Has anyone seen a Les Paul finish like this?

[freddy4fingas]

Hi I bought a used 2002 LP standard some time ago, beautiful feel and tone. I was curious as to the finish on the back of it. All the LP's I've seen have an even color on the back of it. This one has a dark streak, probably something to do with the wood absorbing the stain unevenly. Has anyone come across ones like this?

 

[efstop]

I like it. It's just the way the tree grew.

 

[mkayers]

That is pretty sweet looking!

 

[Roxy13]

Yes, it's just the grain on the wood. It makes it easy to ID it as yours though if it's ever stolen or something.

 

[ARandall]

That's the grain being different, not it absorbing stain differently.

 

[christopherJ]

Sure. I just scored a WW Select 60's Original that has some wild grain.

 

[Phil W]

No but I like it. As said, it's the grain.

 

[mudface]

That is Tone grain..... that is where the Tone Gods signed off on it..... good to rock amigo.

 

[Christosterone]

Out freaking standard....pun intended

-chris

 

[BadPenguin]

It's flawed, heinously and terribly FLAWED! It's a freak of nature, and I will send you $1, plus shipping to get that ugly monstrosity out of your sights forever!

Seriously, it's F-ing beautiful! Play it to death, and love it long time!

 

[freddy4fingas]

Hey thanks everyone for your comments....guess I just got a rare one. Apparently in 2002 they added nickel hardware, and a flame top (standards usually had chrome plating and a plain top) just to throw off competition. This one also has a one piece back. I got lucky.

 

[sparky2]

I think it's beautiful.

 

[lpfan1980]

Take it gorgeous and unique.

 

[dro]

Was probable slated for a black back

 

[mgenet]

Love it. It has character. As long as you can live with it, it s good.

 

[BIG Dave]

When wood is plain and unfigured, people complain. Now when wood has character and shows figuring, people still complain? I think it’s fantastic, so unique! Love it! It’s a keeper!

 

[FingerLakesFan]

I love it. That is original and gives it character. She is a keeper.

 

[CoolRene]

I've got a similar look on the top of my Kauer. It's Ambrosia maple.

 

[apostlegato]

Nice! just bought, and unfortunately ended up selling, one with a very unique wood grain on the back also the back of the neck and even the sides. Really regret it now.

 

[ashbass]