one piece top R9 wow!

[goodvibes]

I'm gonna call this guy tomorrow! Probably wants an arm & a leg though

2003 Gibson 59 les Paul Historic > Guitars : Electric Solid Body | Gbase.com

[Bes628]

im guessing from 6k to 7

[Es Paul]

Cool. But a little awkward.

[goodvibes]

Awkward in what way? I know the real deals did not have one piece tops but it is unique.

[Es Paul]

It is unique and awkward because of the fact that they're not many and it's not something that was on the originals. It's actually a nice top. I've seen a 1 piece Quilt a few yrs back and it was the same. Awkward

[joff]

I like it...it has the Pearly Gates vibe...nice fretboard too!

[choppedcadillac]

It would be awkward if it had a two piece back. Builder might have had a rough weekend.

[johnbeloe]

great top - real pearly vibe!

[jimmyq]

Very nice top! Looks like the twin of my '03 R9 (two piece top on mine though!);





Let us know how much the dealer is asking for it,would be interesting to see what a rare piece like that sells for.

[goldenugly57]

Man, if you can afford it, go and get it!!!
I only once had a Les Paul with a one piece top, and although it was not even a Gibson but only a Vester copy, it was one of the best sounding and most sustaining Paulas I've ever had!!! And I can't help but blame this on the one-piece-top and since then I'm looking for a Gibson with this feature! You ARE LUCKY!!! I'm still pondering on stripping my R7 because there is no center seam on the top in the PU-cavities and I'm kind of hoping to find a one-piece-top underneath the gold, but honestly, I rather think it's just unevenly matched with a larger and a smaller piece... although they made some one-piece-tops on goldtops back in the golden days... well, I'll keep dreaming on, but you should go and buy this one!

[Boleskinehouse]

There was a Tobacco one piece top R9 at Mark's a couple of years ago that was drop-dead gorgeous. I think a member here has it.

[Drane]

It looks great, would like to have one of those. But still, somehow I find the two piece top more attractive. Maybe I just prefer the classical look of a Gibson Les Paul, but yea, that one piece is a killer.

[six-string]

well you could always buy the one piece top and then saw it in half, glue it back on and have the most perfect bookmatched top ever!

[L60N]

Originally Posted by six-string

well you could always buy the one piece top and then saw it in half, glue it back on and have the most perfect bookmatched top ever!

Umm, no, that wouldnt work if you think about it for a second.

[mraajr]

[planks]

Wow special.

[59bluze]

Nice guitar, hope you can get it at a good price.

[ctkarslake]

Fantastic! Can't imagine the price, but it's a beauty for sure.

[six-string]

Originally Posted by L60N

Umm, no, that wouldnt work if you think about it for a second.

of course not. but i made you think about it!

[L60N]

Originally Posted by six-string

of course not. but i made you think about it!

Sorry, no again.

[pinefd]

I think it's absolutely gorgeous...the top, the color, everything! Boy, if that had Braz, I'd be seriously considering it!


Frank

[skydog]

If you like it and it's not the middle leg he's demanding, what the heck, go for it. Personally, I prefer the "chevron" look of a nice bookmatched top, but that's just me.

[kungpow!]

That is beautiful!

[River]

I think I'll buy it before you do. Thanks for the link.

I keed, but this is a great way to let one get away, isn't it?

[Big Red]

I like this one - just takes a bit of getting used to when you look at it. I'm surprised Gibson haven't done more, PRS do it quite regularly. I know it's not historically correct, but since when has that stopped Gibson doing anything? i.e. How many quilted maple topped 'bursts have you seen?

Having said that I'm sure there have been one or two "one piece top" 50's bursts, but with a centre seam, if you know what I mean. The maple was cut in two but the halves joined at the cut so that the top appears to be one continuous piece, as opposed to book or flitch matching the two halves. The effect was almost indistinguishable from a one piece top, at least in the photos I've seen.

Good luck goodvibes, keep us informed.

[snaredrum]

as long as you realize that as soon as you post the NGD thread and pics you'll have a bunch of sanctimonious pr*cks moaning that the seam is off...

[goodvibes]

Hey, may the fattest wallet win! I emailed the store no response. I guess he really means "call" . Usually "Call" is a four letter word for "how much do you have?" I'll try to call him tomorrow. Maybe someone else should call and inquire and we can find out his real "bottom line"

[Nick59]

Originally Posted by goldenugly57

I only once had a Les Paul with a one piece top, and.....it was one of the best sounding and most sustaining Paulas I've ever had!!! And I can't help but blame this on the one-piece-top.....

Figure of speech, right? ;-)

If only Gibson had made even 1 one-piece then this guitar would have been embraced by the fans, although having said that, the wild flamed ones tend to be sniffed at even though some of the Ur-bursts were wild. The consensus seems to be that tops are "realistic" or acceptable in a historic sense only as far as "middling" or average tops. Plain is good, a little bit of flame is good, a bit more flame is good, then hold on a minute - that's too much flame.....

[goodvibes]

Ok. Which one of you gear heads bought it out from under me?:sh ock: I called the guy and he said someone put a cash deposit hold on it!

He would not tell me how much. Anyway, I can't buy anymore geetars for a while. I lost my bonus and my normal pay raise this year...the company just isn't throwing us working dogs a meaty bone anymore. Guess I'm lucky to have a job though

I want to see picks if it was one of you buggars

[joff]

I emailed him about the price of it but i never heard a thing back...so he can stick it up his arse anyway!