BodyDouble?? WTF

[cilizal]

I found this and not sure for what or why someone wants to use one of this:

Gibson or Epiphone Les Paul Bodydouble Guitar Surround | eBay



My Les Pauls are comfortably enough and weight enough, to add something around... or is only me?

 

[lpplayer]

Never heard of such a thing, nor can I think of a good reason to have one.

 

[RTH]

I think it is for someone that is used to playing acoustic. Thats the only thing I can see this being useful for.

 

[Shadowplayer]

why not just stand up?

 

[Unsung Heroes]

It's an interesting take on something which isn't really needed... (IMHO of course!)

 

[RTH]

Some people dont acclimate to change very well, I suppose.

 

[paruwi]

 

[cilizal]

I agree that is something which isn't really needed, but patented...

 

[RTH]

You love it and you know it. I'll bet that you have one on order at this very moment!

 

[MooCheng]

probably useful for scrubbers who like to rest there arm on the guitar

 

[paruwi]

You love it and you know it. I'll bet that you have one on order at this very moment!

 

[Airplane]

 

[Norm66]

Ridiculous.

 

[Bubbletonic]

Just because you can... doesn't mean you should.

 

[makoshark]

 

[LeftyF2003]

Sounds like the answer to a question that nobody asked...

 

[Curmudgeon]

MSRP of $129? I hope this guy didn't have too many of them made........ Fender had something similar called the Bodyguard back in the '60s, but it was just to protect the back of the instrument from buckle rash.

 

[LeftyF2003]

I would also worry about what it was made of given that it's going to be in contact with the nitro for extended periods of time (not that anyone will buy one!). But it did get a patent so it must be good!

 

[Curmudgeon]

I would also worry about what it was made of given that it's going to be in contact with the nitro for extended periods of time (not that anyone will buy one!). But it did get a patent so it must be good!

That was the problem with the Bodyguards. The adhesive used to attach the foam around the edges attacked the finish. Pissed me off!

 

[cilizal]

When you're not using it on your guitar, may work as a cool bed for the cat