NGD: Les Paul Traditional Iced Tea

nicolaidenmark · 07-22-2009, 01:36 PM

So, today was the day! Actually, when I went to the shop yesterday, I told them to order a light burst and then I would pick my fave. Well... the finish of the IT just stayed in my mind and deep down I knew it was the finish for me.

It has a nice flame, which I'm hoping to catch better on a sunny day

In Denmark, Gibsons and Fenders are quite expensive (I paid 3K). I could have bought a VOS 57 GT a little cheaper but I didn't like the sound of that one as much as the trad. The latter has a much warmer, bluesy tone and... an LP must have flames!!!

Plays awesome, sounds awesome, looks awesome! What more could you possible ask for (exept the Laney Lionheart 5 watt amp I tested it on to go with it

lol)

Right now, I'm still a little stunned having pressed "accept" on the CC terminal, however, It's a beautiful guitar and I'm sure it will stay with me forever (ain't trading this one for nothing).

Heres hoping a strat and an LP and a Vox amp make a good combi.

Ps: sorry for the unmade bed and crap pics: I took them quite fast

benjammin420 · 07-22-2009, 01:43 PM

sweet guitar

BurstAddict · 07-22-2009, 04:52 PM

That's a really nice looking top, congrats

The Lightburst will still haunt you though

Just kidding, you made the right decision

elliott5400 · 07-22-2009, 05:52 PM

I had the same one, they look really good, but it just wasn't for me, i got the traditional pro instead, have you tried it?

benjammin420 · 07-22-2009, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elliott5400

i got the traditional pro instead, have you tried it?

pros are only available thru GC and MF (american outlets) those of us in other countries dont have hands on access to those

PINKBITS · 07-22-2009, 06:17 PM

Soooooooooooo many Traditionals.

She's beautiful mate, well done

snaredrum · 07-22-2009, 06:23 PM

more more

skoop678 · 07-22-2009, 06:29 PM

really nice. Good luck with it.

TrueBlueFlipLover · 07-22-2009, 07:49 PM

WOW! That is beautiful. Congratulations.

By the way, I was married in Denmark way back in 1977.

Gunner · 07-22-2009, 09:08 PM

Great looking Axe! Congrats.

Sinster · 07-22-2009, 09:10 PM

oooooooooooooooooooh weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!! BOING!!!!!

moff40 · 07-22-2009, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PINKBITS

Soooooooooooo many Traditionals.

She's beautiful mate, well done

I think Gibson really scored a hit with the Traditional series. A LP Standard like it's supposed to be - no PCB, no hollow... er, "chambered" body, no bulls4it.

On the downside, the Traditionals are so popular that if history is any indication (Faded Series, BFG, etc), they'll probably be discontinued by Christmas, and replaced in January 2010 by a "signature" or CS Traditional that's no different, but at 3x the price...

nicolaidenmark · 07-23-2009, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benjammin420

pros are only available thru GC and MF (american outlets) those of us in other countries dont have hands on access to those

I think I wouldn't buy the pro even if I had the chance: plain top, coil split (???) and 60s neck are not for me. I just wanted a good old fashion LP- and that's what I have

I'm not an expert by any means but I really like this guitar. It called for me a lot more than the above mentioned VOS, which sounded harsh due to the BB pus and looked boring (I hate gold tops).

benjammin420 · 07-23-2009, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicolaidenmark

I think I wouldn't buy the pro even if I had the chance: plain top, coil split (???) and 60s neck are not for me. I just wanted a good old fashion LP- and that's what I have

i agree, fat necks and flame tops

LEFTY LES · 07-23-2009, 02:39 AM

Man even with a shitty photo you can see how beautiful that thing is!!!

Congrats!!!!

BlackStrat · 07-23-2009, 02:48 AM

any more pics man?

vladmaximus · 07-23-2009, 02:49 AM

beautiful..
change your speed knobs to gold reflector top hat knobs ok...
it will be more beautiful...

hi hi hi hiiii...

nicolaidenmark · 07-23-2009, 05:27 AM

I will try to take more and better photos soon. I'm waiting for some sun to show the true quality of the top...

docadillac · 07-23-2009, 11:44 AM

That's a beauty alright!!

Mine looks very similar. I understand about showing it in better light. The top has a 3D quality to it that shows up really well when you expose it to the sunlight. The tone is very thick and beefy too. The fat neck feels great. You know you got a real old school feeling there when you play it.

nicolaidenmark · 07-23-2009, 12:10 PM

New and better pic

BlackStrat · 07-23-2009, 02:16 PM

Beautiful man!!!

