bubs_42 Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Man walks into a GC and sees a Westerly Guild Blues Bird, a Hamer Studio Custom and a Les Paul Special all close in price. Which one did he buy? Just at or under 8LBS, Nitro, Rosewood, Mahogany, P90's and enough dings on a brand new guitar to warrant them knocking $250 off. SOLD! You guys know me by now, I never buy new guitars let alone a new Gibson. These are $999.99 at GC right now and IMHO worth every penny. I was just buying time when I sat down and played it and WHAM it hooked me. I have no plans to change a thing, pickups or anything. Not even a pot, I was completely sold just by playing it. Amp PSA: A few weeks ago I bought a used 1996 Crate Vintage Club 20, black with a 12" Speaker and after a fresh set of tubes its killer! Compared to a 1996 Blues Jr, its kills it. Compared to a Brand new blues jr with a Hemp Speaker, its more British sounding than the American Sounding Blues JR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 That is not a faded series, dull, flat finish btw. I quickly got it home loosened the strings and oiled the board down. Headed down now to give it a quick second coat, it was DRRRYYY. Its nice and dark now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camstone Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 In 1959, a Les Paul Junior with two pickups cost $122.50. That's $1061.00 in 2019 money. Looks cool. I like the subtle burst. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ua D Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Sweet score. Played one of these the other day at GC. Would have bought it if I hadn’t just bought a 25th anniversary artist. Best new Gibson I’ve picked up in years. Just a sweet simple guitar despite the massive pickguard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchee Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 17 minutes ago, Ua D said: Sweet score. Played one of these the other day at GC. Would have bought it if I hadn’t just bought a 25th anniversary artist. Best new Gibson I’ve picked up in years. Just a sweet simple guitar despite the massive pickguard Interesting...is it just me, or does that pickguard look a lot like it came from a '70's Marauder? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibson_Marauder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 3 hours ago, bubs_42 said: Man walks into a GC and sees a Westerly Guild Blues Bird, a Hamer Studio Custom and a Les Paul Special all close in price. Which one did he buy? Just at or under 8LBS, Nitro, Rosewood, Mahogany, P90's and enough dings on a brand new guitar to warrant them knocking $250 off. SOLD! You guys know me by now, I never buy new guitars let alone a new Gibson. These are $999.99 at GC right now and IMHO worth every penny. I was just buying time when I sat down and played it and WHAM it hooked me. I have no plans to change a thing, pickups or anything. Not even a pot, I was completely sold just by playing it. Amp PSA: A few weeks ago I bought a used 1996 Crate Vintage Club 20, black with a 12" Speaker and after a fresh set of tubes its killer! Compared to a 1996 Blues Jr, its kills it. Compared to a Brand new blues jr with a Hemp Speaker, its more British sounding than the American Sounding Blues JR. What’s the neck like on those things? how does it compare to a junior (other than having a neck pickup...). I’ve heard that the neck pickup changes resonance and sustain due to taking wood out next to the neck. Factoid or tone snobbery myth...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Congrats on the P90 singlecut Gibson and the crate amp. I like the gibson p90's. I also have an old crate V1512 with a Weber Blue Dog. Edited to move the open box Jr at 700 and add a used Jr at $630. https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Gibson/2019-Les-Paul-Junior-Double-Cutaway-Solid-Body-Electric-Guitar.gc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ting Ho Dung Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 14 hours ago, bubs_42 said: Man walks into a GC and sees a Westerly Guild Blues Bird, a Hamer Studio Custom and a Les Paul Special all close in price. Which one did he buy? Just at or under 8LBS, Nitro, Rosewood, Mahogany, P90's and enough dings on a brand new guitar to warrant them knocking $250 off. SOLD! You guys know me by now, I never buy new guitars let alone a new Gibson. These are $999.99 at GC right now and IMHO worth every penny. I was just buying time when I sat down and played it and WHAM it hooked me. I have no plans to change a thing, pickups or anything. Not even a pot, I was completely sold just by playing it. Amp PSA: A few weeks ago I bought a used 1996 Crate Vintage Club 20, black with a 12" Speaker and after a fresh set of tubes its killer! Compared to a 1996 Blues Jr, its kills it. Compared to a Brand new blues jr with a Hemp Speaker, its more British sounding than the American Sounding Blues JR. I think I had one of those a few years ago. Is it a Tribute? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockola Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 That $700 double cut has me weak at refund time. The single cut looks like a R-n-R heater. Thanks to JackC for curing my P90 needs 😊 What's the word on the Guild ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 44 minutes ago, Ting Ho Dung said: I think I had one of those a few years ago. Is it a Tribute? No Tribute series here, this is a 2019 Les Paul Special. @Travis brother this thing has a nice full neck. I"m guessing more 59 than 60, but not as big as my 58. It tripped every trigger, and I found it better than all the 90's Specials that I played. It is about a pound lighter than my junior was. As I was walking out I noticed they had another one, but I played one while back and didn't think much about it, this one is perfect for me. https://www.guitarcenter.com/Gibson/Les-Paul-Special-P-90-Limited-Edition-Electric-Guitar.gc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 52 minutes ago, bubs_42 said: No Tribute series here, this is a 2019 Les Paul Special. @Travis brother this thing has a nice full neck. I"m guessing more 59 than 60, but not as big as my 58. It tripped every trigger, and I found it better than all the 90's Specials that I played. It is about a pound lighter than my junior was. As I was walking out I noticed they had another one, but I played one while back and didn't think much about it, this one is perfect for me. https://www.guitarcenter.com/Gibson/Les-Paul-Special-P-90-Limited-Edition-Electric-Guitar.gc So, sounds like the new specials can be a great find if you come across a good one. Maybe hesitate buying one sight unseen but don’t be afraid to try a couple out, just might be pleasantly surprised? Seems like at this price point they’d be a perfect guitar to take on the road and not worry about beating up your more valuable guitars. How’s the fretwork and finish on your special? