Hello Gibson

[midnite_man]

Well....I just took a step toward what I think will be many hours of enjoyment in years to come. I snagged a Gibson, my first, '95 Les Paul Studio off ebay this morning.
Can't wait to get it in my hands....

I can live with the ding

Let the good times roll....

 

[Mike M.]

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Good for you! I've been giving much thought to owning one myself. After you play yours for a few days let us know what you think. I'd be interested to know. Have fun!

 

[midnite_man]

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Good for you! I've been giving much thought to owning one myself. After you play yours for a few days let us know what you think. I'd be interested to know. Have fun!

Absolutely, Mike.

It took me a long time to get to this point....I was just a hair away from buying a LP Classic a few months back, but decided to hold off. It was just the thought of laying down over a grand for an electric guitar. I could see it for a nice acoustic, but for an electric? I ended up buying a Fender Amer. Strat instead.
But I still had that craving for a real Pauly, and after discussing the Standard/Classic vs. Studio issue with a few forum-bud's here (Special thanks go out to 59 Paul - my man, Rob-Mo - for all his tutorials and support to date, AND to John, who's always there with an open ear and always points me in the right direction - you haven't failed me yet, 'bro!), I came to the conclusion that if a guy wasn't all pumped up about having all the bells and whistles of a more expensive model he/she could still have the sound and playability of a "Les Paul" for hundreds less.
I've played a few Studios and they always felt good to me, but that was a few years back when I still had it in my mind that I had to have either a Standard or a Custom.
I'm glad that I got over that mind set, and I know this Studio will be a great guitar for me.
I took a piece of advice from Scott F. on this one as well...."Buy the guitar that you'll keep forever"....
And I think I did!

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

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Alright Bob....Nice job buddy and very glad for you! Best of everything with your new found friend...A Gibson.....Cool,cool,cool Bob....

John

 

[Jeff_H]

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Very nice Bob....that will be a quality axe. I'm in the position you found yourself in. I feel like I have to have a Standard Flametop or a Premium Plus. I just somehow feel that I won't be happy unless I get the binding and the flame top...even though I know the studio's sound just as good for hundreds less.

Enjoy that beauty.

 

[Curly]

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Rock on with that stealth beauty!

 

[midnite_man]

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Thanks guys! It's you and many other members in the forum that make it possible for a guy like me to acquire some pretty keen knowledge in regards to all things musical, and as most of you know by now I'm not afraid to ask....lol.
Knowledge is power, brothers and sisters.
This forum is a nuclear power-plant!

Thanks again,
You rock, People!!!

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

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Thanks guys! It's you and many other members in the forum that make it possible for a guy like me to acquire some pretty keen knowledge in regards to all things musical, and as most of you know by now I'm not afraid to ask....lol.
Knowledge is power, brothers and sisters.
This forum is a nuclear power-plant!

Thanks again,
You rock, People!!!

Well...You're a great guy Bob so what comes around,goes around brother..Thanks for the nice compliment..If I'm helping somebody else,that makes me happy! Awesome place with awesome folks we all share here! :dance:

John

 

[59paul]

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Hey Bob-O, nice grab, Buddy !!! I hope you enjoy the Pauly for years to come !!! Not to mention, you twisted my arm and got my set-up specs LOL. Only for you, Brudda !!! ..................

 

[Forbes]

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Looks stunning in all black, im not really into the gibson Les Paul look, but suddenly in that colour i seem to be warming to it immensly.

 

[Jonnylane]

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mmmm, black LP studio... :32:

Looks great! :dance:

 

[Thames]

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Nice Grab, congrats!
Mine should will be finally home this morning, I cant wait to play it!

 

[Mr Wolf]

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schaaaaweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!

 

[JfromHouston]

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nice axe!

 

[midnite_man]

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Looks stunning in all black, im not really into the gibson Les Paul look, but suddenly in that colour i seem to be warming to it immensly.

Thanks, Guys!

Except for liking the Les Paul look I got the same feeling, but the quest for this guitar began a couple of decades ago (feeling old now....lol) and involved a close buddy of mine (who also rocked the guitar) back in the late 70's who lost his life a few years ago. This axe will be known as "J.R." in honor of his memory.
Hopefully this guitar will act as a bridge spanning from his spirit to mine, maybe taking my style of playing to a new level. Who knows?

 

[midnite_man]

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Very nice Bob....that will be a quality axe. I'm in the position you found yourself in. I feel like I have to have a Standard Flametop or a Premium Plus. I just somehow feel that I won't be happy unless I get the binding and the flame top...even though I know the studio's sound just as good for hundreds less.

Enjoy that beauty.

I know what you're talking about, Jeff. I had it firmly embedded in my head that a neck w/binding makes a guitar a faster player than a neck without it.
Funny how I don't feel that way when I play one of my Strats!
Hmmm....head games....lol