Let's see those 1968 Reissues!! - Page 5

LongBeach · 11-05-2008, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by shannon undery

I've got a '68 Custom reissue at the place where I work.It's got a 5A flame top in firemist which is a very orange and red 'burst.My co-worker really wants it but fuck it's expensive.I think it retails for $13000 AUD.Supposedly it's a one-off as well, that's what i've been told by management.

that pupply better be f'n sweet for 13G

dont know the $ difference in your world opposed to mine,
but if it's a new RI, that way high. IMO

spacebubby · 11-05-2008, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by shannon undery

I've got a '68 Custom reissue at the place where I work.It's got a 5A flame top in firemist which is a very orange and red 'burst.My co-worker really wants it but fuck it's expensive.I think it retails for $13000 AUD.Supposedly it's a one-off as well, that's what i've been told by management.

That's the finish Bole just got...fire mist.

Hemply · 11-05-2008, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Boleskinehouse

Isn't it?!? Wish I had known about that when he sold it! I would like more in every flavor, please.

I remember seeing the photo of that guitar after it was sold, felt the same way!

Quote:

Originally Posted by shannon undery

I've got a '68 Custom reissue at the place where I work.It's got a 5A flame top in firemist which is a very orange and red 'burst.My co-worker really wants it but fuck it's expensive.I think it retails for $13000 AUD.Supposedly it's a one-off as well, that's what i've been told by management.

I do believe all the 68 RI's have a 5A Top. Now I'm wondering exactly how many special runs of the 68 RI were done?!

Hey Boles what year did they start running the 68 RI?

shannon might that 68 RI be a Swamp Ash?

Boleskinehouse · 11-05-2008, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Hemply

I remember seeing the photo of that guitar after it was sold, felt the same way!

I do believe all the 68 RI's have a 5A Top. Now I'm wondering exactly how many special runs of the 68 RI were done?!

Hey Boles what year did they start running the 68 RI?

shannon might that 68 RI be a Swamp Ash?

Crap, I'm not sure. The first time I remember seeing one was around 2000. It was in a magazine ad for the then new Custom Authentics.

vivalaking · 11-06-2008, 02:46 AM

diggin the new pic bole...lol.

Im about to buy my dream marshall head, so the White 68 RI will have to wait another month or 3.

shannon undery · 11-06-2008, 05:05 AM

Hello
I don't think it's swamp ash.It was $10 500 AUD but with the economy it went UP by $2000.It's got one of the nicest quilt tops i've ever seen though.

Hemply · 11-06-2008, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by shannon undery

Hello
I don't think it's swamp ash.It was $10 500 AUD but with the economy it went UP by $2000.It's got one of the nicest quilt tops i've ever seen though.

Well if it's listing at $13,000.00 AUD that would make it $8811.95 USD; still that's pretty darned high for a '68 RI? Even with shipping rates and customs. Wow!

Even at $10,500 AUD that still puts it over $7,000 USD... too much!

Hemply · 11-06-2008, 01:04 PM

Where else would I put the 1000th post!

LongBeach · 11-06-2008, 03:52 PM

Hey Hemp, congrats on your 1000 post, and this was
the appropriate place to put it

IMO

Jon BonTempi · 11-07-2008, 09:49 AM

Hey

Just got my '68 so i wanna play !!

Man, these guitars are sweeeeet !!!!

Beautiful looks and plays smooth as.

This baby ROCKS !!!!!!

Im in love

Hemply · 11-07-2008, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Jon BonTempi

Hey

Just got my '68 so i wanna play !!

Man, these guitars are sweeeeet !!!!

Beautiful looks and plays smooth as.

This baby ROCKS !!!!!!

Im in love

+10000000000

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Originally Posted by LongBeach

Hey Hemp, congrats on your 1000 post, and this was
the appropriate place to put it

IMO

Hehe thanks LB!

Boleskinehouse · 11-07-2008, 01:44 PM

I hate you. Until I get one, then I will love you again.

Jon BonTempi · 11-07-2008, 02:03 PM

What do you guys thinkof the 57 classics in these baby's ?
I love the SD's in my Slash Goldie. Worth changing? Dirty Fingers maybe? Or leave stock and get another axe to mod.
Im kinda loathe to mess around with the 68 too much, cos its such a beautiful guitar

Boleskinehouse · 11-07-2008, 02:15 PM

I see no reason to change the '57s in either of mine. They're really the only Gibson pickups I like.

LongBeach · 11-07-2008, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon BonTempi

What do you guys thinkof the 57 classics in these baby's ?
I love the SD's in my Slash Goldie. Worth changing? Dirty Fingers maybe? Or leave stock and get another axe to mod.
Im kinda loathe to mess around with the 68 too much, cos its such a beautiful guitar

That's your call, just keep the originals.
If you do decide to change them out, are you going
to put the dull nickel covers back on?
I think it would be a shame if you didnt. IMO!

