CS Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Im not EMG bashing. I had them on my Jackson years ago, but... Not on this guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrel42 Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Love the candy apple red, same as my '93 custom Enjoy it! Andre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1982CARLPEMGS Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 Well...I've had it for a little while now and I LOVE IT! It does weight a ton...got to be over 10LBS. I was aware of the modifications, etc before buying it, although I didn't post until I had purchased it. To make a long story short...tried it at a local Music Go Round in Colorado then it got bought by someone in Maryland who immediately posted it for sale for a profit on eBay...then I bought it at the mark up that person had set for it...after 19 years...I finally found a Gibson Les Paul that I couldn't pass up! Thanks for the comments, info on the parts and for posting your "beauties". Always enjoy the "Guitar Porn"! *** BY THE WAY...BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE "1987 GIBSON FLYING V" POST THAT I MADE TODAY IN THE "V" SECTION OF THE FORUM TO SEE MY $349.99 SCORE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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