Eric'45
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Yes, the Golden Top Hats are a better fit for a Burst finish.I dont like the reflector knobs on LPs. The original knobs are in the cases.
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Jethro Rocker
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The early 1960s were reflector knobs. The later slightly slimmer neck were not.They looked like R9s to me, because I always thought the 1960s had reflector knobs by default. And I also love the VOS finish.
With your photography skills you could turn a lump of firewood into something truly beautiful.
Jeez,, thanks mate, been playing a lot with lighting the last few years. It's fun!!
I don't really either, not on a burst. I changed mine out on the R0. They seem OK on the Goldie deluxe somehow for me.I dont like the reflector knobs on LPs. The original knobs are in the cases.
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66 Galaxie
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I like them on my Explorers.
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66 Galaxie
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Here is a photo of the side of the pinstripe LP..
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66 Galaxie
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Here is the back..
paul-e-mann
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I guess these guys are closely related. Gibson, Chibson, and Epi. Guess which is which.
PelliX
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Alright, Paul, I'm going to go out on a limb here. I think the one on the right is the Epi.
I'd guess the center LP is the Chibson...? The truss rod cover looks to be in the wrong spot on the goldtop, but Gibson have done all kinds of things over the years.
Eric'45
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This is the first time I notice that the Les Paul Script on lefties is upside- down. I had to look it up, because that's what I thought would give the counterfeit away, but no, That is how they are, and I never noticed before.
The easiest one to spot is the Epi- on the right.
The Black one is the Chibson, I'm fairly shure.
I would say it's the opposite. Looking at my own LP right next to me, there is definitely a bit of space between the saddle and the TP cover. On the black one it seems to be much too close. It also has the rounded and short cutaway like the older Epiphones.
PelliX
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Sure?
True, mine has a couple of mm between the nut and truss rod cover, too (legit Gibson). On the other hand, Gibson has been so all over the place with the covers, I'm not even sure it's a real identifier. What looks a little weird to me (though it could just be the angle at which the picture was taken) is the headstock on the black beauty; it seems straighter than the other two. It's also photographed more head-on, so that doesn't help either. To be honest, I'll admit that I'm not sure. If I had it in my hands I might be able to say more, but I'm more of a Telecaster expert than an LP afficianado.
paul-e-mann
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The goldtop is a lefty 57 reissue, they have righty necks, dots on both sides of the neck. A modern lefty Standard would have the decals and dots as appropriate.
paul-e-mann
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I gave the builder of the ebony photos and specs of the goldtop to duplicate, he was spot on for $200. I didn't bother with the upside down LP decal or the extra side dots or fret nibs. Then when I got it I spent $200 on a fret job, rewired it myself with quality electronics and Gibson pickups. Probably have about $500 wrapped into it for a really nice black beauty.Sure?
True, mine has a couple of mm between the nut and truss rod cover, too (legit Gibson). On the other hand, Gibson has been so all over the place with the covers, I'm not even sure it's a real identifier. What looks a little weird to me (though it could just be the angle at which the picture was taken) is the headstock on the black beauty; it seems straighter than the other two. It's also photographed more head-on, so that doesn't help either. To be honest, I'll admit that I'm not sure. If I had it in my hands I might be able to say more, but I'm more of a Telecaster expert than an LP afficianado.
Eric'45
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That makes sense.
