Pauly1183 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I find it strange that Scott Gorham and Brian Robertson of Thin Lizzy have not yet been acknowledged with Signature model Les Paul's. These two gentlemen played a huge part in making the Les Paul the guitar of choice for so many throughout the 1970's and today! And with all of these reissue guitars being pumped out of the factory, I wonder if we'll ever see the Les Paul Deluxe again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosbig Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 I find it strange that Scott Gorham and Brian Robertson of Thin Lizzy have not yet been acknowledged with Signature model Les Paul's. These two gentlemen played a huge part in making the Les Paul the guitar of choice for so many throughout the 1970's and today! And with all of these reissue guitars being pumped out of the factory, I wonder if we'll ever see the Les Paul Deluxe again. The Deluxe IMO is an excellent guitar with plenty of cut. With atube screamer its awesome and can give my R9 a run for its money!!! (see my avatar)Yes I do gig this guitar!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjay777 Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Gorham and Robbo are probably my favorite guitar tandem. Best lineup in Lizzy period. Unfortunately it seems like only the most popular names in the business get the recognition. These guys sort of fell off the radar in the 80's while Gary Moore (yeah that guy again lol) stayed in the spotlight and got his own sig LP. I concur with the Deluxe... excellent axe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 oddly enough, it was only after gigging w/T.L. for a bit that Scott Gorham was able to afford a real Gibson......when he joined the group he was playing what he called a "second rate Les Paul copy". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 oddly enough, it was only after gigging w/T.L. for a bit that Scott Gorham was able to afford a real Gibson......when he joined the group he was playing what he called a "second rate Les Paul copy". AND he didn't really want the Deluxe the band bought him when he joined. According to Scott, he wanted a standard or a custom but they were too expensive... "I was using a ’73 or ’74 cherry sunburst Les Paul Deluxe with mini humbuckers. I went to the first jam with this no-name Japanese Les Paul copy that was falling apart. When I got in the band, Phil said, “We’re going to have to buy you another guitar!” But there was a specific budget because the band was broke and in heavy debt. So buying that guitar was a pretty big coup. I was picking up Standards and Customs first, but they were too expensive. The price of the Deluxe was lower, so I tried a couple and picked out the one I really liked." I read another interview where he discussed that the Deluxe wasn't really up to the playing they were doing as compared to Robbo's black custom. I'll see if I can find that interview as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjay777 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Right on guys. I had to dig out my Live and Dangerous dvd and sure enough Robertson was playing the black custom. Good interview segements too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 although he walked out on them, I also like Eric Bell... a fine example of his work: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCTPADhFW5I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S t e v e Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Gorham and Robbo are probably my favorite guitar tandem. Best lineup in Lizzy period. Unfortunately it seems like only the most popular names in the business get the recognition. These guys sort of fell off the radar in the 80's while Gary Moore (yeah that guy again lol) stayed in the spotlight and got his own sig LP. I concur with the Deluxe... excellent axe! mr moore could outplay them two even without strings on his guitar...no comparison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryUK Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 What's the point of having the beef if the veg and gravy are rubbish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 mr moore could outplay them two even without strings on his guitar...no comparison you should wear a hard-hat, because you've OBVIOUSLY banged your head too hard a few times.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG FAN Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 you should wear a hard-hat, because you've OBVIOUSLY banged your head too hard a few times.... x2 Lizzy did their best work without Moore. Sad but true Steve:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjay777 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 mr moore could outplay them two even without strings on his guitar...no comparison This is what I get after all those "Gary rocks" replies. Fine then!! May thousands of angry termites bore holes in his Les Paul. :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S t e v e Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 This is what I get after all those "Gary rocks" replies. Fine then!! May thousands of angry termites bore holes in his Les Paul. :angry: haha just stiring the pot rjay B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S t e v e Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 you should wear a hard-hat, because you've OBVIOUSLY banged your head too hard a few times.... ok...i'll allow him one string on the guitar then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjay777 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 haha just stiring the pot rjay B) Me too bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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