Let's see those 1968 Reissues!! - Page 9

Boleskinehouse · 12-01-2008, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by hunstamash

Boles.......

DUDE!........

Sweet ax!! Enjoy! I see yours came with the tulip tuners as well.

I haven't touched my other LP's since I got mine.

Yes, it came with keystone Grovers and speed knobs.

It took me months to find it. I've been '68 crazy for a while, but I'm doing just fine now.

Thanks!

Boleskinehouse · 12-03-2008, 08:56 PM

Tuxedo Kaz · 12-04-2008, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boleskinehouse

That guitar is saying, "Kaz, I'm sexy and you can't have me, HA HA HA!"

Oh and CRANK that TT! That bitch needs a beating!

Boleskinehouse · 02-17-2009, 01:42 PM

Tuxedo Kaz · 02-17-2009, 01:55 PM

Goddamn it Travis! I think I've got drool on my keyboard now.

LongBeach · 02-17-2009, 02:41 PM

what happened to the original triburst?
did it turn into a step-child?

Boleskinehouse · 02-17-2009, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LongBeach

what happened to the original triburst?
did it turn into a step-child?

Yeah. I'm either going to have the top refinished or I'm going to sell it. I can't stand the eyeliner anymore.

Tuxedo Kaz · 02-17-2009, 02:52 PM

Give Dave Johnson a call!

Curlymaple · 02-18-2009, 06:52 PM

00 68RI

Wolf Child · 02-19-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolf Child

My self titled '68 sporting it's pick guard this week.

WOW!! THOSE GUITARS ARE F'n AWESOME!!

Boleskinehouse · 02-19-2009, 01:35 PM

Yes, Wolf... Your guitars are awesome.

LongBeach · 02-19-2009, 02:34 PM

Yes Wolf, you are still suppose to sell me that 81 - DAMNIT!

Wolf Child · 02-19-2009, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LongBeach

Yes Wolf, you are still suppose to sell me that 81 - DAMNIT!

I got it in my hands right now

In the unfortunate event of my untimely passing, it is my final wish that LongBeach will inherit my 1981 Gibson Custom if he thinks he's man enough to handle it.

Boleskinehouse · 02-19-2009, 03:41 PM

Can I have the '68?

Wolf Child · 02-19-2009, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boleskinehouse

Can I have the '68?

Sorry, not man enough

LongBeach · 02-19-2009, 06:55 PM

But in all seriousness, ?, na, forget it.

WC, hope all is well, and I wouldnt not want to obtain it
in that way. And knowing me, I'll croak before you!

68Custom · 02-20-2009, 01:06 PM

ok this isn't good .... I see you can't delete posts here

Please see post below!

68Custom · 02-20-2009, 07:59 PM

Here is a 04 Cherry burst that I bought on ebay for $2,600 shipped. It was really a bright looking guitar. The weird thing is that it weighed 9.0 lbs even! That is super light for a custom. The other thing is the neck was HUGE on this guitar .... a little bit too big for me.

This is another that I currently own, it's a 02 68 reissue authentic Custom. I changed the nickel hardware out for relic'd gold and added the witch hat knobs to make it look like the one and only original 68 did! The neck isn't as fat as the above cherryburst, but this one weighs more ( 10.2 lbs ). These are GREAT guitars !!!

... and finally the Couch of Doom !

Boleskinehouse · 02-20-2009, 08:06 PM

My white one has the most freakishly huge neck I've ever played. A good bit bigger than my R8 or any other R I've played for that matter. I love it, but I can understand why some folks wouldn't.

Some of them just come out that way.

Welcome!

LongBeach · 02-21-2009, 12:49 AM

68Custom, I love the old-school top hats on that ebony, but da gold has gotta go, 68 ebony's = dull nickel - IMO

bad-ass axe bro, either way!

Wolf Child · 02-21-2009, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolf Child

I got it in my hands right now

In the unfortunate event of my untimely passing, it is my final wish that LongBeach will inherit my 1981 Gibson Custom if he thinks he's man enough to handle it.

I hate to do it to ya LB but after my "new" LP player thread, I got the itch to learn "Iron Tusk" from Mastodon....... pulled the Exorcist out of the closet, dropped it down to A, and holy shit baby boy this thing's going to the grave with me!

I ain't tryin' to hurt no feelings but this is the most wicked sounding custom I've ever heard.

Oh, BTW the clean tones are F'n unreal too

redlir · 02-21-2009, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolf Child

WOW!! THOSE GUITARS ARE F'n AWESOME!!

...what he said...

68Custom · 02-22-2009, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LongBeach

68Custom, I love the old-school top hats on that ebony, but da gold has gotta go, 68 ebony's = dull nickel - IMO

bad-ass axe bro, either way!

Thanks.

In 1968, the Custom only came one way, black body with gold hardware.... there was no nickel hardware option offered..... and of course the witchhat knobs. Since Gibson called this the 68 'Authentic' and didn't get it right, I was just trying to help!

LongBeach · 02-22-2009, 10:45 AM

In 1968, I was 1 year away from being born.

didnt know that one was the "real-deal"

BostonGuitar · 02-22-2009, 01:46 PM

Does this one count???

jo07 · 02-22-2009, 02:05 PM

yes for sure !WOW!!!! greeny beauty

Blue_steel_ · 03-17-2009, 05:04 PM

Mine

Les Paul Custom 68 Reissue 2000"

JimmyAce2006 · 03-17-2009, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Custom

Thanks.

In 1968, the Custom only came one way, black body with gold hardware.... there was no nickel hardware option offered..... and of course the witchhat knobs. Since Gibson called this the 68 'Authentic' and didn't get it right, I was just trying to help!

My all original 1968 Les Paul Custom came with special ordered gold reflector caps knobs. I have seen two others with the same knobs......I think they look much better than the witch hats.

But I agree that there are only a few things about 1968 reissues that are accurate: the logo on the head, the bridge is not exact but it is today's version, and the long tenon. It is easier to name the things they got right than to list all the things they did wrong:

frets
neck profile
tuners
tail piece
pickups
knobs

Just to name a few!

Boleskinehouse · 03-17-2009, 05:25 PM

Nope. They really don't have anything to do with a real '68, but that's not why I love them so much. They're simply the best Customs being made right now, IMO.

JimmyAce2006 · 03-17-2009, 05:33 PM

+1

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