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 @Travis, Finish work is great, since this one was dropped, I can see that the finish is super thin. Fretwork is spot on, but since GC Does not humidify the board was dry and I had to put two coats of oil on it. Action is super low and played clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 34 minutes ago, bubs_42 said: @Travis, Finish work is great, since this one was dropped, I can see that the finish is super thin. Fretwork is spot on, but since GC Does not humidify the board was dry and I had to put two coats of oil on it. Action is super low and played clean. Sounds awesome. I’ll have to check one out. Otherwise, I’ll just call dibs on yours. 😜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugartune Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Very nice. I’ve got my “vintage” ‘92 that gets the bulk of my time. I really love that finish. Enjoy the hell out of it....as you know, Josh makes very sweet pickups. His P90s are killer.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 17 hours ago, Sugartune said: Very nice. I’ve got my “vintage” ‘92 that gets the bulk of my time. I really love that finish. Enjoy the hell out of it....as you know, Josh makes very sweet pickups. His P90s are killer.... When I bought my 58 Reissue, I was waiting for them to change a the strings on it and I picked up a 91/92 Les Paul Special that was all worn out. It was divine and I had to make a decision to leave it behind and I regretted it. I'm just a P90 Guy at heart, I think they are the perfect pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie G. Moseley Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Somebody refresh my memory about what a Gibson "Tribute" instrument is. I know what G & L's "Tribute" concept entails but may have overlooked the details about Gibson's instruments that have the same moniker...not that I was interested in the first place..Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studio Custom Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Even Gibson can produce a decent guitar as long as their isn't a a crazy tyrant running about and paying the employees peanuts. At the volume which they operate, each employee does one very specific task. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 3 hours ago, Willie G. Moseley said: Somebody refresh my memory about what a Gibson "Tribute" instrument is. I know what G & L's "Tribute" concept entails but may have overlooked the details about Gibson's instruments that have the same moniker...not that I was interested in the first place..Thanks in advance. USA Made, satin finishes. https://www.gibson.com/Guitar/USABDE792/Les-Paul-Studio-Tribute-2019 This is NOT one of those. I have put my hands on a lot of guitars, this one pushed all the buttons and it sounds fantastic. Oh, if anyone buys one, try not to get one that has been hanging on the top rack in the winter at GC. I feel bad for Fender and Gibson when someone picks up a guitar in winter at GC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce919 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 On 3/23/2019 at 10:34 PM, Ua D said: Sweet score. Played one of these the other day at GC. Would have bought it if I hadn’t just bought a 25th anniversary artist. Best new Gibson I’ve picked up in years. Just a sweet simple guitar despite the massive pickguard The big pickguard and top mount controls make me want to projectile vomit on those guitars. Gibson you know the recipe !! don't F^*K it up!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 2 hours ago, bruce919 said: The big pickguard and top mount controls make me want to projectile vomit on those guitars. Gibson you know the recipe !! don't F^*K it up!!! You know thats cost cutting for ease of assembly to hit a price point. I do agree, its not pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy p Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 On 3/25/2019 at 6:36 PM, bubs_42 said: You know thats cost cutting for ease of assembly to hit a price point. I do agree, its not pretty. I agree it's for cost cutting, but I think they actually did a decent job with it. I don't HATE it. I must admit I have some experience with Gibsons and front loaded electronics and controls. One of these bad boys was my first electric guitar: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondedbybrick Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Nice buy 'Bubs. I've always like the Specials, especially with P90's and a wrapper. Simplicity at its finest! Couldn't find one I could afford so I bought a semi-lookalike :2015 Godin Core CT for A LOT LESS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 @bondedbybrick those Godin's are nice guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 6 hours ago, bondedbybrick said: Nice buy 'Bubs. I've always like the Specials, especially with P90's and a wrapper. Simplicity at its finest! Couldn't find one I could afford so I bought a semi-lookalike :2015 Godin Core CT for A LOT LESS! What’s the neck like on those things? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondedbybrick Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Neck isn’t baseball-bat thick and it isn’t what I would call skinny; although it is bigger than my old ‘78 Hamer Sunburst. Super comfy, nice string spacing for my fat old fingers! Prob ably like a Gibson 60’s neck profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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