Are the R7 Faded Cherry Customs rare?

[Joe Desperado]

I posted a few topics on the (03) R7 Custom that I just picked up and wanted to see more pics of other faded Cherry Customs. Other than George's, it appears that maybe there are not too many on this forum or sold. I had also asked a while back for a price check to make sure I wasn't spending to much $ on it. No answers. Are these guitars taboo?

What say you? Is there a limited amount of people wanting a faded cherry Les Paul Custom? Is it the fact that Black is the more excepted color for LPC? I know that the Les Paul Standard is king, but I would have thought an all mahogany Lester like the 50's Customs would have been at least a little tempting to some of you.

JD

 

[Browneyes]

I won't put mine up. But the last guys to get one (publically at least..) are you, EE and myself.

The guitars are NOT taboo. There were only 3 that I am aware of that were actually made between 1959 and 1960. I know EE mentioned he saw one in person.

To answer your question they are rare and many of them have lost their red luster. Just like the 50's LPs. People complained the bursts faded... Same thing with historics.

 

[Joe Desperado]

Thanks for the reply. I am surprise and not surprised all at the same time. As you said, mine has turned almost completey brown on the top. I really enjoy the two pickup Customs and grabbed this to be a little different. I guess I just did not know how different!

 

[Browneyes]

they are super cool though!!! And look fantastic on stage.

 

[timmy 2 tone]

they are super cool though!!! And look fantastic on stage.

Had to show It didn't ya?

SHWING!!!!!!

 

[Browneyes]

Sorry Tim.. I get carried away. LOL

 

[cherrick]

I won't put mine up. ...

3 ... 2 ... 1 ... blam!

That didn't take long! :lol

 

[Joe Desperado]

Actually, I think that one is the real 59....no?

 

[Browneyes]

OK FINE I'LL PUT IT UP!!!! JEEZ CHUCK!!!

 

[Todd Louis]

The tree PU's ones are Rare ...

You know I wanted to get one Made for me back in 98 or so But they Told me NO....

Then they star making them.... OH I LOVE GIBSON...:rofl

 

[Kluson]

OK FINE I'LL PUT IT UP!!!! JEEZ CHUCK!!!

that is a really great looking guitar

 

[Browneyes]

The tree PU's ones are Rare ...

You know I wanted to get one Made for me back in 98 or so But they Told me NO....

Then they star making them.... OH I LOVE GIBSON...:rofl

Sorry bud... your only getting Carmen when i'm dead.

 

[timmy 2 tone]

OK FINE I'LL PUT IT UP!!!! JEEZ CHUCK!!!

I'm Spent already? Would ya quit!!:rofl :rofl
:2zone Brother:salude

 

[cherrick]

OK FINE I'LL PUT IT UP!!!! JEEZ CHUCK!!!

O. ... M. ... G. ....

Every time I see her, I need to take a shower and smoke a cigarette!!!

 

[AndyC]

Hmmmmm Carmen..... Yummmmm..

:dude:

Joe - love your faded cherry R7 Custom. Awesome guitar! I think the thing is that they are just so rare that there is not much discussion trading around about them since nobody's got one. Nobody except you, and Elliot and George.

I'll have a sweet cherry R8 pretty soon though!! :headbange

 

[meandmyfriends]

OK FINE I'LL PUT IT UP!!!! JEEZ CHUCK!!!

wow...never thought i would have GAS for a cherry custom, but, well yours is :wowBEAUTIFUL:wow . Reminds me of sonny sharrock

 

[P.Walker]

that cherry looks so delicious I think i could eat it..

 

[Joe Desperado]

Thanks Andy. I appreciate hearing that from you. BTW: I love the sweet cherry guitar! Your's is awesome!

And of course the R7 I was talking about:

I guess I will pimp it one more time. I was really hoping that others had some too. But, what the heck , it is a killer guitar just the same. 2003 seems to be a pretty good Historic year too, so double bonus for me.

 

[Browneyes]

Thanks Andy. I appreciate hearing that from you. BTW: I love the sweet cherry guitar! Your's is awesome!

And of course the R7 I was talking about:

I guess I will pimp it one more time. I was really hoping that others had some too. But, what the heck , it is a killer guitar just the same. 2003 seems to be a pretty good Historic year too, so double bonus for me.

2 PU cherries give me GAS :wah

 

[Joe Desperado]

I have a hard time playing 3 pup guitars. Never really acquired the appreciation for them. My first LP was a 68 custom back in the 70's. It was awesome. I always wanted another. This one is a little different due to the Mahogany, but it is still an awesome.

JD