I kind of like this one...
;>)/
Those colors represent the post-war German flag colors....I don't see the connection you are seeing. Can you expound?
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Those colors represent the post-war German flag colors....I don't see the connection you are seeing. Can you expound?
Taking inspiration from the brightly painted "shaggin' wagons" of the 1970s, Gibson has released a new line of Custom Boogie Van Les Pauls.
The models feature a three-tone paint job reminiscent of racing stripes, coming in five different aptly named nitrocellulose finishes: A Squad, Street Race, Bell Bottom, Super Hero, and Stardust. Like a decked-out Econoline's shiny bumpers and hub caps, the guitars' ABR-1 bridge, tailpiece, control knobs, and switch washer are all glistening chrome.
While Gibson notes that both a resurgence in the popularity of '70s Les Pauls and the era's street vans are the basis for the "fun mash-up," at $4,999 USD, this joy ride isn't cheap.
https://reverb.com/news/gibson-nods-to-shaggin-wagons-with-new-custom-boogie-van-les-pauls
I don’t hate the black and silver one. I can’t say I love it, but I don’t outright hate it, either.
Dave Sloven
Ambassador of DOOM!
That looks crap.
If they were going do that they should have done it to an Explorer.
If they were going do that they should have done it to an Explorer.
BlackSG91
Ambassador of Anarchy
Expound? Is that a new word of the day. I guess you mean expand. Well as you can by the look on Hitler's face he is a bit saddened and wants the old red, white & black back.
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ex·poundExpound? Is that a new word of the day. I guess you mean expand. Well as you can by the look on Hitler's face he is a bit saddened and wants the old red, white & black back.
;>)/
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BlackSG91
Ambassador of Anarchy
gball
Ambassador of Boogie
They are the Weimar ensign colors. Some version of this flag dates back to at least 1919, and would have been in use by the Weimar Republic during the ascent of National Socialists. The flag was readopted in 1949 when the new German government was formed.
syscokid
Ambassador of War & Peace
Now I know why I stinker so much...
That's an interesting thought. It is very possible there would be a more positive reaction to these color schemes if they had been tried on an Explorer, or possibly a V.
I agree! The Les Paul is an icon of Rock and Roll. Not an icon of a Polka Party or the place to raise some foreign flage.
The German flag is still upsetting to me because of what all happened.
BlackSG91
Ambassador of Anarchy
Catmandue
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Hell yeah! I'll take a Gibson Custom for $500 all day long. This is actually a cool guitar. They're going for the 70s "groovy" effect with the finish. I like the more traditional look but, these are somewhat acceptable. I like some modern appointments also but I don't go for the Robots and "self tuning" stuff. This is sort of like Gibson doing what Fender did with Mustangs in the late 60s. Time will tell if these are truly cool or not.
Catmandue
Well-Known Member
I kind of like this one...
;>)/
The only bummer is that you have to click your heels before every time you tune up.
BlackSG91
Ambassador of Anarchy
Which is interesting because it was not originally intended to be so. Les Paul more envisioned it to be a jazz guitar.