My Les Paul Forums - Gibson Les Pauls http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/ Gibson Les Paul guitar discussions. Standard, Custom, Studio, Classic, etc. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:04:20 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg My Les Paul Forums - Gibson Les Pauls http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/ Rosewood Fretboard Grains http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gibson-les-pauls/67824-rosewood-fretboard-grains.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:33:26 GMT Hi, My brand new guitar has white stuffing in the rosewood fretboard grains. Do you guys have any ideas what those are? Are those white stuffing just dirts reside in the grains? They filled up most of the grains on the fretboard. I heard ppl using steel wool to clean those things out. would it damage the wood? I have tried to scrape them out, but that is a ridiculous amount of work Hi,

My brand new guitar has white stuffing in the rosewood fretboard grains. Do you guys have any ideas what those are? Are those white stuffing just dirts reside in the grains? They filled up most of the grains on the fretboard.

I heard ppl using steel wool to clean those things out. would it damage the wood? I have tried to scrape them out, but that is a ridiculous amount of work ]]> Gibson Les Pauls xlt http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gibson-les-pauls/67824-rosewood-fretboard-grains.html 800 dollars...out the door! http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gibson-les-pauls/67815-800-dollars-out-door.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:24:29 GMT Image: http://images.guitarcenter.com/products/optionlarge/Gibson/638465.jpg Gibson Les Paul Studio Electric Guitar and more Solid Body Electric Guitars at GuitarCenter.com. (http://www.guitarcenter.com/Gibson-Les-Paul-Studio-Electric-Guitar-100010154-i1149139.gc)

Gibson Les Paul Studio Electric Guitar and more Solid Body Electric Guitars at GuitarCenter.com. ]]> Gibson Les Pauls The_Sentry http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gibson-les-pauls/67815-800-dollars-out-door.html can anyone tell me the difference between Gibson models http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gibson-les-pauls/67812-can-anyone-tell-me-difference-between-gibson-models.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:09:05 GMT I was wondering if anyone can tell me the difference in the way these Gibson guitars are constructed etc The models I want to know the difference between is the following- 1957 Les Paul Goldtop V.O.S and Les Paul Traditional (in goldtop colour) As far as I can work out these are the same guitars (made from same materials and specs etc) apart from the Goldtop V.O.S has the vintage electronics (pickups and bumblebees etc), tophat knobs, amber coloured pickup selector switch and the trust rod cover is blank. Am I being really stupid and missing something major between the two? Or is this just a great ploy by Gibson to make us spend more money on the V.O.S? Any help would be great in spotting any differences Just thinking it seems silly to spend the extra $1500 on the V.O.S when the Les Paul Traditional is built to the same specs and you can get it in Goldtop colour!!!! I was wondering if anyone can tell me the difference in the way these Gibson guitars are constructed etc
The models I want to know the difference between is the following-

1957 Les Paul Goldtop V.O.S

and

Les Paul Traditional (in goldtop colour)

As far as I can work out these are the same guitars (made from same materials and specs etc) apart from the Goldtop V.O.S has the vintage electronics (pickups and bumblebees etc), tophat knobs, amber coloured pickup selector switch and the trust rod cover is blank. Am I being really stupid and missing something major between the two? Or is this just a great ploy by Gibson to make us spend more money on the V.O.S?

Any help would be great in spotting any differences
Just thinking it seems silly to spend the extra $1500 on the V.O.S when the Les Paul Traditional is built to the same specs and you can get it in Goldtop colour!!!! ]]> Gibson Les Pauls raw power http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gibson-les-pauls/67812-can-anyone-tell-me-difference-between-gibson-models.html Some advice on lowering the action on my Traditional please? http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gibson-les-pauls/67797-some-advice-lowering-action-my-traditional-please.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:44:59 GMT Hi guys,

I want to lower the action a little on my Les Paul Traditional. I is totally as it came new from Gibson at the moment and although it isn't terrible, I do think it could go a little lower (it is quite a bit higher than my USA Strat).

