Sold - 1985 Gibson Les Paul Custom
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itsgoodnow
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Goddamn I would love to have that! Stunner.
glpg80
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God damn that’s hot!
Is a 68 reissue LPC not going to have the same 60s thin profile? 85 was the last year of the Norlin era, but near the end of their reign the quality really increased in their builds. The later 80’s are some of the best. In 1984 they started chamfering LPCs for weight relief. 1983 was the last year they didn’t. Light weight doesn’t mean low quality - anyone interested should know the price is very fair for the quality and age presented.
GLWS!
Is a 68 reissue LPC not going to have the same 60s thin profile? 85 was the last year of the Norlin era, but near the end of their reign the quality really increased in their builds. The later 80’s are some of the best. In 1984 they started chamfering LPCs for weight relief. 1983 was the last year they didn’t. Light weight doesn’t mean low quality - anyone interested should know the price is very fair for the quality and age presented.
GLWS!
AmpliFIRE
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The black and white/cream Custom ‘68 RI’s actually have a big fat “D” shaped neck.
Agree on all of your points about customs from this area. They definitely improved the quality big time when this one was built.
glpg80
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have you taken a tuning machine off to see if it’s maple?
AmpliFIRE
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Actually, I haven’t. Everything I’ve seen states that it’s mahogany. Tonewise supports that it’s mahogany as well.
glpg80
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85 could be either. For the asking price you may want to know - maple would add more value.
Racerxrated
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Man, if any LP ever forces me to sell something and buy it..this may be the one.
GLWTS!
GLWTS!
killertone
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That thing is sick
riffsfordaze
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Simply beautiful!
Need to hit those buyers with some Head & Shoulders. This guitar is too sexy.