astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
So reads the thread on a local forum.
This must be one of those Fibson guitars.
Gibson Les Paul for sale $150
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So reads the thread on a local forum.
This must be one of those Fibson guitars.
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Funkfingers
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Re: Gibson Les Paul for sale $150
Looks like the Gary Moore model only with SD instead of Burstbuckers. I have yet to see anybody manufacture a copy of that model.
The case hide/lining colour combination is unusual. The asking price is either a typographical error or the guitar is stolen or, as you suggest, the guitar is a fake. Proceed with caution. Alternatively, think of it as a fair price for two SD buckers with a free guitar and case thrown in!
Looks like the Gary Moore model only with SD instead of Burstbuckers. I have yet to see anybody manufacture a copy of that model.
The case hide/lining colour combination is unusual. The asking price is either a typographical error or the guitar is stolen or, as you suggest, the guitar is a fake. Proceed with caution. Alternatively, think of it as a fair price for two SD buckers with a free guitar and case thrown in!
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bryvincent
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Re: Gibson Les Paul for sale $150
thats a real Gibson on the pic.
thats a real Gibson on the pic.
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Funkfingers
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Re: Gibson Les Paul for sale $150
The plastic HB mounting surrounds are genuine Gibson. I now suspect that the neck/Rhythm pickup is a genuine Gibson. (Compare the shades of cream plastic. The bobbin on the SD bridge/Treble pickup is of a yellower hue than the mounting ring.)
WORST CASE SCENARIO - The majority of the guitar turns out to be fake. You are still getting $150's worth for those two pickups and the mountings.
The plastic HB mounting surrounds are genuine Gibson. I now suspect that the neck/Rhythm pickup is a genuine Gibson. (Compare the shades of cream plastic. The bobbin on the SD bridge/Treble pickup is of a yellower hue than the mounting ring.)
WORST CASE SCENARIO - The majority of the guitar turns out to be fake. You are still getting $150's worth for those two pickups and the mountings.
marvelous_seven
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Re: Gibson Les Paul for sale $150
I hope the price isn't mistyped or something,maybe it is $1500.
Anyway,it's a steal if you could get a Les Paul for $150,even if just for the pickups.
I hope the price isn't mistyped or something,maybe it is $1500.
Anyway,it's a steal if you could get a Les Paul for $150,even if just for the pickups.
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Funkfingers
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Re: Gibson Les Paul for sale $150
Just been on Google. Came up with this photograph. www.markmcguigan.com/.../IMG_2530.JPG
Let me guess. The vendor says mail order only. Payment by Western Union transfer. Blah, blah.
EDIT - The link above brings up a "no longer exists" error message. The image is still available to view by searching Google Images for Gary Moore Les Paul
Suffice it to say that Mark McGuigan is based in the UK. His website implies that the LP was sold a few years ago. Now, it appears to have mysteriously found its way to PR and lost nearly all of its resale value.
EDIT #2. D'oh! Why didn't I think of this before. Just right click on the OP photograph and look up Properties. :banghead:
Just been on Google. Came up with this photograph. www.markmcguigan.com/.../IMG_2530.JPG
Let me guess. The vendor says mail order only. Payment by Western Union transfer. Blah, blah.
EDIT - The link above brings up a "no longer exists" error message. The image is still available to view by searching Google Images for Gary Moore Les Paul
Suffice it to say that Mark McGuigan is based in the UK. His website implies that the LP was sold a few years ago. Now, it appears to have mysteriously found its way to PR and lost nearly all of its resale value.
EDIT #2. D'oh! Why didn't I think of this before. Just right click on the OP photograph and look up Properties. :banghead:
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astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
Re: Gibson Les Paul for sale $150
I have *no idea* if the picture attached to the thread is the guitar itself or is just some random les paul.
I wouldnt even consider driving there if im not provided with more pictures. i dont want to get over there and have it be some copy or an epiphone.
I have *no idea* if the picture attached to the thread is the guitar itself or is just some random les paul.
I wouldnt even consider driving there if im not provided with more pictures. i dont want to get over there and have it be some copy or an epiphone.
astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
Re: Gibson Les Paul for sale $150
No, it's local. it only has a phone number.
at $150, the seller is either lying or ignorant.
No, it's local. it only has a phone number.
at $150, the seller is either lying or ignorant.
astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
Re: Gibson Les Paul for sale $150
astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
Re: Gibson Les Paul for sale $150
same picture on that site ^^^^^^^^^^^^
same picture on that site ^^^^^^^^^^^^
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Funkfingers
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Re: Gibson Les Paul for sale $150
Told ya. Either the local list advertisement is a scam or you just got extremely lucky. (No points for guessing which is more likely.)
Same old adage. If it looks too good to be true, it almost certainly is. All of my seriously expensive musical equipment deals have been with reliable dealers, musicians that I have known for a long time or a handful of the good folks on this very forum.
IMAGINARY SCENARIO
You go to the vendor's address (or a car park!!!). He says, "Hand over the Dollars. I'll fetch the guitar over." You hand over the Dollars. The vendor nips away out of sight and the next thing you hear is squealing tyres as he ****s off in a fast car.
Alternatively, the "vendor" pulls a gun, takes your money and tells you to **** off.
Told ya. Either the local list advertisement is a scam or you just got extremely lucky. (No points for guessing which is more likely.)
Same old adage. If it looks too good to be true, it almost certainly is. All of my seriously expensive musical equipment deals have been with reliable dealers, musicians that I have known for a long time or a handful of the good folks on this very forum.
IMAGINARY SCENARIO
You go to the vendor's address (or a car park!!!). He says, "Hand over the Dollars. I'll fetch the guitar over." You hand over the Dollars. The vendor nips away out of sight and the next thing you hear is squealing tyres as he ****s off in a fast car.
Alternatively, the "vendor" pulls a gun, takes your money and tells you to **** off.
Left_Hand_Strat
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Re: Gibson Les Paul for sale $150
Im trying to make heads or tails if its genuine or its a genuine BS seller....
Im trying to make heads or tails if its genuine or its a genuine BS seller....
Left_Hand_Strat
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Re: Gibson Les Paul for sale $150
Funks just confirmed what i was thinking actually.
Funks just confirmed what i was thinking actually.
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Funkfingers
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Re: Gibson Les Paul for sale $150
I think that is an optical illusion caused by the absence of binding.
I think that is an optical illusion caused by the absence of binding.
Left_Hand_Strat
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Re: Gibson Les Paul for sale $150
Its not pointed, I own a Vintage and mine is very pointed, the one in the picture is nicely rounded
Its not pointed, I own a Vintage and mine is very pointed, the one in the picture is nicely rounded
Empty Pockets
BadHairDayologist
Re: Gibson Les Paul for sale $150
flame maple looks like a veneer
finish looks thick and plasticy
NO NECK BINDING ON A STANDARD
$150
do not waste your god damn time
flame maple looks like a veneer
finish looks thick and plasticy
NO NECK BINDING ON A STANDARD
$150
do not waste your god damn time
Left_Hand_Strat
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Re: Gibson Les Paul for sale $150
Also, why is there no headstock picture?
Also, why is there no headstock picture?
Andrew Lamprecht
Minion of One
Re: Gibson Les Paul for sale $150
I've seen that picture on a few different sites before...
I've seen that picture on a few different sites before...
Left_Hand_Strat
New member
Re: Gibson Les Paul for sale $150
im calling fake and scam. or it's a 'ringer'
im calling fake and scam. or it's a 'ringer'
