overfloater Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 I posted before about a 2003 gibson lp studio I was thinking of getting for $800 from a private dealer.... Now I am looking at this 2006 studio from a retailer for $900 (950 after tax)....... Anyone have any opinions based on the pics? Both come with case, retailer offers 1 yr warranty for 70 dollars (ripoff right?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Butt @$$ ugly... You can do better than that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPSpecial2000 Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 I have to agree with Dave...that's pretty ugly man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowdown Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Hey,don't listen to them and use your own judgement mate. If you like it,get it. Simple.:- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsForrest Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Interesting wood, different from the pack. I kind of like it. If I were you I would get a good picture of three and the serial number and contact Gibson. If it is a Studio it's not one of the typical colors or finishes. Looks like it might be a smartwood and Gibson could tell you more about it like what kind of wood that is. Or they could tell you if it's counterfeit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Dave, I couldn't help but notice that ugly a$$ guitar in the bottom right corner of your avatar after reading your post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Hey' date='don't listen to them and use your own judgement mate.If you like it,get it. Simple. agreed Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamman Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 do some research on the guitar before you buy. beauty is your perception as is value. good luck in your quest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Both come with case' date=' retailer offers 1 yr warranty for 70 dollars (ripoff right?) [/quote']Right. Ripoff. NEVER pay for a warranty. They'll fxck you just the same if something unfortunate happens to the guitar. You'll have to raise the roof to get them to help you regardless - so keep the extra cash in your pocket. If it's solid - no cracks ANYWHERE, straight neck and electronics work as they should - then you're good. Price is a little high, but you're buying used at retail so that's the way it goes. If you like it, and it's a little unique, I say go for it. Can't really tell from the pics - looks Trans Black, eh? Back to the warranty thing, somebody explain to me this.... How does Guitar Center offer a warranty on something they didn't make? How are they gonna fix it? Bet yer *** they won't pay to send it back to Gibson. The warranty is $70 free and clear profit above what they're already making on the guitar. They have absolutely no intention of spending any of that money to actually complete a repair for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 How does Guitar Center offer a warranty on something they didn't make?How are they gonna fix it? I think the Gothic chick at the front of the store fixes them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Arcadius Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Generally speaking, Les Paul Studios are great guitars. We don't know the condition of this one and the price is not exactly a bargain... However, it does have a unique finish, which (I only guess here) must be trully nice under the lights. And the gold hardware surely adds to that. So, ultimately, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, as they say... If you could get a couple of more shots of it, the more experienced folks in the forums can verify it's good state or not. good luck with the hunt mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odie desmith Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 i gotta say both of those studios are not to good looking 2008 yamaha (crap) strat Madiera a-20 acoustic Gibson les paul jr billie joe armstrong signiture orange tiny terror combo amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Opinion, right? Well...IMHO, of the 2, I'd get the Plain top or solid color Black LP Studio. I've never cared for figured tops, with a "translucent black" paint job. Just seems "Wrong," to me. LOL! But, a solid black Studio, is quite nice...again, IMHO. You'll have to keep it clean and polished, though...as "Black" shows EVERYTHING! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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