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    Gibson Bankruptcy Update

    https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/gibson-drops-new-guitars-ceo-amid-financial-mess-719342/
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    Gibson Bankruptcy Update

    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...
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    The Very First Les Paul That You Owned

    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...
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    1980s Stratocaster dominance over the Les Paul

    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...
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    One Owner 1959 Burst sold for $525,000 cash

    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...
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    Collecter's Choice "Donna" has a double carved top?

    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...
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    A new Allman Brothers Band project

    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.
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    Another new pickup: Memphis Historic Spec Humbuckers?

    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
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    How much does your ES 335 weigh?

    I have a '63 model that ways 7.48 pounds. It is a stop tail bit worn. What does your weigh? What tail piece does it have? What year is it?
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    Were ES 335 bodies soft tooled?

    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?
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    Guitar Center has new ownership

    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...
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    Gibson nut replacement

    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...
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    What kind of reverb do you use?

    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...
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    What guitar cable do you use?

    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...
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    Gibson Neck Angle

    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...
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