speaking of trolling ...

[Punkavenger]

I'm learning to play "Moonage Daydream" ...

Ziggy Stardust era Mick Ronson is some of my fav geetar sounds out there

Mick played a 68 Les Paul Black Beauty with the finish stripped off

Would it be possible to find a beat up 68 Les Paul that I could strip for say $2000 max?

(say ... next summer)

Am I crazy?

Have these reached such astronomical heights as the earlier models?

RIP Mick ... he was only 45 ... brings a tear to my eye, really

[guitarzandstuff]

Seriously doubt you'd find a 68 in any condition for $2000...

Look into a 68 reissue...

[serial]

I doubt a '68 RI could be had for that!

[Punkavenger]

Damn ...

Maybe I could find a Samick to strip?

[serial]

You could still likely grab a later model Norlin or post-Norlin LPC. Sometimes a crap shoot with those, but you could find one that's a decent player and be off to the races (or back braces-summa those suckas is heavy).

[guitarzandstuff]

Good advise!!

[Punkavenger]

would that be a Epiphone from the 70's?

what years ... ?? to ??

Should I just be looking for a Epiphone Black beauty ... old as possible?

Thanks!

[Dumo]

You won't want to hear this but a buddy of mine who mostly plays bass scored a late 60's LPC fretless wonder in EX condition for $900 bucks. I think it had a refinished neck. I think it may have been sanded at one point. That's only one of the many deals this guy has scored over the last 15 years or so. His Dad was a flea market master and things seem to be genetic with him. If I were you, I would just score a used Edwards LPC off Ebay for $500 and sand until your hearts content. FWIW

[serial]

If you're looking to buy a Custom, check out an older USA. They can still be had under $2k. Less if you don't care about the finish. I know of a killer blue sparkle 3 pickup round these parts...

[BCR Greg]

[cmatthes]

Do NOT buy the Epi.

POS.

I agree that there are still some good deals and fine Norlin-era (70s/early 80s) LPs out there.