Black LP Custom question
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Psykel
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Re: Black LP Custom question
Check out the Gibson Les Paul Custom Classic (if I remember the name correctly). They were made for a shirt time a few years ago. Baked maple board and chrome hardware. Half the price of a "real" Custom too. I kind of fell in love with the gold top one...
Check out the Gibson Les Paul Custom Classic (if I remember the name correctly). They were made for a shirt time a few years ago. Baked maple board and chrome hardware. Half the price of a "real" Custom too. I kind of fell in love with the gold top one...
beaubrummels
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Re: Black LP Custom question
Bear in mind that model is weight-relieved, so it will look right but will sound a bit different from the originals.
Bear in mind that model is weight-relieved, so it will look right but will sound a bit different from the originals.
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: Black LP Custom question
Yeah, those came out 2 or 3 years ago, and were a good alternative to a $4000 Custom, being $1500 and equipped with chrome hardware.
The Custom Shop 68 Reissue LP Custom had/has nickel hardware. It's got a beefier neck than you'd probably like though.
Yeah, those came out 2 or 3 years ago, and were a good alternative to a $4000 Custom, being $1500 and equipped with chrome hardware.
The Custom Shop 68 Reissue LP Custom had/has nickel hardware. It's got a beefier neck than you'd probably like though.
Re: Black LP Custom question
Yeah, dont like thick necks. does the baked maple change the tone much?
Yeah, dont like thick necks. does the baked maple change the tone much?
Psykel
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Re: Black LP Custom question
Guess it prolly would be similar to the ebony. didnt think about that. wonder if there would be a way to dye the board darker? I could live with that guitar, but really would prefer the darker board. (may I could bake the maple till its well done??) haha
Guess it prolly would be similar to the ebony. didnt think about that. wonder if there would be a way to dye the board darker? I could live with that guitar, but really would prefer the darker board. (may I could bake the maple till its well done??) haha
blueman335
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Re: Black LP Custom question
Gold hardware lasts a lot longer when you wipe it down after playing. I usually do it with my shirt tail for a couple seconds (literally). Not really an intrusion on my time.
Gold hardware lasts a lot longer when you wipe it down after playing. I usually do it with my shirt tail for a couple seconds (literally). Not really an intrusion on my time.
Re: Black LP Custom question
Thanks Blue! Yeah, I know gold lasts longer if you take care of it. Ive had it before. I just like the black/chrome. I have an explorer with black/chrome and a mirror PG and truss cover, so I want a LP to do the same to. Sykes style...
Thanks Blue! Yeah, I know gold lasts longer if you take care of it. Ive had it before. I just like the black/chrome. I have an explorer with black/chrome and a mirror PG and truss cover, so I want a LP to do the same to. Sykes style...
Ace Flibble
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Re: Black LP Custom question
If your only concern with gold hardware is that it will wear down then all you need to do is buy a guitar/hardware of higher quality. Gibson's own gold stuff is 24k plated, with the exception of the toggle switches which are actually brass. Nothing wears on them unless you sweat acid, leave the guitar outside and never clean it. I've had a fair few 60s and 70s Customs pass through my hands with their original gold hardware still intact, and I've yet to see a Custom made in the last ten years suffer any tarnishing when looked after.
Of course, if you're used to the sort of 'gold' hardware that comes on Epiphones and Schecters and the like then sure, I understand your fears. But yes, actual Gibson stuff—and some other higher-quality brands—will last for decades, other than under the most extreme circumstances.
If your only concern with gold hardware is that it will wear down then all you need to do is buy a guitar/hardware of higher quality. Gibson's own gold stuff is 24k plated, with the exception of the toggle switches which are actually brass. Nothing wears on them unless you sweat acid, leave the guitar outside and never clean it. I've had a fair few 60s and 70s Customs pass through my hands with their original gold hardware still intact, and I've yet to see a Custom made in the last ten years suffer any tarnishing when looked after.
Of course, if you're used to the sort of 'gold' hardware that comes on Epiphones and Schecters and the like then sure, I understand your fears. But yes, actual Gibson stuff—and some other higher-quality brands—will last for decades, other than under the most extreme circumstances.
Christopher Caruana
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Re: Black LP Custom question
I baby that crap out of my les paul custom and even with regular cleaning (every time after i play), the low E side of the bridge has been completely rubbed free of gold on the corner.
I baby that crap out of my les paul custom and even with regular cleaning (every time after i play), the low E side of the bridge has been completely rubbed free of gold on the corner.
Christopher Caruana
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Re: Black LP Custom question
Gibson does make a black LPC with chrome hardware and open coil pickups
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...g&matchtype=&gclid=CO2sxvP5pL8CFXMR7AodAR8Avw
Gibson does make a black LPC with chrome hardware and open coil pickups
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...g&matchtype=&gclid=CO2sxvP5pL8CFXMR7AodAR8Avw
