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    Ronnie Wood playing a Fender Squier in concert

    Mr. Wood past his prime too, no doubt. Doesn't matter. He enjoys playing, whatever gear he plays. He is a true rock'n'roller, and has been a great inspiration to lots of guitarplayers. Myself included. He has given me lots of joy!
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    Hey it's Mat from Gibson Product Development - AMA

    Because most people want the Les Paul to be exactly what it is. There's no balance problem with a good Les Paul.
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    Firebird pickups – ceramic vs non-ceramic?

    I actually like the ProBucker FB720 pickups found in the Epiphone Firebird from 2020. They are certainly not constructed like the original FB-pickups, but they are alnico II and does sound better than the ceramic pickups Gibson have been using in their Firebirds. For my taste, anyway.
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    Un top wrap

    I have four guitars with a TOM bridge. I've tried top wrapping all, but I went back to regular on two of them because to me, it doesn't feel or sound right. The other two does.
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    What do you guys use to condition/oil rosewood and ebony fretboards?

    I use the F-One from MusicNomad as the bottle of Fret Doctor is empty and I can't get it without paying insane shipping fees. The F-One oil is not much different than the Fret Doctor.
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    Does your VOS finished Les Paul show wear? Pics?

    When I got it in 2010, it had two fine lines behind the bridge. Then during the next 2-3 years it was everywhere. The Special is stored and used almost exactly the same way as the R8. The R8 has actually seen considerable more use than the Special. When not in use, they both hang on the same...
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    Does your VOS finished Les Paul show wear? Pics?

    Two 2006 VOS Les Pauls. Very different wear.
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    Studio or Classic

    The Classic is closer to the Standard, if that matters. Had a 2001 Classic years ago. Swapped the pickups and electronics, and it was a great Les Paul. Guess you're after a new one though. I would still go Classic over the Studio, even though the Studios can be great guitars too.
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    My Les Pauls, a Gibson and two Epiphones.

    Nice guitars, and they look like siblings. :cool:
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    What do you guys use to condition/oil rosewood and ebony fretboards?

    Have used Fret Doctor for about 15 years. I got a 30ml bottle that isn't empty yet, but as it is nearing the end I searched to buy another one, but it cost way too much to get it shipped to Norway, so I got a 60ml bottle of MusicNomad F-One oil. Guess that will last my lifetime. I apply some...
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    Share Your ES335

    Yes! Very cool picture! 😎
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    Rick Beato LP Special

    I think they look really nice! I also think Beato's decision to give his share of the profit to musical education, is honorable. 👏
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    Very delayed NGD post

    Great looking LP. Congrats! 👌
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    Epiphone Ltd. Ed. Lee Malia RD Custom Artisan

    Final upgrade with a Faber E-sert kit and ABRM bridge. Bridgebuzz gone. I have brought this one to gigs where it's convenient to bring it as an extra in addition to the three guitars I always bring, and it sounds, feels and looks pretty good. It's definitely getting more gigs in the future.
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    The Les Paul as investment

    My first Les Paul was a used 2001 Classic which I gave the equivalent of 1800 dollars for in 2003. I paid the equivalent of 1500 dollars for a 2006 R8 in 2010 and also around 1200 dollars for a 2006 CS R0 Special the same year. In 2013 I bought a new Memphis ES 335 Dot for around 1800 dollars...
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