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03-25-2011, 07:09 PM
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I'm finally a Historic owner! '57 Black Beauty
Hey Guys,
Well I've been chasing my Grail now for quite a while and finally last night I was able to secure my dream guitar! 3 pickup '57 Les Paul Black Beauty. It's a '97 and in great shape for a 13 year old guitar except for the finish crack at the treble volume knob. The previous owner used a screwdriver to try to take the volume cap off - speaking of Knobs! Anyways...I've been hoping to join the Historic club for a long time now and finally I've made it!    
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03-25-2011, 07:19 PM
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Re: I'm finally a Historic owner! '57 Black Beauty
Very nice. Congratulations. Now git playin`
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03-25-2011, 07:29 PM
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Re: I'm finally a Historic owner! '57 Black Beauty
Congrads! Good looking axe.
Glad you finally got the one you've lusted for for so long. That is always a great feeling!
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03-25-2011, 07:38 PM
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Re: I'm finally a Historic owner! '57 Black Beauty
I want one just like that. Congrats
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03-25-2011, 07:43 PM
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Thanks guys!
Trust me....you wouldn't want a Bigsby on this one cause it's already heavier than a brick shit house!
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03-25-2011, 07:54 PM
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Re: I'm finally a Historic owner! '57 Black Beauty
Congrats. You know this is only the beginning right? It's only going to make you want more and more. They are like chips you can't have just one!
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03-25-2011, 08:46 PM
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I'm hoping this will cure the GAS for a while but we all know how that goes!
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03-25-2011, 09:26 PM
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 Congrats! ...you know what they say....once you go black you never go back....unless you are LPCollector, that is! (my Ex is black) |
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03-25-2011, 09:28 PM
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I have to say that I'm grooving on the middle position which is an out-of-phase middle/bridge combo.
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03-25-2011, 09:40 PM
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Re: I'm finally a Historic owner! '57 Black Beauty
Great find... Love the black with the 3 pickups...
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03-26-2011, 06:51 AM
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Great guitar! Enjoy it. I had one, miss it sometimes. But no matter how hard I tried I couldnt get around that middle pickup. I sold it and bought a R6 (which I love) but I wish I could have kept both.
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03-26-2011, 11:33 AM
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Gorgeous
 Since you have a 3 pup I'll ask you this question, how does the switch work with 3 pickups? When it's up is it the neck and middle, in the middle position it's the middle and bridge, and then down it's the bridge? Am I close at all?
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03-26-2011, 11:44 AM
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Re: I'm finally a Historic owner! '57 Black Beauty
Neck = only neck
Middle = middle and bridge Bridge = only bridge
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You're velcomme.
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03-26-2011, 12:55 PM
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The middle position (Middle and bridge pups) is an out of phase tone which is pretty cool. The neck itself has nice clarity and edge to it. All three positions sound really good on this one.
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Thanks for all the nice comments guys!
I just put her on the digital scale and she's a hefty 11lbs! I thought my GT was heavy at 9.5lbs now this one is 1.5 lbs heavier. I guess I'll have to pick up a wide strap to help distribute the weight (I assume that will help).
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Awesome! From the pics, it looks like it's been played a bunch -- must be a good one! Enjoy.
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