Got my replacement today

Sinster · 07-28-2009, 10:15 AM

This one came with a case.. The replacement was finished in March 3, 2009 and my original was finished April 9, 2009 3 days before my birthday. The replacement is lighter in color (Picture doesn't pick that up). 3 Piece body with one of the seems makes up the horn. 590 w/HSC is my final price..

Original Left - Replacement Right

kelv_w · 07-28-2009, 10:21 AM

Do you get to keep both?

Sinster · 07-28-2009, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by kelv_w

Do you get to keep both?

I wish

Toogy · 07-28-2009, 10:27 AM

Which one plays better? do they sound any different?

Sinster · 07-28-2009, 12:21 PM

I think the original played better but that could because I bonded with it right off the bat. Same with the tone.. I might be trying to find something wrong with it because it's a replacement.

chazza · 07-28-2009, 12:33 PM

just don't drop this one and crack it....

Sinster · 07-28-2009, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by chazza

just don't drop this one and crack it....

I still have 30 days left if I do

That would be a kick in the ass if that happened.

Lemonhead · 07-28-2009, 04:06 PM

Aesthically speaking, your original looks much nicer. Very nice grain patter. The big "oval" on the replacement is a deal breaker for me.

Just one guy's Internet opinion.

Sinster · 07-28-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 83135

Aesthically speaking, your original looks much nicer. Very nice grain patter. The big "oval" on the replacement is a deal breaker for me.

Just one guy's Internet opinion.

I do like the original a little better. However I do like my "Red Spot" also

So from this day forward my Gibson will be known as Jupiter...

What I'm concerned with is the tone and mojo..

Here is my video I took of Jupiter

with a webcam rigged to my shaky telescope..

YouTube - Jupiter

ehamady6 · 07-28-2009, 05:53 PM

I think they both look cool and the replacement looks more unique. After a proper setup on the replacement, keep the one that plays the best. If it happens to be the original, don't be afraid to send the replacement back or you'll regret it. Playability, tone, and mojo are critical. It doesn't do you any good to keep the one that plays the worst. And you can fix the crack/seam to make it invisible. A $590 replacement will probably split at a seam over time anyway. Just my $.02.

treatb · 07-28-2009, 06:04 PM

why did u replace your original, and its like a cheeseburger at mcdonald's, when u take the wrong order back they just throw it away...ask if u can keep it

LPV · 07-28-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sinster

Can you describe where the crack was from the back view of the original and is it just the way it looks in the photo or is the original's seam non-parallel to the centerline ?

Just curious. thanks.

EDIT: no its just the picture, its aligned. PS, like the second better.

Sinster · 07-28-2009, 08:01 PM

There's more pictures here of the cavern..

WTF!!!!!! Found crack in my New Les Paul

LPV · 07-28-2009, 08:17 PM

If I zoom in and contrast it almost looks as though this is a seam. Is that possible ?

jason_mazzy · 07-28-2009, 08:19 PM

seem to me to be a seam

Last · 07-28-2009, 08:27 PM

Nice looking Ribbon Flamed Mahogany on the replacement!

Wow!

Awesome!

pestilence · 07-28-2009, 08:31 PM

So if you keep the old one, will it be as sturdy with that crack in it? Could be me, but from some of the pictures in the old thread, it looks to me that the crack extended into the top a little ways. Maybe take it to a luthier that you trust to get an opinion?

If it were me, I'd keep the replacement. The back looks freakin sweet.

2manyGuitars · 07-28-2009, 08:44 PM

I wouldn't even think of keeping the one with the crack. Not when you paid for a new guitar (no matter what kind of deal you got on it). Who knows what else might be going on inside all those hidden cavities.

jason_mazzy · 07-28-2009, 08:45 PM

it may seem to be a seam, but if it is a crack, then it is whack.

Wolff · 07-28-2009, 08:54 PM

Well my opinion is that for $590.00 with HSC you made out like a bandit. Cosmetically, the back of the replacement is really cool IMO and the top is also kind of unique. So, equal or better looks, case and no crack. The big question is do you find one sounds/plays significantly better than the other?

Sinster · 07-28-2009, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by pestilence

So if you keep the old one, will it be as sturdy with that crack in it? Could be me, but from some of the pictures in the old thread, it looks to me that the crack extended into the top a little ways. Maybe take it to a luthier that you trust to get an opinion?

If it were me, I'd keep the replacement. The back looks freakin sweet.

I was able to stick a 1.6" piece of paper through the "split" into the chamber..

Madguitarist78 · 07-28-2009, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sinster

I was able to stick a 1.6" piece of paper through the "split" into the chamber..

Wow.....

dcmey · 07-29-2009, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sinster

I think the original played better but that could because I bonded with it right off the bat. Same with the tone.. I might be trying to find something wrong with it because it's a replacement.

Has the new one been setup? If not perhaps it will be play better for you after it is. The new one does have a unique look to it. BTW did you know that you were getting the case with it or was that thrown in by them?

Tsukiyomi · 07-29-2009, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sinster

I do like the original a little better. However I do like my "Red Spot" also

So from this day forward my Gibson will be known as Jupiter...

What I'm concerned with is the tone and mojo..

Here is my video I took of Jupiter

with a webcam rigged to my shaky telescope..

YouTube - Jupiter

You know, I saw the pic of the new axe and my first thought was "Jupiter". I'm actually disappointed I didn't get to say it first, lol.

