theodessakid Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Was in Sam Ash today and found a 2004 linited edition standard. Has a blond top no burst, Kluson tuners binding on the head stock and les paul in script on the truss rod cover. Condition is very good to excellent. Case looks wrong, all beat up, same as case for my 04 VM studio. Asking $2399. Was trying a trade with my 50th anniv. strat and a VM studio but still and to come uo with $1040](*,) . Not very familiar with these are they worth the extra $$$. This trade would just hurt too much[-x Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbursted Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 $2400 seams a bit steep for a used Standard (Limited Edition or not). You should check out Guitar Center or Musician Friend on line and compare for yourself, they seem to have the best prices and widest selection. Let us know how you fare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 That's way too much for a four year old Standard, brand new ones are cheaper. Who cares if it's a limited edition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lair22 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 I've got an '04 LP Std LE and I don't remember blond being one of the colors and my truss rod cover has nothing on it. These seem to run around $1550-1850 on E-bay. Mine's a Sierra Sunrise. Is it maybe a Classic (sorta Standard) LE of some kind that you're looking at? From Gibson press release - "The rich, deep hues of Gibson USA's Les Paul Limited Edition Series come alive with the "flame" of a maple top. New finishes include Manhattan Midnight, Pacific Reef, and Santa Fe Sunrise. The elegant setting of white body binding and ebony fingerboard with trapezoid inlays enhances the effect. "The Limited Edition guitars are truly the jewels of the Les Paul Standard family," says Henry Juszkiewicz, Gibson Chairman and CEO. "The new colors and upgraded appointments rev up a classic Gibson body, giving it a fresh, exciting look." Distinctive appearance features of the Limited Edition Series include a 1950s or 1960s-styled neck, nickel hardware, and metal button Kluson tuners. It comes with a hard case. MSRP: $3,299 USD. " Also a bound headstock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 i had a bad experience buying from samash and never shopped there again... i wouldnt recommend them to anyone... as has already been written, the price is a little excesive for a used standard (with a damaged case may i say...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This one goes to 11 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 That's way too much for a four year old Standard' date=' brand new ones are cheaper. Who cares if it's a limited edition?[/quote'] Yup, limited compared to what, Squire Strats or standard Standards? "Limited Edition" seems to be the corporate spidertrap for getting customers to spend a bit more, more often. Nowadays everyone's aware of the value of rarities. The fly in their ointment is that real rarities (like '58 Explorers & '59 Les Pauls) ARE rare because of the ravages of time, short production lives and ignorance. I'd wager that in 30 years time there won't be many of each GOTW/Ltd series guitars missing from the roll call, as they'll be babied by collectors/investors. As a result, they won't command the prices of real rarities. What's the bet that there'll be fewer Gecko Burst Standards around that 1000 run Ltd Editions in 10 years time? Nothing's wrong with having something different from the norm but I'd rather buy a guitar based on the way it plays, sounds & looks to me than the fact that it's limited. When it comes to saving for something tasty the '59 VOS's got my cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theodessakid Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 Here is the thing, I'm 58 and have been playing a 335 since I was 18 (do the math). I bought a 2004 VM studio because it sounds like my 335, tone, tone, tone. I have been lusting after a Standard and a friend at the local music shop lets me take a few home to play. None have had the tone on the little low end VM studio. Mahogony and burstbuckers must be the key. The standard LE is tempting from a cosmetic standpoint but at the end of the day its tone ,tone, tone. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epinder Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 40 - What do I win? Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This one goes to 11 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 If it's all mahogany you're after there are options. A good friend of mine picked up a LP Standard Mahogany (all-mahogany, heritage cherry overall) fitted with three open coil 'buckers. I think they were discontinued in '04 or '05, but should be possible to trace. It didn't cost him a heck of a lot more than a regular Standard either, and the tone is really sweet. He also owns a 335. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 40 - What do I win? Sorry 30! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geckobaldy Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 What's the bet that there'll be fewer Gecko Burst Standards around that 1000 run Ltd Editions in 10 years time? Cor blimey - that's next year! I wonder what mine'll be worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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