AlanH Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Well, as mention previously, one was my '50's Tribute Gold Top Studio (I kept my '60's version)... Another one was a Washburn (Korea) Cumberland 12-string acoustic, nice sounding guitar, for a decent/fair price, but the neck was too wide, for me, to be comfortable. An '82 Japanese Strat, that I never played anymore, because I have 2 other's...my original '64, and a nice little "High- way 1 (small headstock version), that I like more. And, the guitar I really didn't want to part with, but will replace (proabably with a Gold-Top, or Royale version), was my Epi P-93LE Riviera. I got what I wanted/expected out of all of them, on trade, except the 12-string...thought I might get more for it, but it had a nicely reparied crack, in the top, so...I was being "optimistic" on that one. (Smile) But, overall, I was realistic, and very pleased, with the deal. I just LOVE this Classic Custom! Looks, playability, tone/sound, everything! CB Parting with four sounds like a lot but it seems you've made a pretty good trade there, CB. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 Thanks, Alan...I think so, too. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Beautiful GT Charlie. Aster, Love the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Very cool. Time for a CB group shot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted November 1, 2011 Author Share Posted November 1, 2011 Very cool. Time for a CB group shot... LOL...Yeah, I need to DO that, at some point, I guess? Until then: Here's (old photo's of) the Les Paul's, at least: (Front Row) 2000 Les Paul Classic Plus, 1980 Les Paul Custom (modified), 1976 Les Paul Deluxe, (Back Row) 2001 Les Paul Jr Lite (red and black...slightly modified), and 2005 Les Paul Faded Special. '60's Tribute LP Studio "Gold Top" (Newest)...2011 Les Paul Classic Custom (Gold Top) And, close ups, of my 1980 Custom (modified) Just recently put in Gibson '57 and '57+ pickups, in the "Classic" (what a difference!!), and it's having it's frets "rounded, crowned and polished, as well. So, I'm looking forward, to getting it back, this coming Friday (11-4-2011). CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dponzi Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Well, gang...I've done it, this time! Got a new Gibson Les Paul Classic Custom "Gold Top!" Didn't spend a dime, except the gas up and back, to my dealer (E.M. Shorts) in Wichita. I traded in 4 other guitars, that I just didn't play, and/or "bond" with. Came home, with this beauty, and am "tickled to death," with both the deal, and the guitar! Awesome! Still in the "honeymoon" stage, obviously, but love the way it plays, and sounds. Some quick snap-shots, below: Gloss finished "Gold Tops" are a bit more problematic, to photograph...especialy in "snap shot" mode...but, you'll get the idea, anyway. Cheers, CB Charlie, What a beauty. Congratulations. I've been looking for some info on this guitar and can't seem to find anything. Is there a page with specs, colors, prices somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted November 1, 2011 Author Share Posted November 1, 2011 Charlie, What a beauty. Congratulations. I've been looking for some info on this guitar and can't seem to find anything. Is there a page with specs, colors, prices somewhere? Good Question! There's nothing on the Gibson Website, about them...at least, as of today (Nov. 1, 2011) I literally found this one, in my dealer's shop. Had not a clue, they even made this updated model, until I saw it. Then, of course, I HAD to have it! LOL (I'm such an easy mark, for beautiful "Gold Tops!") It's basically the same guitar, that was dubbed "Classic Custom," in 2008. But, they've expanded the color options, and changed the headstock binding/inlays, from the mult-ply bound headstock, with "crown" inlay, to the more traditional multi-ply binding, and "split diamond" inlay. Also, the binding on body and headstock is non-"aged" on the new version. But, since they don't seem to have any info on it, I don't know if they're still offering the "aged" version, and various pickup configurations, or not??? There are some demo's on YouTube, and dealer descriptions (via Google), you can check out...mostly of the older version. But, as mentioned, nothing on Gibson's "product" website...unless they're hiding it, and I haven't found it, yet? I even tried their "search" feature. So...??? CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 "But, as mentioned, nothing on Gibson's "product" website...unless they're hiding it, and I haven't found it, yet? I even tried thier "search" feature. So...??? CB" Hello! I've noticed that there's a delay between Gibson's own and the dealers' announcements. I was informed by my local dealer about the Tributes, the Deluxe, L6-S long before they appeared on Gibson's site. Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 "But, as mentioned, nothing on Gibson's "product" website...unless they're hiding it, and I haven't found it, yet? I even tried thier "search" feature. So...??? CB" Hello! I've noticed that there's a delay between Gibson's own and the dealers' announcements. I was informed by my local dealer about the Tributes, the Deluxe, L6-S long before they appeared on Gibson's site. Cheers... Bence Yeah, odd though, that they have all the other's you've mentioned, on the site, now! But, still no "Classic Customs?" Strange... CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Now we're talkin'! Nice group shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 Now we're talkin'! Nice group shot. Thanks, R9! They're all "keepers," for sure! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyGibson Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Well, gang...I've done it, this time! Got a new Gibson Les Paul Classic Custom "Gold Top!" Didn't spend a dime, except the gas up and back, to my dealer (E.M. Shorts) in Wichita. I traded in 4 other guitars, that I just didn't play, and/or "bond" with. Came home, with this beauty, and am "tickled to death," with both the deal, and the guitar! Awesome! Still in the "honeymoon" stage, obviously, but love the way it plays, and sounds. Some quick snap-shots, below: Gloss finished "Gold Tops" are a bit more problematic, to photograph...especialy in "snap shot" mode...but, you'll get the idea, anyway. Cheers, CB That is some clean carpeting. You must not have any pets. Beautiful Gold Top too. Everytime I see one, I always wonder if I should have went with Gold instead of Ice Tea. It was a flip of the coin. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 That is some clean carpeting. You must not have any pets. Beautiful Gold Top too. Everytime I see one, I always wonder if I should have went with Gold instead of Ice Tea. It was a flip of the coin. Congratulations. Thanks, Billy G...I've always loved "Gold Tops!" When I saw this one, I HAD to have it! There was "NO Choice," in my mind. LOL Oh, and you're right...there are no pets, here...at least, in the house. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHian Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Congratulations!! Beautiful collection of Gibsons!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted November 11, 2011 Author Share Posted November 11, 2011 Congratulations!! Beautiful collection of Gibsons!! Thanks, RUSHian! They are All...nice players, and great sounding, too. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiz Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I love the new gold top. That's really ace. Great photos too. [thumbup] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted November 11, 2011 Author Share Posted November 11, 2011 Well, Thanks, Twiz! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson For Life Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Sorry for the late response, but i had to comment... Thats one stunning looking guitar man I WANT ONE haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share Posted November 20, 2011 Sorry for the late response, but i had to comment... Thats one stunning looking guitar man I WANT ONE haha Thanks, GFL...I Love it! Fit & Finish is First Rate, as is playability, and the tone, from the "Classic 57's, is (to me) pure "Les Paul!" It's the tone I grew up, hearing. This particular guitar, was one of Those that when you see it, you Have to pull it down, and play it...and, when you play it, you Have to Buy It!! Especially, at that (very decent) price point! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson For Life Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 The Baked Maple fretboard looks nice & dark in your photos compared to the pics on gibson.com I'm very interested in tracking one of these down since i'm in the market for a new axe, and this guitar is right up my alley. Hopefully in a few weeks time i'll be posting pics of my own :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted November 21, 2011 Author Share Posted November 21, 2011 The Baked Maple fretboard looks nice & dark in your photos compared to the pics on gibson.com I'm very interested in tracking one of these down since i'm in the market for a new axe, and this guitar is right up my alley. Hopefully in a few weeks time i'll be posting pics of my own :) Hey, I hope you do! (As you can tell, I'm sure enjoying mine!) CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainboGuy Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 What?......No SG's.......?? <smile> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share Posted November 24, 2011 What?......No SG's.......?? <smile> Nope!...Just my MIJ "Epiphone Japan" '61 Standard! Great guitar! Correct beveling, and horn tapers, too. Light weight...also plays, and sounds great! IF...I ever get another "Gibson" SG...it will have to be a VOS, or '61 reissue, as the other "Gibson USA" versions, aren't beveled (like the '60's versions were) correctly, and the horns are not tapered, like they were back then, either. That's a "big deal" to Me...though, maybe not, to other people. So, if Gibson USA decides to do the bevels and horn tapering, like the '60's...THEN, I'll get another (non-custom shop) SG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryUK Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Stewmac I Just found this. It could be the answer to the light fretboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share Posted November 24, 2011 Stewmac I Just found this. It could be the answer to the light fretboard. Cool! Thanks, Lashurst. Also, wouldn't normal (say dark walnut) wood stain, work, as well? Wonder what it, and the "Stewmac" stuff, would do to the position markers, already installed? CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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