1959/2009 Les paul

[FLICKOFLASH]

Here is your chance to tell Gibson what you think the 50th anniversary LP should be:

My thoughts :

1.There should be in limited run 1959

2. Gibson should hire Max to oversee & approve the project on a consultant level to oversee wood selection & specks

3.accurate 50's inlays ,plastics & switch tips & hardware (Pigtail), Tuner buttons ( uncle Lou’s select) & special run PAF pickups by WB Pickups

4. 59 should be reliced & finished by DW Johnson vintage restorations ( including B.O.T.B limited finshes) & included a reliced lifton correct case

[WBPickups]

Originally Posted by FLICKOFLASH

Here is your chance to tell Gibson what you think the 50th anniversary LP should be:

My thoughts :

1.There should be in limited run 1959

2. Gibson should hire Max to oversee & approve the project on a consultant level to oversee wood selection & specks

3.accurate 50's inlays ,plastics & switch tips & hardware (Pigtail), Tuner buttons ( uncle Lou’s select) & special run PAF pickups by WB Pickups

4. 59 should be reliced & finished by DW Johnson vintage restorations ( including B.O.T.B limited finshes) & included a reliced lifton correct case

Hell yeah! I'm down with that!

[idlewild south]

#1-YES ;#2-4-don't hold your breath.

[WBPickups]

Originally Posted by idlewild south

#1-YES ;#2-4-don't hold your breath.

It would be cool though! I would do it in a second!

[idlewild south]

No disrespect at all WB;I just know how HJ thinks.

[ReverendJWblues]

Just wish I was 1 of the lucky ones to get 1

[FLICKOFLASH]

Originally Posted by idlewild south

No disrespect at all WB;I just know how HJ thinks.

how bout David Berryman ?

[idlewild south]

No clue about DB,Flick.

[Mr Bones]

that sounds like way too much outsourcing too be realistic, although gibson has used aftermarket stuff before just not boutique. I dont think it would be worthwhile for DJ or WB to do it either because gibson would want it done at a price and number that would both consume them totally and at a price below what they can charge aftermarket customers. It doesnt sound like Dave is short on customers right now, so why would he take on work below what he can charge his already backlogged list.

[murkat]

Originally Posted by FLICKOFLASH

Here is your chance to tell Gibson what you think the 50th anniversary LP should be:

My thoughts :

1.There should be in limited run 1959

2. Gibson should hire Max to oversee & approve the project on a consultant level to oversee wood selection & specks

3.accurate 50's inlays ,plastics & switch tips & hardware (Pigtail), Tuner buttons ( uncle Lou’s select) & special run PAF pickups by WB Pickups

4. 59 should be reliced & finished by DW Johnson vintage restorations ( including B.O.T.B limited finshes) & included a reliced lifton correct case

1. more than likely
2. yeah right. probably a lawsuite or two served to him if comes near the place.
3. don't hold your breath. out sourcing per subsiderairies....
4. dreaming. possibly Murphy.
caevet~ I dont kno sheit....

[idlewild south]

[Todd Louis]

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[Red Baron]

I think they should outsource the whole lot - they'd still make a small fortune in profits because it'll be an officially Gibson endorsed product... would sell like hotcakes in a limited quantity run - they could name their price.

[Todd Louis]

They will most likey make an All gold Burst Like the 57' and the
57 Custom that they just put out

Gembar has no Taste

[Nothinspecial]

Originally Posted by Todd Louis

They will most likey make an All gold Burst Like the 57' and the
57 Custom that they just put out

Gembar has no Taste

Yea, with that God awful ugly Gold plated headstock!!

What on earth were they thinking!?!?!?!

If Gibson can only come up with crap like that and put a price tag over $7K for it...I see a 59 50th anniversary going for over $15K with nothing different done except the serial no.
Not unrealistic when you look at the price diff. with normal R7 and R9s

There will be a line a mile long to have a "50th" R9 so they will make sure they milk it for every penny!

I believe there are three customers for these Gibsons...

1. Has Burst envy so bad they will pay anything to get as close having a burst as possible.

2. Have worked hard and are in a position in their life that they can have the finer things and are willing to pay whatever it takes to have one.

3. Have never played a Burst or even a R9, but read nothing but endless posts about how your not a real guitarist unless you have one and will sell their children to the black market to have one.

I'm option 4: While I would like one, I have my priorities, and a 50th anniversary LP isn't even in the top 10.

[idlewild south]

This is all speculation;none of us know,except me.

[FLICKOFLASH]

Originally Posted by idlewild south

This is all speculation;none of us know,except me.

