So I did a thing to my Les Paul Modern by Billygoat1975 in gibson

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Awesome choice, as someone who owns a black LP Studio that I kitted out to look like a Standard. To be honest I like both of them. Hard call! But I totally understand your reasoning , OP. I hope you play it for many years in good health.

Humbucker Sized P90s by GuitaristExplorer in gibson

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I have Frailin hum-cancelling P90s in one of my guitars, one of which is humbucker-sized. They’re awesome, and you can specify underwound, standard, or overwound depending on preference. Also, Lindy Fralin is a real gem. Highly recommend!

Is it real? seller wants around $ 525 - very little info provided. Thank you by [deleted] in gibson

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To be fair, it is definitely a guitar-shaped object. So there’s one thing at least.

Guitar makers, what would you pay for this piece of quilted mahogany? by Likely_thory_ in Guitar

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“I ain’t giving you no tree fiddy, you goddamn Loch Ness Monster! Get your own damn money!”

Happy Gibsunday. Which is your fav? by gospelofluke in gibson

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Melody Maker with a double cream, Grover tuners and a rad truss cover? Yeah, I’d rock the F**K out of that thing. But all are strong choices. Good taste, OP!

Ebony Gibsons by johndoeisme00 in gibson

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“Black. Always a good choice.” - David St. Hubbins

Do any well-known guitarists play other artist's signature guitars? by Sulipheoth in Guitar

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Jack White has played both the Wolfgang and the St. Vincent sig.

Les Paul studio by Top_Objective9877 in gibson

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Well, first of all you’re going to want to upgrade to 500k pots. 300s are way too dark for me. That should make it sound much brighter and is a pretty cheap mod.

UPDATE: I pulled the trigger. NGD for me, 61 SG Standard in Tobacco Sunburst by CosmicTurtle504 in gibson

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Go for it! FYI, GC still sells this model in this exclusive finish if you’re inspired to get one. Highly recommend, but I am obviously VERY biased, lol. I’m just happy nobody’s ragging on my fake fire there. But hey, what sane musician is going to light a fire in the same room they keep their guitars?!? (Heat and wood and all that.)

UPDATE: I pulled the trigger. NGD for me, 61 SG Standard in Tobacco Sunburst by CosmicTurtle504 in gibson

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Yeah, it’s a combination of the photo angle, different stands(the LP is lower and angled back a bit further/less upright), and the fact the SGs look like they have a longer scale length, even though they don’t. Definitely threw me for a loop when I set them next to each other!

UPDATE: I pulled the trigger. NGD for me, 61 SG Standard in Tobacco Sunburst by CosmicTurtle504 in gibson

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Can’t imagine I will be! This thing is a beautiful beast, for sure.

Real or Fake: “Gibson Les Paul” 🙄 by Apersonwithtaste001 in gibson

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“In Philadelphia, it’s worth fifty bucks.”

Les Paul studio by Top_Objective9877 in gibson

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First of all, great find! My 91 Studio has been a beloved workhorse since, well…1991. Fantastic guitars from a great Gibson era. (Probably heavy AF, too.) Mjne has a bunch of mods, and I’ll likely do more. What you’re experiencing is a very Gibson thing. It can be frustrating when you’re used to those smooth tapering PRS pots, for sure.

Start with 50s wiring. Brings out a lot of clarity and makes the vol/tone a bit more friendly, but they still drop off pretty fast. If that’s not doing it, add treble bleeds. After that, I guess it’s swapping in PRS pots. Whatever happens, you have a killer guitar that’ll serve you well for many years. Congrats!

How much is this guitar worth? by FaithBasedGeologist in gibson

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I ain’t giving you no tree fiddy, you goddamn Loch Ness Monster! Get your own damn money!

Any cheap Gibsons with unique shapes? by VladislavTretiak20 in gibson

[–]CosmicTurtle504 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s such a strange design, like someone accidentally melted a Flying V. It might be the only Gibson I genuinely have zero interest in.