bluelake07 Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 I've never seen such a discolored guitar. Here Seller says, "Loaded with vibe this old Les Paul looks like it have been in bed with Jimmy Page and vomited on by Clapton, aged white finish has turned a almost golden yellow burst. ". Was this from 25 years of playing in smoky places, or was the paint Gibson was using at the time the cause or something else? The guitar also has a repaired neck, but the seller is only asking $1989 for it; what a deal on a classic LP for a lucky lefty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiteface Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 There's a shop near where I work, and I often stop by the front window after work to have a look (It's on my way to the bus station - why not?). Usually the stuff they sell is mid-priced Fenders and until recently Epiphone, that kind of thing. Anyway, they had one that had been discolored not much different to that one. Both must have been gigged to within an inch of their lives in smoky clubs, as you say. It's the only thing I can think of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsideMan Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 I don't think this was gigged in a smokey club, I think it was hung on the wall in a smokey club that maybe served BBQ in addition to the usual libations. (I was prepared to say this wasn't really a white guitar until I saw the inside of the control cavity.) I know left-handed Epis are relatively rare, but I would pass on this mess without a more substantial discount. '89 isn't particularly a desirable year anyway. Just MY opinion, but I AM infallible. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkuss Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 At first I was also going to say that it was never white but after a few seconds... Wow! I wasn't sure whether I liked it and had mixed emotions but it came out on top. I wouldn't pay that price with that repair but I actually really like the look of that thing. Care for a Smoked Paul anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ef_in_fla Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 That could be the ugliest LP I've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLesPaul2006 Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 I think someone took the relic process way too far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjael Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Mmm, deep fried Les Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 it's fire damage folks................only extreme heat does that to nitro(laquer) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstar232007 Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 The guitar also has a repaired neck, but the seller is only asking $1989 for it; what a deal on a classic LP for a lucky lefty!Not really a good deal. A "repaired" neck isn't going to stay repaired forever, and from the look of that crack, all it would take is, a good enough bump, to totally "SNAP" that guitar in half! I wouldn't give him more than $900 for it, considering, it will probably cost wayyyy!!! more than that to get a new neck put on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I'll bet he would take $1700 and it would be a pretty darn good deal..... The break on the neck doesn't look like a big deal, though I would never purchase a guitar with a broken neck. If I was left handed picker I would offer $1700 and feel pretty good about it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acewarslave Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 love to see all the rest of the pictures of the guitar.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 love to see all the rest of the pictures of the guitar.. Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icantbuyafender Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I'll bet he would take $1700 and it would be a pretty darn good deal..... The break on the neck doesn't look like a big deal' date=' though I would never purchase a guitar with a broken neck. If I was left handed picker I would offer $1700 and feel pretty good about it....[/quote'] duane said it best. 1500-1700 MAX. lucky lefties!!! Im GASing for a vintage white or TV yellow paul now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acewarslave Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 thanks duane v man thats one yellowing guitar my 70s les paul custom looks simular on the binding but thats spose to be a white guitar it takes relicing to a whole new level.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelake07 Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 Not really a good deal. I was too subtle in my sarcasm. I'll try again...what a "deal" on a classic LP for a lucky lefty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstar232007 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I was too subtle in my sarcasm. I'll try again...what a "deal" on a classic LP for a lucky lefty! Much better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epinder Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I'm a lefty and I wouldn't allow that thing in my house, even if they gave it to me. That has to be the uglist guitar I've seen in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Summerisle Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 it's fire damage folks................only extreme heat does that to nitro(laquer) That's a good possibility. My other guess would be water / damp damage. I once saw a Telecaster that had come out of a damp basement, being sold by a house-clearance guy. The same sort of damage to the white (nitro) finish. There's a lot more than smoke involved in the story of this particular Les Paul, I think. Perhaps the only smoking involved is by the seller, who thinks it's worth nearly $2,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelake07 Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 No comment right now, I need a cup of coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvarsel Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 it's fire damage folks................only extreme heat does that to nitro(laquer) +2.........Can't think of any other reason....Also look at the top of the headstock, looks singed to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvastogie Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I love the tuners on that. I've never seen them before that have little levers come out so you don't need a string winder. Pretty smart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larkin38 Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 As a lefty I say NO. I could live with a neck break. But that guitar was used to send up smoke signals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freak show Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 The book value for a Les Paul Custom from 1984 in excellent condition is $2200-2400, and I've seen them go for right around that quite a few times on eBay or on various internet sites. The condition of this guitar isn't even close to "fair". Before I'd pay even $1500, I would save the extra pennies and get one that hadn't been burnt, broken, drown and tortured. The seller is out of his mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AS90 Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 I bet it stinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Obscure Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 I bet it stinks.LOL! Exactly what I was thinking!:- From the description: "Also the guitar and case smells like grandpas smoking jacket." Yuk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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