if it was a 2016 classic, then it wasnt a traditional 1960. that guitar was made in 2011. the gold top was a traditional 1960 zebra, and had uncovered pickups (57 classic and 57 classic plus) and a satin finish.
sure about that? they have been selling that guitar for years and never once have i seen or heard the name john genzale jr or johnny thunders mentioned in reference to it. rowe will even admit that neither he or the guitar has any association or endorsement from the estate. now, thats what i...
this will be 2016, the 25th anniversary of genzale's death. where is the johnny thunders tribute (or memorial) junior? dc, 1 p90, wrap around. where is the johnny thunders tribute special? sc, 2x p90, wrap around bridge. boycott these half assed attempts.
this one is up on the wall at matts...
a lot of guys here use virtuoso. Virtuoso Premium Polish and Cleaner - Home
i started using this a couple years back. it is expensive, but my lp is my prize possession and i tend to indulge it. when i first bought zymol for guitars, it was less than $20. get the one in the middle GBC#.
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there was a few threads here about them 2 or 3 weeks ago. i think they had them at wildwood.
http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gibson-les-pauls/351369-just-plain-old-trad.html
the pickups would change the sound the most. but there are other things that can change the sound a little (some are debatable) like the wiring harness (caps and pots), bridge (material of bridge and saddles makes a difference), some guys say the tailpiece position and material also changes...
google "titanium nut for gibson". there is around 242,000 hits, including a few that are about titanium nuts. they are on the 2016 hp's, so they should be for sale real soon, if not now.