*** NAMM 2009 *** MLP Scoops the Web (Pictures)

BOBBO · 01-15-2009, 03:14 PM

Hello MLP .. We have an internet scoop !!! The first pictures of the 2009 50th Anniversary Les Paul !!! Thanks to MLP's own Spicoli !!!!

LongBeach · 01-15-2009, 03:21 PM

DAMNIT! great pic, he got their before me. I dont think I'll make it until Sat.

BOBBO · 01-15-2009, 03:22 PM

Some info about the 5oth Aniversary LP ... According to people at the show , It has a nylon nut which is more like the 59 original , No Brazilian board !!!(sorry) , Seems the knob placement has been corrected not sure about bridge placement but it is a wireless ABR1 , From eye witness accounts the top carve and neck carve seem to be a good deal different than in the past and a decent step toward 59 specs !!! More info to come ... Stay tuned !!!!!!!!

Nigel Tufnel's tech · 01-15-2009, 03:27 PM

Someone went to town with the polish, It looks to shiny for my taste.

LongBeach · 01-15-2009, 03:37 PM

Is it just the camera/flash, or is it like a Tri-Burst ?

BOBBO · 01-15-2009, 03:54 PM

BOBBO · 01-15-2009, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LongBeach

Is it just the camera/flash, or is it like a Tri-Burst ?

The 2009 R9's are only going to be either that dark cherry or tobacco !!!

Jupa · 01-15-2009, 04:26 PM

Anyone been to the Marshall booth yet?

EDIT: Here's some info I just saw. Not good.

Marshall MG Series

Marshall’s MG Series has been revamped for 2009 with new features that provide a vast range of quality tonal options. The new MG amps feature two channels on the smaller MG10 and MG15 models, and four channels on the rest of the series. FX models are loaded with digital reverb, chorus, phaser, flanger, and delay effects as well as user-programmable presets. All MG amps have an MP3/line input, emulated headphone out, and frequency damping. Uncompromised Marshall tone at affordable prices!
Expected availability: January, 2009

calibud · 01-15-2009, 04:27 PM

The 2nd and 4th ones have gorgeous tops on them. Still don't justify the 8k price tag and no Braz...

Mike60 · 01-15-2009, 04:28 PM

nothing earth shattering but it's nice to see them getting a more proper Cherry Sunburst.

I hope they carry on with that...

LPSol93 · 01-15-2009, 04:43 PM

I see one top that mildy appeals to me. Blahhhhhhh

Huey · 01-15-2009, 04:45 PM

dang those are fine

fjminor · 01-15-2009, 04:46 PM

Thanks for the pics.

***FLICKOFLASH*** · 01-15-2009, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOBBO

Hello MLP .. We have an internet scoop !!! The first pictures of the 2009 50th Anniversary Les Paul !!! Courtesy of our very own Spicoli !!!!

brockburst & chrome

decoy205 · 01-15-2009, 05:04 PM

They look great. But still price is gonna be nuts.

pinefd · 01-15-2009, 05:08 PM

Great pics! Thanks!

Any word on inlays? And plastic?

Frank

R9. · 01-15-2009, 05:08 PM

I'm glad they're all high gloss and not VOS...just like new back in '59.

F*ck, I can't wait to get mine!!

Olli · 01-15-2009, 05:17 PM

Good thing the wait is finally over. I´m so not getting one of these.
I do however like a few of the tops I see!

BOBBO · 01-15-2009, 05:19 PM

Here is the new Mike Blomfield model LP from NAMM !!!!

BOBBO · 01-15-2009, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinefd

Great pics! Thanks!

Any word on inlays? And plastic?

Frank

As for the pictures ... Everyone should give a big shout out to SPICOLI !!! The guy got us pictures of the 09 R9 before almost anyone !!!!! As for the inlays , Same old same old , Frank !!! Not sure about the plastic but it looks just like 08 to me !!! The 50th LP is also NOT Murphy'ed !!!!