I do know one of the surprises ...It is a signature model but I can't tell anymore than that

[ReverendJWblues]

All this talk about 57s&59s but I havent heard mention of 58. Some dissrespect? Id like to hear some thoughts on a 58 please.

I do not recall Gibson EVER doing an annversary model of a 58. They had a Standard 58 back in 72, which was based on a 54! They have had 30th anniversary GTs in 81-83. They even had a 30th anniversary Deluxe. They have not had a 60RI either.

Oh NO! NOT a signature model!!!! Are they going to do an Eric Clapton? The one that was stolen and NEVER recovered?

Originally Posted by FLICKOFLASH

I do know one of the surprises ...It is a signature model but I can't tell anymore than that

That is incredibly disappointing, not that you can't tell, but the fact that it will be a signature model. I don't want a signature model.

[ReverendJWblues]

Originally Posted by kink56

I do not recall Gibson EVER doing an annversary model of a 58. They had a Standard 58 back in 72, which was based on a 54! They have had 30th anniversary GTs in 81-83. They even had a 30th anniversary Deluxe. They have not had a 60RI either.

Oh NO! NOT a signature model!!!! Are they going to do an Eric Clapton? The one that was stolen and NEVER recovered?

true........my mistake I didnt even notice I was even o the 59/09 post last nite as Im battling a severe case of pneumonia right now Im thinkin my fever was a little to high to pay much attn. my apologies for my stupidity. But now that Im clear a bit maybe they should do a 58 and 60 anniversery (what a marketing genius) truley I dont think they realized how they made most of em anyways hell they cant all be identical when I study my botb most dont even look close to being speced same and think of all the missing ones, wonder what they must have been like. all that said Ive never touched a real burst, hell Ive never even seen one except in my books. Some of u guys are truly lucky to own one! But Im also proud of the guitars I own. But then again maybe I'll get the chance to touch one then Ill truly know (Fact or Fiction) Hell Maybe my fever is to high again.

[FLICKOFLASH]

Originally Posted by FLICKOFLASH

Here is your chance to tell Gibson what you think the 50th anniversary LP should be:

My thoughts :

1.There should be in limited run 1959

2. Gibson should hire Max to oversee & approve the project on a consultant level to oversee wood selection & specks

3.accurate 50's inlays ,plastics & switch tips & hardware (Pigtail), Tuner buttons ( uncle Lou’s select) & special run PAF pickups by WB Pickups

4. 59 should be reliced & finished by DW Johnson vintage restorations ( including B.O.T.B limited finshes) & included a reliced lifton correct case

sometimes you have to step outside the box to hit a homerun


Maybe they should hire me as a marketing consultant what do you think ??

[LPCollector]

Originally Posted by FLICKOFLASH

I do know one of the surprises ...It is a signature model but I can't tell anymore than that

The only signature on the 50th Anniv. of the '59 should be Les Paul's.
However, if its cool, I'll probably buy one.

[Paul]

a run of hand crafted 1959 les paul standards in the old finishing lacker with aged classic 57 humbuckers light back with as many vintage touches as they can cram into the guitar eg stamped serial numbers, original top hat strap buttons, bumble bee resistors open back vintage tulip pearloid tuners.

and try to really make the guitar look spectacular hand pick the mahogany for grain symmetry and definition. bone nuts dark rosewood fingerboards flat vintage frets you could go on and on but I'll leave it there

[GuitarGal]

Originally Posted by LPCollector

The only signature on the 50th Anniv. of the '59 should be Les Paul's.
However, if its cool, I'll probably buy one.

Just want to say...

LPCollector~

Welcome here~

[LoKi]

I like all those ideas, except can I get one NOT relic'ed?

I'd rather use it and abuse it myself.

[FLICKOFLASH]

Originally Posted by LoKi

I like all those ideas, except can I get one NOT relic'ed?

I'd rather use it and abuse it myself.

59 of 1959 LP's should be reliced & finished by DW Johnson vintage restorations ( including B.O.T.B limited finshes) & included a reliced lifton correct case

[LPCollector]

Originally Posted by GuitarGal

Just want to say...

LPCollector~

Welcome here~

Thanks GuitarGal,
That is very kind of you.

[pinefd]

Originally Posted by FLICKOFLASH

I do know one of the surprises ...It is a signature model but I can't tell anymore than that

It's about time they're doing a Pearly Gates...cool!

[LPCollector]

Originally Posted by pinefd

It's about time they're doing a Pearly Gates...cool!

My heart sank when I read that...of course!!! I think your on to something pinefd.
I know this is taboo to say, but I think there are better Bursts out there than Pearly, looks/condition wise that is.
I would probably buy her re issue tho'.