Les Paul Replica

[Bennyhanna]

Where can I find somebody that can make me one for a reasonable price, 2 to 5k? I live in Chicago, Illinois. All the replica makers I hear about are in California.

[FLICKOFLASH]

Please keep all names private

[FLICKOFLASH]

Can anyone say Bon Jovi

Les Paul custom guitar made by luthier C. Eric Schulte

This is a Les Paul Custom that was custom made for me, by the legendary Pennsylvania luthier, C. Eric Schulte. It is in very close to "like new" condition, since I used it more for recording, and not so much on gigs. This guitar is so beautiful, it deserves to be displayed like a work of art. But, man does it play well and sound great. Schulte was famous for his Les Pauls, and this was his 100th, completed at the turn of the millenium. On the headstock, is a special chrome plaque, with an engraved commemoration that reads: "Eric Schulte's 100th Les Paul Handcrafted for Tony Juliano (yours truly) December, 2000". Plus, there is an Abalone inlay at the top of the headstock, giving this guitar its special name: "Deluxe 100" Eric had been saving this piece of quilted maple for years. He planned to use it for a guitar he had intended to make for himself. But, then he realized he was never going to get around to it, so he used it for my guitar. Eric thought it was the prettiest piece he had ever seen. The serial number "000223", plus the words "Schulte Custom" appear on the reverse top of the headstock. Black TKL hardshell Les Paul case, with plush lining, is included (also like new).

HIGHLIGHTS & FEATURES

Lindsay Fralin humbucking pickups, custom-wound.

Mahoghany body, with carved internal sound chambers for maximum sustain.

Quilted Maple top.

Mahoghany neck.

Rosewood fretboard.

Tune-o-matic Nashville style bridge.

Abalone shell (also known as Mother of Pearl), hand cut and set, used for: one-of-a-kind "seagull" fret markings; body binding trim; and headstock name "Deluxe 100".

Vintage looking, cream-colored plastic, used for: body, neck and headstock binding trim; pick guard; volume & tone knobs; toggle switch plate; and pick-up trim encasements.

Chrome hardware.



Les Paul custom guitar made by luthier C. Eric Schulte - (item 280140303238 end time Aug-13-07 23:53:58 PDT)

[rockinlespaul]

My replica is my favorite geetar.

[singlecut]

i'll put my nobles 58 up against any les paul i've ever played.outstanding in everyway.

[Darkburst]

There's a Peter Florance replica on gbase.com from Ludlow Guitars in NYC.

[Respole]

Can anyone PM me names of Les Paul replica makers, would love to get in touch with one.

And no...I'm not a Gibson lawyer :P

Henry wouldn't want to know a guy who loves Orville by Gibsons more than overpriced Gibson guitars hehe

[leflaw]

I have six Schulte guitars. I collect them. Marvelous. I hear Gene Simmons, Bon Jovi and George Thorogood collects them

1. L.P. 59 Burst - Gibson replica
2. L.P. Goldtop - Schulte headstock
3. L.P. Quiltop - Schulte headstock
4. L.P. 59 TV Special - Gibson replica
5. Gretsch Penguin replica
6. Schulte Jazz Archtop ( like Byrdland size)

I also have a 1985 Gibson factory "lunchbox special" quiltop.

[leflaw]

C Eric Schulte
Address
Beechwood Dr.
Malvern, PA, 19355-1507
United States
40° 2' 34.6452" N, 75° 31' 55.956" W
See map: Google Maps, Yahoo! Maps
Telephone
610-644-9533

[McGills]

Originally Posted by Darkburst

There's a Peter Florance replica on gbase.com from Ludlow Guitars in NYC.

Peter Florance...I have one of his Les Pauls....How do I post pictures on here?
Here it is.....now how do I post a new thread?....ha ha.

[Udonitron]

Why not buy this Peter "Max" Baranet "Max Burst"? The last one he made, restored by Dave Johnson, and only $35K! =P

[longjaw]

Originally Posted by McGills

Peter Florance...I have one of his Les Pauls....How do I post pictures on here?
Here it is.....now how do I post a new thread?....ha ha.

Beaut that - very realistic relic'ing too.

[McGills]

Originally Posted by longjaw

Beaut that - very realistic relic'ing too.

Thanks Longjaw,
Most of those dings & scratchs are for real....the nitro finish is so thin its ageing very fast.

[brentrocks]

there is a guy here in MI that is working on a '59 burst clone for me now...i'll contact him and see if he is willing to do anymore. his prices are pretty reasonable.