I'm sure its x100 better in person, there's something about the way gibson paints and finishes their guitars that look so much better in person than in pics

nicolaidenmark · 07-24-2009, 02:10 PM

Guys, help me out here: I just noticed that there's a LITTLE more space (max 1 millimeter) between the beginning of the neck and the neck pickup ring on the right side compaired to the left side... Is this a fault or could this be because the neck is inserted by hand?

Anything I should worry about? (I'm always very sensitive regarding my new guitars).

benjammin420 · 07-24-2009, 02:19 PM

could you post a photo of the specific area?

r9in09 · 07-24-2009, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicolaidenmark

Guys, help me out here: I just noticed that there's a LITTLE more space (max 1 millimeter) between the beginning of the neck and the neck pickup ring on the right side compaired to the left side... Is this a fault or could this be because the neck is inserted by hand?

Anything I should worry about? (I'm always very sensitive regarding my new guitars).

It's a Gibson, not a PRS. There will be fit and finish issues, I've had that exact issue on my standard before...

nicolaidenmark · 07-24-2009, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benjammin420

could you post a photo of the specific area?

r9in09 · 07-24-2009, 02:41 PM

Yes, that is 'normal'. Sometimes they come out square and most times not so much.

nicolaidenmark · 07-24-2009, 02:52 PM

"Glad" to hear to hear that....

If they charge so much, why don't they use a level???

moff40 · 07-24-2009, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicolaidenmark

"Glad" to hear to hear that....

If they charge so much, why don't they use a level???

The bodies are cut and routed\drilled using a CNC, so in theory, they should be pretty accurate. The insertion of the ring's screws themselves can pull or push the ring up or down from "centre". I wouldn't worry about it, but if it bothers you, try loosening the screws a bit and moving the ring by hand.

BTW, nice guitar...

r9in09 · 07-24-2009, 03:01 PM

Nicolai, yours looks really OK. You're looking at minutia, and IMO LP's are NOT about minutia they are about the overall mojo they deliver which a PRS IMO cannot, despite that I think PRS build quality is superior hands down.

benjammin420 · 07-24-2009, 03:02 PM

i wouldnt worry, i dont see anything off

07-22-2009, 01:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
nicolaidenmark Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Denmark Posts: 220 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	NGD: Les Paul Traditional Iced Tea So, today was the day! Actually, when I went to the shop yesterday, I told them to order a light burst and then I would pick my fave. Well... the finish of the IT just stayed in my mind and deep down I knew it was the finish for me. It has a nice flame, which I'm hoping to catch better on a sunny day In Denmark, Gibsons and Fenders are quite expensive (I paid 3K). I could have bought a VOS 57 GT a little cheaper but I didn't like the sound of that one as much as the trad. The latter has a much warmer, bluesy tone and... an LP must have flames!!! Plays awesome, sounds awesome, looks awesome! What more could you possible ask for (exept the Laney Lionheart 5 watt amp I tested it on to go with it lol) Right now, I'm still a little stunned having pressed "accept" on the CC terminal, however, It's a beautiful guitar and I'm sure it will stay with me forever (ain't trading this one for nothing). Heres hoping a strat and an LP and a Vox amp make a good combi. Ps: sorry for the unmade bed and crap pics: I took them quite fast __________________ Yours Truly, Fender VRI '57 Black strat / Gibson Les Paul Traditional (Ice Tea)--> Korg DT-10--> TS9--> T.C. Nova Delay--> Vox AC15H1TV

07-22-2009, 01:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
benjammin420 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 15,013 Thanks: 707 Thanked 303 Times in 89 Posts	Re: NGD: Les Paul Traditional Iced Tea sweet guitar __________________ "Funkapus" 4/8/2012 http://soundcloud.com/benjammin420/funkapus

07-22-2009, 04:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
BurstAddict Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 305 Thanks: 7 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: NGD: Les Paul Traditional Iced Tea That's a really nice looking top, congrats The Lightburst will still haunt you though Just kidding, you made the right decision

07-22-2009, 05:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
elliott5400 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 106 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: NGD: Les Paul Traditional Iced Tea I had the same one, they look really good, but it just wasn't for me, i got the traditional pro instead, have you tried it?

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LEFTY LES Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3,658 Thanks: 96 Thanked 154 Times in 27 Posts	Re: NGD: Les Paul Traditional Iced Tea Man even with a shitty photo you can see how beautiful that thing is!!! Congrats!!!! __________________ She promised and she vowed that she never would deceive me But the devil's in the women for they never can be easy

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BlackStrat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 460 Thanks: 5 Thanked 16 Times in 9 Posts	Re: NGD: Les Paul Traditional Iced Tea any more pics man?

