p90rules
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So I'm in a bit of a dilemma. I bought a Les Paul Standard 80 Heritage new in 1980, a particularly nice, low number example.. Like an idiot, I sold it in 1985 to the guy who still owns it today.
I've sort of kept in touch with him over the years and hinted at wanting it back, but last weekend I contacted him, just to see how it was going on, and long story short, I have the opportunity to buy it back. My dilemma is that this is the guitar I've regretted selling most of all and it does have some sentiment attached to it.
It's had a refret. The neck pickup has had to be rewound by Seymour Duncan. The finish on the back of the neck had to be refinished due to it flaking off. Other than that, it's just as I had it, except for some classy looking fading which makes the top come alive. The general condition it great as well.
This will be a keeper that will be left to someone in my Will when I'm gone... Lol..
The guy is looking for approaching £3500.
It seems a lot of money, but I think this unusual back story might justify the cost, to me anyway.
I'd really appreciate your thoughts on this guys, plus your thoughts on the guitar itself.
See last picture of when it was still in my ownership and how it's faded since then... Cheers guys.
I've sort of kept in touch with him over the years and hinted at wanting it back, but last weekend I contacted him, just to see how it was going on, and long story short, I have the opportunity to buy it back. My dilemma is that this is the guitar I've regretted selling most of all and it does have some sentiment attached to it.
It's had a refret. The neck pickup has had to be rewound by Seymour Duncan. The finish on the back of the neck had to be refinished due to it flaking off. Other than that, it's just as I had it, except for some classy looking fading which makes the top come alive. The general condition it great as well.
This will be a keeper that will be left to someone in my Will when I'm gone... Lol..
The guy is looking for approaching £3500.
It seems a lot of money, but I think this unusual back story might justify the cost, to me anyway.
I'd really appreciate your thoughts on this guys, plus your thoughts on the guitar itself.
See last picture of when it was still in my ownership and how it's faded since then... Cheers guys.
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