Bongoscot Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I have narrowed it down to these 4 choices and I really like them all. Please vote and help me decide. I have ruled out the other colors per my own taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I voted Honey Sunburst. I absolutely love Trans-Amber but IMO it needs to be paired with a stunning and interesting bit of Maple. The stunning bit isn't usually a problem; the interesting bit is. With Honey Sunburst it can work on everything from a Plain-top to a wonderful slab of flame. But then I'm hardly impartial.......my own 'Honey' is shown in post #3 in the 'What's your LPs Name' thread...... P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Moore Tribute Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Honeyburst, they have a lovely front and back to match. The others... well they don't blend quite as well... Amber can be good tho... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosquito3 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Voted for Gold Top. Trans amber is nice too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejay Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Voted for Gold Top. Trans amber is nice too agreed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Trans Amber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitefly Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Voted for the Honey Burst. The trans amber is REALLY nice too though! However I am with Pippy on the fretboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitefly Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 P.S. the fret board in AXE's pic really suits the trans amber body, spot on pairing IMO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bongoscot Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 Wow, Honeyburst is running away with it so far. It really is a tough choice for me as they are all stunning to me. I could almost do the eeny meeny miney system and come out happy, however, one consideration is that I can get the Honey and the fireball on sale at a price that is $200 less than the Goldy and $300 less than the trans amber, so if that Honeyburst is still in stock on Monday it will probably be mine, if not I think I will rule out the fireball because I think I prefer the natural grain back over the dark back. Thanks guys, keep the votes coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bongoscot Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 Tomorrow is the day I place my order and I have one final question before I decide, it seems that on the backs of 2 of the guitars I am considering, 1 seems to have a seam down the center with seperate woodgrain as if 2 pieces and another has a grain that flows over the center as if it is one solid piece of wood. My totally uneducated guess would be that a solid 1 piece back would be more desirable than a back with a seem down the middle. Is there any logic to my though or are they built so that it really doesnt make a difference? Thanks for all of your help guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Tomorrow is the day I place my order and I have one final question before I decide, it seems that on the backs of 2 of the guitars I am considering, 1 seems to have a seam down the center with seperate woodgrain as if 2 pieces and another has a grain that flows over the center as if it is one solid piece of wood. My totally uneducated guess would be that a solid 1 piece back would be more desirable than a back with a seem down the middle. Is there any logic to my though or are they built so that it really doesnt make a difference? Thanks for all of your help guys. Makes not a jot of difference except to your aesthethic sensibilities. For me, I'd prefer one piece but that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bongoscot Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 Well folks, the decision has been made, the order has been placed and the SOLD notation on the video below of the Honeyburst beauty is because of me. That baby is mine all mine. It should be at my doorstep by tomorrow afternoon. WooHoo! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qcca5p_UaT4&list=HL1352845347&feature=mh_lolz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueslespaultone Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Nice, It's pretty heavy for being chambered, isnt it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 That's a great sounding and looking Les Paul, Bongoscot! Many congrats on a fine score! I loved the clip. The guy in the demo might not be as wacky as Phil-X but his demo is much more valuable in that he highlights the guitar rather than his own (very capable!) playing skills. Have fun when it arrives! ...It's pretty heavy for being chambered, isnt it?... I've just double-checked, blueslespaultone, and the 2012 Standard has the new 'wheel-spoke' style of weight-relief rather than the chambering used previously. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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