ant7629 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Hi all I am trying to lay my hands on a Les Paul Standard that has a black top but left natural on back and sides and neck. I'm pretty sure they exist, maybe a special run. They kind of look like a Gretsch jet... Great guitars, but I just can't get along with them. Any help would be appreciated Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I almost bought one, late 90's. It was a 58 knockoff I believe, it would be what they today call, gah I hate this, R8. It was a Sam Ash guitar, I don't know how few or many there were. At that time it was 1800 dollars or so, I almost went for it but did not. It was just a beautifully made example of Les Paul the one I played a lot. That would have been in Cheery Hill NJ. I remember there being mention of an actual late 50's Les Paul that was black on top and natural back and neck in one of the many books, but I don't remember which one. So your search could be for something like Sam Ash 58 Black Top, something like that it was called. I hope you find one. It was an excellent Les Paul. If I didn't have the one I have now I'd prolly join you trying to find it. rct EDIT: Heres an old thread about them guitars. Seems a buncha people like them things! MyLesPaul Forum 58 Black Top thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 There may be others but the only one that comes too mind is the Lou Pallo one.Ist not a Standard but I think looks really smart (and has the most awesome pickup combo ever (IMO) :) http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-USA/Lou-Pallo-Signature-Les-Paul.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant7629 Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 Thanks guys. Glad to know they do exist. This might be a long haul wait to find the right one. eBay hereI come I guess..... That Lou pallo signature looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarBuilder Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I believe there was a 58 Reissue in that color scheme not so long ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueslespaultone Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 There may be others but the only one that comes too mind is the Lou Pallo one.Ist not a Standard but I think looks really smart (and has the most awesome pickup combo ever (IMO) :) http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-USA/Lou-Pallo-Signature-Les-Paul.aspx thats an awesome combo.. black top and natural back, bridge HB and a P90 neck...SEXY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant7629 Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 Looks like its an R8 then. Didn't really want t be paying that kind of price. Shame they didn't do a Standard with the spec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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