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Here is a recent article I found. Admittedly, I have not been following this story as closely as others may be following it. But a search did not immediately reveal updates on the legal proceedings so I posted this new thread. My apology if it is covered elsewhere. Curious if any one else knows...
My first Les Paul was a somewhat early 1970's Les Paul Deluxe gold top (my memory is buying it in December of 1973). I bought it brand new trading in a well worn Fender Jazzmaster and some cash. I was starting High School and played in a very popular local country band. But I really longed to...
Most of us here understand the rebirth and rise to fame of the Sunburst Les Paul from the mid 60s. Less clear to me is how the Stratocaster became dominant in the 1980s. Certainly I see the contributions of 70s era Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimmy Vaughan and Robert Cray. But it seems like...
In the Tony Bacon book "Million Dollar Les Paul", in the chapter titled "Worth" on page 256, the text reads:
"The highest recent Burst price that I've had confirmed was a very flamey one owner 1959 in excellent condition that sold in 2007 for $525,000. No trades, no side deals: a straight...
In an earlier thread linked here:
http://www.lespaulforum.com/forum/showthread.php?193411-2015-Custom-shop-news-Nicky-Donna-Ace-s-59-burst-all-with-True-Historic-parts-!&highlight=donna
The initial post refers to the top as being "double carved". I have seen that term elsewhere in relation to...
I just learned of this:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1067190315/kirk-wests-photographic-journey-with-the-allman-br
I posted in this forum because of images of vintage Les Paul. Hope no complaints about that.
I recall Mike Voltz talking about these in a NAMM video. "Memphis Historic Spec Humbuckers" are cited in the specs on the '59 ES 335 linked below. Anybody got info on them?
http://www.wildwoodguitars.com/products/a06455.php?CategoryID=10&n=10
Based on images, my own experiences and hearsay, there seems to be a bit of variance in the ears of golden era 335's. I am wondering if they were soft tooled. Does any body know?
I chose this forum as I went into the store to look at a newly arrived and displayed Gibson Historic model yesterday. While I was there an employee, whom I have known for a few years, was telling me about this:
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304441304579479170159872750
For...
I have a 2013 Anniversary '63 ES 335. I have owned a few hundred guitars in my life and never, ever needed any "nut" work on them in over 40 years!
A tech talked me into deepening the nut slots on this guitar. I can't explain why I allowed it. He caught me off guard. The result is that I wish...
Or not.
Let's hear from you. I use a couple of 1960's pre CBS Reverb units from Fender, model 6G15. I have had them since the 1980's and love the way they sound! But they are kind of getting to be a pain to haul around and "nurse" along in life.
So, I am looking for a good reverb pedal. I...
I have used Monster "Rock" 21' guitar cables for about the last 5 years. I have six of them and I have no complaints with them but I have made up my mind to retire them to home use and get new cables for gigging. I don't mind paying more for a cable that offers benefit for the price.
I am...
My limited observation is that many newer Gibson electrics of the relatively modern era have somewhat steeper neck angles than their vintage counterparts.
One example, new ES 335 guitars. I compared several Gibson 335 models from the past 10 years with my friends original 1960's models. The...