Sweet Deluxeness.

sangandongo · 03-09-2010, 05:10 PM

I just procured a 1980 Deluxe tobacco burst. All original. Slight separation in the pieces on the top. I think putting a little fret doctor in there with a syringe and letting it soak should fix it, though I doubt it affects the tone at all.

Finally, my lust for a Deluxe is over. Now I have to chomp at the bit and wait for it to be delivered.

‘80 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe dumb.org

dynabite · 03-09-2010, 05:13 PM

sangandongo · 03-09-2010, 05:17 PM

I think I'll name her "Carmella." She'll be the younger sister to my '78 Standard, "Rosetta."

JIM'S GoldTOP · 03-09-2010, 05:31 PM

Thats one sexy back

sangandongo · 03-09-2010, 05:34 PM

God, I know. I can't believe I got it for $1700. I'm still friggin' dumbfounded.

Now to sell my '79 Rickenbacker 450 / 12 to offset the purchase...

JMV · 03-09-2010, 05:40 PM

Whoa.

I love it! Congrats!

jomo · 03-09-2010, 05:44 PM

That's a deal..... I have a 1980 Deluxe too. They must have made a lot that year, I see more 80's than any other year.

sangandongo · 03-09-2010, 05:50 PM

Too bad most people alter them. My friend has an '80 deluxe that was routed for full humbuckers. Just buy a Standard; leave the poor minis alone!

phastestgunn · 03-09-2010, 05:55 PM

I love those minis!!!!!

planks · 03-09-2010, 05:56 PM

Woah looks so cool in Tobacco. Minis sing ... Congrats

>Photi G< · 03-09-2010, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phastestgunn

I love those minis!!!!!

Minis MAKE the deluxe!

BTW, nobody cares, but that's one of the few 3 piece tops I've seen ever.

sangandongo · 03-09-2010, 07:20 PM

I've seen more than a few. There's slight separation at the neck tone knob, but I'm going to take a syringe filled with Fret Doctor and squeeze a good bit in there and allow the wood to soak it up. Should fix a bit of the shrinkage.

Boleskinehouse · 03-09-2010, 07:20 PM

Nah, p90s make a Deluxe. They make minis sound like Yoko Ono.

Congrats!

sangandongo · 03-09-2010, 07:24 PM

P90s make a Pro Deluxe. Yoko Ono sounds like she's infected with small island disease (I know, I have it too). Minis sound like heaven.

Boleskinehouse · 03-09-2010, 07:25 PM

Pro or no Pro, A Deluxe in my possession would get p90s.

dynabite · 03-09-2010, 07:35 PM

sangandongo · 03-09-2010, 07:40 PM

I love an LP with P90s, but I'm not going to modify a perfectly fine Deluxe to satisfy an urge for another model. This is why we have so many screwed up instruments. Someone gets the bright idea to change this or change that, next thing you know, you've got a swimming pool route and a $50 chunk of old wood.

Boleskinehouse · 03-09-2010, 07:44 PM

What the hell are you talking about?!? You don't route anything to install p90s in a Deluxe. The routes are the same damn size as the minis.

They fit right in and can be returned to stock lickety split.

sangandongo · 03-09-2010, 07:47 PM

Didn't say that, did I. I was just playing out a scenario...

Boleskinehouse · 03-09-2010, 07:59 PM

Anyway, I was simply making a counterpoint to that other dude's statement. Not telling you what you should do with your guitar. Enjoy your Deluxe.

BMS · 03-09-2010, 08:27 PM

Lovely piece of wood! Well done!

sangandongo · 03-10-2010, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by >Photi G<

Minis MAKE the deluxe!

BTW, nobody cares, but that's one of the few 3 piece tops I've seen ever.

This just occurred to me, Townsend's #5 was a 3 piece wine Red Deluxe, so there's one you probably have seen.

Not sure about the other Deluxes he owned.

Adwex · 03-10-2010, 04:26 PM

I'm not a fan of tobacco bursts, but I like the finish on the back.

sangandongo · 03-10-2010, 04:31 PM

Tobacco is my favorite burst followed by desert and honey. I have two ES-335 CRRs which are Tobacco bursts.

phastestgunn · 03-14-2010, 10:38 PM

What type of pickups are in those 335's?

topcat0399 · 03-14-2010, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sangandongo

I love an LP with P90s, but I'm not going to modify a perfectly fine Deluxe to satisfy an urge for another model. This is why we have so many screwed up instruments. Someone gets the bright idea to change this or change that, next thing you know, you've got a swimming pool route and a $50 chunk of old wood.

so my frankenstein monster battle axe deluxe is only worth 50 bucks??

sangandongo · 03-15-2010, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phastestgunn

What type of pickups are in those 335's?

ES-335 CRRs came stock with Dirty Fingers pickups. They're roughly the same output as a 500T. The neat thing about original dirty fingers is that all 12 pole pieces are adjustable. The CRR came factory coil tapped.

I brought the entire pickup down about flush with the surrounds to tame it a bit, then on the coil which remains active when you tap them, I brought the pole pieces up a bit to maintain the volume.

Only 300 CRRs and the sister instrument, CRS ES-335s were made. All of which were produced in '79. They're my main axe. They're good for anything you can imagine. With the coil tap, brass nut, yet airy 335 quality, you can reach anything from a nearly telecastery twang, a sweet smooth jazz tone or a crunchy rockin' blues bite.

They're my most expressive and versatile guitar and there's almost nothing that would tempt me to get rid of either of them.

sangandongo · 03-15-2010, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topcat0399

so my frankenstein monster battle axe deluxe is only worth 50 bucks??