ReverendJWblues · 01-15-2009, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike60

nothing earth shattering but it's nice to see them getting a more proper Cherry Sunburst.

I hope they carry on with that...

I agree Mikey the color is getting better, still tho for that much coin I'll look elsewhere. However I do have some inside help (not at Gibson) on the cost should I decide I want one, but I dont think I'm even close to wanting one from what I've seen. Lots of better values on other LP's to be had, that even have a better burst flair to them to my liking.
Hope everyone that buy's one tho likes it.

sapi · 01-15-2009, 05:47 PM

Thanks for the pics guys!
Plastic still looks pink-ish, and i can't understand the one-slot screw for the PG, the '59's that had them were a minority.
Would like to hear about the neck profile, the finish, and if it has a truss rod sheath or not. And if the HW is chrome i can't understand it either.

R9. · 01-15-2009, 06:21 PM

And idea what's different on the Bloomfield...other than aging?
Gorgeous top!!

Texas07R8 · 01-15-2009, 06:32 PM

From the pics I've seen the tops don't seem to be any better than other R9s. Big deal... I can buy a wireless ABR and put it on my 03R9 and I'm there and mine has Brazilian. I'd love to see a top in the class of the 03 R9s too, haven't seen it yet. For me, I think Gibson has blown a BIG CHANCE to make the closest 59 burst replica. Looks like a regular Guitar Center R9 to me. I ain't bummed though, should keep the value of my rigs going up.

TattooedCarrot · 01-15-2009, 06:42 PM

Spent the first half of today at NAMM. After 6 years, its still cool but less exciting anymore. My camera battery doesn’t hold as good a charge as it used to, so I had to take fewer pics, and some didn’t turn out as well (dark) when I started losing juice.

ESP had some cool stuff, most notable are Hetfield’s Iron Cross and the Hamster’s white Ouija.

Fender had a really cool booth and lots of cool stuff. Their theme was old ga station automotive antique hot rod stuff – rockabilly heaven. I don’t like the binding on the new EJ strats, and the necks are still fat on them.

Gibson is still closed to the public, but I managed to get in. Its clear that Dark Phail is the big push. They really didn’t have much of anything exciting. Trini Lopez is back with a trapeze, Joan Jett’s Melody Maker, a new Robby Krieger SG (aged), Jeff Beck’s Ox Blood 54 is back, limited to 150 with the first 50 played and signed by Jeff, an Epi Wilshire made in the Gibson Custom Shop, and a new 59 DOT in both gloss and VOS. Rumors of the SG 61RI being discontinued, and the SG standard getting a makeover are untrue; both were there in their normal current design. There’s also a back shot preview of a new Jimmy Page coming, not idea what the front looks like, but the back had a dark burst look to parts of it.

If I get around to taking more pics, I’ll just add them to the photobucket, so check the link Friday night. I won’t be going over the weekend, too crowded.

tattooedcarrot/NAMM09 - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

calibud · 01-15-2009, 06:43 PM

Sweet!
Awesome photos!

Love that finish on the middle two.

Another great one.

Couldn't leave this one out...

R9. · 01-15-2009, 06:44 PM

Mike60 · 01-15-2009, 06:44 PM

...might be a good time to get some celluloid inlays and get them nice and aged for the Ann. R0...

Scooter2112 · 01-15-2009, 06:53 PM

I don't know much about Mike Bloomfield...but

is that? Speed knob, reflector, AND top hats?

calibud · 01-15-2009, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scooter2112

I don't know much about Mike Bloomfield...but

is that? Speed knob, reflector, AND top hats?

Don't feel bad bro that one is right over my head too...

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BOBBO MVP Clown Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N.J. Posts: 19,042 Thanks: 223 Thanked 439 Times in 89 Posts	* NAMM 2009 * MLP Scoops the Web (Pictures) Hello MLP .. We have an internet scoop !!! The first pictures of the 2009 50th Anniversary Les Paul !!! Thanks to MLP's own Spicoli !!!! __________________ " Over the Pond Guy " PAF Pickups & M69 Rings ... @ OverthePondGuy@aol.com Last edited by BOBBO; 01-15-2009 at 06:37 PM.

