If you had the money, would you spend it on a Les Paul Custom ?

[SirJackdeFuzz]

This is probably more aimed at Les Paul fans.

IF you wanted to buy a Les Paul (as first LP, ONLY LP, or just another LP - and you had the money), would you buy a $3999.99 Custom ?

Do you think it is 'worth' the money for the extra bling and the custom name on the headstock together with the diamond inlay ?
I know there are more, in fact, much more expensive models out there . . . but is a 4K Custom all that ?

What is your thoughts on the Custom model ?

 

[uOpt]

Re: If you had the money, would you spend it on a Les Paul Custom ?

The regular custom model is swiss-cheesed with a Nashville TOM.

I'd rather spend the money on a historic.

 

[SirJackdeFuzz]

Re: If you had the money, would you spend it on a Les Paul Custom ?

SEXY . . . as hell !

 

[SirJackdeFuzz]

Re: If you had the money, would you spend it on a Les Paul Custom ?

The regular custom model is swiss-cheesed with a Nashville TOM.

I'd rather spend the money on a historic.

OUCH . . . did not know that !

 

[AlexR]

Re: If you had the money, would you spend it on a Les Paul Custom ?

Depends on the tones you want.......if you want the typical 59 tone (blues or rock player), then a historic is worthwhile.
The Custom has a slightly more crunchy tone, and if you like this (ie for hard rock) then going for an early to late 70's will give you some great tones for less than $4K. Early 70's have abr bridges and aluminium tailpieces as stock.

 

[ItsaBass]

Re: If you had the money, would you spend it on a Les Paul Custom ?

If I had that money to spend on a guitar, and I wanted a Custom, I'd buy a used Historic model, NOT the standard production Custom. They are far better guitars.

When I sell my '83 Custom, I plan to get an R4 Custom, which I have been drooling over for sooo long.

 

[CountFeedback]

Re: If you had the money, would you spend it on a Les Paul Custom ?

LP is not my fave guitar but I do like those block inlays :approve:

 

[El Supremo]

Re: If you had the money, would you spend it on a Les Paul Custom ?

If I'd buy another Custom, it would be one from the Norlin years. If I had to buy new, for max. 3999,-, I'd look at the 2014 Traditional series and pocket the change.

 

[Johnny the Kid]

Re: If you had the money, would you spend it on a Les Paul Custom ?

Probably not for 4K. I've seen Silverburst Customs on Fleabay for less than 2. I'd probably wait it out until another pops up. I know that some years had a different paint that people didn't like. That's probably why they get rid of them that cheap.

 

[uOpt]

Re: If you had the money, would you spend it on a Les Paul Custom ?

I should clarify, after bashing the current Custom, that I like it. Especially the wine red one. And I would always pick ebony given a coice of fretboard wood. It is just not worth $4000. For $4000 you can get an actual vintage guitar such as a 1971-72 LPC that increases in value, probably. But probably is better than having the thing dropped to $2300 the moment you leave the shop.

 

[blueman335]

Re: If you had the money, would you spend it on a Les Paul Custom ?

Absolutely not, unless I hit the lottery or got a big inheritance.

 

[Empty Pockets]

Re: If you had the money, would you spend it on a Les Paul Custom ?

I'll do you one better. I worked, saved, sacrificed and flipped over 20 guitars to afford a Les Paul Custom.

I recommend this technique to anybody who loves rocknroll and is not a precious little baby.

 

[Wolferine92]

Re: If you had the money, would you spend it on a Les Paul Custom ?

I dont like customs for the fact they have way too fancy binding front and back. I like the inlays except for the first fret one and love the headstock. If i had 4000 i would save half and buy a R8/R9 secondhand

 

[Surgeon]

Re: If you had the money, would you spend it on a Les Paul Custom ?

I have a custom. Bought it used. It's a killer guitar and looks amazing, sounds amazing, plays amazing.

I'd buy another one.

New: couldn't afford it though.

 

[Chris of Arabia]

Re: If you had the money, would you spend it on a Les Paul Custom ?

In theory, yes - in practice, maybe not. I'd be more likely to go 'Historic' or one of the Wildwood spec stuff.

 

[jmh151]

Re: If you had the money, would you spend it on a Les Paul Custom ?

In theory, yes - in practice, maybe not. I'd be more likely to go 'Historic' or one of the Wildwood spec stuff.

I bought mine used in 1989 for $450. So I would NEVER pay $3999 for one. Not worth it.

I would love another Alpine White one- they are beautiful. But for $3999 I want an Alpine White finish that doesn't discolor, begin to turn yellow or pink within 2 years, has a perfect fret job, is non weight relieved, and has gold hardware that doesn't begin to wear off in a year.

A historic reissue is a much better guitar for the money.

Les Paul Customs are a great buy on the used market, only a little above a standard.

But for $3999 there are much better guitars for the money. If you're solely concerned about the looks of the Custom there's always Heritage guitars or ESP guitars versions- or if you're on a budget, Epiphone

 

[dominus]

Re: If you had the money, would you spend it on a Les Paul Custom ?

If I had $4k to spend on guitars, I'd buy 40 guitars.

Again.

 

[jon the art guy]

Re: If you had the money, would you spend it on a Les Paul Custom ?

I'm a huge fan of retro bling. HUGE. I would click all the boxes on a custom guitar, minus a middle humbucker as I'm just not a fan of that look. Having said that, I would rather pay an experienced luthier to make my MOP/abalone/pearloid/bound monstrosity than to have Gibson make it for Gibson prices.

 

[d1dsj]

Re: If you had the money, would you spend it on a Les Paul Custom ?

I had a late 80's white custom and a black '57 historic. After trying loads (and I mean loads) these 2 were the best of the ones I played. Although both were excellent examples I decided the white one had to go, it was heavier.... a lot heavier, felt too stiff even though they were both set up very similar, the historic was more resonant and more comfortable top play. I'd say go for a used historic, either '57 or a '68 R.I and you won't look back.

 

[superpete]

Re: If you had the money, would you spend it on a Les Paul Custom ?

my feelings are the same as most everyone else here. les paul customs are totally ripping guitars that'd i'd love to own. but for $4k they just aren't worth it.