phil_104 Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Hey guys! My name is Phil and I'm new here, obviously, lol. I am 19 years old and from Canada, been playing guitar since I was 10. I got my first les paul in 2007, after working my butt off for it, and now I plan on getting a Standard this summer, and starting a collection. Les paul guitars have always been special to me, and I hope I can learn a contribute to this forum. Now that I have introduced myself, here's my baby. She is a 2007 LP studio vintage mahogany, that I modded for looks. Took off all the black parts ( guard, pup rings and switch washer), and then I added some gold knobs. I also oiled up the body and worked it in there good, wich made the red explode. I'm really happy with it, and I think it looks good for a vintage mahogany. I can't wait to get a standard though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FennRx Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 welcome! and very nice VM. it looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Welcome to the group and WOW... I really like the way your VM turned out!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLiveSoundGuy Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Welcome to the forum board Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Welcome Phil,...Real nice job on your Studio... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaresz Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Nice to meet you Phil, and very nice looking VM LP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_104 Posted April 14, 2008 Author Share Posted April 14, 2008 Thanks guys! I really like the way it turned out. I hear some of you on here have really nice guitars, and I saw some of them in the picture thread. Again, thanks for the warm welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 That's actually a really, really nice guitar. I've been staring at it for a few minutes now...well done! Rockland, Ont? What are you doing over there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_104 Posted April 14, 2008 Author Share Posted April 14, 2008 Thanks man! The thing I like about it, is in my opinion, it captures the true spirit of what the faded was supose to be. It has this raw, no fancy or frills look about it. But on the other hand, with the changes I made, it still has the features of a nice les paul. So you end up with this guitar that is fun to look at, but is also raw and has that old school feel to it, but at the same time, your not afraid to take it into a bar to gig with it. It's been my workhorse since I got her, and I hope to keep her for a long time. I have to admit though, I nice goldtop or ice tea standard wouldn't look bad with the one I already have. Rockland Ontario is right. Actually I have lived here almost all my life, attending school at Ottawa university at the moment, I'm a history major. I like Rockland, and the name sounds kinda cool. My first language is french, so sorry if my spelling is off at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Welcome to the forum, the mods you made to that guitar are really good, i like it way more than the original look... Gibson should consider doing that to the vintage mahogany... i would buy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I have to admit though' date=' I nice goldtop or ice tea standard wouldn't look bad with the one I already have.[/quote']That's the one problem I find...one LP is not enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_104 Posted April 14, 2008 Author Share Posted April 14, 2008 That's the one problem I find...one LP is not enough! You got that one right, and on top of everything, I can't decide if I want a burst color, or a gold top. Life is full or hard decisions eh! lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibis Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Hi there Phil! Your guitar shouts out "ROCK 'n ROLL"!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_104 Posted April 14, 2008 Author Share Posted April 14, 2008 Hi there Phil! Your guitar shouts out "ROCK 'n ROLL"!! Thanks dude! That's totally what I was going for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plank_Spanker Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Welcome, Phil! I've always liked the VM Les Pauls and see one in my future (don't tell my wife!) Great looking Lester you have there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Ya Hey. Welcome. Makes me wish I didn't sell my studio Nice job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPDEN Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Welcome Phil! Cool LP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarJunkie Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Bienvenue Phil. It's a small world. I live in Orleans. I've been thinking about picking up a used VM and seeing yours makes me want one even more. How exactly did you get that finish?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_104 Posted April 15, 2008 Author Share Posted April 15, 2008 Simple really. I just picked up a nice looking vm, one that was red-er than most, and I worked some oil into the finish. Takes some time and patience, but it's worth it. Every guitar is going to react different to the threatment though. Mine just happen to come out almost ferrari red. Good to hear that there are some forum brothers in my region . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geetar_Axl Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Looks good for a VM? How bout UNIQUE and awesome! Mate that is an awesome mod, love it, VM's are usually a bit ugly ( the hardware I mean, no offence to other users) Thats something special! Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarJunkie Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 What oil did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cudamax2343 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I LOVE WHAT YOU HAVE DONE TO THAT WORN CHERRY FINISH AND ALL THE CREME PARTS ARE A REALLY NICE TOUCH. IT WOULD BE PERFECT TO ME IF IT HAD THE CREME DIMARZIO DP100'S NICE TOUCH KID. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_104 Posted April 15, 2008 Author Share Posted April 15, 2008 What oil did you use? Funny story actually. Old english lemon oil, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickblues1 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Gibson Special Faded Cherry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_104 Posted April 15, 2008 Author Share Posted April 15, 2008 Man that looks A LOT like mine. The only difference I can see is the knobs are lighter ( mine are vintage amber) and the inlays in the fretboard. Nice looking guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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