My Les Paul Forum
'58, '59, '60 Bursts and R9 Comparison
In this video Simon Karlsson and I compare a 2008 Gibson Les Paul 1959 Reissue R9 to three original Bursts from 1958, 1959 and 1960.
My Les Paul Defect Burst - Beauty or the Beast?
I would like to present you my new Les Paul R8 from 2018. I called her the Defect Burst because of the strange wood grain on the top.
Aged True Historic - Factory Buckle Rash or Not
Purchased sight unseen an Aged True Historic from an authorized dealer. Upon delivery, I immediately noticed that there was significant buckle rash that did not look consistent with the rest of the aging of the guitar.
Nitro and Humidity
Let’s say humidity is 50% for 3 hours around noon. But is a lot higher in the morning and evening. Can i do three coats in one or two hours while the air is dry and then let it sit over night?
Post Your Pedal Board Order
I thought it would be interesting for posters to post what they put in their pedal board with regard to effects.
Tube Amp Myths
You don't need to wear a hazmat suit to pull tubes. Nor any kind of gloves to protect the tubes from 'skin-oil'.
September 2019 BTOTM
We'll have a go at a Blues for this month's MLP Backing Track of the Month...
Question for Intermediate Guitar Players
What did you do to take your playing to the next level? When talking intermediate, I mean the things mentioned here can be done.
CITES Restrictions on Guitars to be Over Soon!
Since 2017, the CITES treaty has become one of the largest bugbears for the guitar industry, but that seems likely to change.
Echo Park Guitars Building Gibson’s Now
Echo Park Guitars is now licensed to build Gibson flying bees and explores in Michigan. Interesting that Gibson is licensing another builder to produce their guitars.
New Family Photo - Wall of Brazilians
I’m building a guitar room and finally got all the hooks up, so was able to display all my LPs together.
R8 2017 fretboard Quality issue
I purchased a R8 online (2017) for a good price, and now I'm in the return policy window.
Famous Plain Top Burst Players
My dad and I recently bought a plain top MIJ LP and it made me start thinking of iconic plain top bursts, but I couldn't think of any.
Duane Allman's 1957 "Layla" Gibson Les Paul sells for $1.25 million
The Goldtop 1957 Gibson Les Paul guitar which Duane Allman used to record "Layla" alongside Eric Clapton, has sold for $1.25 million at auction.
Gibson Les Paul With a Poly Coat, Has It Been Done?
Anyone know of any examples of Gibson Les Pauls that have a poly finish? I'd love to see how they turn out.
Post Your 60th Aniversaries
Share with us your beloved 60th Anniversary Gibson Les Paul!
I Unhate JB
Not a fan of his music as he's too good, too clean. One of the best guitarist technically. Just sterile to my ears.
An Even Better Guitar Polish
A short time ago I posted recommending Meguairs Super shine — an automotive product — to polish guitars. It is good, but I have found something much better.
For The Love of Flame...
Let's see some flame by posting a picture for all of us to see!
1960 Brazilian Les Paul - Golden Poppy Burst PHOTOFEST
Here's my new gem with photos below that leave little to the imagination: 2018 1960 Les Paul with a Brazilian Fretboard.
