justbass4 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 hello. I want to hear from people who actually own these. It's my dream guitar. that's right: I said it. the much disparaged gecko burst. I want one. where can I get one? Are there any old stocks still unsold in a warehouse or in the back of a music store or perhaps hanging on a wall somewhere? Oh well, I'd like to at least hear from those of you who own one, what you think about it. Especially those of you who have more than one lp and can compare the two ( a "normal" les paul vrs a gecko burst ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FennRx Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 noooooooo not the vomitburst! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ask28 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I saw one on (L.A. or San Diego California) Craig's list a while ago, if I'm not mistaken. It was pretty cheap too. Don't believe the hype; if it's your "dream guitar", follow that dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FennRx Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I saw one on (L.A. or San Diego California) Craig's list a while ago' date=' if I'm not mistaken. It was pretty cheap too. Don't believe the hype; if it's your "dream guitar", follow that dream.[/quote'] absolutely. i was just messin about the finish. if its what you want, by all means go get it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Paul Fanatic Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Every person has their own "bottle of liquor" or is it "vodka" can't remember point is to each their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Its still a Lester!.....I could learn to love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCI Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I think the gecko bursts are actually pretty cool in a funky kind of way. Okay, you can pretend you're Jimmy Page while standing in front of a mirror with an R9 strapped on but you'll stand out from the crowd with a gecko. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FennRx Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I think the gecko bursts are actually pretty cool in a funky kind of way. Okay' date=' you can pretend you're Jimmy Page while standing in front of a mirror with an R9 strapped on but you'll stand out from the crowd with a gecko.[/quote'] lol you make a very valid point. touche, sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justbass4 Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 here's the thing and I've said this before but, to me the gecko burst isn't really a loud finish. I think people see it and they think that it's for gauddy hair band types but to me it has a laid back finish. It's pastel-esque. it actually reminds me of carribean or Island fashion in general: yes it's loud but it's also laid back, like a parrot shirt--it says I'm here to chill out. honestly. It will be mine. it will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCI Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 it actually reminds me of carribean or Island fashion in general Ditto on that. It would look right at home in a reggae, ska or even funk band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Oh well' date=' I'd like to at least hear from those of you who own one, what you think about it. Especially those of you who have more than one lp and can compare the two ( a "normal" les paul vrs a gecko burst ).[/quote']It's just a Standard, isn't it? So, why don't you ask ALL Standard owners how their Standard compares to others? The colour won't make the guitar any better sounding than the next Standard. I wouldn't buy one unless the price was right, real right!...but I do like them. The good news for you is that they are generally not liked and might cost less than a Standard with a different colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 It's the color... sorry... not my cup o' tea. Besides, I have a great LP already! You only need one... right guys? Guys? Hello....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRV-Zeppelin Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 honestly. It will be mine. it will. justbass4' date=' that's sweet. Personally I don't love the gecko burst but I know what you mean about the "I'm here to chill" look it gives. If it's your dream guitar, THEN GO OUT AND GET IT! At the same time, don't be completely unwilling to compensate. I had always wanted a LP standard in Honey Burst and ended up getting an Ebony instead (see the "I Finally have a real Les Paul!" thread for details..." It's just a Standard' date=' isn't it? So, why don't you ask ALL Standard owners how their Standard compares to others?[/quote'] Very true. go out and play as many standards as you can find to make sure you love every aspect of the guitar before you set about trying to find one in gecko burst. who knows, you might find a new one still sitting somewhere only to discover it plays like crap. My advice: if you can't find one, buy something in your 2nd favourite colour. (that's what I did.) you'll still love it, I can guarantee that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Ditto on that. It would look right at home in a reggae' date=' ska or even funk band. [/quote'] Giddyup. Or a jam band! Maybe they could issue one with weed-shaped fret markers ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 where can I get one? Are there any old stocks still unsold in a warehouse or in the back of a music store or perhaps hanging on a wall somewhere? . You might check dumpsters or see if Kermit the frog has a website? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Gecko burst is really a different color in all my years of playing I've only seen three but if you really want a reggae party color try the Mardi-Gra =P~/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramon_jr Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 i would get one only because i can only afford the studio fadeds. if i saw one for cheap i would pick it up. im not rich! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elessar820 Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I like them personally. They'd be better if you darken it a bit, add some black to the edges and put that color on a BFG... it'd look like a dragon. Sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtgarc Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 If you are seriously looking for a gecko, i have one that has been kept under my bed in its case and only strummed on occasion. it is an 04 with gold hardware in perfect condition rtgarc@mac.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Hey, if you really like the look of the Geckoburst then go get one! I'm sure they can be just as good as any other LP anyhow. Oh My Lord!!! - retrosurfer1959 - I sincerely hope my 4 year-old daughter never ever sees this snap; she might get her fibre-tip pens out......... Bad Post! BAD POST!!!!........................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaHooomie Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I think Homz was a Gecko enthusiast... where is he? Maybe he went off to buy one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Deadhead Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Gecko burst is really a different color in all my years of playing I've only seen three but if you really want a reggae party color try the Mardi-Gra [-o</ Who puked on your Lester? That's almost as stomach curdling as the Geckos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 ...hm... no Geckos eh? Here are some pics (form the net, just googled it, I think Homz is going to suffer serious GAS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Homz is probably sleeping right now. He works nights. I think I could learn to like... no WTF! That guitar is ugly as sin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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