Bare Knuckle Pickups Forum
Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Will on July 08, 2008, 12:00:43 AM
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This just deserves its own thread, pricey, but the perfect match of burst, relic, plain grain, and flame
(http://i14.ebayimg.com/05/i/000/f7/41/bac9_1.JPG)
Gary Rossington LP (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=330250345968&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=014)
Real Braz 'board and everything
John Sykes replaced his 1959 LP with one of these for the road, man I want one
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Love it! :D
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(http://www.silverstonegallery.com/Quagmire.jpg)
That is VERY nice!
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Very nice, but I saw number 13 for sale not long ago for £4500. I think his price is a bit optimistic!
I'd rather have this for £1999, which also has a braz board if you're after that kind of thing :wink:
http://www.peachideas.com/acatalog/copy_of_PRS_McCarty_Brazilian_Blue_Matteo_NOS__1999.html (http://www.peachideas.com/acatalog/copy_of_PRS_McCarty_Brazilian_Blue_Matteo_NOS__1999.html)
(http://www.peachideas.com/acatalog/DSC_0365.jpg)
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Very pretty and all... actually very VERY pretty...
But £9999.00 starting bid?
Is that serious/sensible, guys?
For replica made in 2003?
There's some crazy people out there...
(Or am just a tight-fisted old git?!)
:?
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Very nice, but I saw number 13 for sale not long ago for £4500. I think his price is a bit optimistic!
Knock another zero off that price and I'll be right there! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Very nice, but I saw number 13 for sale not long ago for £4500. I think his price is a bit optimistic!
Knock another zero off that price and I'll be right there! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Knock off two and it's mine. I dunno, i love the les paul shape and tone, but i hate bursts and flames. Gimme a solid colour or a stain showing the grain and i'm happy. none of this fancy stuff please! i'm so boring.
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Gimme a solid colour or a stain showing the grain and i'm happy. none of this fancy stuff please! i'm so boring.
Not at all - you have class like me :wink:
(http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r267/junkacct/DSC02837Medium.jpg)
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They are so much nicer than the LP and other PRS in this thread. Not as keen on the Mccarty shape though, but the 'boring' mira is lovely.
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The McCarty shape, to me, is perfect. It feels nice and chunky like an LP, so you can sling it low-ish, but you have great top-fret access. The 22 fret neck feels more natural to me than the 24 of the Mira, although I love both.
In the McCarty Korina I've found my soulmate :D
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In the McCarty Korina I've found my soulmate :D
sure your wife will be happy to hear that *L*
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In the McCarty Korina I've found my soulmate :D
sure your wife will be happy to hear that *L*
Yep, she is. Until I pre-ordered two new Ibanez reissues and I'm waiting for PRS to bring out a Mira Korina.....
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Which reissues are these..thought you already had two new ibanez reissues
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I have, they're releasing a couple more in very limited numbers:
(http://www.tama.com/forum/uploads/TAMA/2008-06-10_112437_RG770DXLB_resized.jpg)(http://www.tama.com/forum/uploads/TAMA/2008-06-10_112451_RG770DXRR_resized.jpg)
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I know this is a silly thing to say but how many superstrats do you need...and how many guitars all in all do you own now?
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I get drawn into this thread by the title then assaulted by bird-shot-out-of-the-air inlays and garish spikey monstrosities. Oh, the humanity!
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Sorry for the hijack folks :oops:
Marc:
24 guitars currently owned
2 up for commission sales in Sounds Great (Tokai SG, Signature LP)
3 more will be up for sale shortly (Gibson LP, Jackson Dinky, Fender Strat)
1 arriving tomorrow
2 Ibanez on order
So that's 22 when it all irons out. 9 superstrats - 8 Ibanez and a Kramer. I only need the Kramer, but I collect the Ibanez's.