I just wondered if anyone could advise me on the best way to go about this (I've only really tinkered with my Strat before and so this looks quite different to do).

How low do you think I could reasonably go without having to go as far as adjusting the truss rod? The neck looks pretty nice and flat anyway!

Thanks in advance for any help

Russ:) ]]> Gibson Les Pauls TubeScreamer http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gibson-les-pauls/67797-some-advice-lowering-action-my-traditional-please.html 57 RI Les Paul Custom vs CS Les Paul Custom http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gibson-les-pauls/67791-57-ri-les-paul-custom-vs-cs-les-paul-custom.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:39:30 GMT Gentlemen,

I need some help getting off dead center and pulling the trigger on one or the other. First let me say I am 58 years old and I don't play any metal except when I've had way too many beers :-). I play mostly classic style rock, rhythm & blues, blues.....

I currently have 3 RI Les Pauls, a 56, 58 & 59, so I need a 57 in black. I know I would be happy with a 57 RI, but I have the rare opportunity to trade even-Steven for a modern Custom Shop Les Paul Custom, you know, the one with modern appointments, hotter pups, slimmer neck, Nashville bridge and speed knobs, white binding. Most of the differences seem cosmetic, the hotter pups may actually be interesting especially since I have the general humbucker territory pretty well covered. Not sure about liking the Nashville bridge though, it doesn't look right? Is it "better" than the ABR?

Considering I am old and decrepit, I will probably only keep this guitar for 10 to 15 years then sell it. If I were looking only at resale value and the emerging youth of today wanting, what, a more modern or a more vintage guitar in 15 years? In other words, what would likely be more marketable in 15 years, the Heritage style or the modern style?

Any one care to offer a few pearls of wisdom?

Much appreciation!! ]]> Gibson Les Pauls guitarstan http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gibson-les-pauls/67791-57-ri-les-paul-custom-vs-cs-les-paul-custom.html New Tiger Les Paul? http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gibson-les-pauls/67783-new-tiger-les-paul.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:41:56 GMT Anyone hear of this new model LP? Gibson Dusk Tiger | Guitarless (http://guitarless.com/2009/11/gibson-dusk-tiger-oooh-the-anticipation/) Anyone hear of this new model LP?

Gibson Dusk Tiger | Guitarless ]]> Gibson Les Pauls loneguitar http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gibson-les-pauls/67783-new-tiger-les-paul.html <![CDATA[Anybody want to turn a new Les Paul Standard into a mojo laden 59'?]]> http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gibson-les-pauls/67767-anybody-want-turn-new-les-paul-standard-into-mojo-laden-59-a.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:41:28 GMT Fungus-treated Violin Outdoes Stradivarius

Quote:
At the 27th “Osnabrücker Baumpflegetagen” (one of Germany’s most important annual conferences on all aspects of forest husbandry), Empa researcher Francis Schwarze’s "biotech violin" dared to go head to head in a blind test against a stradivarius – and won! A brilliant outcome for the Empa violin, which is made of wood treated with fungus, against the instrument made by the great master himself in 1711.
That's it!!! I'm fungus-treating my DIY Strat for a start!!! Who wants to join??? We be fungus-buddies!!!:fingersx:

erm... what fungus do I use?:laugh2: ]]> Gibson Les Pauls Goldtop75 http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gibson-les-pauls/67767-anybody-want-turn-new-les-paul-standard-into-mojo-laden-59-a.html How often do you see one of these? http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gibson-les-pauls/67763-how-often-do-you-see-one-these.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:33:59 GMT A Gibson LP with no fret markers. Image: http://homepage.mac.com/superbgear/GarageSaleImages/GarageSale_1257886457_18474.jpg It is Guitar of the week - 2007 Week 9 - 1 of only 400 made A Gibson LP with no fret markers.



