NGD, I have found my #1!!!!

[Gtrjunior]

Re: NGD, I have found my #1!!!!

Gorgeous!!! Congrats!!

 

[d1dsj]

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Damn that looks tasty!

 

[SAguitar]

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Congratulations! That one is almost too pretty to play.

 

[PAPADON]

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Now that one is just plain hot.:angryfire

 

[YeRedHouseOverYonder]

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Congrats on the reissue. They're definitely a cut above. FWIW, the Burstbuckers aren't too bad. You can probably stay with the current set for awhile.

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[Jeff_H]

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Sorry I'm late to the party here. That is a fantastic looking LP and the top is perfect for a 59'; stunning. The quality od custom shop LP's is on a different level altogether, as you now know. I hardly touch my Gary Moore LP Standard since I found my 57' RI in Pelham Blue. It's a next level guitar. I have a small fund started for a 59' RI, or maybe an R0 with a killer top. Once I'm back to work I'll get that done.

RI's since 03' or 04' came with Burstbuckers, except for a few Artist models. Custom Buckets came out in 2011, but only on one LP Custom Shop model.... whose name I cannot recall right now. Starting in late 2012 and then 2013 the Custom Buckers became standard in all RI's. They are said to be better than the BB's, and interestingly they are Alnico III pickups.

Starting in 2012, Gibson moved to using 50's spec hide glue on all glued joints, just like the 50's LP's. A few years before 12', but I'm not sure on the date, hide glue was used on the maple cap/hog body joints, but Titebond 50 was used everywhere else. Just some more info for those interested.

OP, once again you have a fantastic looking guitar and congrats on finding one that does it so well FOR YOU. It's an amazing feeling when that happens. Play it in good health and enjoy it every day. They quality is so fantastic it makes you want to play it more and more.

Oh, did you give it a name..... did I miss that?

 

[jalguitarman]

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Beautiful. I'm green with envy.

How come the last photo looks like a different guitar?

Because it was one of the photos of the guitar off Reverb where I bought it, and the camera and lighting are superior to what I have but, it is most certainly the same guitar.

 

[jalguitarman]

Re: NGD, I have found my #1!!!!

Sorry I'm late to the party here. That is a fantastic looking LP and the top is perfect for a 59'; stunning. The quality od custom shop LP's is on a different level altogether, as you now know. I hardly touch my Gary Moore LP Standard since I found my 57' RI in Pelham Blue. It's a next level guitar. I have a small fund started for a 59' RI, or maybe an R0 with a killer top. Once I'm back to work I'll get that done.

RI's since 03' or 04' came with Burstbuckers, except for a few Artist models. Custom Buckets came out in 2011, but only on one LP Custom Shop model.... whose name I cannot recall right now. Starting in late 2012 and then 2013 the Custom Buckers became standard in all RI's. They are said to be better than the BB's, and interestingly they are Alnico III pickups.

Starting in 2012, Gibson moved to using 50's spec hide glue on all glued joints, just like the 50's LP's. A few years before 12', but I'm not sure on the date, hide glue was used on the maple cap/hog body joints, but Titebond 50 was used everywhere else. Just some more info for those interested.

OP, once again you have a fantastic looking guitar and congrats on finding one that does it so well FOR YOU. It's an amazing feeling when that happens. Play it in good health and enjoy it every day. They quality is so fantastic it makes you want to play it more and more.

Oh, did you give it a name..... did I miss that?

No I didn't give it a name but, we could call it the Beast 2.0. Lol

 

[jalguitarman]

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Carvin made some very nice guitars. You may want to consider holding off on selling and revisit the Carvin after you've spent some more time with the LP. You may appreciate it for what it is. You may find that it's different but not in any way unworthy. Just something to think about.

Point taken. The Carvin isn't bad. It's a pretty good guitar. I though it was excellent until I got the R9. The tonal base is obviously somewhat similar. The R9 adds some overtones, it adds some sustain and dynamics and some complexity. It adds warmth but it also adds a clarity that is a result of the wood. I may keep it for a back up guitar.

