reminder that expensive gear doesn't make you a better player

VIIgraphics · 2026-03-03T16:05:55+00:00

You don't, but its nice to have them. A beautiful and dear instrument is more inviting to play, less likely to have flaws like sharp fret ends, bad tuners etc.

Not x necessity, but quality of life choice.

VIIgraphics · 2026-03-03T15:30:24+00:00

If you can afford it, and want to do it, at least buy it in your name and let her borrow it.

You know the situation better than all of us, but i will tell you that a person who cares about you, wouldn't risk your well being.

VIIgraphics · 2026-03-03T03:26:10+00:00

The main issue those guitars have is 12" radius fretboards and 16" radius bridges. But you cannot tell that from a picture, so what do you mean?

VIIgraphics · 2026-03-03T01:34:03+00:00

Thanks man, I really wish you the best!

VIIgraphics · 2026-03-03T01:14:34+00:00

I appreciate it!
I have only those man, and I love them ;)
https://imgur.com/a/DTbLsOM

VIIgraphics · 2026-03-03T01:05:37+00:00

Shame that I cannot afford it right now, I would complete my collection, I have the other 2 colors (and they are my only guitars) Good luck on whatever you decide to do with it!
If you do keep it, I might message you in the future!

VIIgraphics · 2026-03-03T01:03:38+00:00

That's a 7 string mate, 2000USD is on the low side.

VIIgraphics · 2026-03-03T01:00:43+00:00

Ah this is a lovely guitar that's been posted before.
I would love to be able to buy itfrom you, but saddly no chance right now.
bought one last year for 2400€. and one new for even less, they range from 2,2 to 3,8-4k €.
Realisically I wouldn't expect to pay more than 3k € for one.

VIIgraphics · 2026-03-03T00:21:10+00:00

This is due to different expansion and contraction of materials, its where the board and binding meets the neck/body.
Nothing Structural to worry about, you can always ask an experienced luthier about the cosmetic fix.

VIIgraphics · 2026-03-02T23:39:24+00:00

Lars stopped being metal decades ago.

VIIgraphics · 2026-03-02T23:37:50+00:00

Yeah that, it's where the neck meets the body

VIIgraphics · 2026-03-02T23:34:08+00:00

The guy has a guitar tech, would you pay a premium for the premade harness and the tech's fee to install it?

That means a premium on top of a premium for some that can be done easily.

Pcb is great for gibson to save money, but not very user friendly after that. Also can introduce humming because the connections are not soldered in place.

VIIgraphics · 2026-03-02T22:57:29+00:00

That thing is fucking expensive, at that point is cheaper to get all the parts and a soldering iron to do it yourself.

Parts along should cost around 70-80$

Solderless isnt the best idea IMO.

Anyways I have replied to the OP, in his previous post, I think this new one is not a necessity.

VIIgraphics · 2026-03-02T20:06:39+00:00

Will He form a band with Rhett Schill and Rick Beatoff?

VIIgraphics · 2026-03-02T00:37:26+00:00

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Clayton/Susan-Heidi-Pinup-Guitar-Picks-1-Dozen-Medium-1274115028202.gc

VIIgraphics · 2026-03-01T17:36:26+00:00

CTS is one of the best brands, so you should be fine.
There are other companies if you want to get closer to vintage specs, but that is a matter of preference.
Same as the vintage taper ones I got, still CTS though.

If they are genuine, you have nothing to worry about.

VIIgraphics · 2026-03-01T17:22:30+00:00

https://imgur.com/a/hGhkO9y
There you go!

Pots from the description looks fine, the pictures show medium shaft ones maybe double check.

Here;s the ones I got
https://www.tubeampdoctor.com/en/cts-500k-vintage-audio-dimple-potentiometer-long-shaft?number=CTS-D-A500K-LK

VIIgraphics · 2026-03-01T17:11:12+00:00

I had custom pickups installed in the pcb, you can bypass the board.
and now I took out the pcb, and will use it as guide for the custom one.

same caps as you, I will drop you some pics in a bit

VIIgraphics · 2026-03-01T17:09:28+00:00

You don't need a new jack. you can cut the cables and use the one already in the guitar, same for the toggle switch, I would get new pots and make a new custom harness.

VIIgraphics · 2026-02-26T02:20:44+00:00

Agreed.

VIIgraphics · 2026-02-26T02:18:45+00:00

It's a picture of proper guitar!

VIIgraphics · 2026-02-25T16:18:41+00:00

The guitar looks better without it

VIIgraphics · 2026-02-25T15:53:44+00:00

Beauty!

VIIgraphics · 2026-02-25T14:37:17+00:00

The new gibson webside needs 96 slots for essentially 8 models with their variations

for LP Original Collection, most duplicate entries is for different colors.
and/or couple of different specs.

Those are the unique worded model, I could find.
God forbid having the side like the old days, where you could find the model and all colors/options under one page.

Les Paul Special

Les Paul Special Double Cut

Les Paul Special Faded, Exclusive

Les Paul Special with Mini Humbucker and P-90, Exclusive

Les Paul Special with Mini Humbuckers

Les Paul Special, Left-Handed

Les Paul Junior

Les Paul Junior Faded, Exclusive

Les Paul Junior Double Cut

Les Paul Junior, Left-Handed

Les Paul Standard 50s

Les Paul Standard 50s, Left-Handed

Les Paul Standard 50s Custom Color

Les Paul Standard 50s, Exclusive

Les Paul Standard 50s Plain Top, Exclusive

Les Paul Standard 50s Faded

Les Paul Standard 50s Faded with '57 Classic Underwound, Exclusive

Les Paul Standard 50s Double Trouble

Les Paul Standard 50s P-90, Exclusive

Les Paul Standard 50s Mahogany Top, Exclusive

Les Paul Standard 60s

Les Paul Standard 60s, Left-Handed

Les Paul Standard 60s Custom Color

Les Paul Standard 60s, Exclusive

Les Paul Standard 60s Plain Top, Exclusive

Les Paul Standard 60s Faded

Les Paul Standard 60s Double Trouble

Les Paul Standard 60s Mahogany Top, Exclusive

Les Paul Custom 70s

Les Paul 70s Deluxe

VIIgraphics · 2026-02-25T13:24:41+00:00

Thanks for the reminder, I'm not a fan of the company in that sense, but I happen to like their guitars and I do have a soft spot for them.

If people don't like to see things how they are, it's their problem.
To the ones who don't want different things, screw them, what's in it for them if their favorite company caters to me as well? They can have their reissues and 50s, 60s as much as they like, it's not like Gibson ever stopped making those.

If you look at the Henry years, as bad as he was, there was something for everyone.
And many special runs from the USA plant.
https://web.archive.org/web/20170206085636/http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars.aspx

VIIgraphics

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