Trigger pulled on my first LP - Page 2

BWOTW · 07-04-2012, 10:22 AM

Nice score! I really like the finish, wouldn't mind if Gibson offered it as a regular production Studio

kenmarkat · 07-04-2012, 11:23 AM

Nice finish - hope you really enjoy it! And it's always an extra plus when you get a case with a liner that matches your socks

Les Paul Newb · 07-04-2012, 12:58 PM

Thanks for all the kind words. Some really nice people on here. Very helpful.

A few new things I noticed, This thing plays like a dream, I mean where it makes you giddy. Although I am a "les paul newb", Ive played off and on for years (about 20? More off). But I've never owned a Gibson or even a a guitar with a TOM bridge. Ive always had Fender or Dean (FR).

I restrung with Slinky cobalt 9s (laugh if you want, they are great strings), I cleaned everything, took it all apart, oiled and buffed the neck & fretboard with Ducks Axe Wax. I did a basic setup that worked for me, but I might just pay GC $50 to do a proper setup to spec? I don't have proper measurement tools for things like string height, pickups, stopbar hieght. Hmm, what else...

Oh, I found a tiny ding at the bottom, but it shows that the new finish is THIN. Whatever that means. I can feel the parts where the neck still has the finish (very top & bottom as seen in the pics) And it is far better to have it naked, SOOOO smooth and glideable (is that a word?) He Took off that clearcoat finish beautifully. and taped off nice lines as you can see below the stinger (basically made a double stinger) and by the heel (whatever its called where the neck meets the body)

I do realize the value aspect, and I knew that beforehand. I didn't buy this with resale value in mind, at all. So this will be my guitar that I can mod or set afire or love and grow old with.

ExpatBrit · 07-04-2012, 01:04 PM

That is a very classy looking Studio. Hope you get many years of enjoyment out of it.

crapthatsloud · 07-05-2012, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinkie

Looks like it may have had a headstock break repair done.

Just because the back has been finished doesn't mean that it was broken. Sheesh. lol

Congrats OP!!

Gibsonrocknroll · 07-06-2012, 01:42 PM

Nice catch.

Gnarleydudes80 · 07-06-2012, 02:57 PM

Very cool looking color!!

battra · 07-06-2012, 08:44 PM

That Studio is GORGEOUS!

Black and Silver are my favorite colors.

Since the value's out of it anyway, when you get your second one, pop a third pup into this one.

07-04-2012, 10:22 AM	#31 (permalink)
BWOTW Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Barcelona (Spain) Posts: 334 Thanks: 7 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Trigger pulled on my first LP Nice score! I really like the finish, wouldn't mind if Gibson offered it as a regular production Studio

07-04-2012, 11:23 AM	#32 (permalink)
kenmarkat Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 242 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Trigger pulled on my first LP Nice finish - hope you really enjoy it! And it's always an extra plus when you get a case with a liner that matches your socks __________________ Hofner 500/1 Beatle Bass Carvin LB75 Bass Les Paul Classic Custom Fender Standard Strat Taylor 355 Taylor 414ce Carvin 750T

07-04-2012, 12:58 PM	#33 (permalink)
Les Paul Newb Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 480 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Trigger pulled on my first LP Thanks for all the kind words. Some really nice people on here. Very helpful. A few new things I noticed, This thing plays like a dream, I mean where it makes you giddy. Although I am a "les paul newb", Ive played off and on for years (about 20? More off). But I've never owned a Gibson or even a a guitar with a TOM bridge. Ive always had Fender or Dean (FR). I restrung with Slinky cobalt 9s (laugh if you want, they are great strings), I cleaned everything, took it all apart, oiled and buffed the neck & fretboard with Ducks Axe Wax. I did a basic setup that worked for me, but I might just pay GC $50 to do a proper setup to spec? I don't have proper measurement tools for things like string height, pickups, stopbar hieght. Hmm, what else... Oh, I found a tiny ding at the bottom, but it shows that the new finish is THIN. Whatever that means. I can feel the parts where the neck still has the finish (very top & bottom as seen in the pics) And it is far better to have it naked, SOOOO smooth and glideable (is that a word?) He Took off that clearcoat finish beautifully. and taped off nice lines as you can see below the stinger (basically made a double stinger) and by the heel (whatever its called where the neck meets the body) I do realize the value aspect, and I knew that beforehand. I didn't buy this with resale value in mind, at all. So this will be my guitar that I can mod or set afire or love and grow old with. BWOTW likes this.

07-04-2012, 01:04 PM	#34 (permalink)
ExpatBrit Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 419 Thanks: 6 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Trigger pulled on my first LP That is a very classy looking Studio. Hope you get many years of enjoyment out of it. __________________ '08 Les Paul Standard '05 Fender American Standard Stratocaster '09 Partscaster Tele '11 Reverend Manta Ray 390 LE Custom Phaez 18w DaisyCutter Head

07-06-2012, 01:42 PM	#36 (permalink)
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07-06-2012, 02:57 PM	#37 (permalink)
Gnarleydudes80 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 267 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Trigger pulled on my first LP Very cool looking color!!

07-06-2012, 08:44 PM	#38 (permalink)
battra Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,150 Thanks: 16 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Trigger pulled on my first LP That Studio is GORGEOUS! Black and Silver are my favorite colors. Since the value's out of it anyway, when you get your second one, pop a third pup into this one.

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