2003-R9 Brazilian board in UK

Stonehard · 04-13-2009, 02:21 PM

2003-R9 certified Brazilian. Changed plastic, PAF covers, switch tip and knobs. Original Gibson parts included with all the unopened case candy. I have 100 clear photos of everything you need to see. This IMHO has a very authentic look and feel. It is NOT mint. It has been subtly aged and shows genuine dings from being my main player for a couple of years. I bought two R9s new in 2003 to check out and keep the better of the two - the decision was easy and I sold the other one four years ago. This is a shade under 9 pounds as far as I can tell by my bathroom scales.

The guitar (and me) are in the UK. I will ship worldwide and will work with any potential buyer to make a hassle free transaction.

$7250 or best offer. Thank you for looking. Please only email me for the photo links if you are seriously interested.

Stowburst · 04-13-2009, 04:07 PM

Great top and color on that Burst!

flameburst · 04-13-2009, 04:15 PM

Beautiful! Email sent...

Mike60 · 04-13-2009, 07:09 PM

...nice.

Stonehard · 04-15-2009, 03:08 AM

I have had a couple of questions about the plastic etc. It currently has the following fitted:
OTP aged rings
RS switch ring and Tip
Pair of OTP aged PAF covers (not available commercially)
OTP aged guard (not available commercially)
Fatboy guard bracket, screw and nut
Fatboy aged height adjustment screws and aged ring mounting screws
Vintage Clone Gold Burst knobs

All factory supplied parts will also be included.

billy · 04-15-2009, 03:27 AM

That guitar looks killer.

JamesPatrickforPM · 04-15-2009, 09:19 AM

that looks killer..where in the UK are you stone?

Stonehard · 04-15-2009, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesPatrickforPM

that looks killer..where in the UK are you stone?

Down south James - Kent.

JamesPatrickforPM · 04-15-2009, 12:58 PM

forgive my ignorance but is the whole neck brazillian ( like the Modern Eagles ) or just the f/board?

stuagu · 04-15-2009, 01:37 PM

just the board mam just the board

JamesPatrickforPM · 04-15-2009, 01:39 PM

daaammmnnn...so a Braz board adds $2k to an R9..thats frikin crazy ( at least with an ME you were getting a complete braz neck )

Bloody rocker · 04-15-2009, 02:15 PM

Crazy? yes it is!

But the prices will get higher in a few years i think..

Stonehard · 04-16-2009, 09:59 AM

Then maybe you should snap it up Bloody rocker. Jump on a ferry and come on over.

Bloody rocker · 04-16-2009, 01:03 PM

I'm sorry, a 15 year old can't afford 2 gibsons in a year lol

Texas07R8 · 04-16-2009, 09:28 PM

It's mainly the Brazilian that commands all the extra money but there's something very special about the 2003 R9's and other Reissues of that year. The top carve is amazing, fit and finish are top notch, it was a very good year for R9s. Premium woods are evident in the run too, the finest maple tops, best mahogany backs and necks. I had one that looked like it came out of BOTB. Btw, the BOTB reissues were also released in 2003 as were the Music Machine Stingers so that's quite a pedigree that year.

The ONLY reason I don't have mine anymore is I traded it for a minty 59 Jr.

The value is well beyond just the Brazilian rosewood. It is interesting that people get alarmed about the extra $2k for a Brazilian board but then doesn't mind spending that same premium on a flame instead of a plain maple top.

Stonehard · 04-17-2009, 03:05 PM

Lots of chat - no buyers

more pics here:
http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y28...2003%20R9/

Soldano16 · 04-17-2009, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesPatrickforPM

daaammmnnn...so a Braz board adds $2k to an R9..thats frikin crazy ( at least with an ME you were getting a complete braz neck )

Not so fast. I used to think the same way until.......

I had a conversation with a luthier who stated his opinion that the ONLY way to have a great sounding LP is to have good Brazilian rosewood. He said that's why people like his guitars so much. It's all in the Braz wood.

