Sold a Gibson - Bought a Gibson.....

studio1087 · 01-05-2011, 09:59 PM

I loved looking at my SG Classic but sometimes I had a hard time keeping it in tune. Have you ever struggled with a guitar where you couldn't get confident with it? It was that kind of thing. Great guitar but problematic for me. I'm sure it was just me.

Gone to a nice guy in Canada.....

Incoming.....one of the Les Paul Studio 50's Tribute guitars in basic black....

You can't get them at retail anymore. You have to buy from the guys who bought four of them when they were made and now they're flipping them to make $200 or so but I think I found an equitable deal.

I really want a black Les Paul and I like P90's so this is it. It was affordable (as Les pauls go) and it appeals to me. Sold the SG and a few pedals and broke even on the purchase.

This is one of my favorite guitar albums......

Black Les Pauls of any variety always remind me of this album.

Oh well. One guitar out & one guitar in! New one gets here Monday. It's gonna be a long weekend.

John

campbellj · 01-05-2011, 10:52 PM

Congrats on the new guitar! Don't forget the pics when you get it!!!

kysrsoze · 01-05-2011, 10:55 PM

That LP is sweet looking and I'm sure it plays like a dream. I like the cream trim - is that in the knobs too, or is that gold?

eaglewolf · 01-05-2011, 11:50 PM

Gorgeous LP, and P90's too. Gotta love it!

I'll have to keep my eye out for one of those.

David

studio1087 · 01-06-2011, 12:18 AM

Knobs are cream and silver.

It will be here Monday. The waiting is crazy.

They sold for $999 when they were new.

The Goldtops are fetching about $1200-$1300 from people who are flipping them used on eBay.

The Honey Bursts are getting $1250 on eBay.

Black ones go for $1000-$1100. I found mine used on Amazon for $1000 with $18 shipping.

The Cherry Bursts are only getting $900 and sometimes less.

It's weird watching people flip them on eBay "as new with warranty card".

The warranty card is useless without the new dealer sales slip in your name.

I'm still happy.

i am wet · 01-06-2011, 12:26 AM

some one loves p90s!

onioner · 01-06-2011, 01:02 AM

Got a Honeyburst, I like very much. I'd easily prefer it to a Standard, or such. I'm just sayin'. May not be to everyone's taste, but I'm a believer.

I can't recall, do the black ones have the goofy fake ware on them? The white ones do, and I know there was one more, presumably the black. I dig the worn look and all, but that fake finish ware seems kinda goofy to me. Still, if it plays, it plays...

Oh, and another IMO, the worn cherry burst looks silly too. That burst just doesn't seem right without a full finish. Goldtop was nice though. I was prepared to 'settle' for one if I couldn't get the Honeyburst. Fortunately, fortune smiled on me. I got exactly the one I wanted.

Enjoy.

TheImmaterial · 01-06-2011, 01:10 AM

I've got an ebony 50s tribute and I love it! Everyone who has seen it to date their first reaction is always 'that is a nice guitar'. When I first got it I was on my lunch break and was sitting in a park just playing it unplugged. Some tourist came in and snapped a photo a of me :S That's how great they look

ralary · 01-06-2011, 01:13 AM

like the new guitar

studio1087 · 01-06-2011, 02:54 AM

Onioner,
The black ones have the fake wear. I don't mind the faded stain. As long as it's not fake relic work. I dislike fake relic dents and scrapes.

marantz1300 · 01-06-2011, 05:37 AM

Congratulations.I just did the same, swapped a 76 SG for a 76 Les Paul.

Johnny Alien · 01-06-2011, 06:02 AM

I have found that a few stores are getting them in and if you want to make enough calls you can probably get one for retail. I am curious how the price will hold up once the whole "can't find one" craze is over.

They are great looking guitars. I would like to try one out but that probably won't happen.

studio1087 · 01-06-2011, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny Alien

I have found that a few stores are getting them in and if you want to make enough calls you can probably get one for retail. I am curious how the price will hold up once the whole "can't find one" craze is over.

They are great looking guitars. I would like to try one out but that probably won't happen.

They supposedly made 400 of each color and the model is now discontinued. It says so on countless dealer web sites. I've been googling the model in every way possible for one month.

eBay and Amazon are it. Amazon has used sellers.

FYI

Johnny Alien · 01-06-2011, 07:37 AM

Some Guitar Centers are still getting them in. GC is a big client and I think they made sure to get some. I heard of a few people walking into one and buying one of these.

Mule Train · 01-06-2011, 08:30 AM

I like the Black Les Pauls but I am also a Neil Young fan. Congrats on your deal and a mighty fine looking Tribute.

studio1087 · 01-06-2011, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mule Train

I like the Black Les Pauls but I am also a Neil Young fan. Congrats on your deal and a mighty fine looking Tribute.

Me too. Love Neil and CSNY.

lewddude · 01-06-2011, 12:04 PM

now get a B7 V7 combo and keep on rockin' in the free world my friend! lol

onioner · 01-06-2011, 07:57 PM

Mine came from GC a couple months ago. I paid $760. Last I checked, they still had a cherry burst. Shame. If it was black or gold, I'd probably find a way to buy it as well. Even as it is, I've been tempted. I don't really need to be messin' around like that though. Still, if you're in the SF bay area, and you like the burst...

