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    1955 Les Paul Junior, all original?

    haha, I didn't buy it (yet) Still unsure if I want to spend that kind of money.
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    1955 Les Paul Junior, all original?

    Thx for the reply. It's said to have a chunky C style neck.
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    1955 Les Paul Junior, all original?

    This '55 LP junior is for sale locally. Price is not a bargain, so I'll have time to think about it :cool: It is said to be all original. Do any of you find something fishy? thx
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    Opinion on '58 Les Paul Special please

    Hi, I'm looking for opinions on this Special. I found: - switch ring is '58 - switch is original - wear is honest, color seems OK - braided wire on the pickup is 2 strand weave. The other wires are strange with a red and blue core. Strange anyone would use other wire. - volume pot of the bridge...
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    '58 LP Special for real?

    Hey, Someone offered a nice '58 Special. Price is reasonable (at least for this side of the world). He's 1st owner and the LP is said to be all original. I asked better pictures and I'll update as soon as I get them. Any thoughts on these crappy pics?
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    Prototype #1 Collector's Choice

    What's the opinion on a proto #1 CC? There is 1 for sale and I wonder if those are thebest the could make, sort of standard to compare the series to. Otherwise they could be just a tryout to see how a colour works out, so very different to the rest of the series. Are those the ones that the...
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    2016 Gibson LPR 8 S neck pickup ring question (non tapered)

    Hi, I got a 2016 LPR 8, which has a neck pickup ring that's not tapered. I'll explain. Since LP tops aren't flat, all pickup rings are thicker at the side of the bridge. This one is the same hight all around. When I bought it, I thought it was part of the special edition (LPR 8 'S' on the...
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    Could this be a modified '61 LP / SG custom?

    Hi, could this be a '61 custom? Overall the basics dont't look off, the neck joint could be correct. Obviously: - refinish - new tuners - non fitting pickguard (to cover a middle pickup?) I asked a picture to check out a possible explanation. - new TRCand screw seems off center of the diamond...
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    Are these real '50s PAF's?

    Hi, I posted the guitar in the 61-69 forum, but the seller claims the pickups are real PAF's. I guess the experts on these read more in this sub-forum, so here we go: are these real? Thanks
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    Opinion on '68 Les Paul Custom please?

    I've posted a thread about a '68 standard, but I also found this nice '68 Custom. It should be all original, except the '73 humbuckers. The originals should be available, but I have no picture yet.
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    Opinion on '68 Les Paul Standard with 50s PAF's please?

    Hi, I'm looking at a '68 Les Paul standard. The pickups were changed to real PAF's. Can anyone confim this? The back was sprayed with lacquer to cover the bucklerash. I'm not sure if the original finish is still applied. It has a '59 neck profile. Someone pointed out the finish might be...
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    1980 Les Paul Heritage ex Whitesnake Micky Moody

    Hi, what do you think of this Heritage? Bridge pickup is not original and it has playwear. Any other remarks? It is said to be the LP used by Whitesnake, but it's the guitar that counts. The prices on these oldies vary alot, so any input would be nice.
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    '56 Gibson les paul Special

    Hi, how do you guys think about this special? Tuners are '70s. The rest is said to be original? Any idea of pricing?
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    Is Sandy (or another realy CC) still relevant?

    Hi, I'm wondering if the early CC's are still as relevant as they were. Back in the time Sandy was sold out in no time. The early ones gained value and are very popular. Nowadays there are (too?) many CC's, so there is much more to choose from. On paper Sandy might have a laminated fretboard...
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    '67 SG Special crack?

    Hi, does this look structural? I don't have more pictures, sorry Some other pics, any comment on those (tuners and bridge obviously)?
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