According to him.

I've never played a Braz historic

SKATTERBRANE · 04-18-2009, 09:27 AM

Brazilian IS worth it for tone and collectability! What a fantastic Les Paul with great and desirable upgrades...top notch!

Stonehard · 04-20-2009, 04:11 AM

SOLD... and thank you to everyone for the kind comments. The guitar is on its way back to the USA.

solsurfr · 04-20-2009, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stonehard

SOLD... and thank you to everyone for the kind comments. The guitar is on its way back to the USA.

...and onto my doorstep...

Thanks, Stonehard.

Lets hope it comes in one piece!

icsm · 04-20-2009, 03:51 PM

congrats, the 03 R9s are sweet guitars/

Mike60 · 04-20-2009, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solsurfr

...and onto my doorstep...

Thanks, Stonehard.

Lets hope it comes in one piece!

...once again, congrats...smokin' geet...definitely one of the nicest lookin' tops from ANY year...

solsurfr · 04-21-2009, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike60

...once again, congrats...smokin' geet...definitely one of the nicest lookin' tops from ANY year...

thanks, mike!

04-13-2009, 02:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Stonehard MLP Vendor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: the garden of England Posts: 80 Thanks: 1 Thanked 15 Times in 4 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	2003-R9 Brazilian board in UK 2003-R9 certified Brazilian. Changed plastic, PAF covers, switch tip and knobs. Original Gibson parts included with all the unopened case candy. I have 100 clear photos of everything you need to see. This IMHO has a very authentic look and feel. It is NOT mint. It has been subtly aged and shows genuine dings from being my main player for a couple of years. I bought two R9s new in 2003 to check out and keep the better of the two - the decision was easy and I sold the other one four years ago. This is a shade under 9 pounds as far as I can tell by my bathroom scales. The guitar (and me) are in the UK. I will ship worldwide and will work with any potential buyer to make a hassle free transaction. $7250 or best offer. Thank you for looking. Please only email me for the photo links if you are seriously interested. Last edited by Stonehard; 04-13-2009 at 02:58 PM. Reason: photo didn't work

04-13-2009, 04:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Stowburst V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK Posts: 2,865 Thanks: 71 Thanked 32 Times in 13 Posts Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Re: 2003-R9 Brazilian board in UK Great top and color on that Burst!

04-13-2009, 04:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
flameburst Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 806 Thanks: 17 Thanked 29 Times in 7 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: 2003-R9 Brazilian board in UK Beautiful! Email sent...

04-13-2009, 07:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mike60 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Reflectorland Posts: 8,604 Thanks: 0 Thanked 130 Times in 38 Posts Feedback Score: 15 reviews	Re: 2003-R9 Brazilian board in UK ...nice.

04-15-2009, 03:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
Stonehard MLP Vendor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: the garden of England Posts: 80 Thanks: 1 Thanked 15 Times in 4 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: 2003-R9 Brazilian board in UK I have had a couple of questions about the plastic etc. It currently has the following fitted: OTP aged rings RS switch ring and Tip Pair of OTP aged PAF covers (not available commercially) OTP aged guard (not available commercially) Fatboy guard bracket, screw and nut Fatboy aged height adjustment screws and aged ring mounting screws Vintage Clone Gold Burst knobs All factory supplied parts will also be included.

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04-15-2009, 03:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
billy Bartlett Retrospec Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: England. Posts: 1,301 Thanks: 80 Thanked 52 Times in 11 Posts Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Re: 2003-R9 Brazilian board in UK That guitar looks killer.

