LP help..

[Source]

I'm interested to know- am I better off buying this 87' LP Custom
Gibson Les Paul Custom 1987, white - eBay, Guitars Electric, Instruments, Musical Instruments. (end time 16-Sep-10 18:20:12 AEST)

or a standard?

thanks guys

 

[planks]

What Standard do you have in mind? What year and condition?

 

[LongBeach]

IMO: A starting bid of $2,500 is a bit high for that Custom with ten-ton of buckle rash.
Personally, I think the CS is a step above a USA Standard. Not taking anyting away from
the Standards, they are fantastic guitars, each have their place. If your in the used market, best bet would be to play them first and make your pick.

 

[Boleskinehouse]

That's not a CS, LB. And yes, that price is WAY too high for an '87.

--Edit-- Probably about right for Australia though..

 

[LongBeach]

That's not a CS, LB. And yes, that price is WAY too high for an '87.

--Edit-- Probably about right for Australia though..

Why isnt it a CS? Split diamond, etc.

 

[Boleskinehouse]

Because Customs weren't made in any Custom Shop until '04.

 

[LongBeach]

So, it would be refered to as a Custom, not a Custom Shop?

 

[Boleskinehouse]

Yes.

 

[LongBeach]

Yes.

OK, I fixed it

 

[jsadctnfn1]

So, it would be refered to as a Custom, not a Custom Shop?

Exactly!

What the hell kind of nut is on that Custom anyway?

 

[ehamady6]

That brass nut is kind of cool. Probably adds a touch of brightness to the tone.

 

[jsadctnfn1]

yeah. I realized it was brass, but it looks like the strings line up in the middle of screwheads. Just looks crazy, is all.

 

[AndyC]

I'm interested to know- am I better off buying this 87' LP Custom
Gibson Les Paul Custom 1987, white - eBay, Guitars Electric, Instruments, Musical Instruments. (end time 16-Sep-10 18:20:12 AEST)

or a standard?

thanks guys

It's hard to answer that question for someone else. What do you want? I have an '86 Custom. It's a wonderful guitar. Sounds great. Very thin neck. Very heavy. I have a few Standards and a few historic reissues. They are all different, they all have their own personality. I love the look of the Customs.

 

[EvLectric]

yeah. I realized it was brass, but it looks like the strings line up in the middle of screwheads. Just looks crazy, is all.

It's height/radius adjustable.

 

[jsadctnfn1]

It's height/radius adjustable.

I see!

Now, if you had a custom, properly cut nut, why would you want this?

What is the benefit of it?

 

[logen99999]

looking at that guitar from a strictly aesthetic perspective i have to say it's pretty fugly. and the buckle rash, jeez.

a new or used in mint condition standard at least gives you a gorgeous unspoiled finish.

how do Australian dollars convert to US dollars? maybe you can pick up a used historic in that price range. it will most likely ne newer and in much better shape.

 

[KenG]

It also doesn't look like the original workmanship was that good. Check out the tuning post hole positions. On one side they are kissing the binding, on the other they are set in more.

 

[Satch0922]

It's hard to answer that question for someone else. What do you want? I have an '86 custom. It's a wonderful guitar. Sounds great. Very thin neck. Very heavy. I have a few standards and a few historic reissues. They are all different, they all have their own personality. I love the look of the customs.

+1

 

[rodneyk915]

...how do Australian dollars convert to US dollars? maybe you can pick up a used historic in that price range. it will most likely one newer and in much better shape.

Right now at $2,500 AUD it would be $2,316 USD.

 

[Rev 48]

I'd try to find a pre-owned, well played and well loved Standard..........