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***b-squared*** · 02-20-2008, 02:02 PM

I've always thought it's in the name...the "1959 Les Paul" moniker costs more $$ to print I guess.

I've seen some gorgeous R8s here, and I have an R9 myself. You can't go wrong with either one, IMHO. If it talks to you, it's a keeper.

BB

02-20-2008, 02:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
*b-squared* 'MLP Mid-West' Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: About 15 minutes from the LOU...(STL) Posts: 12,184 Thanks: 272 Thanked 188 Times in 28 Posts	Re: R9 and R8 quality comparison? I've always thought it's in the name...the "1959 Les Paul" moniker costs more $$ to print I guess. I've seen some gorgeous R8s here, and I have an R9 myself. You can't go wrong with either one, IMHO. If it talks to you, it's a keeper. BB __________________ I use: WB Custom Pickups--6707 VTP/VTPH, 5707 Prototypes, Habaneros, Firewaters DeTemple 'Sweet Spot' Pickups (Strat) RS Guitarworks Electronics Jonesy's Caps