BBSHS Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Hello, does anyone know where I can get highres pics of an original 59 Les Paul, only the guitar or with musician. I´m working for a magazine and need it for an article. Thanx and greetings Andreas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCI Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I would try contacting some collectors. The first names that spring to my mind are Billy Gibbons and Rick Nielson but there are others who are less high profile. The only other suggestion I have is to search Google images but you'll still need to get permission from the photos' owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Vintage Guitar Magazine here in the US has featured countless artists with their bursts and 50's Les Pauls. You could contact them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBSHS Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 Thank you very much, I will try to contact the Vintage Magazine. But if anyone has a different idea, please let me know. Greetings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 You can go to the My Les Paul forum too... bigger chance of someone having such a pic over there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 BBSHS... Where in Germany? What magazine? Do you have a web site? (German language is not a big problem. I read it slowly, but I do read a bit of German.) m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Not sure about your resolution requirements, but here is a database with a bunch of original bursts and pics. http://burstserial.com/gallery/main.php?cmd=album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Surfpup... If his magazine is on glossy paper and has halftones at 150 dots per inch, the digital photo resolution should be at minimum twice that - roughly 300 pixels per inch at the size of the printed piece. There are printers who do even higher quality printing, but the standard formula of doubling the halftone resolution of dots per inch for the digital photo is pretty much the same. Such things can be played with a bit in Photoshop or similar software, but... it's best if an original has the required resolution rather than attempting to be "arty" and hoping you can electronically get something for nothing. Assuming the magazine were 8 1/2 by 11, and the printer might allow a "full bleed" of the photo to cover the entire page rather than requiring "white" margins, a photo would (in theory) need to be 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches at 300 dots per inch for that quality of photo reproduction. As I said, there are workarounds, but quality suffers. On newsprint, usually the photo halftones are at 85 dots per inch in the US - occasionally somewhat higher, but usually under 100 dpi. Again, figure double the resolution of a digital photo from the halftone dots per inch and you are at 170 to 200 pixels per inch at the printed size. At least the above are general guidelines. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 So, yeah, there are some pics on that site I posted. Perhaps they can provide you with higher resolution versions. I doubt they upload their fullest quality - who does? It is even possible that their original image quality is 300 dpi or something close to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I have a call in to a dealer/collector friend of mine. If he has any interest in your project I will contact you through PM or e-mail with his contact information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemoon Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Surfpup... If his magazine is on glossy paper and has halftones at 150 dots per inch' date=' the digital photo resolution should be at minimum twice that - roughly 300 pixels per inch at the size of the printed piece. There are printers who do even higher quality printing, but the standard formula of doubling the halftone resolution of dots per inch for the digital photo is pretty much the same. Such things can be played with a bit in Photoshop or similar software, but... it's best if an original has the required resolution rather than attempting to be "arty" and hoping you can electronically get something for nothing. Assuming the magazine were 8 1/2 by 11, and the printer might allow a "full bleed" of the photo to cover the entire page rather than requiring "white" margins, a photo would (in theory) need to be 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches at 300 dots per inch for that quality of photo reproduction. As I said, there are workarounds, but quality suffers. On newsprint, usually the photo halftones are at 85 dots per inch in the US - occasionally somewhat higher, but usually under 100 dpi. Again, figure double the resolution of a digital photo from the halftone dots per inch and you are at 170 to 200 pixels per inch at the printed size. At least the above are general guidelines. m [/quote'] Does Gibson pay you a $1 a word to post here? If so, I do I get in on the action. Also, do you think that Surf really cares...he was just pointing the OP in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Gee Blue... I didn't know you didn't believe in answering a question that has professional technical ramifications. It would make the major difference between helping the initial poster or putting him on a wild goose chase. Surf's question reflected he understands that. No, Gibson doesn't pay me by the word. In fact find that suggestion seriously objectionable, as was your unkind sarcasm. Should we not resolve not to start something increasingly sarcastic that might result in us both being banned? m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBSHS Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 Hey Guys, thank you very much, this is really a big help. And right, I need a resolution of 300dpi. In general we are a Hard Rock and Heavy Metal magazine but from time to time we do some things about instruments as well. But it´s more for beginners and people who have a little bit interest in guitars, basses or drums, so people like you will not find anything new in it I think. The idea of the story was, that most of the rock fans pick up somewhen that the 1959 Gibson Les Paul is something like the holy grale of the guitars and a few people are willing to pay a few hundred thousand dollars to get one. But many people never get really deep into that and so they don´t know why these guitars are so special. Therefore I did an interview with a guy who is really deep into vintage guitars, who has running a small guitar shop and build good (affordable) replicas of Gibson- and Fender-style guitars and asked him, what´s so special on that guitar and vintage guitars in general. So we talked about nitrofinish, wood, collectors, investment....but sadly he had no pics of a real 59 (even if one of his customers owns one). So thank you very much, I will let you know if I got a pic somewhere. Greetings Andreas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemoon Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Gee Blue... I didn't know you didn't believe in answering a question that has professional technical ramifications. It would make the major difference between helping the initial poster or putting him on a wild goose chase. Surf's question reflected he understands that. No' date=' Gibson doesn't pay me by the word. In fact find that suggestion seriously objectionable, as was your unkind sarcasm. Should we not resolve not to start something increasingly sarcastic that might result in us both being banned? m [/quote'] Me bad. Sorry. I am having a bad day. That said, my response was uncalled for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I just talked to my "guy". He says sorry, he can't help, no '59 or high res pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Blue... Sorry it's been a bad day for you. Been there, done that far too often recently. <sigh> 'n fact, I'm not so certain I'm not on one today myself. Truly... Dunno, but I think I need to do some pickin and relaxin' tonite. And may also your day be better - I know I reeeeally could use a better end than beginning of this 24. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Wasn't there an auction not too long ago? Maybe the auction house would share some photos... I could do a search, but, well, you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Does Gibson pay you a $1 a word to post here? If so' date=' I do I get in on the action. Also, do you think that Surf really cares...he was just pointing the OP in the right direction.[/quote'] <snorkle> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I would just buy one and then take all the pictures you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitargreg1993 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 dangit.... i thought you were POSTING pics of a 59.... not asking for them lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikko18 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 You can try and get in contact with Emerald City Guitars. They have an original 59 and some nice pictures on their site. I know the owner too and he seems pretty cool, he might even be willing to take some pictures for you. Here's a link to the site http://www.emeraldcityguitars.com/home Good Luck! Nikko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeVeeWee Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 The book "The Beauty of The Burst" reveals everything about the LP '59 and its collectors(names and pics) Here is the link on amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/Beauty-Burst-Yasuhiko-Iwanade/dp/0793573742/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1259177248&sr=8-1-spell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65 Casino Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I requested some info on one a few days ago. Here is the response and contact info. Hi, Thanks for the e-mail. This guitar is $375,000. It is original and in good condition. Please feel free to contact me at the store if you have any questions. Best regards, Anoush Hollywood Vintage Collection Guitar Center Hollywood 7425 Sunset Blvd Hollywood, CA 90046 Tel: 323-874-2302 Tel: 323-874-1060 Fax:323-969-9783 Here is the product information - prod ID = 104821841 product name = 1959 9 LES PAUL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 $375,000? Holy mackerel - or whatever. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65 Casino Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 She's a beauty.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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