Rhythm Man Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I can't decide. I've got a few grand kicking about in my bank account. Which one? Ideally both but I'm leaning towards White.I think it's the gold hardware. I know its all down to personal taste, but I just love looking at these two beasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckledzepplin Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 get the white and set it out in the sun to make it cream aged color; personally i think that is the coolest color of LP customs it would look like randy rhoads custom LP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearbasher Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I also vote for the white. But, they do yellow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vern_s Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I'm leaning towards White. I would lean towards the white one myself, it looks to be in much better shape. Very Sweet!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhythm Man Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 There is something about the white one. First class, grade A Porn. Plain and simple. I'm nursing a semi just looking at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCI Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I'd go for white but only because I have black already. My LP is around 16 years old and the binding has aged very nicely so it's not so stark looking anymore (although you can't tell from these pictures). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 If you buy purely based on appearance, I'll call you a poser for ever ... I keed I keed ... sorta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhythm Man Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 I'd go for white but only because I have black already. My LP is around 16 years old and the binding has aged very nicely so it's not so stark looking anymore (although you can't tell from these pictures). I'm loving those inlays. What pups are they? I really like the uncovered look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhythm Man Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 If you buy purely based on appearance' date=' I'll call you a poser for ever ... I keed I keed ... sorta Poser? That's what i was going for. Penis extension!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Black shows EVERY scratch. Even polishing leaves visible swirls because the nitro is so soft. Get the white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet22 Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I played a white LP Studio for 13yrs. Loved it. Aged beautifully. I passed it on in the end, thru the fear of standing out too much, y'know, looking a little too flashy. That's the reserved Britishness in me though I think the black looks smaller (hey - it's a "slimming" colour, ask any chick), but is more discrete and will hide dings and battle-scars better. I'm a burst-nerd now though. WITH the scratch-plate I might add! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Poser? That's what i was going for. Penis extension!!!!! Get a big dually diesel for that ... ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Martin Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 White? White?? WHITE??? You ****ing racists!!! ;-) ... I like black guitars in theory, but Neo is right: they show every damn scratch, smudge, and fingerprint. Unless you want that kind of maintenance it's not worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson CS Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 which guitar is newer? cheaper? plays better? i prefer white, but i would by the black one (because i already have a white guitar) cherryburst though i could by them all day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Black if it's a first! Wow I'm surprised at all the white Guitar lovers so far they are a great looking guitar no denying that it's just a black Les paul is kinda traditional or even iconic for Rock and Roll, they do show scratches but so does my black truck and my black harley but hell that's just life. I always remember as a kid going into the music store all I wanted back than was a Black LP and a faded yellowed white anniversary Strat (that was when these guitars were celebrating a twentieth anniversary edition) . that said I can't see you going wrong with either of those beauties. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mash94 Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I would go with white. My acoustic has a sunburst and on the black on the outside scratches and fingerprints just stand out in an all up in your grille kind of way. you look at the guitar and all you see is them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhythm Man Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 which guitar is newer? cheaper? plays better? i prefer white' date=' but i would by the black one (because i already have a white guitar) cherryburst though i could by them all day[/quote'] The White is newer and plays beautifully but it is about £200($400) more. The black has a lovely tone and is set up more to my liking. I'm not to worried about that, I have a good man that not only sets my stuff up but explains to me what he is doing when he does it. I am his Anakin. "Obi Wan has taught you well". I also have a black 08 American Standard Telecaster which was only recently purchased, so the white one is looking like the better option. At least from a balance point of view. A Black Tele on one side of my 1975 Marshall JMP Head and Cab with green cloth front, and a White Lester Custom on the other. I can see it now. Mmmmmmmmmmm, tasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 My vote's for "Black," like the originals! Les Paul said he always liked it in black, because it focused the audiences eyes on his hands, and what they were doing, and not on the guitar, itself. But, of course, it's your choice, and both look great...really. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhythm Man Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 Point taken, but check this out. This one will be appreciated by those slash fans out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I feel for you bro! I had the same problem before I bought mine. To me, the black looks mysterious...dangerous, kind of a nasty evil.....or classy, black tie affair. In fact, thats one reason they originally came in black. So they would look good next to a tuxedo. Its true. The white was sweet to me as well. Very Randy Rhoads, very pure looking. In the end I opted for black, and Beyonce and I have been happy ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRom Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I love white! Get the white one. Ok, what are you waiting for? Go get it ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matiac Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Black is beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCI Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I'm loving those inlays. What pups are they? I really like the uncovered look. Those are the stock 490R/498T pups that came with it. Originally, there were covers on them but I removed them years ago because they were causing microphonic gain when doing the high gain metal thang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCI Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I like black guitars in theory' date=' but Neo is right: they show every damn scratch, smudge, and fingerprint. Unless you want that kind of maintenance it's not worth it.[/quote'] I like to think that my black LP looks relic'd or vintage. People pay extra for that, ya know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Silverburst I mean black! White can look like crap when it gets older, whereas the black will just look older. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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