Should i swap my Singlecut for this Gibson?

[Justice4all]

Always wanted a Lp Custom and i think this one looks wicked as all hell!

But im Singlecut is awesome as well...... cant afford to have both......

Think im gonna go crazy! :smash:

What do you guys think, what would you do?

Heres me PRS

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Heres the link to the Gibby

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Music-inst...r-bass/Electric-guitars/auction-123455520.htm

 

[d1dsj]

Re: Should i swap my Singlecut for this Gibson?

I wouldn't do it! Wait til you can get a custom as well, if you love the D/C you'll regret selling it. The other thing is, although it's a gorgeous guitar... my question is " a flamed custom??". Hey man, sorry ... I should add that my No 1 guitar is my '57 R.I Black Beauty, it's great... NOT the best player... NOT the best looking (though I love it 'coz it's all beat up and battered), but we've just got something special going on. Still, sounds like you love the PRS, hence my advice to wait.

 

[Innocent_Bystander]

Re: Should i swap my Singlecut for this Gibson?

If that's a '68 Custom they are in fact weight relieved. He claims that it isn't but the only Custom's that aren't weight revlieved are the '54 and '57 Historic models.

As far as whether or not I'd make the trade, well that depends on which guitar you like better. I think the Gibson is a better looking guitar than the PRS and I'm sure the tone between the two is completely different. Play it, see what you think and then decide.

 

[veryhungrycaterpilla]

Re: Should i swap my Singlecut for this Gibson?

Keep the SC!

I love PRSs. Can't afford one, but still love 'em.

 

[Aceman]

Re: Should i swap my Singlecut for this Gibson?

This is not sensible advice, but it's how I feel: OH HELL YES!

Sweet SC, but you know - they make LP Studios like that....

 

[Simon_F]

Re: Should i swap my Singlecut for this Gibson?

What would I do?

I'd get that Les Paul and I'd love it to death! :fest7:

YMMV

 

[Justice4all]

Re: Should i swap my Singlecut for this Gibson?

You guys aint making this any easier!

Think i may have to give this guy a call 2 night....... give me time to think it over!

I have to see it first i know first hand that even though its a Custom and worth thousands doesnt mean it doesnt come with Gibson flaws.... but in the pictures it look hot as HELL!

 

[Gearjoneser]

Re: Should i swap my Singlecut for this Gibson?

Both nice guitars, but I'd pick the Gibson. It's a bit more expensive, and if you do the trade, you're getting the better end of it. That LP model is a tonemonster.

Don't think about it, just do it......don't give HIM time to think...grab his Custom!!! But, since this is a trade site, make sure you can do the transaction in person, so you don't get scammed.

[edit] looking closer at the pics, I can see that his guitar is more used than yours, so check the frets extensively. It's still in nice condition. I was also looking closely at all the telltale signs of being a fake, and it seems real to me.

 

[Rich_T]

Re: Should i swap my Singlecut for this Gibson?

****, that LP is gorgeous, but your PRS ain't shabby either. I would probably go with the LP, but then I'm an LP ban anyway! Sorry, that probably doesn't help much! But I can think of worse dilemmas to be in!

 

[metlking]

Re: Should i swap my Singlecut for this Gibson?

I'm not a fan of PRS Single Cuts...........to me they look like Les Pauls inbred little brother......something they got wrong with the shape. I'd be all over that Custom, only if I liked it in person though............Just my $0.02 USD


..............on the other hand, Les Paul Customs should be BLACK or WHITE (yellowed with age!)

 

[J Moose]

Re: Should i swap my Singlecut for this Gibson?

Obviously you should play both back to back if at all possible...

Personally I'd do the trade... that's a super gnarly looking Paul, lemon-busrt with the 'Custom' appointments and I'm not a fan of the PRS single-cuts. Nice guitars and all, but they don't "nail" a Lester tone and if that's what 'ya want...

But like I said, depends on which guitar 'speaks' to you more.

 

[Wattage]

Re: Should i swap my Singlecut for this Gibson?

Man that Gibson is beautiful, I wouldn't wait a second to do the deal but I love LPs.

 

[Zhangliqun]

Re: Should i swap my Singlecut for this Gibson?

The strong cross grain gives it too much of a "graph paper" look for my tastes -- but in all other respects, it's hot.

 

[uOpt]

Re: Should i swap my Singlecut for this Gibson?

I wouldn't want a Les Paul Custom as my only guitar. Bulky, heavy, uncomfortable. As a second guitar, sure.

Also, this one has both maple deck and ebony board which IMHO isn't good for true Les Paul sound. Otherwise I like it, one-piece neck (sans ears) and nice looks. Also no gold.

 

[Kac]

Re: Should i swap my Singlecut for this Gibson?

I'm diggin' the Gibson, I say trade!

 

[Aceman]

Re: Should i swap my Singlecut for this Gibson?

Listen - if it NEVER plays a note, it's worth it just to look at. If it sounds even half decent, and is within a pup change of great - OMG!

 

[Justice4all]

Re: Should i swap my Singlecut for this Gibson?

Yes ok, going to send him a email, see if we can do it!

Worth ago i think.... let you all know the out come!

 

[theodie]

Re: Should i swap my Singlecut for this Gibson?

F that PRS!

That Gibson made me splooge all over the keyboard! Get the Gibson!

 

[theodie]

Re: Should i swap my Singlecut for this Gibson?

Listen - if it NEVER plays a note, it's worth it just to look at.

You got that right!:eek2:

 

[GuitarGuy503]

Re: Should i swap my Singlecut for this Gibson?

I dig both. I would play both and compare before I'd consider the trade. If trying the Gibby isn't possible It would be a no go for me because you don't know what your getting (tonewise and feelwise). The Gibson may be worth more but it may not play as good or sound as good as the PRS.