silv8r8urst Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Hello, I have a 1988 Silverburst Showcase Edition Les Paul. It would be cool to meet some people who have this same guitar and see pictures of them. There were only 200 made 20 years ago. I almost made a mistake recently in trying to sell it to buy a brand new silverburst custom. I would love the custom, but it seems like they are making so many of them that they will almost be always available. I cant even find a available 88 showcase silverburst anywhere. So i made up my mind to keep it and i even appreciate it more. So it would be cool to see pictures and hear from other silverburst owners..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Hello' date=' Im new to this forum. I have a 1988 Silverburst Showcase Edition Les Paul. It would be cool to meet some people who have this same guitar and see pictures of them. There were only 200 made 20 years ago. I almost made a mistake recently in trying to sell it to buy a brand new silverburst custom. I would love the custom, but it seems like they are making so many of them that they will almost be always available. I cant even find a available 88 showcase silverburst anywhere. So i made up my mind to keep it and i even appreciate it more. So it would be cool to see and here from other silverburst owners.....[/quote'] Hi Silv8rBurst and Welcome to the Forum... Can we see some pictures please???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaresz Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I too would like to see some pictures if you have some. Welcome to the forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silv8r8urst Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 how do i post pics? ive been trying but cant seem to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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silv8r8urst Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 i found out how to post pictures, cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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silv8r8urst Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 so there are my pics so far, its nice to be here!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALIEN8 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Welcome! Nice axe! I just got the GOW week 16 Les Paul custom classic silverburst, and I love it! Does your showcase edition have the silver burst around the outside edge and back etc like the custom, or is it just the top? I didn't buy the silverburst custom because the GOW blew it away, both for playability and sound!! I also like the fact that they only made a maximum of 400... Nice move to decide to keep it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silv8r8urst Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 No, I wish it had the burst on the edges and back, but it is basically a standard les paul. so i havent heard about GOW week 16, it would be really cool to see a pic, thats cool a classic version of the silverburst.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALIEN8 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I can't add pics due to location... here's a link to the gibson specs: http://www.gibson.com/jp%2Djp/Divisions/Gibson%20USA/Guitar%20of%20the%20Week/LP%20Classic%20Custom%20Silverburst/ What I love about the burst is that it follows the body line, and not the tear drop like yours, no offense of course, it's a little different that way... (that pic on the gibson website does not do it justice) doesn't have the silver on the back and edges either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 No way I'm staying out of a silverburst thread! I didn't buy the silverburst custom because the GOW blew it away' date=' both for playability and sound!! [/quote']I don't know about that...them's fight'n words... I looked at one of those GOTW silvers, but it wasn't for me. They look sweet, but resemble the Epi silverbursts too much. I'm not here to rip on your guitar or anything. I love the silvers. Sound wise, there was no comparison...maybe it was just that particular GOTW I played, but no comparison. This thing's by far the best LP I've played. I'm not just saying that because I own it, and it has nothing to do with the colour. The colour and the little extras you get with a Custom are just icing on the cake. There's no substitute for a Custom. I sold a few old amps a while ago. I let some old guy play it because he was ripping on new Gibsons, saying they're cheaply made nowadays. After he played it, he asked if I was selling the Custom...what does that tell you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Martin Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 BEAUTIFUL guys!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbursted Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Not a Custom, but I really love it. She is a 2007 Limited Edition Standard. The Blue Jackson is gone now <:-( But she gave her all for a good cause... Could resist this thread=d> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Awesome guitars guys! A Silverburst Custom is high on my wishlist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson CS Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I was waiting to see how long it would take Tim A to reply! lol Beautiful guitars guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALIEN8 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I don't know about that...them's fight'n words...Angel LOL... I guess a sword fight is in order then, we live pretty close to one another!! I know that you aren't knocking me, it's all subjective... I've had the same comments regarding selling etc. When I told them $10G they got the picture... I have an SG special faded that is the same way, and there is a '59 VOS that has that same spine tingling tone for sale in stratford... When the wife even notices the drastic difference between what are supposedly the same guitars, you know you have a winner!! I am jealous of the silver streak down the back of the neck though... My Epiphone clone made by Gibson doesn't have that#-o !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibis Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Welcome to the fourm silv8r8urst. There are some pretty lovely looking S'bursts in these pages! Does anyone one have a Silver Anniversary Marshall Stack to play through? That would be the ultimate silver experience! I saw one for sale back in 1990 in Bristol, UK and didn't have the cash or the means of transport to get it home. Oh, for a time machine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silv8r8urst Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 i have to say, im very glad that i made this thread. i love seeing all the different silverbursts. I would love to own a beautiful 2007 custom, but the only way is if i sold my showxase silverburst and with this being a rare guitar, i cant ever part with it. so when i win the lottery i will get my custom. i love my showcase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silv8r8urst Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 Hey Silverbursted, What year is that goldtop les paul? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silv8r8urst Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 WE NEED MORE SILVERBURST PICTURES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Here is my 84 Custom Silverburst (not as silver as she once was): -Eddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silv8r8urst Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 What a beauty!!!! These guitars are a work of art. In my opinion the Silverbursts are the best looking Les Pauls and Les Pauls are the best model guiter ever. Never sell that Eddie!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 blue...cut me some slack, I was at work. silv8r8urst & eddie...are those LPs stock? ALIEN...do you have any swords? The silver neck is pretty nice, it's different...but what really does it for me, esthetically, is the silver down the side of the headstock. It's a nice finishing touch. ibis...silver Marshall in the background I've posted so many pics of it already. Nice silvers guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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