Is this Les Paul Custom worth it?

[Madness]

Hello all,
There is a local seller selling a 2005 ebony Les Paul Custom. His rock bottom price is $2200. Looks to be in fairly good condition aside from some buckle rash. I am on the fence about whether I should buy it or not. What do you guys think?

 

[TheX]

It's fair IMO, but that's entirely up to you.

 

[Malchik]

Not going to get any cheaper. Unless you want the bling you can get a mint standard for that price.

 

[tzd]

If it plays to your liking, yeah.

 

[crapthatsloud]

I think these primarily have mahogany tops, where most LP standards have maple caps on mahogany bodies. So they're a little warmer and they of course look super class. I love my LPC, at that price I'd say go for it.

 

[GibsonKramer]

LPC... best guitar I've owned, played, ever been around, far as I'm concerned.

They can have it, when they pry it from my dead cold fingers.

$2200? For Black Beauty? Yes, that is a very good price. Custom's typically run closer to $3000 and more.

SoCal? Where at? If you don't want it... I'll give it some serious consideration.

 

[Mockbel]

With some good research and patience, you can get a reissue with this price... As per my limited knowledge, reissues are slight above custom in specs... Again, "research and patience" is the key !!

 

[GibsonKramer]

With some good research and patience, you can get a reissue with this price... As per my limited knowledge, reissues are slight above custom in specs... Again, "research and patience" is the key !!

I'd say that's a subjective opinion.

I had an opportunity to buy a VOS reissue, when I bought my Custom. Played them both. The Custom, was superior in almost every way, imo.

Better player, better tone, plugged and unplugged. Just a much more enjoyable guitar to play. Both were the same price, and even both the guitar players at GC thought the Custom was nicer, and after I bought it... the VOS sold next, because the Custom was gone. For 3 weeks after I bought it, I about got mugged every time I walked into GC, if I was interested in bringing it back.

No. Not interested.

The OP asked about the Custom, and if it's a good price. It's an awesome price, so what research and patience does he need to do, in a deal that's not going to last? Someone will buy that guitar, and soon.

P.S. There's a Custom listed closer to me, 1981. Guy wants $2500 for it. 35 year old guitar

P.S.S. Several Custom models are actually reissues, from what I've been told. Those are the ones, again... I was told to look for, in my search for my next one. Though, I really don't care. My current Custom, is supposedly a '68 RI, and its nothing like a '68 LP, except the wiring, I believe.

 

[filtersweep]

Are you asking me?

If it is local, check it out. One's rock bottom price has a tendency to move a bit when the buyer is in the room, ready to buy. Can you live with the buckle rash? I made the mistake of buying a dead mint model, and it is almost too pretty to play. But it is the best playing guitar I own.

 

[cowsgomoo]

If I could find a similar black custom for £1550 (which is approx what $2200 is, here in UK), I would definitely have it

 

[SkaneatelesLake]

Get it. You will regret not doing so. Fair price on a great Les Paul!

 

[musicmaniac]

Seems fair to me.

 

[geezberry]

id offer $2k because of the buckle rash

 

[ido1957]

If it plays ok that price is good IMHO.
The new ones are $5500 Canadian here at L and M so well worth it.

 

[StephenP]

That is a fair price on a good condition Custom from that year. I paid about as much for my '98 and it was worth every penny. Best playing LP by far.

 

[indeedido]

Do it! Do it! Just do it

 

[Tim Plains]

I think these primarily have mahogany tops, where most LP standards have maple caps on mahogany bodies. So they're a little warmer and they of course look super class. I love my LPC, at that price I'd say go for it.

No, they have maple tops. 50s spec and maybe some special editions will be all mahogany.

Good price.

 

[geetarfreek82]

I think these primarily have mahogany tops, where most LP standards have maple caps on mahogany bodies. So they're a little warmer and they of course look super class. I love my LPC, at that price I'd say go for it.

This isn't a reissue, it's a standard custom shop Custom, so maple top on this.

 

[geetarfreek82]

No, they have maple tops. 50s spec and maybe some special editions will be all mahogany.

Good price.

We had the same thought at the same time, you just typed faster!

 

[Madness]

id offer $2k because of the buckle rash

His original asking price was $2300. I offered him 2000 and he countered with 2200 as his rock bottom price. I am trying to setup a time for Saturday to go check it out and if everything looks good I will bring her home.