How long have you had your longest-owned Les Paul?

[tazzboy]

I've had my 1982 Gibson Les Paul Standard since 2007. So 9 years this August.

 

[Epi rocks]

Longest owned LP is my Epi BB3. 12 years old.
Oldest Gibson LP owned is my 2011 Studio. 5 years old.

 

[Classicplayer]

My 2000 Classic purchased new in 2000. I feel very fortunate to have found this gem of a Gibson. I would surely miss its' tone and playability should we ever part company.

Classicplayer

 

[Mockbel]

Ask me this question after 10 years... If I am still alive, I will definitely say "My R8 which I purchased in 2016"

 

[Tim Plains]

2008 R8 I bought that same year.

 

[Texsunburst59]

I've had this since 1984 when I bought it used for $500.

I've had this in the collection for 32 yrs.

'80 LP Quilted Standard '58RI "Jimmy Wallace":

 

[ElhazGuy]

The one on the right is with me since 2012 (the year it was made).

 

[Greven]

I got a DeLuxe -74 in 1986 and still have it....pic will come

 

[crazytrain513]

1981 Custom bought new, still have it. It's a closet case queen. I keep it mint, seldom play it. Guitar is 35 years old. Cost me $545 dollars and that included a Gibson Protector case.

I've had this since 1984 when I bought it used for $500.

I've had this in the collection for 32 yrs.

'80 LP Quilted Standard '58RI "Jimmy Wallace":

That is perhaps one of the most gorgeous quilt tops I've ever seen

 

[djjagdish]

I've had my G0 for 3 years (on the left). When I got her she already had a refret and Sheptone Tributes in her, haven't done any mods since as she plays and sounds perfect. I've only been playing for about 6-7 years, so it's been with me half of the time.

 

[Metlking]

I bought this 78' Les Paul Custom in about 1989, for all of $600. I had to make payments for a few months! I still have it. I owned a 76' Deluxe before that but I don't have that one anymore.......

 

[TP6]

The LP I had the longest in general? I had a white LP Supreme that I bought new in 2008 and sold in 2012 because I just wasn't jiving with it anymore.


Of the current LPs I own? Well if we take non Gibson LPs into consideration. I had my Gladiator GG-258 since late 2012 and my Edwards since 2014 so they're the longest running ones right now.

Out of my Gibsons I got my R8 last year and got my newest LP (a Peace model) a few months ago.

 

[sibyrpunk]

2010 Traditional Pro GT. 6 years!

 

[frozenotter]

Ok, are you trying to figure out ages around here, Mr. 25??

I've had my '96 standard since then. so, 20 years? <grampa icon here>

 

[crazytrain513]

Ok, are you trying to figure out ages around here, Mr. 25??

I've had my '96 standard since then. so, 20 years? <grampa icon here>

Maybe

Honestly we see so much buying, selling, artificial aging etc. on here. I'm interested to see guys who have found "the one" and held onto it, and how the guitars naturally aged and everything that goes along with that!

Didn't see a thread like it so I thought, why not?

 

[riffhard]

My first and still loved worn cherry Studio.
Birthdate: 24th of March 2011.
Married in May 2011.

 

[SFK]

Both '01 R7s. I've owned both since '02.

so...14 years.

I've had one LP or another since 92.

The two above and a DC Jr (see below) are my only Les pauls. I bought the '06 R8 DC in 2010.

 

[easton55]

My first and still loved worn cherry Studio.
Birthdate: 24th of March 2011.
Married in May 2011.

http://abload.de/image.php?img=img_5290a63r9k.jpg

These newer Studios are really growing on me, I look at them as an updated Special like those I loved in the mid 80s. This is an awesome thread, loving the stories here!

 

[kstultz]

I bought a used 71 Deluxe in 1975, so that's 41 years I've had it. It's on it's third set of pickups and second set of pots and caps. There are places where the finish is worn right down to the wood from playing, but that guitar is rock solid and has been my #1 since the day I got it.

 

[jaycoyoyo]

Bought this '97 Jr Special in high school in 1998 I believe. Super slim 60's neck.