84 59 Prereissue Major Flame 4 0025

mapleflame · 12-29-2007, 11:16 PM

I was coming home from work the other night and my neighbor tells me hey I have a friend that's selling a Gibson Les Paul do you want to check it out. My neighbor has watched me come home from practice and prolly noticed the cases. So I tell him what the hell. So I go over to the guys house and he opens the case, and I go dayum look at that top. So I turn it over and notice it's an 84 Prereissue with the 4 0025 serial which I assume is the 25th made of that run. The guitar has a little work to be done, but the Shaw Pickups really sound great. The top is just stunning.

ReverendJWblues · 12-29-2007, 11:21 PM

So I take it that you bought it?

mapleflame · 12-29-2007, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReverendJWblues

So I take it that you bought it?

Did I leave that detail out

yes I did. That case houses a 69 Goldie the original Lifton looking case came with the guitar.

ReverendJWblues · 12-29-2007, 11:34 PM

Very sweet purchase brother. I need to find some of that luck.

Eggy · 12-30-2007, 03:30 AM

That's realy nice top on there. Congrats !

mapleflame · 12-30-2007, 10:20 AM

Thank you

Cantu · 12-30-2007, 11:36 AM

WOW!!!!!
Nice.

DeafDumbBlind Kid · 12-30-2007, 12:05 PM

nice. what does it weigh? neck profile?

Mike60 · 12-30-2007, 07:19 PM

...yowsa!

is the reissue case a four latcher with pimp pink plush inside and gold Gibson logo?

M.T. Pockets · 12-31-2007, 06:36 AM

Congrats, MF

mapleflame · 12-31-2007, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike60

...yowsa!

is the reissue case a four latcher with pimp pink plush inside and gold Gibson logo?

Yes, but it has the double neck support which is nice. And Yes to the pimp mobile

Axeman16 · 12-31-2007, 10:26 PM

thats sweet!!!!

Red Baron · 01-01-2008, 12:59 AM

Very nice!

Mike60 · 01-01-2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mapleflame

Yes, but it has the double neck support which is nice. And Yes to the pimp mobile

...double neck support

that's the real good one.I have only seen a few like that.I have a case from that era,only has the single neck support.But, it fits my Special better than the current brown reissue cases.

01-01-2008, 11:19 AM

Here the TPK B3 has push-in busings that fit the holes made for screw in bushing. TonePros-Kluson
Also I believe Grover still makes a "Chicago" (read Kluson) style tuner with screw in bushings.
Grover Deluxe Keystones at Stewart-MacDonald

This is a great find, I think you may have 300K pots in there. If it were mine, I would rewire it completely, keep the volume pots, replace the tone pots with 500K CTS audio taper, and get Luxe Bees in there! You will need long post pots (even if you take the plate out) OR get the Fake 58 kit ;-) they have a long post version!

Note: I would not automatically upgrade the electronics, without full evaluation. Sometimes this stock setup is well suited to the Shaw pups!

***Led Zep Fan*** · 01-01-2008, 12:42 PM

That's one sweet Burst!

mapleflame · 01-01-2008, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kink56

Here the TPK B3 has push-in busings that fit the holes made for screw in bushing. TonePros-Kluson
Also I believe Grover still makes a "Chicago" (read Kluson) style tuner with screw in bushings.
Grover Deluxe Keystones at Stewart-MacDonald

This is a great find, I think you may have 300K pots in there. If it were mine, I would rewire it completely, keep the volume pots, replace the tone pots with 500K CTS audio taper, and get Luxe Bees in there! You will need long post pots (even if you take the plate out) OR get the Fake 58 kit ;-) they have a long post version!

Note: I would not automatically upgrade the electronics, without full evaluation. Sometimes this stock setup is well suited to the Shaw pups!

Kink you are a hell of a guy, standup for sure. Thank you, I am going to order some tomorrow. Yor right about the electronics.

mapleflame · 01-01-2008, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Led Zep Fan

That's one sweet Burst!

