shotgunshooter3 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Hello all, I am new to this forum. I am an acoustic player right now but my heart has always belonged to the electrics. I have lusted over a Les Paul for years but have never been able to afford one. I have, however, found what I hope to be a gem at a local guitar store. It is a 2003 Gibson Les Paul Special "Faded" model, and they are asking $480 (it is used). I would love to jump all over this guitar, but first I would like to see if I'm getting hosed or not. Does anyone have any input? It is hard to judge condition seeing as it was painted to look worn out already. I would really appreciate any input!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swmcv2007 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 I've played a few and while they aren't the best guitar ever I'd say 480 is a great deal unless there's something wrong you don't know about it. You could get an Epiphone for more money... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max2343 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Those are Good and it is before Gibson started Manufacturing Guitars with swiss-chesse weight Relieved Holes. I personally perfer them and it should be kinda Heavy. If it's a Refinished one that would Explain the low price. For more Gibson's in the 500 dollar Range, check out Guitarcenter.com/used Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Those are Good and it is before Gibson started Manufacturing Guitars with swiss-chesse weight Relieved Holes. I personally perfer them and it should be kinda Heavy. If it's a Refinished one that would Explain the low price. For more Gibson's in the 500 dollar Range' date=' check out Guitarcenter.com/used[/quote']Or, because it's a Les Paul Special - a slab body, so no chambering or weight-relieving, and it is a Faded series, not refinished. Since they were only $800, brand new, two years ago, that really explains the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max2343 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Those were still kinda nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Robot Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 These guitars are actually very light. I nearly bought one - they have nice fast necks and the P90s are wonderful. There are quite a few posts about these guitars along with photos. People talk about them very highly particularly given the price. At present in Australia you can get both the single cut and the double cut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgunshooter3 Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 Thanks for the input guys. I know that it's not the most refined Gibson out there but compared to the Epiphones I have looked at the quality is still better. I think I may have to go put it on lay-away and get it out once I'm done with training (gotta love the Army)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max2343 Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Kool. Training at Roswell? Do they really have 32 floors underground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Music Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 My 2003 SP LP had the humbuckers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgunshooter3 Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 Kool. Training at Roswell? Do they really have 32 floors underground? The training is first in Ft. Lewis Washington and then in Ft. Benning GA. I'm an ROTC cadet, my school is in Roswell. IDK about the 32 Floors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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