Help with used Gibson Les Paul 2012 Satin Fireburst (my first Gibson purchase)

[Nostalgic Distortion]

Re: Help with used Gibson Les Paul 2012 Satin Fireburst (my first Gibson purchase)

Honestly, if you're able to go see them, just go over them in every way, esp neck angle, nut slots, bridge adjustment (if the only way its good is to one extreme then...that's not good), and fretwork

This is great advice!!!

Extremes in bridge height is an obvious red flag with any set neck guitar because you basically can’t adjust any further? The biggest & most common problem modern Gibson’s have IMHO is wacky neck angles. They just lack any kind of consistency, especially with Fades!

I have 6 “Post-Millennial” Gibson’s & for the most part I’ve had pretty good luck with the ones that I’ve gotten but I still always make sure that I get them from a seller that offers a very good return policy because of this very issue!!! When I bought my 2017 L.P. Tribute T I had to send back three of them before getting one that the bridge wasn’t jacked all the way up or laying completely flat on the body due to bad neck angles &/or poorly cut nuts. However there’s plenty of great ones out there too!!!

In my case I think they finally got sick of me & actually went to physically check the guitar they were selling before shipping it because the fourth one looked & played beautifully right out of the box, LOL!!!

[Darg1911]

Re: Help with used Gibson Les Paul 2012 Satin Fireburst (my first Gibson purchase)

Looks like the original gold can be seen through the new green finish, depending on the angle. Like a see through green on top. I think it looks pretty cool. Not sure about that model but some of the lower price gold tops had dark/black backs and necks so looks like they only painted the top.

[waltschwarzkopf]

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Thanks a lot for the advice! I will try to see it over the weekend. I saw a 2014 LPJ in satin fireburst that I also like. It's at 590, but I hope to get it lower.

[ibanezrocks]

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That finish actually looks pretty cool. Not my style, but well done and original. I'd swap the knobs for black though.

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[Nostalgic Distortion]

Re: Help with used Gibson Les Paul 2012 Satin Fireburst (my first Gibson purchase)

That finish actually looks pretty cool. Not my style, but well done and original. I'd swap the knobs for black though.

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I know it's not a Gibson color but I kinda like the Translucent Green better than the Burst.... The 2013-2015 LPM/LPJ Burst's finishes always looked a little cheesy to me, kinda like old Harmony's???

[beaubrummels]

Re: Help with used Gibson Les Paul 2012 Satin Fireburst (my first Gibson purchase)

Personally I think they improved it with the green metallic. I'd rock the heck out of that all day long. And I'd be the only guy gigging in my town with an LP like that.

[Aceman]

Re: Help with used Gibson Les Paul 2012 Satin Fireburst (my first Gibson purchase)

Send me the info on that green beast! I want it!!!!

That fire burst is sexy too....

Like this but not shiny...

[GibSG]

Re: Help with used Gibson Les Paul 2012 Satin Fireburst (my first Gibson purchase)

The cameleon painted is nice, be sure the job is well made before buying yhis Les Paul.

I buffed mine, a Les Paul Tribute Gold Top

[LLL]

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That's a beautiful color... similar to aged Pelham Blue. If the guitar is in good shape and a good player, I'd jump on this one.

[Mincer]

Re: Help with used Gibson Les Paul 2012 Satin Fireburst (my first Gibson purchase)

Woah! Love that green!

[waltschwarzkopf]

Re: Help with used Gibson Les Paul 2012 Satin Fireburst (my first Gibson purchase)

Hi guys!
I got the guitar! NGD post here https://forum.seymourduncan.com/show...46#post4161746