[SKATTERBRANE]

Originally Posted by Udonitron

Why not buy this Peter "Max" Baranet "Max Burst"? The last one he made, restored by Dave Johnson, and only $35K! =P

Nah! I know you can get that one for $20K.

[-=[Shifty]=-]

Originally Posted by brentrocks

there is a guy here in MI that is working on a '59 burst clone for me now...i'll contact him and see if he is willing to do anymore. his prices are pretty reasonable.

I think you can save your effort. I mean, this thread is from 2007 and the OP hasn't been on for more than a year.

[SKATTERBRANE]

Yeah I do not understand the OP expecting a hand built replica being cheaper than a mass produced Historic. (unless you employ an amatuer) It costs Gibson MUCH less to make a Les Paul than it would one person making them one at a time.

[George "M"]

Originally Posted by SKATTERBRANE

Nah! I know you can get that one for $20K.

With "no nibs" fretboard binding?

[brentrocks]

Originally Posted by -=[Shifty]=-

I think you can save your effort. I mean, this thread is from 2007 and the OP hasn't been on for more than a year.

sorry i missed that

[-=[Shifty]=-]

Originally Posted by brentrocks

sorry i missed that

No problem. I just thought I'd let you know before you ask your builder for nothing.

[brentrocks]

Originally Posted by -=[Shifty]=-

No problem. I just thought I'd let you know before you ask your builder for nothing.

i havent talked to him in a while anyway, well since he sent me the pics of the maple he is gonna use for the top of by burst.....





i sent him an email anyway to see how the build is going...i recon he has the body built and maybe the neck set by now? the projected finish time is around thanksgiving/x-mas? i'm pretty excited.

[-=[Shifty]=-]

Wow, that looks sweet. Which color is it gonna be?

[brentrocks]

Originally Posted by -=[Shifty]=-

Wow, that looks sweet. Which color is it gonna be?

thanks man!

He is a great guy and is a big fan of the history of 225 Parsons St...and old school kind of guy. It was funny how we met...there was an Ebay auction for a vintage LP and it was very obvious that it was a refin, but the seller swore up and down that it was original...so (we will call him JOE) joe calls the guy on it and he starts rippin joe, calling him obscene names, nasty stuff...it pissed me off so i came in to his defence......well, joe emailed me to thank me, we talked for a while and he told me he was a builder.......and 2 guitars later....we are buds....LOL

this is the one i asked him to do...the imfamous Stanley Burst...

[SKATTERBRANE]

Originally Posted by George "M"

With "no nibs" fretboard binding?

It has nibs, just barely.

[Redmondo]

Originally Posted by brentrocks

thanks man!

He is a great guy and is a big fan of the history of 225 Parsons St...and old school kind of guy. It was funny how we met...there was an Ebay auction for a vintage LP and it was very obvious that it was a refin, but the seller swore up and down that it was original...so (we will call him JOE) joe calls the guy on it and he starts rippin joe, calling him obscene names, nasty stuff...it pissed me off so i came in to his defence......well, joe emailed me to thank me, we talked for a while and he told me he was a builder.......and 2 guitars later....we are buds....LOL

this is the one i asked him to do...the imfamous Stanley Burst...

That's a sweet looking guitar, brentrocks. Nice burst and striping.

Hmm... so many different options to filling the dream of owning an LP equal to a '59 Burst. How in the world can you know which one is most faithful to the real deal.

[brentrocks]

Originally Posted by Redmondo

That's a sweet looking guitar, brentrocks. Nice burst and striping.

Hmm... so many different options to filling the dream of owning an LP equal to a '59 Burst. How in the world can you know which one is most faithful to the real deal.

the very first time i drove to Joes house, i walked into his shop, we talked for a while. then he walked into his house and came back w/ a LP in his hand and handed it to me. it appeared to ve very old/vintage...i looked at the serial #...it was something like 9 2355? stamped in black ink, al the hardware was tarnished, ring wear around the bridge vol. pot, brazillian board....heavy checking.

I was nervous...i thought i was holding a real '59. He let me sweat for about 5 mins and then he told me that he built it for himself!

I was floored! Then he took out the neck pup and showed me where he wrote his name and the build date....i was like F***in A!!!

Ever since that moment, i knew i had stumbled across a great builder and the longer our discussions ran, i knew he was a great guy as well. i feel very fortunate!!!

[SKATTERBRANE]

I thought everyone knows there is no beating a MAX replica? In fact one or two of the bursts in Beauty of the Burst are actually MAXs! Max NEVER sold his Les Pauls as the real deal, but subsequent sellers DID! And unbeknownst to the current owners, some of them actually own MAX Les Pauls and NOT real bursts! I have no idea which few in the BOTB are MAXs though, so do not ask me.