Dilemma - Which Would You Keep?

[Sp8ctre]

Okay, so the Custom Shop 1960 Historic R0 came and it is MUCH nicer in person! Flame really shows in the light. But, it's not as
much flame as my 2013 Traditional. And the R0 was a NOS in the store so it's a 2018 and not a 2020, but is still brand new.



1960 Re-Issue



Les Paul Traditional

 

[CoyotesGator]

Is both not an option?

 

[syscokid]

To be honest, I could seriously not choose unless I played through both of them. They are both beautiful. Good luck with this decision...

 

[Thatbastarddon]

Not to be a wiseguy....but I would keep the one that I liked best...with my eyes closed.

They’re both stunning...I still like the looks of the 2013 Trad....marginally.
Best of luck!

 

[Sp8ctre]

Is both not an option?

If I keep both I'm going to have to sell at least two others to get the $$$ I need to recoup...

 

[BFT Gibson]

I would keep the one that sounded best & encourages more playing just by handling it & the response back from the amp. The one ya can't put down after a session

 

[gball]

I like the looks of the Traditional more, but for me it would have to come down to which one is better in the hands. But...you know how I feel about Les Pauls, so if there was any way to keep 'em both, including selling off "lesser" guitars, that'd probably be the way I would personally go.

 

[TCE63]

Ask someone to put a blindfold on you and give you the guitars in "Random" order.
Feel and listen and keep the guitar you like the best.

Good luck.

Cheers

 

[syscokid]

Not to be a wiseguy....but I would keep the one that I liked best...with my eyes closed.

 

[Clem]

If I had to choose, it would be purely which one sounded the better of the two.

If that didn't split them I'd keep the R0 every day of the week.

YMMV

 

[Don O]

I‘d go with the blindfold test too.

 

[Cadorman]

They are different bursts, so you must keep them both.

 

[Astral Traveler]

I think the idea of playing them blindfolded is good.

If that does't work you can always choose one randomly and add more flame

 

[Inspector #20]

Not to be a wiseguy....but I would keep the one that I liked best...with my eyes closed.

They’re both stunning...I still like the looks of the 2013 Trad....marginally.
Best of luck!

Best advice...

 

[DirtySteve]

I agree with everything everyone said so far.

 

[bea]

If You must decide, keep the best sounding and playing. As so many others told you - but it can't be repeated often enough.

 

[Amp Mad Scientist]

If I keep both I'm going to have to sell at least two others to get the $$$ I need to recoup...

Go ahead and rob a liquor store, then keep them both. Simple solutions made easy.

 

[Sp8ctre]

Okay, they both play and sound astounding. Play and Sound will not help me determine.

Looks and Value wise...which is the keeper?

Or do I go with GBall and sell off two or three other guitars? I have to cover around $4K to keep the R0

 

[Sp8ctre]

...actually, I may be able to keep them both. My wife fessed up most of the $$$ for the R0.

First World problems...

 

[RVA]

So, if they both look great and both play really well, sell the one you can get more money for- the R0. If they are otherwise equal to you, why would you pay more to keep one?