Gary Rossingtons Les Paul

heavybloozer · 09-25-2008, 06:00 PM

Has anyone any further info about garys main lp, which i think is a 59-the one they based the signature guitar one
if anyone has high res pics of him playing that tone machine-you´re welcome

BOBBO · 09-25-2008, 06:54 PM

delawaregold · 09-25-2008, 08:00 PM

Not exactly "Hi-Res".

Skynyrdpicker · 09-25-2008, 08:22 PM

lowe · 09-25-2008, 10:36 PM

Damn I would kill for that.

Vintage_Burster · 09-26-2008, 01:22 AM

What band is this guy in? LS isnt it?

Oh, anyone got a pic of the sig guitar?

Skynyrdpicker · 09-26-2008, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vintage_Burster

What band is this guy in? LS isnt it?

Oh, anyone got a pic of the sig guitar?

He's one of the founding members of the Lynyrd Skynyrd band. He played with the originals, and now he's still playing with the Skynyrd tribute band. Pretty amazing player IMO, listen to the intro of That Smell and you'll know what I mean.

axslinger · 09-26-2008, 03:02 AM

Really amazing...there's a ton of history to that guitar. It looks like it has a Tone Pros tailpiece.

Can anybody tell if those are Sperzel or Schaller tuners?

I understand these day's he's playing a newer one. After his heart surgery, he couldn't take the weight any more.

Vintage_Burster · 09-26-2008, 03:55 AM

Does anyone have his Signature G-tar?

heavybloozer · 09-26-2008, 05:16 AM

thanks to all for contribting so quickly
and really a HUGE thanks for the awesome pics!

Lefty Elmo · 09-26-2008, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vintage_Burster

Does anyone have his Signature G-tar?

Here you go! Number 180, and one of only four lefty Rossingtons made. Go to my sub-forum, The Rossington Owner's Club to see more of them. The link is below.

Lefty Elmo · 09-26-2008, 08:24 AM

Here's a few more:

This one is serial number 002.

Vintage_Burster · 09-26-2008, 08:26 AM

Ive heard they are worth a Squilion and one of the most sort after guitars around. How do they sound?

Lefty Elmo · 09-26-2008, 08:28 AM

And a few more:

Another lefty:

Lefty Elmo · 09-26-2008, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vintage_Burster

Ive heard they are worth a Squilion and one of the most sort after guitars around. How do they sound?

Mine is THE most toneful guitar that I've ever had, right out of the box. (that includes an original left handed 1954 gold top I owned). I can't help tinkering with my guitars, so I installed vintage PAFs, which sound a whole lot better than the stock Burstbuckers. I also installed 50s pots and caps, which helped too. As far as value goes, it's nice to know that these guitars have appreciated, but I can't imagine what kind of offer someone would have to make to get me to sell mine. She's a keeper!

Lefty Elmo · 09-26-2008, 08:46 AM

My own opinion is that the appeal of these guitars is more for their realistic look, than the connection to Gary Rossington. No dissrespect intended, as I'm a big fan, but simply put, these guitars look more like a real 50s burst than anything Gibson has issued so far. The fact that many owners have removed the gold hardware proves this to be true. I read somewhere recently that the lacquer used was different than what they normally use. I don't remember how it differed, but this was the word from Tom Murphy himself, and might explain why they seem to be more resonant than usual.
Edit: I went back and revisited the source of the lacquer comment, and Tom Murphy refers to it as "old lacquer", not really sure what that means.

heavybloozer · 09-26-2008, 03:51 PM

i just love garys playing and i´d be glad to own one of these but they are so hard to get now

singlecut · 09-29-2008, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heavybloozer

i just love garys playing and i´d be glad to own one of these but they are so hard to get now

mines on ebay right now

heavybloozer · 09-30-2008, 07:28 AM

link please

drewk86 · 09-30-2008, 10:37 AM

I love these...they are some of the most well done guitars I have ever seen come out of the Custom Shop...I would love to buy one but the 8K to 9K asking price is outta my price range right now...

mmcquain · 10-01-2008, 01:20 AM

Check out the Southern Rock social group here on the forum for a lot of Skynyrd pics with Gary's "Bernice"

Texas07R8 · 10-15-2008, 05:53 PM

Remember, The GR Lester has a Brazilian fretboard too! Man, put a set of real PAf's in that with some aged pots and caps, pure nirvana.

kluson · 10-15-2008, 06:11 PM

anyone know where there are any for sale and can be shipped to the UK?

drewk86 · 10-15-2008, 06:20 PM

I think there are like 2 on ebay right now...

kluson · 10-16-2008, 04:08 AM

thanks

Lefty Elmo · 10-16-2008, 06:11 AM

Jet Engine Sound in Japan has one for sale currently. IIRC, the price is around $10,000.00 USD. JetEngineSound

kluson · 10-16-2008, 06:24 AM

thanks lefty

09-25-2008, 06:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
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axslinger Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 388 Thanks: 5 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Gary Rossingtons Les Paul Really amazing...there's a ton of history to that guitar. It looks like it has a Tone Pros tailpiece. Can anybody tell if those are Sperzel or Schaller tuners? I understand these day's he's playing a newer one. After his heart surgery, he couldn't take the weight any more. __________________ Just say 'NO' to negative thinking.