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LongBeach Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Long Beach Ca. Posts: 6,815 Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	re: * NAMM 2009 * MLP Scoops the Web (Pictures) DAMNIT! great pic, he got their before me. I dont think I'll make it until Sat.

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BOBBO MVP Clown Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N.J. Posts: 19,042 Thanks: 223 Thanked 439 Times in 89 Posts	re: * NAMM 2009 * MLP Scoops the Web (Pictures) Some info about the 5oth Aniversary LP ... According to people at the show , It has a nylon nut which is more like the 59 original , No Brazilian board !!!(sorry) , Seems the knob placement has been corrected not sure about bridge placement but it is a wireless ABR1 , From eye witness accounts the top carve and neck carve seem to be a good deal different than in the past and a decent step toward 59 specs !!! More info to come ... Stay tuned !!!!!!!! __________________ " Over the Pond Guy " PAF Pickups & M69 Rings ... @ OverthePondGuy@aol.com

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Jupa Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 394 Thanks: 14 Thanked 9 Times in 2 Posts	Re: * NAMM 2009 * MLP Scoops the Web (Pictures) Anyone been to the Marshall booth yet? EDIT: Here's some info I just saw. Not good. Marshall MG Series Marshall’s MG Series has been revamped for 2009 with new features that provide a vast range of quality tonal options. The new MG amps feature two channels on the smaller MG10 and MG15 models, and four channels on the rest of the series. FX models are loaded with digital reverb, chorus, phaser, flanger, and delay effects as well as user-programmable presets. All MG amps have an MP3/line input, emulated headphone out, and frequency damping. Uncompromised Marshall tone at affordable prices! Expected availability: January, 2009 __________________

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calibud Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,505 Thanks: 88 Thanked 147 Times in 22 Posts	Re: * NAMM 2009 * MLP Scoops the Web (Pictures) The 2nd and 4th ones have gorgeous tops on them. Still don't justify the 8k price tag and no Braz... Last edited by calibud; 01-15-2009 at 04:57 PM.

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Mike60 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Reflectorland Posts: 4,465 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 11 Posts	Re: * NAMM 2009 * MLP Scoops the Web (Pictures) nothing earth shattering but it's nice to see them getting a more proper Cherry Sunburst. I hope they carry on with that...

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fjminor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 155 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: * NAMM 2009 * MLP Scoops the Web (Pictures) Thanks for the pics.

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pinefd V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,559 Thanks: 14 Thanked 108 Times in 21 Posts	Re: * NAMM 2009 * MLP Scoops the Web (Pictures) Great pics! Thanks! Any word on inlays? And plastic? Frank __________________ Check out my website at: www.lesstallguitars.com And check out some of my personal gear at: Historic Les Paul Database

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R9. Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 5,024 Thanks: 251 Thanked 202 Times in 36 Posts	Re: * NAMM 2009 * MLP Scoops the Web (Pictures) I'm glad they're all high gloss and not VOS...just like new back in '59. F*ck, I can't wait to get mine!! __________________ Historic Les Paul Database

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Olli Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Aalen, Germany Posts: 1,224 Thanks: 23 Thanked 12 Times in 3 Posts	Re: * NAMM 2009 * MLP Scoops the Web (Pictures) Good thing the wait is finally over. I´m so not getting one of these. I do however like a few of the tops I see! __________________ Regards, Olli My Guitars

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BOBBO MVP Clown Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N.J. Posts: 19,042 Thanks: 223 Thanked 439 Times in 89 Posts	Re: * NAMM 2009 * MLP Scoops the Web (Pictures) Here is the new Mike Blomfield model LP from NAMM !!!! __________________ " Over the Pond Guy " PAF Pickups & M69 Rings ... @ OverthePondGuy@aol.com

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sapi Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Malta, somewhere in the mid of the Med Sea. Beyond that, everywhere & nowhere. Posts: 641 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: * NAMM 2009 * MLP Scoops the Web (Pictures) Thanks for the pics guys! Plastic still looks pink-ish, and i can't understand the one-slot screw for the PG, the '59's that had them were a minority. Would like to hear about the neck profile, the finish, and if it has a truss rod sheath or not. And if the HW is chrome i can't understand it either. __________________ Shanti, Jo www.tribalimusic.com Last edited by sapi; 01-15-2009 at 05:55 PM. Reason: text

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R9. Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 5,024 Thanks: 251 Thanked 202 Times in 36 Posts	Re: * NAMM 2009 * MLP Scoops the Web (Pictures) And idea what's different on the Bloomfield...other than aging? Gorgeous top!! __________________ Historic Les Paul Database

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Texas07R8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,195 Thanks: 96 Thanked 70 Times in 16 Posts	Re: * NAMM 2009 * MLP Scoops the Web (Pictures) From the pics I've seen the tops don't seem to be any better than other R9s. Big deal... I can buy a wireless ABR and put it on my 03R9 and I'm there and mine has Brazilian. I'd love to see a top in the class of the 03 R9s too, haven't seen it yet. For me, I think Gibson has blown a BIG CHANCE to make the closest 59 burst replica. Looks like a regular Guitar Center R9 to me. I ain't bummed though, should keep the value of my rigs going up.

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TattooedCarrot Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,113 Thanks: 1 Thanked 21 Times in 10 Posts	TC's NAMM thread (pics) Spent the first half of today at NAMM. After 6 years, its still cool but less exciting anymore. My camera battery doesn’t hold as good a charge as it used to, so I had to take fewer pics, and some didn’t turn out as well (dark) when I started losing juice. ESP had some cool stuff, most notable are Hetfield’s Iron Cross and the Hamster’s white Ouija. Fender had a really cool booth and lots of cool stuff. Their theme was old ga station automotive antique hot rod stuff – rockabilly heaven. I don’t like the binding on the new EJ strats, and the necks are still fat on them. Gibson is still closed to the public, but I managed to get in. Its clear that Dark Phail is the big push. They really didn’t have much of anything exciting. Trini Lopez is back with a trapeze, Joan Jett’s Melody Maker, a new Robby Krieger SG (aged), Jeff Beck’s Ox Blood 54 is back, limited to 150 with the first 50 played and signed by Jeff, an Epi Wilshire made in the Gibson Custom Shop, and a new 59 DOT in both gloss and VOS. Rumors of the SG 61RI being discontinued, and the SG standard getting a makeover are untrue; both were there in their normal current design. There’s also a back shot preview of a new Jimmy Page coming, not idea what the front looks like, but the back had a dark burst look to parts of it. If I get around to taking more pics, I’ll just add them to the photobucket, so check the link Friday night. I won’t be going over the weekend, too crowded. tattooedcarrot/NAMM09 - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

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calibud Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,505 Thanks: 88 Thanked 147 Times in 22 Posts	Re: TC's NAMM thread (pics) Sweet! Awesome photos! Love that finish on the middle two. Another great one. Couldn't leave this one out...

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Mike60 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Reflectorland Posts: 4,465 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 11 Posts	Re: * NAMM 2009 * MLP Scoops the Web (Pictures) ...might be a good time to get some celluloid inlays and get them nice and aged for the Ann. R0...

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Scooter2112 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio, USA Posts: 2,707 Thanks: 25 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Re: * NAMM 2009 * MLP Scoops the Web (Pictures) I don't know much about Mike Bloomfield...but is that? Speed knob, reflector, AND top hats? __________________ "Have you hugged your Custom today?" the CS Customs make the Standards sound like a plastic banjo with a live cat stapled to the back! - Hemply, 2009

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