Sorry I was a little slow to see that. It was great that some of the guys went to bat for me on the LPF. I will never forget that, when they are in need.

***Led Zep Fan*** · 01-02-2008, 08:56 AM

I usually don't get involved in those type of things but boy, can that guy be any more arrogant?!?

M.T. Pockets · 01-02-2008, 10:32 AM

Who, TW or Cherrick?

Mike60 · 01-02-2008, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M.T. Pockets

Who, TW or Cherrick?

moon,I would have to say Cherrick is being the idiot...

JPizzzle · 01-02-2008, 11:48 AM

That top is stunning, the flame has such personality so different.

drewbertca · 01-02-2008, 12:25 PM

That is one amazing looking axe......wow....

***Led Zep Fan*** · 01-02-2008, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M.T. Pockets

Who, TW or Cherrick?

I was thinking TW quite honestly. Sense of humor aside, his posts sometimes come off as being very arrogant. I asked a question once about a Gibson RD and he made fun of it, like the guitar was a piece of shit, and when someone starts a thread about Jimmy Page or his guitars, he'll chime in with a sarcastic comment putting down the subject. If you have nothing nice to say... well, you know the rest. Just because the guy owns a number of vintage LPs and knows a lot of info on them dosen't give him the right to determine what's "good" or "bad". The whole thing with chiming in on Maple Flame's thread, which was supposed to be in celebration of his new find, with the "mis-representation" of the term burst, I mean, come on! How about a little prasie for the guy's new axe as well? Oh yeah, that's right, it's not the "real thing". And it's the same people that come to his defense as well, his fellow Vintage collecting buddies, bandmates, ect.,... Anyway... Rant off!

***Led Zep Fan*** · 01-02-2008, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike60

moon,I would have to say Cherrick is being the idiot...

I think the guy just snapped, he's been around a while and probably picked up on the attitude as well.

01-02-2008, 12:42 PM

Post #33 on LPF is where it starts to unravel.

mapleflame · 01-02-2008, 12:48 PM

TW can be arrogant and sometimes a prick, I just ignore him, because he is not the end all be all. I am not either. But on another hand he has some great guitars, pics, experiences and stories in which he is nice to share. He also has some good knoledge. We all have a vast amout of info to help each other with, it's up to us to use it or not. I was trying to be funny and excited when I posted that word Burst on the LPF. I do appreciate the backing and the wonderful kind remarks. We should applaud the great finds that the forum bro get. Each guitar in it's own world has a piece of history even if it's not a 50's LP.

***Led Zep Fan*** · 01-02-2008, 12:49 PM

Right. "Understand now?

" Uncalled for.

01-02-2008, 01:01 PM

Well at least Cherrick is not coy! He pulls no punches and does not let the "hiearchy" bully him into submission! He treats everyone the same. Step on his blue suede shoes, and he will let you have it, no matter WHO you are!

mapleflame · 01-02-2008, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kink56

Well at least Cherrick is not coy! He pulls no punches and does not let the "hiearchy" bully him into submission! He treats everyone the same. Step on his blue suede shoes, and he will let you have it, no matter WHO you are!

He sure does. I am that way in person, but I fail to see why it's worth it when there is a computer in front of me. They don't usually give me that much trouble. I have been known to knock a few screens out in my day.

12-29-2007, 11:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
mapleflame V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Burke Va. Posts: 2,446 Thanks: 0 Thanked 107 Times in 26 Posts	84 59 Prereissue Major Flame 4 0025 I was coming home from work the other night and my neighbor tells me hey I have a friend that's selling a Gibson Les Paul do you want to check it out. My neighbor has watched me come home from practice and prolly noticed the cases. So I tell him what the hell. So I go over to the guys house and he opens the case, and I go dayum look at that top. So I turn it over and notice it's an 84 Prereissue with the 4 0025 serial which I assume is the 25th made of that run. The guitar has a little work to be done, but the Shaw Pickups really sound great. The top is just stunning. __________________ No thank you to Burst I'll Bronze instead. I just love the green left on my arm in the morning. It Looks Like Victory.