04-15-2009, 09:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
JamesPatrickforPM Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: the North, UK Posts: 71 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: 2003-R9 Brazilian board in UK that looks killer..where in the UK are you stone? __________________ A GIBSON IS FOR LIFE NOT JUST FOR XMAS BETTS & HAYNES...GOOD FOR WHAT AILS YA

04-15-2009, 12:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
JamesPatrickforPM Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: the North, UK Posts: 71 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: 2003-R9 Brazilian board in UK forgive my ignorance but is the whole neck brazillian ( like the Modern Eagles ) or just the f/board? __________________ A GIBSON IS FOR LIFE NOT JUST FOR XMAS BETTS & HAYNES...GOOD FOR WHAT AILS YA

04-15-2009, 01:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
stuagu Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: kent, uk Posts: 137 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: 2003-R9 Brazilian board in UK just the board mam just the board

04-15-2009, 01:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
JamesPatrickforPM Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: the North, UK Posts: 71 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: 2003-R9 Brazilian board in UK daaammmnnn...so a Braz board adds $2k to an R9..thats frikin crazy ( at least with an ME you were getting a complete braz neck ) __________________ A GIBSON IS FOR LIFE NOT JUST FOR XMAS BETTS & HAYNES...GOOD FOR WHAT AILS YA

04-15-2009, 02:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
Bloody rocker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 16 Thanked 27 Times in 10 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: 2003-R9 Brazilian board in UK Crazy? yes it is! But the prices will get higher in a few years i think..

04-16-2009, 09:59 AM	#13 (permalink)
Stonehard MLP Vendor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: the garden of England Posts: 80 Thanks: 1 Thanked 15 Times in 4 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: 2003-R9 Brazilian board in UK Then maybe you should snap it up Bloody rocker. Jump on a ferry and come on over.

04-16-2009, 01:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
Bloody rocker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 16 Thanked 27 Times in 10 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: 2003-R9 Brazilian board in UK I'm sorry, a 15 year old can't afford 2 gibsons in a year lol

04-16-2009, 09:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
Texas07R8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,426 Thanks: 130 Thanked 83 Times in 19 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: 2003-R9 Brazilian board in UK It's mainly the Brazilian that commands all the extra money but there's something very special about the 2003 R9's and other Reissues of that year. The top carve is amazing, fit and finish are top notch, it was a very good year for R9s. Premium woods are evident in the run too, the finest maple tops, best mahogany backs and necks. I had one that looked like it came out of BOTB. Btw, the BOTB reissues were also released in 2003 as were the Music Machine Stingers so that's quite a pedigree that year. The ONLY reason I don't have mine anymore is I traded it for a minty 59 Jr. The value is well beyond just the Brazilian rosewood. It is interesting that people get alarmed about the extra $2k for a Brazilian board but then doesn't mind spending that same premium on a flame instead of a plain maple top.

04-17-2009, 03:05 PM	#16 (permalink)
Stonehard MLP Vendor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: the garden of England Posts: 80 Thanks: 1 Thanked 15 Times in 4 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: 2003-R9 Brazilian board in UK Lots of chat - no buyers more pics here: http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y28...2003%20R9/

04-18-2009, 09:27 AM	#18 (permalink)
SKATTERBRANE Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 21,441 Thanks: 603 Thanked 549 Times in 185 Posts Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Re: 2003-R9 Brazilian board in UK Brazilian IS worth it for tone and collectability! What a fantastic Les Paul with great and desirable upgrades...top notch!

04-20-2009, 04:11 AM	#19 (permalink)
Stonehard MLP Vendor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: the garden of England Posts: 80 Thanks: 1 Thanked 15 Times in 4 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: 2003-R9 Brazilian board in UK SOLD... and thank you to everyone for the kind comments. The guitar is on its way back to the USA.

04-20-2009, 03:51 PM	#21 (permalink)
icsm Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 170 Thanks: 1 Thanked 11 Times in 3 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: 2003-R9 Brazilian board in UK congrats, the 03 R9s are sweet guitars/ __________________ '64 Fender Jaguar '68 Gibson Les Paul Custom '68/69 Gibson Les Paul Custom '89 Gibson Les Paul Reissue '89 PRS Custom 24 '05 PRS Custom 24 '07 PRS Modern Eagle

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