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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: ailean on June 21, 2009, 11:18:21 AM

Title: Uncontrollable GAS... NGD
Post by: ailean on June 21, 2009, 11:18:21 AM
OK, ok, I know, more money than sense, you don't need that much gear, you can only play one at a time etc.

But if you were holding this in your hands and someone says "I'll buy it for you" how long would you last? I struggled MANFULLY for at least five minutes (it felt like five minutes, was probably 5 seconds) before caving in to GAS.

This is a limited edition Gibson Les Paul Standard, built to 2008 specs in Feb 2009. Brimstone finish.

(http://www.padfoot.plus.com/img/brimstone1.jpg)
(http://www.padfoot.plus.com/img/brimstone2.jpg)
(http://www.padfoot.plus.com/img/brimstone3.jpg)
(http://www.padfoot.plus.com/img/brimstone4.jpg)
(http://www.padfoot.plus.com/img/brimstone5.jpg)
(http://www.padfoot.plus.com/img/brimstone6.jpg)

It plays really well, very powerful sounding, very crunchy in the mid range. I'm really loving this guitar!
Title: Re: Uncontrollable GAS... NGD
Post by: noodleplugerine on June 21, 2009, 12:07:56 PM
Truly stunning!
Title: Re: Uncontrollable GAS... NGD
Post by: Ratrod on June 21, 2009, 12:11:00 PM
I like the color. Reminds of those Harmony Rocket hollow bodies.
Title: Re: Uncontrollable GAS... NGD
Post by: FernandoDuarte on June 21, 2009, 12:12:47 PM
:lol:

Cool!
Title: Re: Uncontrollable GAS... NGD
Post by: TheIronBeast on June 21, 2009, 12:16:59 PM
That is a stunning Les Paul! I really like the look of Limited Edition Gibsons, most of the ones I've seen really stand out from the crowd and look stunning!

Congrats on the purchase!
Title: Re: Uncontrollable GAS... NGD
Post by: Philly Q on June 21, 2009, 12:26:34 PM
It's a great colour!  Somehow the black parts and gold hardware make it seem more like an LP Custom than a Standard.
Title: Re: Uncontrollable GAS... NGD
Post by: hamfist on June 21, 2009, 12:45:33 PM
Where did you get it from Rich ?
Title: Re: Uncontrollable GAS... NGD
Post by: Gooby on June 21, 2009, 12:49:29 PM
I love it, you must be a happy bunny.

Martin  8)
Title: Re: Uncontrollable GAS... NGD
Post by: indysmith on June 21, 2009, 12:59:37 PM
Wow! Funky colour! Crying out for Cold Sweats methinks :lol:
Title: Re: Uncontrollable GAS... NGD
Post by: noodleplugerine on June 21, 2009, 01:00:59 PM
Wow! Funky colour! Crying out for Cold Sweats methinks :lol:
+1.
Title: Re: Uncontrollable GAS... NGD
Post by: ailean on June 21, 2009, 01:06:47 PM
Where did you get it from Rich ?

We saw it on the website of The Guitar Store, liked the look of it so thought we'd go see it in the flesh as we wanted to go for a walk for some fresh air. We weren't planning to buy it, and were expecting it to play badly because whenever we find a nice looking guitar it never lives up to expectations. But this one did, and then Sue said she'd buy it for me...   :o How am I supposed to resist that?
Title: Re: Uncontrollable GAS... NGD
Post by: ailean on June 21, 2009, 01:08:32 PM
Wow! Funky colour! Crying out for Cold Sweats methinks :lol:

The Gibson pups are actually really good, so I'm in no hurry to change them yet. But if (when) I do I'll probably go Mules. We have Cold Sweats in an SG, so it's worth trying something different.
Title: Re: Uncontrollable GAS... NGD
Post by: CaptainDesslock on June 21, 2009, 02:21:39 PM
Wow,

I actually rather dislike Les Pauls, but that beauty is the exception!
Title: Re: Uncontrollable GAS... NGD
Post by: Henk on June 21, 2009, 02:24:10 PM
, and then Sue said she'd buy it for me...   :o How am I supposed to resist that?

So wait, your girl/wife does not only also play the guitar but buys your gear? Please say she doesnt also mow the lawn.... PLEASE!!!!  :lol:

Anyway, love the guitar, hope the buzz lasts a long time 8)
Title: Re: Uncontrollable GAS... NGD
Post by: d1dsj on June 21, 2009, 03:10:11 PM
I've never seen that colour before but I think it looks great... very classy and more custom than standard. Nice one  :)
Title: Re: Uncontrollable GAS... NGD
Post by: ailean on June 21, 2009, 03:50:10 PM
, and then Sue said she'd buy it for me...   :o How am I supposed to resist that?

So wait, your girl/wife does not only also play the guitar but buys your gear? Please say she doesnt also mow the lawn.... PLEASE!!!!  :lol:


We don't have a lawn...

Yeah, the only downside is that she's also a much better player than me.
Title: Re: Uncontrollable GAS... NGD
Post by: viking on June 21, 2009, 04:32:50 PM
, and then Sue said she'd buy it for me...   :o How am I supposed to resist that?

So wait, your girl/wife does not only also play the guitar but buys your gear? Please say she doesnt also mow the lawn.... PLEASE!!!!  :lol:


We don't have a lawn...

Yeah, the only downside is that she's also a much better player than me.
   Btw,Ailean,are you playing together ,at home etc.? Should be fun to hear a VH4 full stack on the left and an Orange Rockerverb on the right ,no  8)?Beautiful LP !
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Post by: AdamB on June 21, 2009, 05:14:39 PM
Very nice!

