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Dmoney

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Crazy GAS
« on: July 20, 2011, 08:07:38 PM »
I've wanted one of these for AGES!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130547949527&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Gibson Les Paul Custom Lite
I'm close to pulling the trigger but I doubt I will since I probably shouldn't be spending cash like that.
I really like the whole vibe of this guitar though. The colour, the thin body with the tummy chamfer.
DAAAAAAYYYYUUUUM

James C

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Re: Crazy GAS
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2011, 08:22:30 PM »
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6ALySsPXt0   :D

Thats a really nice guitar, I'd be tempted too, but i'm now allowed to buy guitars for another 2 years (Fiancee's orders) :(
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Re: Crazy GAS
« Reply #2 on: July 20, 2011, 10:26:16 PM »
I've wanted one of these for AGES!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130547949527&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Gibson Les Paul Custom Lite
I'm close to pulling the trigger but I doubt I will since I probably shouldn't be spending cash like that.
I really like the whole vibe of this guitar though. The colour, the thin body with the tummy chamfer.
DAAAAAAYYYYUUUUM


That's funny, I have a saved eBay search for those too!  :lol:  But two things put me off:

1. They're always pretty pricey.
2. They never actually seem to be all that "lite", thanks to the lead-like mahogany Gibson were using in those days.

Anyway, I say go for it!
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Dmoney

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Re: Crazy GAS
« Reply #3 on: July 20, 2011, 10:30:48 PM »
yeah they are kind of rare but I dig them. Thing is, i also like my les paul custom. It would be a bit greedy to have the two. Is that a good price for one? I really don't have any idea what they go for but I think they are great.

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Re: Crazy GAS
« Reply #4 on: July 20, 2011, 11:29:11 PM »
It's not a bad price, IMO - I've seen them go for more, certainly.  Maybe that pink colour isn't the most desirable, although I like it personally (it seems to be the most common colour)

Worth putting an offer in?


Not the one in the ad, but I like this picture showing how thin the body is:

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Re: Crazy GAS
« Reply #5 on: July 21, 2011, 09:03:59 AM »
does it have a maple top?
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Re: Crazy GAS
« Reply #6 on: July 21, 2011, 09:41:34 AM »
Damn, that's more like a LesG.. Nice!

Philly Q

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Re: Crazy GAS
« Reply #7 on: July 21, 2011, 10:56:32 AM »
does it have a maple top?

I think so.  I don't know if it's any thinner than normal, to preserve the maple/mahogany ratio... I'd guess not.
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Re: Crazy GAS
« Reply #8 on: July 28, 2011, 05:58:14 PM »
I'd imagine its very much like an SG with that body thickness; or rather 'thinness'.


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Re: Crazy GAS
« Reply #9 on: July 28, 2011, 06:07:51 PM »
I'd imagine its very much like an SG with that body thickness; or rather 'thinness'.

Dunno, I think the maple top and LP neck joint will make a difference.  And most of the ones I've seen listed on eBay weigh 8 lbs+ despite the thin body, compared with an average SG at 6-7 lbs.

If I ever do decide to order a custom Feline Lion, it'll be along the lines of the Custom Lite - thinner body, belly cut on the back, ebony board.  Not necessarily the standard LP body woods or control layout, though.
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