 

[Thundermtn]

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If you're after accurate PAF tone don't just shop the big guys. Watch some "Doug & Pat Show's" on YouTube. They test all sorts of affordable and uber-expensive stuff against a real '58 Goldtop and a '60 Sunburst. The closest I've heard was a neck pickup from Organic Pickups called the Stigma, only $113 shipped. Eye's closed it was so close to the real deal I ordered one my self. No clue on how long it will take to get here from Chile.

 

[eclecticsynergy]

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Sweet LP for sure. When you get a good one you can feel it as well as hear it; they just have something special. It's beautiful as well, of course.

Congratulations!

 

[beaubrummels]

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Because it was one of the photos of the guitar off Reverb where I bought it, and the camera and lighting are superior to what I have but, it is most certainly the same guitar.

Wow, amazing dynamic flame! Now I'm 10x more jealous!

 

[Jeff_H]

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There are most definitely some smaller winders out there that have fantastic examples of PAF pickups. The Doug and Pat show is a great resource for that market. I love SD pickups and I'm extremely loyal to them, but some of the smaller winders have really focused to the nth degree on the PAF sound and have some great products. Antiquities and Seth's are great PAF's, but there are some others that you should look at before you decide.

PM me if you would like some starting points.

 

[GuitarDoc]

Re: NGD, I have found my #1!!!!

Beautiful. I'm green with envy.

How come the last photo looks like a different guitar?

You mean the blue one?

 

[jalguitarman]

Re: NGD, I have found my #1!!!!

There are most definitely some smaller winders out there that have fantastic examples of PAF pickups. The Doug and Pat show is a great resource for that market. I love SD pickups and I'm extremely loyal to them, but some of the smaller winders have really focused to the nth degree on the PAF sound and have some great products. Antiquities and Seth's are great PAF's, but there are some others that you should look at before you decide.

PM me if you would like some starting points.

Well, you have "Throback" Which are supposed to be among the best but uber expensive. I have heard some real good things about "Sheptone" as well. Having said that, I am going to wait a while before I mess with the pick ups. If anything I would want to enhance the tone that is already there but not really change it.

 

[GuitarDoc]

Re: NGD, I have found my #1!!!!

Really, really nice guitar! When you finally get "the one" you just know it.

PS: don't get rid of any guitars til you get over 50.

 

[Thundermtn]

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More guitars is better for sure, you might be hesitant to take that RI to some of the places gigs go down. That's what my B.C.R.'s and Gibson USA's are for.

The cool thing about PAF's is that they can all sound a bit different due to the mag tolerances and # of winds. Clarity with punch and brightness with a little scoop and a slight amount of grit is the tone in general. I think you're on the right track though. Stick with the BB's for a while. Deep down I think everyone that gets a CS Gibson has a tone in their head. Gibbon's and Green's are the tones I look to for why I love the LP so much. I always be chasing though lol.

 

[Diego]

Re: NGD, I have found my #1!!!!

If you're after accurate PAF tone don't just shop the big guys. Watch some "Doug & Pat Show's" on YouTube. They test all sorts of affordable and uber-expensive stuff against a real '58 Goldtop and a '60 Sunburst. The closest I've heard was a neck pickup from Organic Pickups called the Stigma, only $113 shipped. Eye's closed it was so close to the real deal I ordered one my self. No clue on how long it will take to get here from Chile.

I know those guys. It's pretty much a two-men operation. Cool guys.

 

[jalguitarman]

Re: NGD, I have found my #1!!!!

More guitars is better for sure, you might be hesitant to take that RI to some of the places gigs go down. That's what my B.C.R.'s and Gibson USA's are for.

The cool thing about PAF's is that they can all sound a bit different due to the mag tolerances and # of winds. Clarity with punch and brightness with a little scoop and a slight amount of grit is the tone in general. I think you're on the right track though. Stick with the BB's for a while. Deep down I think everyone that gets a CS Gibson has a tone in their head. Gibbon's and Green's are the tones I look to for why I love the LP so much. I always be chasing though lol.

Excellent tones to chase.

 

[Darg1911]

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Burstbuckers (1 and 2) were stock in my Traditional. Gibson pups don't get much love here. I don't like the 57's but I really dig the BB's. I played a Midtown not too far back that had BB's. I thought they sounded great there as well.