gibsonpure Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 I'm shopping for another Les Paul. In the past, I've bought new. This time, I'm looking for a workhorse, yet nice, & clean. I simply can't afford another new one. I'm looking Studio, to Standard, $800 - $1200. Ebay is my best option. How do I avoid getting someone's lemon? What's the best advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FennRx Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 i am way too chicken for ebay. try watching craigslist or the the les paul forum classified section. And for 800-1200, you could easily get a new Studio. Possibly a used Standard Faded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson CS Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Im not a big fan of e-bay either. Too many things can go wrong. Try pawn shops, or your local paper. There were some great deals in some shops near me, but I wanted to buy new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonpure Posted January 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 the les paul forum classified section. Where's this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleSixx Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Try the following links, I just put Les Paul Studio in Guitar Centers search and found a few for you to choose from all below $1200. This way you get a new workhorse. If you're not worried about color then you can just go pick one up. Good luck. http://www.guitarcenter.com/Gibson-Les-Paul-Studio-Electric-Guitar-with-BFG-Electronics-514556-i1322490.gc http://www.guitarcenter.com/-i1328216.gc http://www.guitarcenter.com/Gibson-Les-Paul-Swamp-Ash-Studio-Electric-Guitar-102089893-i1149451.gc http://www.guitarcenter.com/Gibson-Les-Paul-Studio-Electric-Guitar-100161084-i1149146.gc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingarmadillo Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 The Vintage Mahogany is also a Studio. If you're looking at one of the fadeds, then the VM deserves a look, even if Musicians Friend and GC have jacked the price up to $899. (They were $799 before Christmas!) http://www.guitarcenter.com/Gibson-Les-Paul-Vintage-Mahogany-Electric-Guitar-103371357-i1149476.gc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjay777 Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Ebay's always a gamble, but imo still a convenient way to get a steal on a killer LP. You just have to trust your instincts on the listings, and that starts with the feedback scores. I agree about Craigslist too, but chances are you'll have to wait awhile before something good pops up. Shop around though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FennRx Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Where's this? http://www.lespaulforum.com/forum/index.php?s= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepsg61 Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 I would be cautious about deals that look too good to be true. Be careful of guitars that have black paint on the back of the neck as this can indicate a repair job on a broken neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson CS Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Gibsonpure... Im in Canada. Near Niagara Falls, close to Toronto as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaicho8888 Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Try Craigslist.org in your area.... Hey Gibsonpure...BTW, nice avatar...I am drooling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hezochiah Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 I've had pretty good experiences with ebay in the past but you just have to make sure that the seller has great feedback and has been around a while and deals primarily in guitars. I got a real nice '79 Standard off ebay a couple years ago for $1000 shipped and it was great so you should be able to find something in that range you're looking for. Also check out the Studio Premium Plus because those are great guitars but just don't have the binding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious T Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 I'm shopping for another Les Paul. In the past' date=' I've bought new. This time, I'm looking for a workhorse, yet nice, & clean. I simply can't afford another new one. I'm looking Studio, to Standard, $800 - $1200. Ebay is my best option. How do I avoid getting someone's lemon? What's the best advice?[/quote'] Huh? Sorry, to busy looking at your avatar=d> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scozz Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Huh? Sorry' date=' to busy looking at your avatar=d> [/quote'] +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonpure Posted January 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 Try Craigslist.org in your area.... Hey Gibsonpure...BTW' date=' nice avatar...I am drooling! [/color'] Thanks! I've always liked that color LP Studio! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSapelo Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 My CPA has a nice studio for sale (if he hasn't sold it yet) for $500. Very clean. If you are interested then I'll give him a call tomorrow and get some pics of it. He's moved up into the "flametop zone" and there's no looking back for him. Likewise, his accounting rates have gone up for some reason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Dragyn Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Regarding ebay: I've bought six guitars (Gibsons, Fenders, and a Dean) and sold few more than that on ebay (hence the current stable of 2). If you're worried about the condition only bid on auctions with these three things: 1. The auctions covered by Paypal up to $2000 (not just the standard $200) so you can get your money back if the guy is scamming you with a guitar that's a POS. 2. Make sure they have a return policy for the same reason as above. 3. make sure they ship with a tracking number. I bought a Fender Iron Maiden Strat and the pics all looked great, and it was listed in good condition, but when I received it the last three frets were lifting out of the neck. I was covered by paypal and the guy had a return policy so I got my money back after I shipped it back. It was a royal pain, but it all evened out. -Clay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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