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ReverendJWblues MLP Chaplain Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Back from the Dead Posts: 3,568 Thanks: 39 Thanked 75 Times in 11 Posts	Re: 84 59 Prereissue Major Flame 4 0025 Very sweet purchase brother. I need to find some of that luck. __________________ JW http://www.myspace.com/jwblues54 *Robert Johnson went to the crossroads to sell his soul to the Devil, what have you done with yours?*

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01-01-2008, 11:19 AM	#15 (permalink)
SKATTERBRANE Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 84 59 Prereissue Major Flame 4 0025 Here the TPK B3 has push-in busings that fit the holes made for screw in bushing. TonePros-Kluson Also I believe Grover still makes a "Chicago" (read Kluson) style tuner with screw in bushings. Grover Deluxe Keystones at Stewart-MacDonald This is a great find, I think you may have 300K pots in there. If it were mine, I would rewire it completely, keep the volume pots, replace the tone pots with 500K CTS audio taper, and get Luxe Bees in there! You will need long post pots (even if you take the plate out) OR get the Fake 58 kit ;-) they have a long post version! Note: I would not automatically upgrade the electronics, without full evaluation. Sometimes this stock setup is well suited to the Shaw pups!

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*Led Zep Fan* MLP Anchorman Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 19,692 Thanks: 458 Thanked 776 Times in 309 Posts	Re: 84 59 Prereissue Major Flame 4 0025 That's one sweet *Burst*!

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*Led Zep Fan* MLP Anchorman Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 19,692 Thanks: 458 Thanked 776 Times in 309 Posts	Re: 84 59 Prereissue Major Flame 4 0025 I usually don't get involved in those type of things but boy, can that guy be any more arrogant?!?

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M.T. Pockets V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 645 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 84 59 Prereissue Major Flame 4 0025 Who, TW or Cherrick?

01-02-2008, 11:48 AM	#22 (permalink)
JPizzzle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 284 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 84 59 Prereissue Major Flame 4 0025 That top is stunning, the flame has such personality so different.

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01-02-2008, 12:42 PM	#26 (permalink)
SKATTERBRANE Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 84 59 Prereissue Major Flame 4 0025 Post #33 on LPF is where it starts to unravel.

01-02-2008, 12:48 PM	#27 (permalink)
mapleflame V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Burke Va. Posts: 2,446 Thanks: 0 Thanked 107 Times in 26 Posts	Re: 84 59 Prereissue Major Flame 4 0025 TW can be arrogant and sometimes a prick, I just ignore him, because he is not the end all be all. I am not either. But on another hand he has some great guitars, pics, experiences and stories in which he is nice to share. He also has some good knoledge. We all have a vast amout of info to help each other with, it's up to us to use it or not. I was trying to be funny and excited when I posted that word Burst on the LPF. I do appreciate the backing and the wonderful kind remarks. We should applaud the great finds that the forum bro get. Each guitar in it's own world has a piece of history even if it's not a 50's LP. __________________ No thank you to Burst I'll Bronze instead. I just love the green left on my arm in the morning. It Looks Like Victory.

01-02-2008, 12:49 PM	#28 (permalink)
*Led Zep Fan* MLP Anchorman Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 19,692 Thanks: 458 Thanked 776 Times in 309 Posts	Re: 84 59 Prereissue Major Flame 4 0025 Right. "Understand now? " Uncalled for.

01-02-2008, 01:01 PM	#29 (permalink)
SKATTERBRANE Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 84 59 Prereissue Major Flame 4 0025 Well at least Cherrick is not coy! He pulls no punches and does not let the "hiearchy" bully him into submission! He treats everyone the same. Step on his blue suede shoes, and he will let you have it, no matter WHO you are!

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