Mr Bill · 01-06-2011, 09:28 PM

I confess I paid a just over a grand for my gold top tribute.

Pay more than retail - sheesh I was ready to lock myself up
but I played it and the neck was my type, very similar to my
standard and supreme so I bit. Might just "mate" up a bigsby.
Here's a pic

Cheers.

studio1087 · 01-07-2011, 02:10 AM

Speaking of Neil. $60. I'm getting one of these........

SkyDog07 · 01-07-2011, 01:04 PM

re: Studio 50's Tributes - I was in All Music Inc. in Plainview Long Island over the holidays - they had three Tributes on the rack - two Honeyburst and a Black. $849.

Great store BTW.

Gator Slim · 01-07-2011, 03:47 PM

I got one of the first black ones they made, prior to the flood.

I hate the finish, but I LOVE the guitar. Best Gibson USA guitar I've owned. Music just pours out of it.

jeremy9222 · 01-08-2011, 10:40 PM

I was glad to take her off your hands John

a slow blues jam, perhaps in G, is waiting for her upon arrival.

Arthur · 01-09-2011, 12:20 AM

The tone from those P90's would be amazing

01-05-2011, 09:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
studio1087 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Near Milwaukee Posts: 1,406 Thanks: 24 Thanked 54 Times in 33 Posts	Sold a Gibson - Bought a Gibson..... I loved looking at my SG Classic but sometimes I had a hard time keeping it in tune. Have you ever struggled with a guitar where you couldn't get confident with it? It was that kind of thing. Great guitar but problematic for me. I'm sure it was just me. Gone to a nice guy in Canada..... Incoming.....one of the Les Paul Studio 50's Tribute guitars in basic black.... You can't get them at retail anymore. You have to buy from the guys who bought four of them when they were made and now they're flipping them to make $200 or so but I think I found an equitable deal. I really want a black Les Paul and I like P90's so this is it. It was affordable (as Les pauls go) and it appeals to me. Sold the SG and a few pedals and broke even on the purchase. This is one of my favorite guitar albums...... Black Les Pauls of any variety always remind me of this album. Oh well. One guitar out & one guitar in! New one gets here Monday. It's gonna be a long weekend. John

01-05-2011, 10:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
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eaglewolf Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,675 Thanks: 12 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Sold a Gibson - Bought a Gibson..... Gorgeous LP, and P90's too. Gotta love it! I'll have to keep my eye out for one of those. David

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studio1087 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Near Milwaukee Posts: 1,406 Thanks: 24 Thanked 54 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Sold a Gibson - Bought a Gibson..... Knobs are cream and silver. It will be here Monday. The waiting is crazy. They sold for $999 when they were new. The Goldtops are fetching about $1200-$1300 from people who are flipping them used on eBay. The Honey Bursts are getting $1250 on eBay. Black ones go for $1000-$1100. I found mine used on Amazon for $1000 with $18 shipping. The Cherry Bursts are only getting $900 and sometimes less. It's weird watching people flip them on eBay "as new with warranty card". The warranty card is useless without the new dealer sales slip in your name. I'm still happy.

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onioner Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,178 Thanks: 5 Thanked 23 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Sold a Gibson - Bought a Gibson..... Got a Honeyburst, I like very much. I'd easily prefer it to a Standard, or such. I'm just sayin'. May not be to everyone's taste, but I'm a believer. I can't recall, do the black ones have the goofy fake ware on them? The white ones do, and I know there was one more, presumably the black. I dig the worn look and all, but that fake finish ware seems kinda goofy to me. Still, if it plays, it plays... Oh, and another IMO, the worn cherry burst looks silly too. That burst just doesn't seem right without a full finish. Goldtop was nice though. I was prepared to 'settle' for one if I couldn't get the Honeyburst. Fortunately, fortune smiled on me. I got exactly the one I wanted. Enjoy. __________________ This post is the view of the author, and should be considered with all the usual acronyms implied, including, but not limited to, IMO, IMHO, IMESHO, FWIW, IIRC, and YMMV. In addition, whenever in doubt of the intent of the author, assume the presence of an appropriate smiley to imply that any questionable statement was not intended to offend. The author is not liable for anything stated in this or any other post. Thank you for your cooperation.

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studio1087 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Near Milwaukee Posts: 1,406 Thanks: 24 Thanked 54 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Sold a Gibson - Bought a Gibson..... Onioner, The black ones have the fake wear. I don't mind the faded stain. As long as it's not fake relic work. I dislike fake relic dents and scrapes.

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onioner Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,178 Thanks: 5 Thanked 23 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Sold a Gibson - Bought a Gibson..... Mine came from GC a couple months ago. I paid $760. Last I checked, they still had a cherry burst. Shame. If it was black or gold, I'd probably find a way to buy it as well. Even as it is, I've been tempted. I don't really need to be messin' around like that though. Still, if you're in the SF bay area, and you like the burst... __________________ This post is the view of the author, and should be considered with all the usual acronyms implied, including, but not limited to, IMO, IMHO, IMESHO, FWIW, IIRC, and YMMV. In addition, whenever in doubt of the intent of the author, assume the presence of an appropriate smiley to imply that any questionable statement was not intended to offend. The author is not liable for anything stated in this or any other post. Thank you for your cooperation.

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