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Trennasol

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In short, would you trade in a awesome feeling and playing '74 LP Standard toward a new VOS '58 LP?
 

bgwicks

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Such is the nature of the guitar addiction I would have both.

Seriously however if the old guitar was a very fine instrument with great tone, then there would be no reason to trade.
 

camohoyt

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No
Do whatever it takes to purchase the 58 if that is the guitar you're after.
Never sell a guitar that has that "special" feeling.:2zone
 

Trennasol

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yeah, it's hard to put a price on MOJO and the '74 has that, but damn it's heavy. The R8 I played today is exactly the guitar I'm looking for but the pricetag right here at the holidays is a little overwhelming. Ulitmately, I don't think the R8 will happen without trading the '74. Grrrrrrrr. Rock and a hard place.
 

Angry Steve

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Trennasol -
Don't do it. Seems to me like you have the ideal guitar already. If it has all you want or need, why look elsewhere?
If I am reading between the lines (forgive me if I am wrong) it seems like you are thinking that 74 is only a Norlin... and the R8 is so much better. Be careful... that '74 is the one to hang on to. If meant to be, you will find the $ for the R8.
Don't make the trade.
 

redb

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Not unless you find a 58 that speaks to you more. I mean, I would do the opposite trade, ie give up a R8 for a old standard, if the standard was that good.
 

Trans-Am

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If you really like the R8? Keep the Norlin and do whatever it takes (of course with limitations)to get the R8.Therefore in the long short/long run you wont feel sorry you unloaded the the one you really gelled on besides the weight.Plus you could use it sitting down for practice/simple gigs and jams anyways?.You will also know if the R8 is for you? then it'll happen,meaning you'll get it.For it's meant to be yours.

Peace:hank
 

kharrison

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You answered your own question, you said it was awesome feeling and playing? Unless you gig with the guitar the weight shouldnt be that big of deal.
 

Scarabexec

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I would consider it if the new guitar really did it for me with my rig, at home, practice, gig or whatever. I'd hate to give up a known great guitar for a new one that turned out to not be all that.
 

redb

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I wouldnt trade in either. Sell it to someone who will give you value for it.
 

concert410

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These pages are filled with stories of "The one/ones that got away......"
 

marc1kim

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Prices on norlins keep skyrocketing. But I'd play both and which ever works for you better (feel and tone) is the one you should go with.
 

Grand Toad

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It's yours, do what you want with it. I seem to agree with marc1kim. However, I would be hard pressed to get rid of my R9.
 

Fixxxer

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Keep it man. You know how hard it is to find a good lester that you bond with. I am not saying that can't happen, but you will always wonder what about my old guitar........

If you can, just buy a '58 after playing several.

Never sell a guitar that you have bonded with.
 

Trennasol

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Thanks for the thoughts and clarity on this. You know, I've twice seriously thought about trading the '74 and everytime I have, I plugged it in for one last time, 'just to see.' Well, I still have it! LOL

Honestly, I think if I traded it I would have regrets. There's something really special about it. I've just been looking for a newer R8 and damn if my dealer didn't have THE exact R8 I want yesterday when I walked in. I'm sure you've all been there.... ;)

Thanks again for the reality check! I'm gonna my '74. Cheers!
 

1980

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I've been having similar thoughts about my 1980. I bought it primarily because it was made in the same year as me! It turned out to be a great guitar but recently I've thought about getting rid of it. The Mrs convinced me not too as I'd regret it. So I've still got it.

Seriously thinking about new pickups and frets for it though.

K
 

les strat

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You never stated whether you gig or not. A 10+ lb. guitar can suck fo rlong sets and I could see where the lighter Historic would be tempting. If you are concerned primarily with value and resale, the Norlin will skyrocket in the next 5 years. Just watch. The Historic won't for a long, long time. Not until Gibson is forced to used chambered or alternative woods on the Historic line. Then you will see their demand take off.

Actually I have the reverse problem. I have 2 Historics and want a white or black 70's Custom for shits and giggles, but I would never hang up my Historics as my main gigging intruments for a 10-12lb. axe. Plus, I prefer the more vintage spund, feel, and build of the Historic line over Norlins.
 
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