Rob's Brand New Used 2016 Gibson Les Paul 50's Tribute Project:
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I agree, I just want something unique...a certain sound.
chilipeppermaniac
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BlackSG91
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chilipeppermaniac
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Listen to that juicy bass in that Gary Moore clip. Perfect compliment for that searing guitar. Other than the talent in Gary's fingers, I bet that Soldano has quite an effect on Gary's sound as well.
chilipeppermaniac
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Speaking of Gary, I just found this...
chilipeppermaniac
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chilipeppermaniac
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Sure Was... I hope our bro Robert never stops seeking to become his own version of Gary, Leslie West, Mom Herndon etc all rolled into one. I relish the chance we all have to help him with this facet of his making music that brings him fulfillment.
gball
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chilipeppermaniac
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My Buddy Ron has one of those SLO Soldano's. The first time I heard it in his basement, I was addicted.
gball
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They are unbelievable but so. damn. expensive.
Truss_rod
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Yes he was, but sadly died way to young.
OP
Thanks, Mark...I never stop trying to be better.
OP
I really couldn't be happier with this 2016 Gibson Les Paul 50's Tribute.
It came with all the paperwork, unfilled warranty card, bench photo (dated 4/16/2016) and the padded bag. The original Gibson Green Keys are also included.
The .951" neck alone is worth its weight in gold to me and is identical to my 2016 Gibson SG T Series.
As expected, its very noisy. It buzzes and hums when you are not touching metal, which all 4 of my brand new Gibson's did - two new SG' s and two new Les Pauls - all without shielding and with PCB's - an anomaly that immediately stops when copper shielding is added.
No big deal. I expected this and I am prepared. I have a 50's harness and 10 foot roll of copper shielding tape.
Bridge measures a whopping 13.8k and neck measures 7.75k respectively. They actually sound really good!!!
Neck angle is the BEST I have had on a Les Paul. The bridge and tailpiece are super low and action is an almost perfect .060"/.040" - exactly how I set up all my guitars. Relief is around .012" at the 9th fret.
Intonation is also near perfect and the guitar was in tune when I pulled it out of the box.
So...now its modification time.
I have Black Top Hat Reflectors
New Gibson Black Three Ply Pickguard
New Gibson Black Poker Chip with With White Letters
Gotoh Nickel Jackplate (a black chrome one too)
And the original Green Keys to replace the "Ratio" branded locking tuners.
Thankfully, these tuners mount to a plate so no drilling was required to install them.
There just isn't any evidence that's its been played at all. No scratches. No nicks. Nothing otherbthannmarks from the hanger.
The fretboard is super dry, which has been typical of all 5 of my new Gibson's, and is easily corrected with some lemon oil.
So that's the most current update.
More to come!!!
It came with all the paperwork, unfilled warranty card, bench photo (dated 4/16/2016) and the padded bag. The original Gibson Green Keys are also included.
The .951" neck alone is worth its weight in gold to me and is identical to my 2016 Gibson SG T Series.
As expected, its very noisy. It buzzes and hums when you are not touching metal, which all 4 of my brand new Gibson's did - two new SG' s and two new Les Pauls - all without shielding and with PCB's - an anomaly that immediately stops when copper shielding is added.
No big deal. I expected this and I am prepared. I have a 50's harness and 10 foot roll of copper shielding tape.
Bridge measures a whopping 13.8k and neck measures 7.75k respectively. They actually sound really good!!!
Neck angle is the BEST I have had on a Les Paul. The bridge and tailpiece are super low and action is an almost perfect .060"/.040" - exactly how I set up all my guitars. Relief is around .012" at the 9th fret.
Intonation is also near perfect and the guitar was in tune when I pulled it out of the box.
So...now its modification time.
I have Black Top Hat Reflectors
New Gibson Black Three Ply Pickguard
New Gibson Black Poker Chip with With White Letters
Gotoh Nickel Jackplate (a black chrome one too)
And the original Green Keys to replace the "Ratio" branded locking tuners.
Thankfully, these tuners mount to a plate so no drilling was required to install them.
There just isn't any evidence that's its been played at all. No scratches. No nicks. Nothing otherbthannmarks from the hanger.
The fretboard is super dry, which has been typical of all 5 of my new Gibson's, and is easily corrected with some lemon oil.
So that's the most current update.
More to come!!!
OP
You should get cream coloured pick up rings to match the pick guard Rockin' Robby. And don't forget to put a chrome or nickel cover on the neck pick up for that hot-rodded look.
;>)/
Those were stock...going BLACK...
gball
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