Riffster Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 http://cgi.ebay.com/1952-GIBSON-LES-PAUL-GOLDTOP-VERY-SPECIAL-ONE-OF-A-KIND_W0QQitemZ320425501426QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item4a9ad922f2&_trksid=p4999.c0.m14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Hmm, let's see, new BMW 3 series or this? I guess I better start taking the bus because I'm in love!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 looks too good to be true. It shines like it's new. If I was sure it was real and had the cash Id buy it in a second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzep59 Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 I'd rather get a burst conversion and one or two other guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbonesullivan Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 So they didn't take any pictures of it when it was at the factory or bother to get it certified authentic? I see some pictures of some guys in Gibson shirts, but for it to be a real reissue they'd have to measure it, take tons of photos, other such stuff. Now, correct me If i'm wrong, but wasn't the 52 plagued with insufficient neck angle, so the strings had to be strung UNDER the bridge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted September 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 A real reissue? that's an actual '52. do they authenticate authentics? The strings are under the tail piece/bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Amazing condition for a 52 thats as clean as they get... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstar232007 Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 I'm sorry guys I still don't understand this feeling you have for such a old instrument. I can understand purchasing a reissue with the newer building techniques and better materials and higher building standards. If this guitar was given to me it would get sold asap so I could actually purchase a few guitars that would actually get played and enjoyed than this thing. And this guy wants almost 40g for the guitar and then he is charging almost 500 for shipping. With the bridge like it is' date=' I bet this is nothing but a guitar cabinet instrument. Finally what the he11 is up with all the caps in his description of the guitar. [/quote']This isn't just ANY old instrument! Just like a high-performance, Italian-made sports car isn't just ANY old car. This was THE very first production model/testbed LP, and if it wasn't for the success of this guitar (save for a few complaints about the "trapeze" tailpiece, and the shallow neck pitch), we would probably not have had the great, late-fifties LPs that are prized today, or ANY LPs for that matter. Any true LP fan would be ecstatic to own this KICK A$$ instrument, even if just for show. I know I would! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
six-string Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 nice guitar....but the seller is way overpricing it. i've seen 52s in great condition (for the age) sell for closer to $20K . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted September 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 I'm sorry guys I still don't understand this feeling you have for such a old instrument. I can understand purchasing a reissue with the newer building techniques and better materials and higher building standards. If this guitar was given to me it would get sold asap so I could actually purchase a few guitars that would actually get played and enjoyed than this thing. And this guy wants almost 40g for the guitar and then he is charging almost 500 for shipping. With the bridge like it is' date=' I bet this is nothing but a guitar cabinet instrument. Finally what the he11 is up with all the caps in his description of the guitar. [/quote'] Oh, I am just interested in the historical aspect of it, I would not buy an old guitar especially if it was expensive. If this guitar was given to me I would also sell it as soon as possible and would use the money for hookers and blow....I am just kidding can you imagine if I was like that? It is just a nice guitar to look at... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchabalk Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 Old Black's a '53 right? This is basically the exact same guitar as that one, minus the refin and bigsby bolted on. They have one of those exact ones at Rudy's in NYC. and IMO a modern BMW is a very poor investment, a '52 LP is a very good investment :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
six-string Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 Neil Young's Old Black... as you can see it is in MINT condition. =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstar232007 Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 nice guitar....but the seller is way overpricing it.i've seen 52s in great condition (for the age) sell for closer to $20K . The beat-up ones actually sell for A LOT more! I was at a guitar show and saw one go for $40k, and it looked like SH!T! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 I could see wanting to own an original '52 for historical reasons if I had the money. What I don't understand is why is Gibson making a re-issue of the '52 and who will want it? Yes, it was good for it's time, but they eventually had to work out bugs to come up with the improved LPs of the later 50s. I don't want a guitar with all the flaws of the early models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Ill pass...not me cuppa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted September 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 I could see wanting to own an original '52 for historical reasons if I had the money. What I don't understand is why is Gibson making a re-issue of the '52 and who will want it? Yes' date=' it was good for it's time, but they eventually had to work out bugs to come up with the improved LPs of the later 50s. I don't want a guitar with all the flaws of the early models. [/quote'] Oh man, I was going to get you one for Christmas... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvhbngh Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 I would get one, if only I could afford it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbonesullivan Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 now.. correct me if I'm wrong.. but shouldn't the price on that be WAY higher? the early ones at Gruhn's are in the 100-200K range. then again.. the story seems kinda shady, so a lot of collectors will stay away. that's the kind of guitar you want to see in person before even thinking about buying. Also, if it was real, and that's all they want for it, I'm pretty sure Gibson would have bought it for the museum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
six-string Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 actually if you look on Gruhn's site right now you can find at least 3 different 1952-53 Goldtop Les Pauls (with the trapeze tailpiece) and they have all been significantly reduced in price to around $15,000 to $16,000. There is one with a wraparound stop tailpiece at $25,000. the 12th Fret guitar shop website also has an all original 1952 LP goldtop currently listed at $15,000. i still say $40,000 is way overpriced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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