Les is more?

[shreddy bender]

Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't been hanging around much. I don't get out too often.
I just acquired this! My Dad passed away a year and a half ago and my Sister just settled his estate a few weeks back. I wound up with a small amount of money as Dad liked to spend his loot and we both told him to do just that if it makes him happy. After all, it's his money.
Anyhow, I got enough to buy a thing. May I introduce Murray, a 2007 Les Paul?
I always wanted a Les Paul from the get go. Here I am 37 years later and I have one!
Thanks Dad!

 

[Thatbastarddon]

Murray is looking like a real capable player!
Sorry for your loss. I like the remembrance.

 

[C-Grin]

Sorry to hear about your dad. But you get to think of him ever time you pick up that gorgeous Les Paul.

 

[shreddy bender]

Thank you. Dad never really supported my musical endeavors until he realized I just couldn't stop. Then he became a fan!

 

[syscokid]

It’s never too late to have a nice Les Paul in your stable. Big congrats, Shreddy…

Is “Murray” your dad’s name?

 

[shreddy bender]

It’s never too late to have a nice Les Paul in your stable. Big congrats, Shreddy…

Is “Murray” your dad’s name?

Yes. I thought it was fitting.

 

[67plexi]

Sorry for your loss. I did the same thing when my mom and dad passed on two Les Paul's

 

[Sapient]

Sorry for the conditions, but huge congrats on a beautiful guitar. That's one nice chunk of beef.

 

[LiveeviL2000]

Condolences for your loss.

You now have a guitar which has the following qualities.
1) it’s a great instrument
2) it’s something you can remember you dad by
3) it is named
4) this one is the most important cool factor. It has a story.

Maybe get the truss cover engraved with “Murry” just to add a little more to it.

 

[JohnnyGoo]

Sorry bout the loss of your Dad Shreddy but congrats on the beautiful Les Paul.Good to hear from you.

 

[DirtySteve]

What a great looking Lester, congrats!

Sorry for your loss, We lost my Dad in January this year so I know...

 

[Session 5]

Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't been hanging around much. I don't get out too often.
I just acquired this! My Dad passed away a year and a half ago and my Sister just settled his estate a few weeks back. I wound up with a small amount of money as Dad liked to spend his loot and we both told him to do just that if it makes him happy. After all, it's his money.
Anyhow, I got enough to buy a thing. May I introduce Murray, a 2007 Les Paul?
I always wanted a Les Paul from the get go. Here I am 37 years later and I have one!
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Sorry for the loss of your Father, Congrats on your new axe! Happy for you to be able to get what you have pined for , all those years..And most of all the memories that will live on of your Father..

 

[gball]

It seems a fitting remembrance. I did something similar when my father passed.

Plus, and I cannot stress this enough, it's a freaking tobacco sunburst Les Paul!! Congrats

 

[SG John]

Sorry to hear about your dad. Glad to see that you're still doing well, and congrats on the new Les Paul.

 

[shreddy bender]

Thanks everyone. Going to do a full re-stringing and set up this weekend but as it is...WOW!
I thought the price was fair, the finish looks great and as a bonus the guy selling it was about 6 blocks from my house!
I think it was meant to be!

 

[eclecticsynergy]

Mineral streaks and a bit of flame - very nice.
I always wanted a tobaccoburst LP; never owned one.

A very fitting way to keep the memory of your Dad close.

 

[ibmorjamn]

A very nice tribute to your father.
As a father it would make me happy if I knew my son had very nice guitar in my Tribute. Very well done.

 

[jtcnj]

Sorry for your loss, and HNGD!

 

[shreddy bender]

Thanks again everyone. Just did a re-stringing and set up yesterday. It was really nice the way the last guy had it set up but now it's perfect for my tastes. Lowered the action, lowered the pickups and top wrapped the strings. Maybe it's a placebo, but the reduced break angle at the bridge feels a little slinkier to me.
And yeah, Tobacco sunburst is probably my favourite Les Paul finish. I really like the fact that the top isn't too flamed. I like when the flame is more subtle then pops when the light hits it right.
I have been getting to know this guitar for many hours (stayed up until 2:30 last night with headphones on) and it's certainly a keeper!

 

[jtees4]

Play that beautiful thing every day and think about your Dad!