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    NGD: R9 Murphy Lab Light Aged

    to tell you the truth. its bothering me less and less. The guitar i traded in, the 2011 had a nice patina and aging on the burstbuckers. it was a vos guitar. i dont understand why they wouldnt just use those covers though. The greatest benefit of this aging thing though is this give me an...
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    NGD: R9 Murphy Lab Light Aged

    The only thing I dont get with the appearance is the shiny pickup covers. There is some scratches but it looks way too "new".
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    NGD: R9 Murphy Lab Light Aged

    Pics from the store I bought from. I traded in a 2011 R9. I always wanted to compare the new construction with the old. (hide glue etc.). I put it up against a dozen or so 2013+ ones. Finally this one really won out. Left Gibson about 9/2/21.
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    New camera; new pic 2011 R9

    2011 r9 Sony NEX 3N
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    So with the 2013 spec changes, what if they are on par in tone to 2012 and before?

    So with the makeovers, it seems that the consensus is that the truss rod and hide glue make a big difference. So if that is the case, in general, these 2013 guitars should have a marked improvement in tone and sustain one would think. If not then what?
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    Norlin when I got when I was 15

    Paid 500. It was a 79.
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    Saw some 2012 new inlays

    was not impressed.
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    ABR-1 Thumbwheels on new historics

    They are using steel. Don't feel like paying 40 bucks for brass ones. Anyone have experience with these? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brass-ABR-1-Bridge-Thumbwheels-with-Fine-knurling-fits-USA-Gibsons-Nickel-/110847946626
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    Ever notice your les paul is in 3D?

    Love moving the flame around like a lenticular picture.
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    relief measurements; neck twist

    Low E has .010 at the 7th fret High E has .004. Is that a twisted neck?
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    baked

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    baked

    http://www.lespaulforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=182929
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    So whats the story with the bridge and tailpiece on 2009+

    I have a 2011. Steel studs. So what are the materials used on the bridge post and wheels?
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