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Will that Les Paul is gorgeous :O
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Sorry for the hijack folks :oops:
Marc:
24 guitars currently owned
2 up for commission sales in Sounds Great (Tokai SG, Signature LP)
3 more will be up for sale shortly (Gibson LP, Jackson Dinky, Fender Strat)
1 arriving tomorrow
2 Ibanez on order
So that's 22 when it all irons out. 9 superstrats - 8 Ibanez and a Kramer. I only need the Kramer, but I collect the Ibanez's.
So what's coming tommorow? :O
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So what's coming tommorow? :O
It's a secret :wink: I'll spill the beans after it's arrived, it's nearly gone walkies once so I'm not tempting fate.
Philly Q knows what it is....
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Twinfan, just out of interest, how much is the Tokai SG up for in Sounds Great and what pickups are in it?
Might have a look at the weekend if it's still there.....
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Philly Q knows what it is....
A PRS then, shirley?!
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Twinfan, just out of interest, how much is the Tokai SG up for in Sounds Great and what pickups are in it?
Might have a look at the weekend if it's still there.....
It's up for £449, and it has non-BKP 'boutique' P90 pickups in it. Alnico IV magnets, cool wind. Sounds lovely, quite humbucker-like.
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Philly Q knows what it is....
A PRS then, shirley?!
Maybe :wink:
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that LP is like damned good apple pie!
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Philly Q knows what it is....
A PRS then, shirley?!
Maybe :wink:
I'm keeping schtum. :wink:
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I have such gas for the new Johnny Hiland PRS, but there's no chance I'll ever be able to afford it.
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NO NO NO NO NO
Gibson thread, GIBSON THREAD
:P I shall let you continue if you all put in £50 towards the Rossington LP money fund.
p.s. you can continue talking PRS, not actually fussed :D
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I think this looks quite good too, but not in the same league quite
Angelguitars (http://www.angelmusicguitars.com/Vintage_Gibson_Electric_Guitars/06-2005-Gibson-Les-Paul-Standard-1958-Historic.htm)
Also has the mix of flame and plain, that seems more historically correct than the heavy chevron fashion ugh.
The refinish imperfection near the bookmatch line just adds to the cool factor
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Yeah, that's nice. Very vintage-y.
I hate chevrons too.
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Philly Q knows what it is....
A PRS then, shirley?!
Maybe :wink:
I'm keeping schtum. :wink:
EDIT: I'm guessing PRS McCarty of some kind. Or perhaps Singlecut.
Hmmm we shall see! :D
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The clued up ones on the forum, especially those who know me well, could probably work it out anyway.
I'm a sucker for a deal and this one, if it works out OK, was a steal :D
Sambo's made a good stab at it :wink:
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I think this looks quite good too, but not in the same league quite
Angelguitars (http://www.angelmusicguitars.com/Vintage_Gibson_Electric_Guitars/06-2005-Gibson-Les-Paul-Standard-1958-Historic.htm)
Also has the mix of flame and plain, that seems more historically correct than the heavy chevron fashion ugh.
The refinish imperfection near the bookmatch line just adds to the cool factor
I think I actually prefer the look of that one Will.
But on the same site... WOOF BABY!!:
http://www.angelmusicguitars.com/Vintage_Fender_Electric_Guitars/24-1961-Fender-Stratocaster.htm (http://www.angelmusicguitars.com/Vintage_Fender_Electric_Guitars/24-1961-Fender-Stratocaster.htm)
http://www.angelmusicguitars.com/Vintage_Fender_Electric_Guitars/23-1965-Fender-Stratocaster.htm (http://www.angelmusicguitars.com/Vintage_Fender_Electric_Guitars/23-1965-Fender-Stratocaster.htm)
:D
Oh, silly me, they're not actually Les Pauls, are they? :lol:
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Who said this thread was about Les Pauls????
:lol:
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Here's a fine looking LP:
EDIT: Hey, it's even got the first song I ever learnt on it!! :D
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The LP in the first post looks SO nice!
