adamkm71 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 How does Gibson define a "one-off"? I am looking at 2008 Les Paul Custom that my dealer indicated was a one-off, but I can't seem to find any info or clarification on what this actually means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Admin Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 it usually means we only did 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamkm71 Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 not to be picky, but could there be more than one? What would be the best way to inquire further? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Admin Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 sure, anything's possible. if you can get a serial number i might be able to see how many we did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfChaos Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 it usually means we only did 1. Does this mean that I might request a "one-off" by paying up front for colors or features that are not standard fare for a Gibson Custom Shop guitar? More specifically, some time in the near future, if it is possible, I will be interested in ordering a Les Paul Custom with a 5-A quilt--or flame--top in light trans-blue (like the Guitar Center DC's), with nickel hardware. I like the ebony fingerboard and the triple-ply binding of the Custom Shop Les Paul Custom. I also like--very much--the lighter (Prussian blue) trans-blue finish that is not available as a standard feature for the 2008 five-A Les Paul. I also think that a Les Paul with gold hardware does not maintain its beauty nearly as well as one with nickel hardware does. No offense intended to the guys at the Custom Shop, but I dislike the "vintage" look that gold hardware tends to develop, even if it is cleaned and polished regularly. If I am going to pay $5000-plus for a Custom Shop guitar, I think it reasonable to want it to still be very pretty ten years after date of purchase. Granted, the "vintage look" is all the rage these days, but I am not one to follow trends. Also, nickel hardware is much more elegant on a blue guitar. Thanks for the help. :) --Professor Chaos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Admin Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Does this mean that I might request a "one-off" by paying up front for colors or features that are not standard fare for a Gibson Custom Shop guitar? More specifically' date=' some time in the near future, if it is possible, I will be interested in ordering a Les Paul Custom with a 5-A quilt--or flame--top in light trans-blue (like the Guitar Center DC's), with nickel hardware. I like the ebony fingerboard and the triple-ply binding of the Custom Shop Les Paul Custom. I also like--very much--the lighter (Prussian blue) trans-blue finish that is not available as a standard feature for the 2008 five-A Les Paul. I also think that a Les Paul with gold hardware does not maintain its beauty nearly as well as one with nickel hardware does. No offense intended to the guys at the Custom Shop, but I dislike the "vintage" look that gold hardware tends to develop, even if it is cleaned and polished regularly. If I am going to pay $5000-plus for a Custom Shop guitar, I think it reasonable to want it to still be very pretty ten years after date of purchase. Granted, the "vintage look" is all the rage these days, but I am not one to follow trends. Also, nickel hardware is much more elegant on a blue guitar. Thanks for the help. [img']http://forum.gibson.com/public/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif[/img] --Professor Chaos yes, we do custom orders. as far as your specific wants, the only way to get a for sure yes or no ( as well as a price and ETA) is to have a dealer submit your specs to us for review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Gee that guitar sounds almost familiar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Gee that guitar sounds almost familiar. Hello stranger! Not seen you here for a while.. Flight959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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