igor Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 This new listing is on EBay. Looks sweet to me, how's it look from an experts perspective? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gibson-Les-Paul-Special-binding-/150797799422?_trksid=p3286.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D7786331049120233493 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newwt Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 She looks pretty nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 . Great looking special, and the binding is a nice touch. . B) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eracer_Team Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 you almost can't even see that binding in such blurry pictures, if it wasn't spelt out, I wouldn't have even noticed. I assume he doesn't like a guitar that is 4 months old? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 The only binding I see is on the fingerboard, I assume that's what he is talking about. Also he mentions chrome hardware and gold tuners (that I can't see). Is that a normal mix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 . The specs might be a copy and paste job that wasn't edited correctly. I see the same sloppiness on the MF and GC websites. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Nice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Krashpad Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Hmm, I have some concerns. First, illegible serial on back of headstock. Plus under what appears to be MADE IN USA it looks like a 4-digit number, which doesn't gibe with Gibson's numbering system. Also, it says it has Gibson P-90's but sfaik Gibson P-90's on Specials have always had black covers, not creme. There may be legit explanations for all of this but I'd proceed with caution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Hmm, I have some concerns. First, illegible serial on back of headstock. Plus under what appears to be MADE IN USA it looks like a 4-digit number, which doesn't gibe with Gibson's numbering system. Also, it says it has Gibson P-90's but sfaik Gibson P-90's on Specials have always had black covers, not creme. There may be legit explanations for all of this but I'd proceed with caution. While the illegible serial is a legit concern as to whether the seller is trying to hide something, the guitar looks genuine to me. The seller's statement says he modded the guitar with creme covers and gold knobs: . "2011 Gibson Les Paul Special with binding purchased new at Guitar Center in December 2011 $1,000 plus tax. Beautiful deep grain mahongany cherry body with cream binding, matching cream P-90 Gibson pickups and gold volume/tone controls which were all switched out with the original black covers. The cream covers and gold knobs make this guitar pop unbelievably and accentuate the cream binding which feels like the very best of the 60's slim-taper bound necks Gibson has to offer (think 60's 335 neck on contoured Les Paul body which is excellent when sitting)." He also removed the pickguard - you can see the screw holes. Gibson started putting years on the back of some model's headstocks in 2008, which would most likely be your four digit number found under MADE IN USA. Gibson's serial number system has nothing to do with that year stamp. Igor - Looks good to me. If you're interested, email or post a question to the seller as to whether the original covers, knobs and pickguard will be included in the sale. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 I did email him with those specific questions. No reply yet. Also, I'm not that familiar with the Gibson LPs, is it common for them to show up with no pick guard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfox14 Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Pretty nice and a decent BIN price too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 . Most come with a pickguard, some don't, and some come with the pickguard in the case (not installed). The LP Special comes with a pickguard that the seller removed. The pic below shows a special with its pickguard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I did email him with those specific questions. No reply yet. Also, I'm not that familiar with the Gibson LPs, is it common for them to show up with no pick guard? You can see the screw holes from the pickgaurd being removed. It appears in every way I can see to be a genuine Gibby. I recently researched the value of my '96 special and determined 650 bucks. I would think this one is worth 600-650 if he has the origonal parts. If not, maybe 500 OR subtract the price of the parts. I think I remember these currently sell for 1000$ new, but I would confirm that if it matters to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old mark Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 It's a great looking guitar, beautiful top. They are solid mahogany, and very toneful. I have an '02 LP Special Faded that used to be black. It's a great player, very very fast neck, thin and great for rock n roll and fast chording changes. It never had a pickguard. It has 490R and 498T humbuckers, and is a very simple looking guitar that is high quality. It is a great, rugged gig guitar, but sounds great and plays really well. I really recommend a hard case if you get it..they deserve better than a gig bag. mark Mine was about $600 well used and a bit abused and bought several years ago, but it is a lower priced discontinued version with a rough finish...I think $700-$800 or so is not out of line depending on condition and with original parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunBlues Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 - He is stating that its a genuine Gibson. - He bought it at GC. - He has a 100% > 50 feedback. - Guitar looks genuine to me.... I would say its a safe bet its a real Gibson... And with Gibson P90s its likely a tone monster... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Krashpad Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 The statement about him changing the pickup covers must've been added, or I didn't see it originally. In either case, that's what I had in mind when I said there could be a legit explanation. As to the pickguard, as others have pointed out the screw holes are visible, so the seller (or predecessor) took off and is not a concern. So with that it looks OK. If Gibson is putting year dates on the back of headstocks now, where do they stamp the serial #? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 ... If Gibson is putting year dates on the back of headstocks now, where do they stamp the serial #? Same place. Here ya go - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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