NGD!! Les Paul Custom VOS

[jestremera]

Well...didn't you say it's hard to put down? Clearly a Winner! May be one of those.."if I could only have ONE guitar for the rest of my life" kinda guitars...possibly? Enjoy!

Totally and thank you

 

[jestremera]

These are my Black Beauties one is a 2011 the other is a 1977,... both are all original......

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Amazing! Does the ‘77 have a maple neck?

 

[Uncle Vinnie]

I'm so chuffed for you.

There aren't too many things that look better than a black Custom ('cept maybe a goldtop with P90s )

I too would like to make it over to Old Blighty for holiday.

 

[mudface]

Amazing! Does the ‘77 have a maple neck?

Yes..... T-top pickups.... though I did replace the original bridge because it collapsed....with a Faber ABRN in aged gold..... other than the bridge it’s completely original 1977 Custom.

 

[jestremera]

Yes..... T-top pickups.... though I did replace the original bridge because it collapsed....with a Faber ABRN in aged gold..... other than the bridge it’s completely original 1977 Custom.

killer

 

[mafmmx]

From all the specs i have read from other sites on this Exclusive Custom it says,
"Fingerboard Material: Bolivian Rosewood"

Do these have Ebony boards?

I am in the market for my first Gibson Custom, I was going to go 57 or 68, I seen these but are these customs not made in the custom shop? These are almost half the price of the 57-68 so how are they so cheap?

 

[crowemag82]

From all the specs i have read from other sites on this Exclusive Custom it says,
"Fingerboard Material: Bolivian Rosewood"

Do these have Ebony boards?

I am in the market for my first Gibson Custom, I was going to go 57 or 68, I seen these but are these customs not made in the custom shop? These are almost half the price of the 57-68 so how are they so cheap?

Made in the custom shop and have Ebony boards!

 

[mafmmx]

I love my Gibsons dont get me wrong but this is what i hate about Gibson, They confuse the hell outta people like me with all these models. So aside from the period correct specs, Why is this guitar so much cheaper than a 57-68? i am so confused lol. i know the 57-68 has different pickups but this model is 3699.00 compared to 5799.00 and 6699.00

Just seems like such a dramatic jump in price, No? What am i missing here?

 

[crowemag82]

Couldn’t tell you but this thing is just as nice as my reissue guitars and in some regards better. It’s an amazing instrument.

 

[jestremera]

I love my Gibsons dont get me wrong but this is what i hate about Gibson, They confuse the hell outta people like me with all these models. So aside from the period correct specs, Why is this guitar so much cheaper than a 57-68? i am so confused lol. i know the 57-68 has different pickups but this model is 3699.00 compared to 5799.00 and 6699.00

Just seems like such a dramatic jump in price, No? What am i missing here?

It’s a regular Custom with the VOS treatment and Custom Buckers; also, no weight relief. Maybe since the finish is VOS they were allowed a few more flaws. I’m not really sure why these are cheaper, but I’m really glad they are. This guitar is absolutely amazing in every way. It’s special, IMO. @crowemag82 can speak to this. He thinks really highly of his. It’s got the mojo. I’m glad it was cheaper than usual. If wasn’t cheaper, I’d still get it.

 

[mafmmx]

I wonder why the specs are different on the ones talked about on this thread from the ones i see online for 3699

• • Material: Solid Mahogany
  • Scale Length: 24.75"
  • Fingerboard Material: Bolivian Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Radius: 12"
  • Number of Frets: 22
  • Frets: Medium-Jumbo
  • Nut Material: Corian
  • Nut Width: 1.687"
  • End of Board Width: 2.24"
  • Inlays: Mother of Pearl Block
  • Joint: Long Tenon
• Body
  • Top: 2-Piece Plain Maple
  • Back: 1-Piece Mahogany
  • Binding: Multi-ply
  • Weight Relief: 9-Hole
  • Finish: Nitrocellulose Gloss
  • Hardware
  • Finish: Nickel
  • Tuner Plating: Nickel
  • Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
  • Tailpiece: Stop Bar
  • Tuning Machines: Grover Keystone
  • Pickguard: Black Multi-Ply
  • Truss Rod: 2-way Adjustable
  • Truss Rod Cover: 2-Ply Engraved Les Paul Custom
  • Control Knobs: Black Speed Knobs
  • Switch Tip: Cream
  • Switch washer: Black
  • Jack Plate Cover: Gold-plated Brass
  • Control Covers: Black
  • Strap Buttons: Brass
  • Mounting Rings: Black M69
  • Pickup Covers: None
• Electronics
  • Neck Pickup: Custom Bucker Exposed Coil
  • Bridge Pickup: Custom Bucker Exposed Coil
  • Controls:
    • 2 500K CTS Volume Pots
    • 2 500K CTS Tone Pots
  • Hand-Wired Harness
  • Switchcraft Toggle Switch
  • Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
  • Output Jack: Switchcraft
• Miscellaneous
  • Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
  • Case: Custom Shop Hardshell
  • Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity Booklet