I'll give you $60.

Cookie-boy · 03-15-2010, 01:50 AM

Dump the Mini's and put is some proper pickups, a Man's pickup!

F**king pussy guitars!!!

sangandongo · 03-15-2010, 02:02 AM

Yes... Strats are p***y guitars indeed!!!

03-09-2010, 05:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
sangandongo V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,537 Thanks: 3 Thanked 24 Times in 11 Posts	Sweet Deluxeness. I just procured a 1980 Deluxe tobacco burst. All original. Slight separation in the pieces on the top. I think putting a little fret doctor in there with a syringe and letting it soak should fix it, though I doubt it affects the tone at all. Finally, my lust for a Deluxe is over. Now I have to chomp at the bit and wait for it to be delivered. ‘80 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe dumb.org

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sangandongo V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,537 Thanks: 3 Thanked 24 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Sweet Deluxeness. I think I'll name her "Carmella." She'll be the younger sister to my '78 Standard, "Rosetta."

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jomo MLP Ninja Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Nashville Posts: 10,919 Thanks: 277 Thanked 339 Times in 83 Posts	Re: Sweet Deluxeness. That's a deal..... I have a 1980 Deluxe too. They must have made a lot that year, I see more 80's than any other year. __________________

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sangandongo V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,537 Thanks: 3 Thanked 24 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Sweet Deluxeness. Too bad most people alter them. My friend has an '80 deluxe that was routed for full humbuckers. Just buy a Standard; leave the poor minis alone!

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phastestgunn Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: south Posts: 336 Thanks: 9 Thanked 15 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Sweet Deluxeness. I love those minis!!!!!

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sangandongo V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,537 Thanks: 3 Thanked 24 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Sweet Deluxeness. I've seen more than a few. There's slight separation at the neck tone knob, but I'm going to take a syringe filled with Fret Doctor and squeeze a good bit in there and allow the wood to soak it up. Should fix a bit of the shrinkage. __________________ j.k '55 Gib LP Jr, '60 Gib LP Special, '63 Gib MM, '64 FB III, '65 Epi Oly, '71 LP DLX, '74 LP Sig '44 Epi Zenith, '53 Epi Zenith, '62 Fender Jag, '66 Fender Jag B&B

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Boleskinehouse Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Next to Raleighwood Posts: 27,153 Thanks: 91 Thanked 673 Times in 114 Posts	Re: Sweet Deluxeness. Nah, p90s make a Deluxe. They make minis sound like Yoko Ono. Congrats!

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sangandongo V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,537 Thanks: 3 Thanked 24 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Sweet Deluxeness. P90s make a Pro Deluxe. Yoko Ono sounds like she's infected with small island disease (I know, I have it too). Minis sound like heaven. __________________ j.k '55 Gib LP Jr, '60 Gib LP Special, '63 Gib MM, '64 FB III, '65 Epi Oly, '71 LP DLX, '74 LP Sig '44 Epi Zenith, '53 Epi Zenith, '62 Fender Jag, '66 Fender Jag B&B

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Boleskinehouse Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Next to Raleighwood Posts: 27,153 Thanks: 91 Thanked 673 Times in 114 Posts	Re: Sweet Deluxeness. Pro or no Pro, A Deluxe in my possession would get p90s.

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sangandongo V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,537 Thanks: 3 Thanked 24 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Sweet Deluxeness. I love an LP with P90s, but I'm not going to modify a perfectly fine Deluxe to satisfy an urge for another model. This is why we have so many screwed up instruments. Someone gets the bright idea to change this or change that, next thing you know, you've got a swimming pool route and a $50 chunk of old wood. __________________ j.k '55 Gib LP Jr, '60 Gib LP Special, '63 Gib MM, '64 FB III, '65 Epi Oly, '71 LP DLX, '74 LP Sig '44 Epi Zenith, '53 Epi Zenith, '62 Fender Jag, '66 Fender Jag B&B

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Boleskinehouse Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Next to Raleighwood Posts: 27,153 Thanks: 91 Thanked 673 Times in 114 Posts	Re: Sweet Deluxeness. What the hell are you talking about?!? You don't route anything to install p90s in a Deluxe. The routes are the same damn size as the minis. They fit right in and can be returned to stock lickety split.

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sangandongo V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,537 Thanks: 3 Thanked 24 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Sweet Deluxeness. Didn't say that, did I. I was just playing out a scenario... __________________ j.k '55 Gib LP Jr, '60 Gib LP Special, '63 Gib MM, '64 FB III, '65 Epi Oly, '71 LP DLX, '74 LP Sig '44 Epi Zenith, '53 Epi Zenith, '62 Fender Jag, '66 Fender Jag B&B

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Boleskinehouse Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Next to Raleighwood Posts: 27,153 Thanks: 91 Thanked 673 Times in 114 Posts	Re: Sweet Deluxeness. Anyway, I was simply making a counterpoint to that other dude's statement. Not telling you what you should do with your guitar. Enjoy your Deluxe.

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sangandongo V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,537 Thanks: 3 Thanked 24 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Sweet Deluxeness. Tobacco is my favorite burst followed by desert and honey. I have two ES-335 CRRs which are Tobacco bursts. __________________ j.k '55 Gib LP Jr, '60 Gib LP Special, '63 Gib MM, '64 FB III, '65 Epi Oly, '71 LP DLX, '74 LP Sig '44 Epi Zenith, '53 Epi Zenith, '62 Fender Jag, '66 Fender Jag B&B

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