Gibson Pearly Gates LPs - any VOS ones left anywhere?

[Twinfan]

OK, I'm probably mental for even considering this, but does anyone know of any VOS spec Pearly Gates LPs left anywhere?  A quick Google has found me:

* Coda Music
* Andertons Music

I know Guitar Village has a signed/aged at £14k, but no VOS ones.

Does anyone know of any more anywhere in the UK???

[fbloke]

No, you're not mad for considering it, it's a stunning guitar.  I also think that at £ 5.5k the one in Coda may be a good investment if Gibson is in the trouble that rumours will have us believe.  I was looking at the Coda one for a while but bottled it and bought a used 59 reissue iced tea burst instead this morning.  It is horny, and I can't get the same tone from any other guitar so I consider it money well spent.

http://www.coda-music.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_22_47&products_id=5839

[Ian Price]

I'll keep an eye out for one. You're not nuts though - if you want one then get one is what I say. If Gibson do go under you may never get another chance at a decent price (provided you find one of course)

[Matt77]

I feel lied to  :(
You said you wouldn't get one this year.
You said it last night...

[Twinfan]

Ha ha - I know, Matt!  I do truly want to stick to my guns!

It's just Pearly - I love that guitar.  Just seeing what the options out there are before it's too late...

[Ian Price]

Go for it Dave - it's a great guitar. Was flicking through Rock n roll gearhead last night and as usual stopped on the Pearly Gates page for a while (and the La Grange strat)

[shobet]

But she aint Pearly.

It would be like the Ferrari 365 'Daytona' Spyder in Miami Vice, it may have looked like a Ferrari but it in fact was a Corvette based kit car replica. It may look like the real thing but deep down you know it's not.

Again I'll say bagsy the red Tele.

[Twinfan]

Ok, I've tracked down another one.  Seriously considering selling my motorbike to buy this:

[Ian Price]

That is awesome Dave. I would sell a motorbike in a heartbeat for that*




*I'm not a fan of motorbikes.

[Twinfan]

Easy choice for you then mate!  :lol:

That one is particularly good looking - the other two I found (at Coda and Andertons) aren't as pretty......

[Ian Price]

 :D

There will always be other bikes  :P. How many PGs are likely to come up in future at a reasonable price? It is very pretty as well. No pressure then 

[Afghan Dave]

I'd sell Dave's bike for that...

Seriously though, it is just a very nice Les Paul with some investment potential... IT'S NOT Pearly.

But I say if you want it buy it... and pay cash don't dream of borrowing on credit to buy it.

[Ian Price]

I'm sure with his new found luthier skills Afghan can knock you one out in no time at all.

And being sensible I agree with the cash not credit comment.

[Afghan Dave]

I can knock one out at the drop of a hat and do often...  :P

My point is if you get into a type of "feeding frenzy"

"Could Gibson go under? --- >So this could be my last chance--- >Oh can I find one?---->That was hard, everybody must be buying these up----- I better get it NOW & sell my bike later!"

Where's my credit card?

Sit back, take a breath and sell that bike first.  :?

[Philly Q]

I think you're crazy... but it's your money!