 

[crowemag82]

Not sure but my example is certainly ebony and even says so on the Gibson label on the box. Defiantly NOT rosewood.

 

[mafmmx]

Not sure but my example is certainly ebony and even says so on the Gibson label on the box. Defiantly NOT rosewood.

Did you pay 3699 or 3999?

 

[crowemag82]

Mine was $3999.

 

[mafmmx]

Mine was $3999.

According to my homework, The 3999 model was Ebony and 3699 was rosewood with a few other very slight differences

 

[crowemag82]

Although I did not pay $3999 for it after a nice offer accepted. Hahahaha. I paid around $3200 for mine. I would gladly pay the $3999 and more for this guitar. It’s amazing. I am not a fan of the pick ups but have already swapped them out and will be selling them.

 

[jestremera]

I wonder why the specs are different on the ones talked about on this thread from the ones i see online for 3699

• • Material: Solid Mahogany
  • Scale Length: 24.75"
  • Fingerboard Material: Bolivian Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Radius: 12"
  • Number of Frets: 22
  • Frets: Medium-Jumbo
  • Nut Material: Corian
  • Nut Width: 1.687"
  • End of Board Width: 2.24"
  • Inlays: Mother of Pearl Block
  • Joint: Long Tenon
• Body
  • Top: 2-Piece Plain Maple
  • Back: 1-Piece Mahogany
  • Binding: Multi-ply
  • Weight Relief: 9-Hole
  • Finish: Nitrocellulose Gloss
  • Hardware
  • Finish: Nickel
  • Tuner Plating: Nickel
  • Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
  • Tailpiece: Stop Bar
  • Tuning Machines: Grover Keystone
  • Pickguard: Black Multi-Ply
  • Truss Rod: 2-way Adjustable
  • Truss Rod Cover: 2-Ply Engraved Les Paul Custom
  • Control Knobs: Black Speed Knobs
  • Switch Tip: Cream
  • Switch washer: Black
  • Jack Plate Cover: Gold-plated Brass
  • Control Covers: Black
  • Strap Buttons: Brass
  • Mounting Rings: Black M69
  • Pickup Covers: None
• Electronics
  • Neck Pickup: Custom Bucker Exposed Coil
  • Bridge Pickup: Custom Bucker Exposed Coil
  • Controls:
    • 2 500K CTS Volume Pots
    • 2 500K CTS Tone Pots
  • Hand-Wired Harness
  • Switchcraft Toggle Switch
  • Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
  • Output Jack: Switchcraft
• Miscellaneous
  • Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
  • Case: Custom Shop Hardshell
  • Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity Booklet

That’s a different run. I bought the last one in stock of this particular run

 

[jestremera]

Although I did not pay $3999 for it after a nice offer accepted. Hahahaha. I paid around $3200 for mine. I would gladly pay the $3999 and more for this guitar. It’s amazing. I am not a fan of the pick ups but have already swapped them out and will be selling them.

I paid full price but am not upset about it. What pickups did you put in yours?

 

[crowemag82]

I paid full price but am not upset about it. What pickups did you put in yours?

I went vintage EMG in this one! I’m a sucker for a Custom with EMG’s. Was thinking JB but I couldn’t wait. Hahahahaha.

 

[Radbloke McShreddington]

Well this thread sealed the deal for me. I'm selling my standard and buying a custom.