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Les Paul 1959 Reissue - Choose your favourite top/weight

goldtop0

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I'm not a fan of the lemon finish or heavy guitars however here are my picks 1) 9 2170(most vintage look) 2) 9 12924 3) 9 12872
 

1allspub

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Best top: 9 2170
Best weight: 9 2170
Best color: 912847 (unfortunately it weighs the most)

So, I guess I'd have to say go with 9 2170.
 

ADP

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9 2170 and weighs just 8lbs. No question about it.
 

tjdjr1

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based on looks alone 217, but i would at least play unplugged that can tell you a lot about the instrument..
 

Torshalla

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Some nice ones here… i prefer tops where the flame is not too straight / uniform… and would prefer to remain sub 9lb (unless i really love the guitar) so I would pick these:
- 912872
- 92170
- 912871

But it is only personnal preference, and trying them may give a totally different choice haha
 
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