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Vintage_Burster Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 1,136 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Gary Rossingtons Les Paul Does anyone have his Signature G-tar? __________________ "Bursting with a Vintage 07 Standard!"

09-26-2008, 05:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
heavybloozer Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 216 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Gary Rossingtons Les Paul thanks to all for contribting so quickly and really a HUGE thanks for the awesome pics!

09-26-2008, 08:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
Lefty Elmo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: upstate, ny Posts: 214 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Gary Rossingtons Les Paul Here's a few more: This one is serial number 002. __________________ Please checkout The Rossington Owner's Club at:http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/grou...er-s-club.html

09-26-2008, 08:26 AM	#13 (permalink)
Vintage_Burster Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 1,136 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Gary Rossingtons Les Paul Ive heard they are worth a Squilion and one of the most sort after guitars around. How do they sound? __________________ "Bursting with a Vintage 07 Standard!"

09-26-2008, 08:28 AM	#14 (permalink)
Lefty Elmo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: upstate, ny Posts: 214 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Gary Rossingtons Les Paul And a few more: Another lefty: __________________ Please checkout The Rossington Owner's Club at:http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/grou...er-s-club.html

09-26-2008, 08:46 AM	#16 (permalink)
Lefty Elmo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: upstate, ny Posts: 214 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Gary Rossingtons Les Paul My own opinion is that the appeal of these guitars is more for their realistic look, than the connection to Gary Rossington. No dissrespect intended, as I'm a big fan, but simply put, these guitars look more like a real 50s burst than anything Gibson has issued so far. The fact that many owners have removed the gold hardware proves this to be true. I read somewhere recently that the lacquer used was different than what they normally use. I don't remember how it differed, but this was the word from Tom Murphy himself, and might explain why they seem to be more resonant than usual. Edit: I went back and revisited the source of the lacquer comment, and Tom Murphy refers to it as "old lacquer", not really sure what that means. __________________ Please checkout The Rossington Owner's Club at:http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/grou...er-s-club.html

09-26-2008, 03:51 PM	#17 (permalink)
heavybloozer Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 216 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Gary Rossingtons Les Paul i just love garys playing and i´d be glad to own one of these but they are so hard to get now

09-30-2008, 07:28 AM	#19 (permalink)
heavybloozer Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 216 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Gary Rossingtons Les Paul link please

09-30-2008, 10:37 AM	#20 (permalink)
drewk86 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pikeville, KY Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Gary Rossingtons Les Paul I love these...they are some of the most well done guitars I have ever seen come out of the Custom Shop...I would love to buy one but the 8K to 9K asking price is outta my price range right now...

10-01-2008, 01:20 AM	#21 (permalink)
mmcquain Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tarpon Springs, FL Posts: 1,468 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post	Re: Gary Rossingtons Les Paul Check out the Southern Rock social group here on the forum for a lot of Skynyrd pics with Gary's "Bernice" __________________ Rock, Blues, Christian player - mmcquain@mcquain.com http://www.mcquain.com/lespaul - http://www.myspace.com/mmcquain Gibson Les Paul Classic Antique & CS-356, Fender Stratocaster, Hamer Flying V, BreedLove AD25/SR Peavey Marshall Behringer POD Tech21 Boss MXR Dunlop Danelectro Digitech Dean Markley D'Addario

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Texas07R8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,032 Thanks: 35 Thanked 28 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Gary Rossingtons Les Paul Remember, The GR Lester has a Brazilian fretboard too! Man, put a set of real PAf's in that with some aged pots and caps, pure nirvana.

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drewk86 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pikeville, KY Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Gary Rossingtons Les Paul I think there are like 2 on ebay right now...

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10-16-2008, 06:11 AM	#26 (permalink)
Lefty Elmo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: upstate, ny Posts: 214 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Gary Rossingtons Les Paul Jet Engine Sound in Japan has one for sale currently. IIRC, the price is around $10,000.00 USD. JetEngineSound __________________ Please checkout The Rossington Owner's Club at:http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/grou...er-s-club.html

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