Normally, I'm team pickguard on for a Les Paul...however...

[jb_abides]

Looks great, serious Les Paul 'KM' model vibes. Thx for posting follow-up pics, enjoy!

 

[Tollywood]

Love the speed knobs.

 

[Aahzz]

I also ordered a "Standard" truss rod cover, even though I think they charge too much. I just like the look. I thought they'd included one in the case, but nope - a second blank one.

The cover showed up today

 

[Aahzz]

Looks great, serious Les Paul 'KM' model vibes. Thx for posting follow-up pics, enjoy!

I wasn't familiar with the KMs, had to look them up - and I like 'em!!

 

[jb_abides]

The cover showed up today

Saluting the Magpie!

 

[Aahzz]

Saluting the Magpie!

I did the VIP when they played Cincinnati, got the signed poster. I'm reorganizing my music room, so it needs a new space...

 

[GStone]

Both look great, but pick guard on for me. Plus, you don’t want to mess up that beautiful guitar from pick-rash (new term).

The guard went back on this morning, for 2 reasons. First, I do think it looks better with the guard - it adds some visual contrast that I think makes the exposed grain pop more. Second, and more important, I like to anchor my pinky on it, it's a super comfy spot for that.

Yeah, I usually like the pickguards on too. Like @Aahzz says, it adds some contrast to the guitar. LPs just look more classic with the guard and poker chip on. Kind of like a two tone '56 Chevy or something.

 

[rockabilly69]

I like the poker chip. I might agree with you on the reflectors, they may get replaced with speed knobs.

I just think it needs proper reflectors, those newer ones look like ass to me, they don't really reflect. These are much better....

Vintage Correct Bell Hat Knobs Gold with Silver Reflector US Set of 2 - Philadelphia Luthier Tools & Supplies, LLC

Bell knobs in Gold color with Silver reflector fine spline set of 4

www.philadelphialuthiertools.com

I've always loved reflector knobs on bursts, here's my L5s guitars with it's proper vintage reflectors (and no pickguards)...

 

[Grog]

I fully agree on the newer reflector knobs Gibson is using, the older style knobs are a must!

 

[rockabilly69]

I fully agree on the newer reflector knobs Gibson is using, the older style knobs are a must!

These look pretty good.

https://reverb.com/item/65783830-advanced-plating-inc-api-vintage-top-hat-tone-volume-knobs-historic-cab-4-pack-fits-gibson-gold-w-silver-inserts

 

[DogPhishHead]

Warren doesn’t use them, neither do I. That axe looks sweet!