May I introduce "Francine"... (NGD, now with clip!)

[Philly Q]

I still think you're crazy.  :lol:

But it is a beauty!  :D

What's the finish spec exactly?  Aged but not relic'ed?

[gordiji]

Are you going to swap the pups out on this one?  :lol:

[HTH AMPS]

looks gorgeous - if I had the cash, I'd have one too.

[d1dsj]

The thing that makes me smile is that it's like being a kid and having to wait to get something, doesn't matter whether it's a catlogue guitar or that beautufl L.P... it's just great to hear that someone... anyone, has finally got the very thing they've been eyeing up for a long time. Congrats Dave, it looks very cool indeed. Enjoy.

[Ted 'N' Leo]

That is AWESOME!

[PPPMAT]

It looks absolutely stunning - hope you love it  8)

[Fourth Feline]

Congratulations !  :D

It looks even nicer than I imagined .  I love the attention to detail that it took to make it look casual.  It really does look like you've nicked it from the Rev.  8)   It seems apt somehow, that there was a last odyssey , to prove your undying love ...

( I am just surprised that Afghan Dave has not yet asked you for copies of those "Nice outdoor shots " that your good Lady was promised to take.  )

Nice one Dave, enjoy your prize !  :D

[Philly Q]

( I am just surprised that Afghan Dave has not yet asked you for copies of those "Nice outdoor shots " that your good Lady was promised to take.  )

 :lol:  Love your work, Derek!

[38thBeatle]

Beautiful plank there Dave.

[badgermark]

S'not bad I suppose.

[Johnny Mac]

Looks lovely Dave  :D

[Matt77]

That's nice... Is it a Richwood?  :? :lol:

Philistine.
Dave will put you straight and tell you it's a copy of another guitar.
The cheapest of the 3 models available I do believe  :lol:

[Andrew W]

I don't often desire a Les Paul but that one's a beaut. Primo to the max.

[Twinfan]

Thanks for the kind words guys.  I know I'm very lucky to get hold of one of these - they're very expensive and I'm just an average Joe with a fairly decent job  :oops:

It's a VOS finish Phil, which is very much like Fender's Closet Classic relics.  It's got tarnished hardware, a couple of minor bumps and a few light scratches.  Just enough so that you don't worry about putting the first ding in it yourself  ;)

it's staying absolutely stock - I'm even going to try and keep the original strap buttons if I can find a slightly posher version of Grolsch bottle tops somewhere!  :lol:

[Philly Q]

It's a VOS finish Phil, which is very much like Fender's Closet Classic relics.  It's got tarnished hardware, a couple of minor bumps and a few light scratches.  Just enough so that you don't worry about putting the first ding in it yourself  ;)

A sensible idea!  :lol:

it's staying absolutely stock - I'm even going to try and keep the original strap buttons if I can find a slightly posher version of Grolsch bottle tops somewhere!  :lol:

These actually work pretty well:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Jim-Dunlop-Lok-strap-Guitar-lock-x2pair_W0QQitemZ180459793721QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Guitar_Accessories?hash=item2a043ded39#ht_500wt_975