surfaday Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 Man, sometimes things work out. I have been hoping for a Les Paul for some time and almost got an LP100 then 2 things happened at once. I sold my surfboard for $500 and I found a 1997 Les Paul Standard Plus Top in Honeyburst with beautiful flames, and hard case for $285! The guitar has hardly been used, its in immaculate condition, not a mark on the body other than some tarnish on the frets, which I polished off with some 0000 steel wool. (The apparent mark in the photo is a reflection). The owner was also the nicest guy. 80 years old and he owns several classical guitars and he is bidding on another classical Yamaha on ebay and was selling the Les Paul to help him with bidding. I brought my vintage Yamaha classical along and we even jammed for a little while. Made a friend and got a great guitar at the same time. A couple of weeks ago I told a guitar store they under-priced an LP100 at $199 instead of $299, then I didn't buy it. I guess sometimes things do work out. Walter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 Great outcome surfaday, looks a lovely guitar, HNGD and enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalfarm Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 Man, sometimes things work out. I have been hoping for a Les Paul for some time and almost got an LP100 then 2 things happened at once. I sold my surfboard for $500 and I found a 1997 Les Paul Standard Plus Top in Honeyburst with beautiful flames, and hard case for $285! I believe your honesty regarding the LP-100 has been rewarded. NICE Plus Top! I believe you'll be MUCH happier with THIS guitar!!!!!! I have a 25-Year-Old Handmade Wooden Surfboard I bought while stationed in HAWAII. Never been ridden or even placed in water. Hmmmmmmmmm....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdjjadk Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 Happy New Guitar Day to you surfaday. :) Looks like you got yourself a beauty and a keeper for sure!! Animalfarm is exactly right, you'll enjoy your Les Paul much than an L.P.-100 Shawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy01 Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 I was one of the members who applauded your honesty. It looks as though that was rewarded!! Nice guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 I was one of the members who applauded your honesty. It looks as though that was rewarded!! Nice guitar. Looks like a very nice LP, cool B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigneil Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 HU! i guess Karma really does work. HNGD she is a beaut' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisMiller Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Great catch! It's funny, but the flame top on an LP looks so good, but I saw a flame top Dot the other day that just didn't look right to me. That LP is one spectacular looking guitar... SOUND FILE PLEASE... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 That's a beauty, glad you waited for a set-neck LP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfaday Posted December 9, 2010 Author Share Posted December 9, 2010 Thanks! It sounds just great clean! I did some set-up, flattened the neck a bit, adjusted the action, lowered the pickups just a bit. Its sweet! What a great sound. Missing a humbucker ring mounting screw. Amazingly, hardware stores like Home Depot don't have the #2 size screws. Any ideas on how to get them without paying $1 a piece, (including shipping), online for 8? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisMiller Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Missing a humbucker ring mounting screw. Amazingly, hardware stores like Home Depot don't have the #2 size screws. Any ideas on how to get them without paying $1 a piece, (including shipping), online for 8? How about a hobby shop or model railroad shop? They usually have supplies of small screws that aren't useful in home building and repair. They also tend to think of it as something less important, thus less expensive than the same thing bought in a guitar store. Just take them a sample of what you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 How about a hobby shop or model railroad shop? They usually have supplies of small screws that aren't useful in home building and repair. They also tend to think of it as something less important, thus less expensive than the same thing bought in a guitar store. Just take them a sample of what you need. If that doesn't work, order the right thing on line. It doesn't pay to use the wrong screws on PUP rings, and can ruin the guitar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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