NGD...it's all relative...

[Backstreets81]

This may not be as exciting to everyone else as it was to me. But here's the story...

50 years old...never, ever, ever had a Les Paul. Stopped playing for a while (played since 13 though) and then got back into it recently (on and off thing). I've got one kid in college and another junior in high school. Budget says a LP Custom etc. doesn't work.

Found a 2012 LP 70's tribute. Picked it up for $500 with hard case. Mint condition.

Then my "don't-always-know-what-I'm-doing -figure it out later-a**" decided to switch out the color from cream to black. Several stripped screws and hanging pick-ups later, it was back together. Whew...

Anyway...it ain't the best...it's close to the bottom of LP, BUT.....I OWN A LES PAUL....I said... I OWN A LES PAUL.

I am still grinning. Plugged it into my old Peavey tube amp that I bought in 1980 and fixed a few months ago....life is good.

Like I said...it's all relative. It ain't the prettiest or the best, but it is my girl and I love her. It is a joy that I hope everyone gets to feel one day.

Looking forward to being a member of MY LES PAUL.

PS...thanks for the help...I probably wouldn't have done this deal without researching everyone's experience on here.

 

[LesPaula]

Congrats, and happy NGD!
Never apologize for a guitar you like. Now play the hell out of it!

 

[circles]

Glad you finally got one!

 

[endial]

Yeah, that's nice.

Blacks look great.

I want one.

 

[HardCore Troubadour]

good for you Bro, and welcome to the jungle.

 

[Dilemma]

This may not be as exciting to everyone else

You'd be wrong. Seeing someone jazzed about something is always cool.

It ain't the prettiest or the best,

Doesn't really have to be, nor does it matter

Congrats, and happy NGD!

 

[Fritz44]

Good stuff.. HNGD and welcome

 

[Backstreets81]

Thanks all!!!

I had to post on here because my family was pretty sick of me telling them about it for the 800th time. HAHA

Did I say I am still grinning???

It's a good feeling to share the same experience you have all already had.

Oh yeah...wind chill of 87 in SW Florida today.

 

[Backstreets81]

Mini-humbuckers had me a little nervous. Wasn't sure what to expect.

Absolutely no worries after playing for anyone that hasn't had them.

 

[HardCore Troubadour]

get you a photobucket account, use the little "picture" button at the top of the post box and do them like this Bro....so's we can SEE that bad boy!!

 

[Backstreets81]

Now it looks even better!!!

How can I not take advice from someone who needs/wants "lawyers, guns and money"???

 

[Zenatty1]

congrats! It is beautiful! Play the hell out of it!

 

[rikko]

That's a SWEET PIECE!!!

Welcome to the club!!!

 

[KRaZeE]

Nice. I don't have the LP, but I do have a 70s Trib SG and those minis do kick a good bit of arse. Congrats!

 

[culturejam]

Nice deal, man! Welcome to club.

 

[PixMix]

HNGD! That's a great looking guitar. Tributes have a great fan base here; I play my tributes as much, if not more, than the standard.
Check this thread out, and post yours, if you wish: http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gib...-thread-show-your-lp-tribute-50s-60s-70s.html

 

[SHERIFF]

Nice one, I'm 50 too, and to celebrate it, I also purchased my first Gibson Les Paul ever for my 50th birthday. And just like you, the standards, customs etc. were out of my Price range. I finally bought the Les Paul Classic 2014 and man, I OWN A LES PAUL, Iknow the feeling and it's awesome, enjoy it

 

[kevinpaul]

That is a great guitar man! HNGD! That is your guitar, you Les Paul!

 

[Howard2k]

The novelty still hasn't warn off for me with my 09 either. HNGD.

 

[CaptainT]

Great guitar! I really dig the looks and the mini Humbuckers!!! HNGD