Congrats on a hopefully perfect guitar and glad you didn't have to wait too long.

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Sinster Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: M*ssholechusetts Posts: 7,067 Thanks: 79 Thanked 287 Times in 117 Posts	Re: Got my replacement today I think the original played better but that could because I bonded with it right off the bat. Same with the tone.. I might be trying to find something wrong with it because it's a replacement. __________________ GIBSON LES PAUL, THE OTHER CRACK!!! BFG Owner Group

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chazza Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,282 Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Got my replacement today just don't drop this one and crack it....

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Lemonhead Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,177 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Got my replacement today Aesthically speaking, your original looks much nicer. Very nice grain patter. The big "oval" on the replacement is a deal breaker for me. Just one guy's Internet opinion.

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ehamady6 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Battle Creek, MI Posts: 3,545 Thanks: 20 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Got my replacement today I think they both look cool and the replacement looks more unique. After a proper setup on the replacement, keep the one that plays the best. If it happens to be the original, don't be afraid to send the replacement back or you'll regret it. Playability, tone, and mojo are critical. It doesn't do you any good to keep the one that plays the worst. And you can fix the crack/seam to make it invisible. A $590 replacement will probably split at a seam over time anyway. Just my $.02. __________________ _________________________ Last edited by ehamady6; 07-29-2009 at 01:00 PM.

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treatb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: nebraska Posts: 331 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Got my replacement today why did u replace your original, and its like a cheeseburger at mcdonald's, when u take the wrong order back they just throw it away...ask if u can keep it

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Sinster Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: M*ssholechusetts Posts: 7,067 Thanks: 79 Thanked 287 Times in 117 Posts	Re: Got my replacement today There's more pictures here of the cavern.. WTF!!!!!! Found crack in my New Les Paul __________________ GIBSON LES PAUL, THE OTHER CRACK!!! BFG Owner Group

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LPV Blues Litigator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Quebec Posts: 7,907 Thanks: 147 Thanked 810 Times in 169 Posts	Re: Got my replacement today If I zoom in and contrast it almost looks as though this is a seam. Is that possible ? __________________

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jason_mazzy Premium Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: homeless veteran in NC Posts: 4,203 Thanks: 87 Thanked 134 Times in 34 Posts	Re: Got my replacement today seem to me to be a seam __________________ NOW WITH NIBS!!! Guitars: Taylor custom SB, Gibson LP Trad PRO Elite/Elitist SG's, LP's, Fender MaryKaye clone, Toronado, and Johnny Cash's Gemini 3, Takamine Natural, Gretsch Americana series (All 4 NIB!!!) and Various beaters for the kids. Fender Super Sonic combo 1x12 avoiding risk at the cost of living is human. Living your life assuming the risk is heroic. I choose the latter. US ARMY (RET) Disabled Combat Veteran Rangers Lead The Way

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Last The Cleaner Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO. USA Posts: 4,453 Thanks: 245 Thanked 77 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Got my replacement today Nice looking Ribbon Flamed Mahogany on the replacement! Wow! Awesome!

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pestilence Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: O-H-I-O Go Bucks!!! Posts: 111 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Got my replacement today So if you keep the old one, will it be as sturdy with that crack in it? Could be me, but from some of the pictures in the old thread, it looks to me that the crack extended into the top a little ways. Maybe take it to a luthier that you trust to get an opinion? If it were me, I'd keep the replacement. The back looks freakin sweet. __________________ "Sometimes you want to give up the guitar, you'll hate the guitar. But if you stick with it, you're gonna be rewarded." -Jimi Hendrix 2008 Gibson Les Paul Studio Vintage Mahogany (Worn Brown) MIM Fender Stratocaster (White, rosewood fretboard) Bugera V22 Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble Boss RV-3 Digital Reverb/Delay Boss BD-2 Blues Driver Boss BF-2 Flanger Electro-Harmonix Small Clone Chorus

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2manyGuitars Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 1,583 Thanks: 18 Thanked 19 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Got my replacement today I wouldn't even think of keeping the one with the crack. Not when you paid for a new guitar (no matter what kind of deal you got on it). Who knows what else might be going on inside all those hidden cavities.

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jason_mazzy Premium Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: homeless veteran in NC Posts: 4,203 Thanks: 87 Thanked 134 Times in 34 Posts	Re: Got my replacement today it may seem to be a seam, but if it is a crack, then it is whack. __________________ NOW WITH NIBS!!! Guitars: Taylor custom SB, Gibson LP Trad PRO Elite/Elitist SG's, LP's, Fender MaryKaye clone, Toronado, and Johnny Cash's Gemini 3, Takamine Natural, Gretsch Americana series (All 4 NIB!!!) and Various beaters for the kids. Fender Super Sonic combo 1x12 avoiding risk at the cost of living is human. Living your life assuming the risk is heroic. I choose the latter. US ARMY (RET) Disabled Combat Veteran Rangers Lead The Way

07-28-2009, 08:54 PM	#20 (permalink)
Wolff Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: near Boston Posts: 639 Thanks: 17 Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Got my replacement today Well my opinion is that for $590.00 with HSC you made out like a bandit. Cosmetically, the back of the replacement is really cool IMO and the top is also kind of unique. So, equal or better looks, case and no crack. The big question is do you find one sounds/plays significantly better than the other? __________________ My Gear: http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/memb...olff-axes.html

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