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    Custom shop Les Paul weight question

    There should be plenty of under-9-lb Historics out there. Based on the weight of the models you play, I dont think you'll last a day with a guitar over 8 lbs 8 oz. (8 1/2 lbs) If you go heavier, you'll find you dont reach for it, like your others
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    NGD mixed emotions.

    I think thats a great top. The bridge appears to be normal. Things could be a 100 times worse with your guitar. You have a nice one there.
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    Gibson Les Paul R0/G0 1960 - Guitar Center

    Just looks alone would be worth it for me. It may sound vintage, but it definmitely looks vintage....beauty!!!
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    CS-336 P90 M2M wiring

    I need suggestions for replacing the awful factory switch/pots/caps on my 2018 CS-336 P90. The place I've used for years for wiring/harness replacement hasnt responded to 3 emails and a voicemail, so I'm moving on. This guitar is a Gibson Special Run. It's a 1-piece, chambered mahogany body...
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    Wild top 2001. Brazil or not? 9 1245

    incorrect on the inlays........ the 2001's (and 2000's) I owned were rounded.
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    Wild top 2001. Brazil or not? 9 1245

    actually the inlays are consistent with a 2001 shape. It's the other things I mentioned that are not consistent with an '01
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    Wild top 2001. Brazil or not? 9 1245

    That serial number might be in that range, but having owned 4 R8's, 1 R6 and 1 R9 from 2001, I can tell you with surety, none of them had a serial number font that looks like the one on yours. The truss rod cover should also be butted right up against the nut for 2001.
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    Best way to sell a Historic?

    I 2nd MGL. I have had a few dealings with Mark and hes a great guy to work with. The buyer will profit as well. Mark's knowledge and experience with all the technical aspects of your guitar, will make for a better buy/sell experience.
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    Hand selected top - Help me choose a finish

    Just FYI, I can tell you from experience that the grain pattern may change slightly from the flat uncut top to the carved/finished top. You have wide flame, which I feel goes best with a lighter sunburst. My top is a one-off color...trans amber center with a slightly brownish-red rim. ( I like...
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    the current VOS process

    One must remember, the make-up of the nitro at the intro of the VOS "finish" AND the VOS finish itself have both changed since 2006. Ive noticed the VOS slop that's brushed onto the lacquer is not as sticky and gummy as years ago. Hence, polishing out/off the finish doesn't give you a dirty...
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    Is this a rare R7?

    "rare" as in you rarely see them?...yeah...rare as in currently or in the future more valuable? I'd say no.......either way, if Gibson Custom thought they would sell, they'd make more. This is a one-off/M2M. The players who would want an all gold R7, then on top of that with a Bigsby, would be...
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    New 2023 LP - Finish Question

    ohhh they may have picked it. What happens is a dealer will place an order. He can specify the type of top ( tight stripes, wide flame, flecks etc) or ask to pick from a choice of tops. Tthe Custom Shop will take photos of and send to him. They'll then trace the body outline and hit it with a...
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    LP junior 58 Reissue

    2009? did I read the numbers wrong? It looked like 8 8XXX But glad you got your answer
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    LP junior 58 Reissue

    that is correct, based on the serial number. the serial number breakdown would be: 8 - the reissue model year in this case 1958 8 - the calender year the guitar was made by Gibson Custom....could be either a 2008 or 2018 ( or for some models a 1998. specs/colors usually distinguish between the...
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    New 2023 LP - Finish Question

    def for the color....and they may or may not have picked the top...
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