*** Rare Gibson Custom Shop

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https://reverb.com/item/10929985-gibson-les-paul-explorer-rarest-1985-sunburst

Only 12 ever made, Ebony FB. Im not sure if i like it.

 

[Sirion]

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I wonder if this is Aldo's, or one of Rick's? As far as I'm concerned, this is trying to be two things it's not, and failing at both.

 

[Chistopher]

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Under 10 lbs!? Wow!

 

[Aceman]

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They are pretty cool, but only pretty cool people like Rick Nielsen, Aldo Nova, and Steve Dallas have them. Don't believe everything you read either. There are a few versions. They made one for Steve Dallas....he put a double cream 59/Custom hybrid in it.



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[Aceman]

Re: *** Rare Gibson Custom Shop

I wonder if this is Aldo's, or one of Rick's? As far as I'm concerned, this is trying to be two things it's not, and failing at both.

You mean the way a Dean Cadillac is trying to be a Les Paul and an Explorer? I don't know...seems pretty successful to me.

 

[Ayrton]

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$10k :laughing:

 

[Wattage]

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I'd love that guitar like it was a baby

 

[Sirion]

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You mean the way a Dean Cadillac is trying to be a Les Paul and an Explorer? I don't know...seems pretty successful to me.

I wouldn't buy one of those either, but I actually think the Cadillac is more successful, in that it so obviously meshed the æsthetics of two different guitars all over. Here, it is basically Les Paul body and Explorer neck.

Of course, it you like it, more power to you!

 

[beaubrummels]

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For the discerning, there are similar products like the Les Paul Studio for $455 or the Epiphone Les Paul for $2## and change. Something for everyone.

 

[ehdwuld]

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Jerry had a double cut LP with that hockey stick neck

 

[mojosman]

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It's not my cup of tea, especially at that price. However, if you wanted a conversation piece; that's something other guitar guys would notice for sure.

 

[muttznmongrelz]

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I kind of like those. I've seen one or two at most pop up for sale over time. Of course, IMHO, the price on that one is pretty ridonkulous.

 

[speed2dirt]

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That's the XPL series that only lasted 2 years (1985-86), I believe. Rumor has it that it was Gibson's way of clearing out extra parts, strictly labeled Custom Shop because it didn't fit any standard production guitar. They did V's, DC's, LP's all with explorer necks, as well as a more shred version Xplorer. No way remotely worth $10k. :smoker:

 

[ehdwuld]

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That's the XPL series that only lasted 2 years (1985-86), I believe. Rumor has it that it was Gibson's way of clearing out extra parts, strictly labeled Custom Shop because it didn't fit any standard production guitar. They did V's, DC's, LP's all with explorer necks, as well as a more shred version Xplorer. No way remotely worth $10k. :smoker:

Dang Jerry shoulda hung on to it

 

[Ben1962]

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Maybe if I hit lotto for a few mill?

 

[Discharged]

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Pass.

/Peter

 

[UTGrad]

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Guitar mullet


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[Chistopher]

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Only $100 for shipping and it comes with a picture of Rick Nielson? Hmm...

 

[GuitarDoc]

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I'll definitely pass on it.

In fact, I'll pass gas on it.

 

[UTGrad]

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I'll definitely pass on it.

In fact, I'll pass gas on it.

Hahaha

Haven’t heard that one in a while. Never gets old.


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