Jon BonTempi · 11-07-2008, 03:00 PM

Thanks for the comments.

Yes ill defo keep the nickel covers and the original pickups whatever happens.
To be honest, the more im playing it, i think the 57's character suit the guitar down to a tee, as do the SD's in the Slash GT.

I think im gonna keep her just as she is.

Cheers all

shannon undery · 11-08-2008, 06:39 AM

Hey
I was at work today and noticed the price is $12 099 AUD.Still very expensive.That is retail though so I'd be taking a fair wack off that but everyone that see's it falls in love and then whinces at the price.We did just sell an Eric Clapton 335 for more than 30k though.That was in the store for about 2-3 years.

timautry · 11-08-2008, 04:01 PM

I just picked this one up yesterday in San Antonio (Guitar Center). Paid $3399.00. Absolutely awesome!!

LongBeach · 11-08-2008, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by timautry

I just picked this one up yesterday in San Antonio (Guitar Center). Paid $3399.00. Absolutely awesome!!

black eyeliner Triburst GC 68, SWEET! and really not a bad price (IMO)

congrats timautry, your gonna have hours of fun with that one!

roadhog96 · 11-10-2008, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by timautry

I just picked this one up yesterday in San Antonio (Guitar Center). Paid $3399.00. Absolutely awesome!!

It's beautiful it looks like mine. I'll never part with it. You'll love it. Best deal Gibson has for the price.

Hemply · 11-10-2008, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by timautry

I just picked this one up yesterday in San Antonio (Guitar Center). Paid $3399.00. Absolutely awesome!!

Congrats!

Enjoy!

Boleskinehouse · 11-12-2008, 12:32 PM

Saul just got some in Ebony! Anyone else interested?

LongBeach · 11-12-2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Boleskinehouse

Saul just got some in Ebony! Anyone else interested?

Did he get a white one?

Boleskinehouse · 11-12-2008, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by LongBeach

Did he get a white one?

Sadly, no. Believe me, I asked!

I'm waiting for pics and weight on the black ones.

LongBeach · 11-12-2008, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Boleskinehouse

Sadly, no. Believe me, I asked!

I'm waiting for pics and weight on the black ones.

The ebony 68 I got from him did not have the weight. Only because he
unboxed it, opened the case, and that's it.
The R0 I just picked up has the weigth. He has a bitchen high-tech scale
at his shop. He weighs them and put the lbs on a paper tag which he places
on the upper strap peg.

The reason I bring all of this up is this. I bought a digital bathroom scale a
week ago. Weighed the R0 to check how close it was.
it isnt close at all

I knew they varied, and for a persons weight, who cares about a lb one way
or the other, but for my lp's, it's just junk.

hunstamash · 11-17-2008, 01:07 PM

Late to the club, but here's mine:

just out of the box:

and getting broken in:

Thanks Hemply for the reminder.

Boleskinehouse · 11-17-2008, 04:18 PM

Stunning! AAAARRRG! Hate you.

kernelofwisdom · 11-17-2008, 04:29 PM

Totally smooth - excellent!

Hemply · 11-17-2008, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Boleskinehouse

Stunning! AAAARRRG! Hate you.

Voodooman · 11-17-2008, 08:44 PM

Sorry to show up so late to this party but . . .Here's my Bella!!

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vivalaking Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: riverside ca Posts: 226 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Let's see those 1968 Reissues!! diggin the new pic bole...lol. Im about to buy my dream marshall head, so the White 68 RI will have to wait another month or 3.

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shannon undery Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 320 Thanks: 25 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Let's see those 1968 Reissues!! Hello I don't think it's swamp ash.It was $10 500 AUD but with the economy it went UP by $2000.It's got one of the nicest quilt tops i've ever seen though.

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Jon BonTempi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 178 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Let's see those 1968 Reissues!! Thanks for the comments. Yes ill defo keep the nickel covers and the original pickups whatever happens. To be honest, the more im playing it, i think the 57's character suit the guitar down to a tee, as do the SD's in the Slash GT. I think im gonna keep her just as she is. Cheers all __________________ Gibson Les Paul Joe Bonamassa Aged 08 Gibson Les Paul Custom 68 VOS Gibson Les paul Custom '87 Gibson SG Angus Young Gibson Les Paul Standard '95 Gibson Explorer '84 Reissue " More Beer" Ibanez Destroyer 2 - '82 Epiphone Les Paul Special Marshall 2555 Silver Jubilee '87 Marshall 2551a Silver Jubilee 4 x 12 Marshall JTM45 2 x Marshall 1960AX 4x12 Marshall Lead 12 Mini Stack

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