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Going back to the original topic, even though I'd pick a PRS over an LP playing-wise, I like the look of the Gary Rossington LP a lot better than that particular PRS. The blue top/natural back and gold anodised bridge do nothing for me, I have to say.
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PRS guitars are ok, but when I pick up a Les Paul in a side-by-side comparison, there is no competition - Les Paul every time.
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Love the idea of les pauls..but only picked up one I have liked (was stupid money) hence why I have a bluesbird
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You have to bear in mind, if I was only allowed one guitar, it would have to be a strat... (alder body, rosewood board, vintage radius, standard trem with all five springs installed, but tightened down so it doesn't move, single coils, 5-way switch, tone re-wired as a single master, other knob left as a dummy)
But bearing all that in mind, I'm with sgmypod, I love the idea of les pauls. The Gary Rossington looks stunning, as did the second one Will posted. And I had a peep in Billy Gibbons's book the other day, there's a close-up of Pearly Gates in there that, well... swoon...
I'm also with HEAVIER THAN HELL. I've tried a few times to like PRSs - they are obviously class, but they just don't do anything for me when I play them. I've not laid hands on a Mira, but a while back I tried a few others, followed by two Gibson LPs. The PRSs and one of the Gibsons all had a similar effect on me - classy but not speaking to me (the PRSs seemed better made, btw). The other LP, on the other hand, was gorgeous to touch, play, etc... I was sorely tempted, but I don't regret not buying it - it was £1400, and too much as far as I was concerned (I got a Love Rock a month or two later that feels almost as good - not quite - for a lot less than half that).
I wouldn't pay big money for a strat either, by the way - I know you can get a killer (with Fender on the headstock), brand new, for around £550, then add some BKPs, who needs to pay more? :D
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There's no prettier guitar than a plain top Les Paul. PRS single-cuts are an abomination to the design. Looks like an amoeba stuck in the middle of mitosis.
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There's no prettier guitar than a plain top Les Paul. PRS single-cuts are an abomination to the design. Looks like an amoeba stuck in the middle of mitosis.
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Don't hold back there ilyti
I have to admit the singlecut does look a bit "caught-between-two-stools" for my tastes, but I'm sure there's a lot of folk that love them...? :lol:
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I think the Singlecut has taken the design of the Les Paul, and improved it in everyway personally. Lighter, more modern, prettier, sleeker, more ergonomic, etc.
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Noodle, I thought you would say that the Eclipse is the LP imrpovement.
I disagree about the PRS being an improved LP, the control layout is not right IMO, nor prettier / sleeker / ergonomic.
Feline's standard Lion thing seems best, with the carved heel, (usually) traditional headstock, and about the perfect LP weight.
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Thanks Will !!
I like LPs to look classic from the front but feel easier to play and have easier access, hence the modifications I make to my Lion range. Matt77's Quilted Lion shown below - view of heel area
(http://www.felineguitars.com/spec_sheets/guitar_images/Quilted%20Lion%201/Quilted-lion-neckjoint-726.jpg)
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Shame about your limited binding :(
Not even going to suggest you relic your guitars to anything like the Rossington :P
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Shame about your limited binding :(
Not even going to suggest you relic your guitars to anything like the Rossington :P
We are working on the binding issue
Will is referring to the fact that we can't yet offer the multi ply body binding as seen on an LP custom
We are currently working on a way to get that effect.
Don't get me started on relic guitars - I'll pass on that.
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I only just now bothered to read the eBay ad for the Rossington LP.
Apparently it has gold Spretzel tuners, although Jesper from Denmark points out they are Groovers. :lol:
(In fact they are Schallers, as I cleverly deduced by.... looking at the pictures)
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No to relic's..but would have a Feline LP if I had the money
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Apparently it has gold Spretzel tuners, although Jesper from Denmark points out they are Groovers. :lol:
Mmm, spretzels :lol:
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I only just now bothered to read the eBay ad for the Rossington LP.