It is Guitar of the week - 2007 Week 9 - 1 of only 400 made ]]> Gibson Les Pauls GibsonByBirth http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gibson-les-pauls/67763-how-often-do-you-see-one-these.html Gibson USA LP JR. http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gibson-les-pauls/67754-gibson-usa-lp-jr.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:18:55 GMT You don't hear much of them. Are they good quality? I am thinking of picking one up. Either a new or used USA model or a used Custom Shop model. I am also thinking about buying a vintage p90, but I don't know if it is worth putting it in a USA model. ]]> Gibson Les Pauls EEF13 http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gibson-les-pauls/67754-gibson-usa-lp-jr.html Gibson got raided! http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gibson-les-pauls/67736-gibson-got-raided.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:45:27 GMT Check this out: CMT : News : Gibson Guitars Part of Federal Investigation Into Illegally Harvested Wood (http://www.cmt.com/news/news-in-brief/1626604/gibson-guitars-part-of-federal-investigation-into-illegally-harvested-wood.jhtml) Jimmy:cool: Check this out:

CMT : News : Gibson Guitars Part of Federal Investigation Into Illegally Harvested Wood

Jimmy:cool: ]]> Gibson Les Pauls jbzoso2002 http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gibson-les-pauls/67736-gibson-got-raided.html <![CDATA['93 LP Standard Question]]> http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gibson-les-pauls/67720-93-lp-standard-question.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:40:35 GMT Hello,

My apologies if this question has been asked before. I have a '93 HCSB LP Standard with and ebony fret board. Is this uncommon? I ask because all others I have seen have a rosewood fret board. ]]> Gibson Les Pauls Texas Joe http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gibson-les-pauls/67720-93-lp-standard-question.html NEW Gibson Les Paul Junior Question http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gibson-les-pauls/67714-new-gibson-les-paul-junior-question.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:58:39 GMT ok i just ordered a Gibson Les Paul Junior aka. my dream guitar, from Musicians Friend, but its on backorder and it should be avaliable on the 27. I've read that when you get a new guitar you should have it set up. So im wondering what should i have done and is it something i can do myself. If not where do you suggest taking it.

Thanks,

Dj ]]> Gibson Les Pauls djburchfield http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gibson-les-pauls/67714-new-gibson-les-paul-junior-question.html should i respray my Les Paul TV Yellow? http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gibson-les-pauls/67699-should-i-respray-my-les-paul-tv-yellow.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:33:34 GMT So I'm wondering if I should maybe respray my Les Paul TV Yellow. I mean its yellow right now but its a very bright yellow and I think TV Yellow would be a little more "vintage correct" but also a nicer finish but I'm not totally sure I'd look similar but idk just an idea I am playing around with what do you guys think?

My current Les Paul-

A TV Yellow Les Paul DC

Discuss ]]> Gibson Les Pauls banditguitarist1 http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gibson-les-pauls/67699-should-i-respray-my-les-paul-tv-yellow.html <![CDATA[What's the deal with traditionals? (vs chambered)]]> http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gibson-les-pauls/67679-whats-deal-traditionals-vs-chambered.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:17:15 GMT Has Gibson discontinued the chambered guitars and simply gone back to the old "traditional" swiss cheese weight relief? I don't see anything anymore about chambered instruments... ]]> Gibson Les Pauls TC5A http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gibson-les-pauls/67679-whats-deal-traditionals-vs-chambered.html help with vibrato bars... http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gibson-les-pauls/67668-help-vibrato-bars.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:38:24 GMT I started to play a strat and got into the whole bar thing...now I like the strat but, miss my other guitars terribly (gibsons and PRs) but, because of the things I can do with the bar, I never play them anymore..... so, give me all your thoughts about getting a bar type thing on a gibson (type) guitar.... what type of bar, bigsby, floyed, transtrem....any experinces matter of fact any info would be cool I started to play a strat and got into the whole bar thing...now I like the strat but, miss my other guitars terribly (gibsons and PRs) but, because of the things I can do with the bar, I never play them anymore.....

so, give me all your thoughts about getting a bar type thing on a gibson (type) guitar....

what type of bar, bigsby, floyed, transtrem....any experinces

matter of fact any info would be cool ]]> Gibson Les Pauls st.bede http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gibson-les-pauls/67668-help-vibrato-bars.html