Korina R9... Another awesome NGD!

[Curious George]

Not entirely new... had this for a little bit, just catching up on posts.

So here's the story.

For anyone who saw my first Korina R9 thread, well quite some time had passed and i get a call...not the seller of Korina #1 mind you, but a local bud that calls me when something cool comes along... bud says 'hey, let's meet for coffee' which usually results in me being overly caffeinated, and also having to hide a guitar from the wifey for a week or two while i sell something else off.

Coffee is hot, case latches pop... no prob... i am prepared... i am steeled... do NOT need another da*m guitar!... Well you all know what happened next.

Consecutive serial numbers sealed the deal... diff sellers, about a year apart and consecutive serials! I keep telling myself that one has to go... but just not there yet (and disclaimer... it's already spoken for when i do get there... sorry guys).

So i humbly introduce Korina R9... #2

• 6 Korina R9 Quilts made in 2008 (per my contact in the custom shop)
• 8lbs give or take an ounce
• When you hit a note, even very lightly, you feel it everywhere... neck, body... just really crazy how this wood picks up on the string vibration.
• Def les paul but acoustically extremely resonant, sustains for days.

So there it is, I hope you like it.

And here is #1 if you care to check that one out: http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/historics-reissues/276788-59-korina-lp-my-best-ngd-ever.html

 

[HCRoadie]

STUNNING! What a find. And that case. Is the case a limited something of other? Man that top is great. Congratulations on an awesome find

 

[tazzboy]

Very nice looking LP

 

[HRC]

Very nice!

 

[jstarr]

Absolutely f**king awesome!

 

[Farquad]

Dang thats beautiful!!! Simply awesome on the serial numbers.
Congrats!!

 

[Curious George]

STUNNING! What a find. And that case. Is the case a limited something of other? Man that top is great. Congratulations on an awesome find

Thanks HCR... The case was used on special run Korina Guitars in 2008/2009 including LP's, V's and Explorers. Hands down the coolest case Gibby has ever done imho.. but with the little latches on each side... i prefer the newer lifton reissue 5 latch for carrying it around purposes.

 

[Kungphugrip]

oh man! you have done it....... again!

 

[Homebrew]

I think you should sent it to me, all the color is wiped off the neck and the back, you can barely even see the burst on the top. i don't know

Congrats Sick Guitar

 

[starscream]

Check out this LP Korina with Oak top instead of Maple (not mine, just passing along because it's different)

Gibson '59 Les Paul Reissue Exotic Wood Oak Top Korina Back | eBay

 

[Curious George]

oh man! you have done it....... again!

Lol... You reminded me that I forgot to post a pic of them together... Will have to do that tonight.

 

[ToneasaurusRex]

. . . Korina R9... #2 . . .

So there it is, I hope you like it.
. . .

I do like it! That's a great Les Paul you got there. Happy NGD!

 

[Bobby Mahogany]

Consecutive serial numbers?

You are cooked, my friend.
You can never part with any of them.

 

[Curious George]

Consecutive serial numbers?

You are cooked, my friend.
You can never part with any of them.

If Mahogany is telling me to keep Korina...then yeah i think i'm cooked

 

[alstev]

I've only seen two of your guitars, and I've already decided you're the king of awesome Les Pauls, that is a beautiful guitar, that top is crazy.

 

[Curious George]

I've only seen two of your guitars, and I've already decided you're the king of awesome Les Pauls, that is a beautiful guitar, that top is crazy.

Hahaha... thanks Alstev... but there are some pretty amazing Les Pauls on this forum!

 

[Curious George]

unsuccessful pic insertion... see next post lol.

 

[Curious George]

 

[rich85]

Holy freaking crap!

 

[TNJason]

Wow! GORGEOUS!