The Kris Derrig Les Paul Replica:
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OP
Word out on the street is that a friend of a friend knows a guy who has a Max Baranet built - Kris Derrig 59 replica here in SoCal...
OP
Bet that is a pretty penny of a rig
And sweet too...
I want to check it out. I would like to add a '59 Les Paul to our stage show just for photos and visual impact...kinda like the double neck.
OP
eSGEe
Ferengi Ambassador of Trade
wait -- so the AFD -- the tone -- the Album that is listed as one of the highest selling albums EVER on the PLANET ---over 45 million copies here in the US ---
plus ALL THESE awards
en.wikipedia.org
grossing MILLIONS and making Slash a house hold name and Axl a GIANT DOUCHE WAD----
was done with a FAKE stolen guitar and a "borrowed" stolen amp ?!?!?!?!?!?!
man I need to quit paying for gear!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
plus ALL THESE awards
List of awards and nominations received by Guns N' Roses - Wikipedia
grossing MILLIONS and making Slash a house hold name and Axl a GIANT DOUCHE WAD----
was done with a FAKE stolen guitar and a "borrowed" stolen amp ?!?!?!?!?!?!
man I need to quit paying for gear!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OP
wait -- so the AFD -- the tone -- the Album that is listed as one of the highest selling albums EVER on the PLANET ---over 45 million copies here in the US ---
plus ALL THESE awards
List of awards and nominations received by Guns N' Roses - Wikipedia
grossing MILLIONS and making Slash a house hold name and Axl a GIANT DOUCHE WAD----
was done with a FAKE stolen guitar and a "borrowed" stolen amp ?!?!?!?!?!?!
man I need to quit paying for gear!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I know, Right!!!
Tim Caswell did the mods to the famous S.I.R. #39 amp...
OP
I got a feeling that you will indeed!!!!
that!
ninjaking67
Ambassador of Good Will
This is a great thread Robert! Thanks for posting!
OP
Welcome! I'm a history buff!
OP
Guys ask me why I like Gibson replicas. I remember all my heroes played Gibson's and I avowed to have one too someday. However, after buying 5 brand new Gibson's - and then needing to invest additional $$$ to correct bad fretboards, bad frets and/or noisy electronics - i got tired of all the extra expense and time required to make the instruments usable.
I've even played R9's recent that had uneven frets and played local radio stations when plugged in.
This is where Kris Derrig found his niche.
Back in the 1980's, few musicians could afford the expensive Gibson's, even though they cost less then than now, it was often more than many players could afford.
For a fraction of the cost of an original, you could have a Derrig 59 Gibson Les Paul, with premium electronics, pickups and without 30 years (as of 1989) of wear and abuse.
This is why I love the Gibson replicas. They look great on stage, have excellent sound and feel and can be replaced economically.
When I play expensive Gibson Custom Shop models that still need fretwork and still suffer from EFI/RFI, I am reminded why I prefer function over form.
I'm currently looking to add a 59 Les Paul to our lineup.
I've even played R9's recent that had uneven frets and played local radio stations when plugged in.
This is where Kris Derrig found his niche.
Back in the 1980's, few musicians could afford the expensive Gibson's, even though they cost less then than now, it was often more than many players could afford.
For a fraction of the cost of an original, you could have a Derrig 59 Gibson Les Paul, with premium electronics, pickups and without 30 years (as of 1989) of wear and abuse.
This is why I love the Gibson replicas. They look great on stage, have excellent sound and feel and can be replaced economically.
When I play expensive Gibson Custom Shop models that still need fretwork and still suffer from EFI/RFI, I am reminded why I prefer function over form.
I'm currently looking to add a 59 Les Paul to our lineup.
OP
Fun too!!!!
My 'fake' Les Paul...
My 'fake' Les Paul...
OP
My Mom's documented - all original - 1979 Les Paul Custom.
Me and Mom's 1979 Custom. Nice Guitar, but needs fretwork, plays a local radio station when plugged in, the usual Gibson anomalies...
Mom and the 'Fake' Les Paul Replica that I gave her as a Mother's day 2017 Gift.
The Von Herndon Stagecrafter (#12 of 24) that Mom traded me the Les Paul Replica for on the left.
She liked the family name on the headstock and the thicker, 1.00" neck profile on the Von Herndon:
Close up of Mom's Stagecrafter:
Me and Mom's 1979 Custom. Nice Guitar, but needs fretwork, plays a local radio station when plugged in, the usual Gibson anomalies...
Mom and the 'Fake' Les Paul Replica that I gave her as a Mother's day 2017 Gift.
The Von Herndon Stagecrafter (#12 of 24) that Mom traded me the Les Paul Replica for on the left.
She liked the family name on the headstock and the thicker, 1.00" neck profile on the Von Herndon:
Close up of Mom's Stagecrafter:
