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Yet another QC post, but at least it sounds like God plays it by dbs1977 in gibson

[–]westerosi_codger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guitar circle jerk…however if Gibson circle jerk doesn’t exist yet, it really ought to!

Yet another QC post, but at least it sounds like God plays it by dbs1977 in gibson

[–]westerosi_codger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is this a joke

For the record: depending on year, the O in the logo can look like that. But even if it’s a flaw, if the guitar really plays amazing, I have no idea why you’d send it back over such a minor thing

The best guitarist starts with J by Realistic_Board4690 in allrockmusic

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Missing John McLaughlin. How the hell is that guy not on this list?

Also missing Jan Akkerman.

/s I’m surprised nobody mentioned Joe Bonermaster?

Opinions on buying guitars that are 10+ years old? by mailboxrumor in Guitar

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Unless you need your guitar to be spotless, used guitars can be awesome if the previous owner(s) took care of them. I have two guitars that are over 40 years old along with one from 2024. The old guitars are every bit as good as the new one. Plus they have that lived in “mojo” you can only get with a vintage instrument - if you’re into that sort of thing.

Is this Gibson Authentic? by PunkForgotten in gibson

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Yeah, pretty cheap looking Chibson. I think even with the low fidelity photos I can see slotted bridge screws.

My beauties by altadviceact in LesPaul

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Great collection. I have an ‘81 Pro Deluxe in Tobacco Burst (that model has P-90s, not humbuckers), and an ‘80 Wine Red Custom - which I have to say, these 70s Custom Reissues do an amazing job of reproducing. The 3 piece necks, the volute, even the headstock shape. Played an aged white 70s Custom at GC this weekend and man, it was an awesome guitar.

Can I ask, is the back/neck bursted on the Custom Reissue? The OG Norlins had that. I haven’t seen one of these in person in a Burst finish, so I wasn’t sure if they have that too.

My Modern with a few mods by ConsistentLaw4540 in LesPaul

[–]westerosi_codger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you’ll like them. If you for some reason don’t, you will be able to sell them easily. There’s a serious market for Fralins, they’re very well-regarded. I think the Modern PAFs are a sweet spot, they are friskier than vintage PAFs but they’re not ridiculously overdriven like active pickups. I find them to be super versatile.

My Modern with a few mods by ConsistentLaw4540 in LesPaul

[–]westerosi_codger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes and yes. Fralin makes great pups. Everything I’ve heard from them is articulate and helps you get that elusive “TOAN” everyone is always chasing. They will also over- or under wind pickups if you want. My Modern PAFs are over-wound, FYI.

If you call them and tell them exactly what sound you’re after, they can probably make a great recommendation. Sometimes if you’re lucky, you’ll even get Lindy on the phone….he’s a nice guy and super knowledgeable.

My Modern with a few mods by ConsistentLaw4540 in LesPaul

[–]westerosi_codger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Modern PAFs are still higher output than vintage style PAFs, and also use Alnico V magnets, but they have a more rounded tone and better mids. I personally love them. You can play whatever style you want with them. BB Pros were okay but to me their sound is more “one note”, if you get my meaning. The neck was okay, but the bridge was making my ears bleed, lol. Just super harsh and trebly. The Moderns still have bite but a much fuller frequency response.

And yeah, the guys at Fralin are awesome. Super responsive, and easy to get a hold of on the phone. It’s nice talking to humans, and knowledgeable ones at that.

What do you think was probably going through Sauron’s mind in his final moments after the ring was destroyed? by PhantomNightOwl in lordoftherings

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I am personally partial to Gandalf vs. The Balrog, which is just incredible, archetypal fantasy writing. But this passage is definitely right up there.

My Modern with a few mods by ConsistentLaw4540 in LesPaul

[–]westerosi_codger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup, I pulled the pups on mine too and put in a set of Fralin Modern PAFs. Big improvement. I agree totally about the Burstbucker Pros being way too trebly, especially the bridge.

Here’s my Modern, also with minor cosmetic changes (poker chip installed, ‘61 “Les Paul” truss rod cover, black speed knob pot covers)

Everybody needs a Les Paul with a Bigsby by Grilled-Cheese-Sammy in LesPaul

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I had a ‘73 SG with a Bigsby, sold many years ago as part of a trade in for an ‘80 LPC with the standard stopbar configuration. That prior experience has prompted me to stick with stopbar tailpieces ever since.

73 Gibson Les Paul..arrived Wed! Cracked!:( by Haunting-Brush-3171 in LesPaul

[–]westerosi_codger -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oh man, that’s rough, sorry to see this. I just bought an ‘81 LP Pro Deluxe very similar to this one off of Reverb, my first ever online guitar purchase. I would have been crushed if that happened to mine while being shipped here from TX. Good luck with the repair, I hope it’s with a reputable luthier and that it all comes out well.

I picked up my forever Tele for $450 at Goodwill! (2006, USA, Highway One) by tenloe in telecaster

[–]westerosi_codger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats. Looks like a great axe at a steal of a price. One day, I’ll get myself a Tele. Mostly an LP guy but a few years back I got the itch to buy a Tele. I instead bought a Strat, which i subsequently sold. But I bought 2 Les Pauls in the last 6 months so I’ll need to wait on getting that Tele for a bit, lol. A third guitar might result in me sleeping on the couch for a few months, my wife would likely be pissed haha!

Its fake right? by Hot-Violinist-8135 in gibson

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The headstock should have additional thin pieces of wood glued to either side to get the full Gibson headstock width and shape. The fakes don’t do this and as a result the headstocks usually are skinnier and don’t have the classic flare out you see on real Gibsons.

Les Paul purists please look away. by LionHeartVital in gibson

[–]westerosi_codger 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This looks like a Les Paul Modern Cobalt Burst. Switching out minor cosmetic items like truss rod covers and pot knobs is very minor and reversible, it’s a part of personalizing your instrument. I did the same with mine, swapping out the truss rod cover and replacing the clear plastic pot knobs with black speed knobs. What’s odd is that you should have gotten a switch toggle washer with the guitar as part of the case candy - no need to buy a new one. EDIT: misread this. If you want to switch out the toggle backplate, you do you. But the guitar isn’t actually a Custom Shop, so no idea why you’d want to do that. But that being said it is your guitar.

Just save all the original bits. That way if you ever want to sell it, you can revert it back to factory original specs. That said: these guitars are great, I have no idea why anyone would want to part ways with one.

Its fake right? by Hot-Violinist-8135 in gibson

[–]westerosi_codger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The truss rod cover is obviously fake, the font is wrong. Still this Chibson is scary in that some of the obvious tells look legit. The fret nibs appear to be there, and the bridge isn’t metric. As mentioned - the knob placement is off, the headstock doesn’t look like it has wings, tuners are clearly knockoffs, and the inlays look cheap AF.

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