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Posted: 7/8/2024 11:11:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DM1975: I really like those. Epiphone has really gotten a lot better over the years compared to what they produced in the 90's. |
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Posted: 7/8/2024 11:16:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hanz: I was Les Paul curious and a sucker for the gold top. I found it used in a Guitar Center and bought on the spot. I didn't think I was buying a guitar that day. Yes, I love gold tops! I have three  How did you like it? |
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Posted: 7/9/2024 2:09:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DM1975: Yes, I love gold tops! I have three How did you like it? I can hardly play but I loved the sound. I sold it after owning it a couple of years. |
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Posted: 7/31/2024 12:23:21 AM EDT
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I love Les Pauls but it is so damn hard to find a good one.
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Posted: 7/31/2024 12:29:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MikeS369: I love Les Pauls but it is so damn hard to find a good one. How so? I have heard qc issue stories but I have never experienced it first hand with Gibson. Epiphone yes. I’ve probably just been really lucky I suppose. |
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Posted: 8/4/2024 7:32:41 PM EDT
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I have not had QC issues, but I have seen/ordered plenty that just didn't sound or play well. I'm fussy. Nothing serious, just was a bit off.
My old Custom was great. Played well, sounded great and felt just right. My Supreme I bought with a headstock repair and a sanded neck with tung oil is far beyond what my Custom was. I know its not stock or pure  But it feels good and plays great. No issues with the repair for the seven years I have had it. I love a Gibson, but you need to play them to find one that is what you are looking for. There is plenty of just ok out there. |
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Posted: 8/4/2024 9:32:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LESPAUL1: I have not had QC issues, but I have seen/ordered plenty that just didn't sound or play well. I'm fussy. Nothing serious, just was a bit off. My old Custom was great. Played well, sounded great and felt just right. My Supreme I bought with a headstock repair and a sanded neck with tung oil is far beyond what my Custom was. I know its not stock or pure But it feels good and plays great. No issues with the repair for the seven years I have had it. I love a Gibson, but you need to play them to find one that is what you are looking for. There is plenty of just ok out there. I’ve been pretty lucky. Out of the six I currently have they all sound and play good. My Traditional is my clear favorite with my Tribute probably being my least favorite but still not bad. Then again my ear just might not be developed enough to pick up on a bad one, or I’m not developed enough as a player to know any better. |
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Posted: 8/5/2024 4:00:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LESPAUL1: I have not had QC issues, but I have seen/ordered plenty that just didn't sound or play well. I'm fussy. Nothing serious, just was a bit off. My old Custom was great. Played well, sounded great and felt just right. My Supreme I bought with a headstock repair and a sanded neck with tung oil is far beyond what my Custom was. I know its not stock or pure But it feels good and plays great. No issues with the repair for the seven years I have had it. I love a Gibson, but you need to play them to find one that is what you are looking for. There is plenty of just ok out there. My Chibson didn't have any issues. 
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Posted: 9/27/2024 10:14:20 PM EDT
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Always late to these threads...
Old pic. Paint is starting to show raw wood where my arm rests now. Epi Goth LP. My only complaint is satin and matte black wears like crap   Attached File |
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Posted: 9/27/2024 10:23:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Liaztraht: Always late to these threads... Old pic. Paint is starting to show raw wood where my arm rests now. Epi Goth LP. My only complaint is satin and matte black wears like crap https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/504436/wS4vVRy_jpeg-3334413.JPG Nice!!! Free relicing! People pay big money for that kinda thing. 
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Posted: 9/27/2024 10:33:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DM1975: Nice!!! Free relicing! People pay big money for that kinda thing. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DM1975: Originally Posted By Liaztraht: Always late to these threads... Old pic. Paint is starting to show raw wood where my arm rests now. Epi Goth LP. My only complaint is satin and matte black wears like crap https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/504436/wS4vVRy_jpeg-3334413.JPG Nice!!! Free relicing! People pay big money for that kinda thing.  It's just a start, and it's a slow process as I play my Soloist the most.  Attached FileAnd my neck is gloss now. Thinking of sanding it and oiling it like my Jackson, unless I find a good way to restore the smoothness of satin. I hate gloss necks.  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/28/2024 10:36:00 AM EDT
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If the neck starts getting sticky just use #000 or #0000 steel wool (same as you'd use to clean the fretboard) to bring it back to smooth and slippery. Works great on old lacquer especially.
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Posted: 9/28/2024 10:49:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RickFinsta: If the neck starts getting sticky just use #000 or #0000 steel wool (same as you'd use to clean the fretboard) to bring it back to smooth and slippery. Works great on old lacquer especially. |
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Posted: 9/29/2024 8:10:11 PM EDT
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I think we're saying the same things different ways. Satin is smooth and slippery. Easy to play, not sticky.
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Posted: 10/4/2024 9:52:33 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/29/2024 1:16:07 AM EDT
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