Apparently it has gold Spretzel tuners, although Jesper from Denmark points out they are Groovers. :lol:
(In fact they are Schallers, as I cleverly deduced by.... looking at the pictures)
:lol: :lol: AGAIN, Phil. :lol: :wink:
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I only just now bothered to read the eBay ad for the Rossington LP.
Apparently it has gold Spretzel tuners, although Jesper from Denmark points out they are Groovers. :lol:
(In fact they are Schallers, as I cleverly deduced by.... looking at the pictures)
:lol: :lol: AGAIN, Phil. :lol: :wink:
You don't know how difficult it was for me to restrain myself from emailing the guy just to correct him about his Schallers. :oops: :wink:
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Thanks Will !!
I like LPs to look classic from the front but feel easier to play and have easier access, hence the modifications I make to my Lion range. Matt77's Quilted Lion shown below - view of heel area
(http://www.felineguitars.com/spec_sheets/guitar_images/Quilted%20Lion%201/Quilted-lion-neckjoint-726.jpg)
These should be on all Les Pauls.
I wonder if using a hacksaw counts as relic treatment?
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I could use a sPretzel right now.
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Thanks Will !!
I like LPs to look classic from the front but feel easier to play and have easier access, hence the modifications I make to my Lion range. Matt77's Quilted Lion shown below - view of heel area
http://www.felineguitars.com/spec_sheets/guitar_images/Quilted%20Lion%201/Quilted-lion-neckjoint-726.jpg
These should be on all Les Pauls.
I wonder if using a hacksaw counts as relic treatment?
Can this be done as an aftermarket modification to other LPs?
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Thanks Will !!
I like LPs to look classic from the front but feel easier to play and have easier access, hence the modifications I make to my Lion range. Matt77's Quilted Lion shown below - view of heel area
http://www.felineguitars.com/spec_sheets/guitar_images/Quilted%20Lion%201/Quilted-lion-neckjoint-726.jpg
These should be on all Les Pauls.
I wonder if using a hacksaw counts as relic treatment?
Can this be done as an aftermarket modification to other LPs?
Nope, most les paul tenons don't go deep enough. Atleast, I think that's what Jon said last time he was asked...
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What if it's a long-tennon les paul though?
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Could always do this (http://www.lespaulforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=142763)
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I'm getting a feeling of deja vu with these last few posts... :wink: :lol:
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:oops: Have I asked a popular question?
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:oops: Have I asked a popular question?
Not really, it's just that I asked the same thing in another thread a few weeks ago and Will PM'd me that link about the vintage Les Paul restoration. :)
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Very nice, but I saw number 13 for sale not long ago for £4500. I think his price is a bit optimistic!
I'd rather have this for £1999, which also has a braz board if you're after that kind of thing :wink:
http://www.peachideas.com/acatalog/copy_of_PRS_McCarty_Brazilian_Blue_Matteo_NOS__1999.html (http://www.peachideas.com/acatalog/copy_of_PRS_McCarty_Brazilian_Blue_Matteo_NOS__1999.html)
(http://www.peachideas.com/acatalog/DSC_0365.jpg)
I'm pretty sure its a modern eagle copy; I'm getting a custom one with that shape, so Twinfan, you have good taste!
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Noodle, I thought you would say that the Eclipse is the LP imrpovement.
I disagree about the PRS being an improved LP, the control layout is not right IMO, nor prettier / sleeker / ergonomic.
Feline's standard Lion thing seems best, with the carved heel, (usually) traditional headstock, and about the perfect LP weight.
The eclipse deffo is as well. More so than the singlecut infact. The eclipse is in my eyes the ultimate single cutaway guitar. I've got my viper and Horizon, now I need a vintage black eclipse... One day =(
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I'm pretty sure its a modern eagle copy; I'm getting a custom one with that shape, so Twinfan, you have good taste!
Cheers!
That guitar is a PRS McCarty Brazilian Limited. Not quite a Modern Eagle copy :wink: