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    I wasn't looking for another guitar / Les Paul / Murphy Lab, but...

    Gotta agree. I am in Athens and avoid Righteous due to arrogance of the staff and small inventory. They do have some nice stuff. I know a couple guys that lost a lot on trades there too.....more than they should have lost, that is. And....CONGRATS DREWB. Beautiful guitar. The ML R9s are...
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    Gibson ES 345

    I've had mine about 6 weeks now. It is a keeper.
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    Gibson ES 345 players

    Well.... 40 years ago I owned a 1966 Gibson ES-355 MONO. There was no Varitone and no Stereo directly from the factory. I also know that some 345s were built like that as well. And, many Varitone's and Stereo were removed by owners. So, with that in mind I was really glad when Gibby...
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    '68 LP Custom reissues...2-way truss rod?

    It does not. I bought and returned TWO and could not get any relief in the neck. The strings were flat across the frets all the way. I tried to back off the truss rod. I turned the nut until it was loose and came off the end of the rod.....both guitars. The neck did not change. If it were...
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    Hey it's Mat from Gibson Product Development - AMA

    Mat, Same question from me. I just bought 2023 Muphy Lab 932117. It has the previous bridge. Can I get the new bridge......or do I have to return this great guitar and purchase a newer serial number?
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    A question about R9 checking post 2018

    I have a 1967 J45 that my dad bought new. It has LESS checking than my new Murphy Lab R9. Age does not cause checking, as has been said. If you desire more checking, shock the finish with rapid temperature changes. That will do it. I also have a 2018 R9 with a finish that is as pristine...
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    Is this the new 2023 Gibson ABR-1 on Murphy Lab Les Paul (seen in the serial 932500's range)

    Are we going to be able to get one? I just purchased 932117. It has the bridge on the left.
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    Hey it's Mat from Gibson Product Development - AMA

    Mat is the 68 Custom Humbucker actually a reamke of the original "T-Top" pickup? To me, the 68 has the brighter tone of the old T-Top humbucker. And - with Murphy Lab guitars, is there any aging, magnetically or otherwise, of the pickups - or any other components?
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    2004 Firebird V w/Ceramic Pups ...vs... Gibson's Latest Alnico FB Pups

    Do you have a link to the thread by Fred G? Is it one I've replied to? I have 2 'birds. 1997 V and 2018 Elite. I kept the Elite stock, but swapped Mojotone Johnny Winter (alnico) pickups into the 1997.
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    Firebird pickups – ceramic vs non-ceramic?

    I have a 1997 Firebird V and a 2018 Firebird Elite. I had some 'birds in the past and sold them all simply due to the ceramic based pickups. I was without a 'bird for about 15 years. Recently got the 97 and about a month later got the 18. All the while I was wishing for the sound of my old...
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    New Les Paul 60s has corrosion

    You thread title sounds like your LP is a Gibson USA LP Standard 60s. Not a Custom Shop with VOS treatment. Is that correct? Are these the only metal parts that looked rusty? Is it all the screws? Can't really tell in teh pictures. Open the control cavity and take a look inside. If...
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    New 60's Standard AAA top

    The big box stores change a few things on their "exclusive" models. I would rather have had 57 Classics in this one. I had an SG with stock 62R & 61T pickups. I hated them then. I guess they are not for me. But that is an easy fix. I can then sell the 61 pickups. Someone will want them.
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    New 60's Standard AAA top

    Yes, MAP is 2899.99 on these. But if you are a regular SW customer with a good sales rep, you can get discounts.
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    New 60's Standard AAA top

    This is a Sweetwater exclusive specified model. The AAA top and color are not a Gibson "catalog" color for the 60s model. The main specs are: NON weight relieved body Silm taper 60s neck shape 61R and 61T pickups Grover Rotomatics ABR-1 AAA maple top Heritage Cherry Sunburst
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    New 60's Standard AAA top

    Just got this in yesterday from Sweetwater. I rarely play my R9, but I wanted a Heritage Cherry Burst LP for a long time. So, on a leap of faith, I had them send this one. I have to say that I am impressed with the newer Gibson output. My last 5 Les Pauls and ES-335 were all Historic...
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