what do you guys make of these r8's??

[fretboarder]

hi everyone..
well ive been keeping an eye on these 2 r8's on ebay and im considering getting one since the shop ive been talking to wants my hind teeth plus my standard..

so a little advice from you guys would help a lot plus if i get one of these i'd be saving about £500!!
im just not sure of the year of both the guitars i'd like one thats new..

GIBSON CUSTOM SHOP 58 REISSUE VOS LES PAUL IN BOURBON on eBay, also Gibson, Electric, Guitars, Musical Instruments (end time 03-Oct-08 09:05:42 BST)

GIBSON CUSTOM SHOP 58 REISSUE VOS LES PAUL IN ICE TEA on eBay, also Gibson, Electric, Guitars, Musical Instruments (end time 03-Oct-08 15:49:04 BST)

many thanks guys

 

[cryptozoo]

I prefer the color, back and fretboard on the bourbon burst. Both are likely great guitars, though!

 

[Boleskinehouse]

I like the Bourbon better myself.

 

[fretboarder]

any ideas what year they could be??
also what year did gibson start pleking there axes?
cheers..

 

[Boleskinehouse]

any ideas what year they could be??
also what year did gibson start pleking there axes?
cheers..

I'd say the Bourbon is brand new. Not sure about the Iced Tea without a serial #, but judging by the older COA, I'd say probably '07. They started PLEK in '06.

 

[Tim Plains]

I like 'em both.
R8s aside, my advice is don't sell your Standard if you love it.

 

[fretboarder]

cheers guys..

one more thing is the bourbon burst un chamberd??

many thanks..

 

[ledfree]

cheers guys..

one more thing is the bourbon burst un chamberd??

many thanks..

I would say it's un chambered with no weight relieve at all.

 

[Boleskinehouse]

cheers guys..

one more thing is the bourbon burst un chamberd??

many thanks..

Not chambered or weight relieved. There are chambered Historics, but not unless specified.

 

[jkinnison90]

I like the Bourbon Burst better.

 

[fretboarder]

well guys i decided to go ahead and get one from the shop..
i ordered a 58 vos in faded tabacco...
thanks for the help
i'l try and get some pics up when i get it the guy in the shop said it could take up to 3 months but im guessing about 2 weeks tops..

 

[cryptozoo]

Well, glad you took our opinions into account!

 

[fretboarder]

cryptozoo i was going to get the bourbon from ebay but the shop wouldnt buy my standard from me...so i had no choice but to get a r8 from there..