Title: Re: Uncontrollable GAS... NGD
Post by: Henk on June 21, 2009, 06:56:52 PM
We don't have a lawn...

Yeah, the only downside is that she's also a much better player than me.

Ah ok, though the backyard in the pics was your lawn. Obviously one will always be 'better' at something, thats a benefit in any kid of relationship. In my first gigging band i played with a girl, always seemed that she anticipated my clumbsyness alot better then when i played with guys in later bands/projects.
Title: Re: Uncontrollable GAS... NGD
Post by: dave_mc on June 21, 2009, 09:08:44 PM
sweet :D
Title: Re: Uncontrollable GAS... NGD
Post by: MrBump on June 21, 2009, 09:18:43 PM
I really think that's the nicest LP I've seen - beautiful colour scheme.

Not particularly a LP fan, but that guitar could turn me...
Title: Re: Uncontrollable GAS... NGD
Post by: Alex on June 21, 2009, 11:06:44 PM
That is a gorgeous guitar.  :D I can understand why you gave in. I hope your wife/partner does too.
Title: Re: Uncontrollable GAS... NGD
Post by: ailean on June 21, 2009, 11:11:09 PM
Ah ok, though the backyard in the pics was your lawn.

Yeah sorry, I should have said, I live in a flat, that grass is a 'communal' bit at the back, not much use for sunbathing but ok to take pics in :)

Thanks for all the positive comments, it's nice to know I'm not the only one who would have given in!
Title: Re: Uncontrollable GAS... NGD
Post by: Adam.M on June 21, 2009, 11:12:19 PM
Gorgeous, you two should start a band!
Title: Re: Uncontrollable GAS... NGD
Post by: PhilKing on June 22, 2009, 12:52:03 AM
Ah ok, though the backyard in the pics was your lawn.

Yeah sorry, I should have said, I live in a flat, that grass is a 'communal' bit at the back, not much use for sunbathing but ok to take pics in :)

Thanks for all the positive comments, it's nice to know I'm not the only one who would have given in!
You live in a flat and you have a full stack and a half stack  :?
Title: Re: Uncontrollable GAS... NGD
Post by: Philly Q on June 22, 2009, 01:14:54 AM
You live in a flat and you have a full stack and a half stack  :?

Discussed here:    :P

http://bareknucklepickups.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=17776.0 (http://bareknucklepickups.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=17776.0)
Title: Re: Uncontrollable GAS... NGD
Post by: ailean on June 22, 2009, 06:18:25 AM
You live in a flat and you have a full stack and a half stack  :?

Yeah yeah, I already got my ass kicked for that. Still sounds better than a quarter stack though!
Title: Re: Uncontrollable GAS... NGD
Post by: 38thBeatle on June 22, 2009, 06:28:50 AM
Rather belatedly I would also like to express my liking for your new plank. That Missus of yours- she's a keeper eh?
Title: Re: Uncontrollable GAS... NGD
Post by: AndyR on June 22, 2009, 08:51:48 AM
Same here, lovely plank and missus... :D

(I have a similar missus who buys guitars for me... her only downside is that she doesn't play, and absolutely refuses to learn to play bass :lol:)
Title: Re: Uncontrollable GAS... NGD
Post by: ailean on June 22, 2009, 12:55:41 PM
Rather belatedly I would also like to express my liking for your new plank. That Missus of yours- she's a keeper eh?

I think she own's me now.

(I have a similar missus who buys guitars for me... her only downside is that she doesn't play, and absolutely refuses to learn to play bass :lol:)

How unsporting, that's just not cricket!
Title: Re: Uncontrollable GAS... NGD
Post by: FernandoDuarte on June 22, 2009, 03:55:51 PM
Oh disgrace! There were TWO ladies who woulf fit that bill in the world, once a wise man told me... seems people get there first :lol:

Damn, only found girls said how idiot was spend big money in guitars if I don't play in a band or professional way... :(
Title: Re: Uncontrollable GAS... NGD
Post by: ailean on June 22, 2009, 07:18:19 PM
I expect there is at least ONE more out there somewhere  :)
Title: Re: Uncontrollable GAS... NGD
Post by: Ted 'N' Leo on June 23, 2009, 12:58:35 PM
I expect there is at least ONE more out there somewhere  :)

DIBS!!

Nice guitar btw!!
Title: Re: Uncontrollable GAS... NGD
Post by: m0jo on June 24, 2009, 09:50:53 PM
I expect there is at least ONE more out there somewhere  :)

Well.. my girlfriend has given me a Stagg strat (Tom Delonge sig copy, since First Date is our song), an EH Big Muff, and a Boss NS-2 in the past 3 years.. :D We're 19 and 20 now, so buying Gibby's is kind of out of the question but she's up there! :D


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I think she own's me now.
...

Reading my story above .. I think I'm owned as well haha!

Like a surprising many here; I'm generally not into LP's, but this is a real beauty!! The colour is gorgious!
Title: Re: Uncontrollable GAS... NGD
Post by: ailean on June 24, 2009, 10:10:38 PM
Well.. my girlfriend has given me a Stagg strat (Tom Delonge sig copy, since First Date is our song), an EH Big Muff, and a Boss NS-2 in the past 3 years.. :D We're 19 and 20 now, so buying Gibby's is kind of out of the question but she's up there! :D

You'll get there one day. We always spend more on each other than on ourselves, I know there is no way Sue would have bought that for herself, but she didn't even blink when offering to buy it for me.

Like a surprising many here; I'm generally not into LP's, but this is a real beauty!! The colour is gorgious!

Thanks :)

I'm really loving this guitar, I get a thrill just getting it out of the case! :D