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vladmaximus Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: MALAYSIA Posts: 2,491 Thanks: 55 Thanked 61 Times in 21 Posts	Re: NGD: Les Paul Traditional Iced Tea beautiful.. change your speed knobs to gold reflector top hat knobs ok... it will be more beautiful... hi hi hi hiiii... __________________ I am VladMaximus,a musician from Malaysia...ROCK ON!!! follow my TWITTER --> mijiero666 Music Tools ---> - 1978 TOKAI REBORN LES PAUL - GODIN ARTISAN ST6 - FENDER STRAT 50s CLASSIC 1993

07-23-2009, 05:27 AM	#18 (permalink)
nicolaidenmark Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Denmark Posts: 220 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NGD: Les Paul Traditional Iced Tea I will try to take more and better photos soon. I'm waiting for some sun to show the true quality of the top... __________________ Yours Truly, Fender VRI '57 Black strat / Gibson Les Paul Traditional (Ice Tea)--> Korg DT-10--> TS9--> T.C. Nova Delay--> Vox AC15H1TV

07-23-2009, 11:44 AM	#19 (permalink)
docadillac Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 417 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: NGD: Les Paul Traditional Iced Tea That's a beauty alright!! Mine looks very similar. I understand about showing it in better light. The top has a 3D quality to it that shows up really well when you expose it to the sunlight. The tone is very thick and beefy too. The fat neck feels great. You know you got a real old school feeling there when you play it.

07-23-2009, 12:10 PM	#20 (permalink)
nicolaidenmark Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Denmark Posts: 220 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NGD: Les Paul Traditional Iced Tea New and better pic __________________ Yours Truly, Fender VRI '57 Black strat / Gibson Les Paul Traditional (Ice Tea)--> Korg DT-10--> TS9--> T.C. Nova Delay--> Vox AC15H1TV

07-23-2009, 02:16 PM	#21 (permalink)
BlackStrat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 460 Thanks: 5 Thanked 16 Times in 9 Posts	Re: NGD: Les Paul Traditional Iced Tea Beautiful man!!! I'm sure its x100 better in person, there's something about the way gibson paints and finishes their guitars that look so much better in person than in pics

07-24-2009, 02:10 PM	#22 (permalink)
nicolaidenmark Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Denmark Posts: 220 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NGD: Les Paul Traditional Iced Tea Guys, help me out here: I just noticed that there's a LITTLE more space (max 1 millimeter) between the beginning of the neck and the neck pickup ring on the right side compaired to the left side... Is this a fault or could this be because the neck is inserted by hand? Anything I should worry about? (I'm always very sensitive regarding my new guitars). __________________ Yours Truly, Fender VRI '57 Black strat / Gibson Les Paul Traditional (Ice Tea)--> Korg DT-10--> TS9--> T.C. Nova Delay--> Vox AC15H1TV

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benjammin420 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 15,013 Thanks: 707 Thanked 303 Times in 89 Posts	Re: NGD: Les Paul Traditional Iced Tea could you post a photo of the specific area? __________________ "Funkapus" 4/8/2012 http://soundcloud.com/benjammin420/funkapus

07-24-2009, 02:41 PM	#26 (permalink)
r9in09 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,206 Thanks: 38 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts	Re: NGD: Les Paul Traditional Iced Tea Yes, that is 'normal'. Sometimes they come out square and most times not so much.

07-24-2009, 02:52 PM	#27 (permalink)
nicolaidenmark Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Denmark Posts: 220 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NGD: Les Paul Traditional Iced Tea "Glad" to hear to hear that.... If they charge so much, why don't they use a level??? __________________ Yours Truly, Fender VRI '57 Black strat / Gibson Les Paul Traditional (Ice Tea)--> Korg DT-10--> TS9--> T.C. Nova Delay--> Vox AC15H1TV

07-24-2009, 03:01 PM	#29 (permalink)
r9in09 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,206 Thanks: 38 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts	Re: NGD: Les Paul Traditional Iced Tea Nicolai, yours looks really OK. You're looking at minutia, and IMO LP's are NOT about minutia they are about the overall mojo they deliver which a PRS IMO cannot, despite that I think PRS build quality is superior hands down.

07-24-2009, 03:02 PM	#30 (permalink)
benjammin420 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 15,013 Thanks: 707 Thanked 303 Times in 89 Posts	Re: NGD: Les Paul Traditional Iced Tea i wouldnt worry, i dont see anything off __________________ "Funkapus" 4/8/2012 http://soundcloud.com/benjammin420/funkapus

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