Would you buy a Les Paul from Sweetwater?

I bought a new at the time Les Paul R9 Burst from the States 10 years ago. My thoughts on this was that as a relative higher end guitar it would be good. I was not wrong, it plays/sounds great and one of the best guitars I own, perhaps I got lucky . I would think buying 'Blindly' from Sweetwater would be relatively low risk and that the majority of guitars these days are built consistently.
 
Far Rider said:
Steve - I didn't remember you having a Tribute. Do have any pics of it? Would love to see them.
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Yeah remember, I redid the finish on it a few years ago? It's a 60s Tribute, bought it new in 2013.

When it was new..

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After I did the finish...

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DirtySteve said:
GAS is about to get the best of me. I've been thinking about a "good" LP for a while now. Today I was nosing around Sweetwaters web site and came across this and I didn't even know they made these. My GAS meter pegged when I saw it! There's nowhere around that has one in stock that I could go and play so I would be buying on line if I want one. I've heard nothing but great things about Sweetwater, but I'm afraid to buy a guitar without being able to check it out and play it first, especially for that kind of cash. Would you do it?

Gibson Les Paul Deluxe 70s Electric Guitar - Goldtop | Sweetwater
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I realize while I have dealt with Sweetwater. Did buy a guitar from them as well as pedals and other odds and ends. I really didn’t answer the OPs question. So……

Yes. If I were in the market for a LP, I would have no problem purchasing from Sweetwater.
 
iblive said:
I know some colors aren’t as photogenic as others. But it sure seems like the grain shows up better after the refinish. I like to see the grain. Good job.
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Yes, the grain shows much better after the refinish, it's just a straight Tru-oil finish. I tried doing a stain and it was a disaster, took me forever to sand it all out of the grain and by that time I was so tired of messing with it I just did the oil and called it done. There is actually some birdseye that doesn't show up in the pics very well, that's why I tried the stain.

Here is a better pic of what it actually looks like, this was before I put the black hardware on it. I'm in the process right now of wiring it back up normal and putting the switch back where it goes.

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The mahogany neck actually has some killer flame. I didn't even know mahogany could have flame so that was quite a surprise.

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In fact, come to think of it, my Fender Stratocaster was a purchase from Musician’s Friend. I realize we’re talking about Sweetwater, but it’s still an example of a mail order purchase.

That guitar was flawless right out of the case. I made a few minor adjustments to my taste after playing it for a few weeks, but not because it really needed a setup, or anything.
 
DirtySteve said:
GAS is about to get the best of me. I've been thinking about a "good" LP for a while now. Today I was nosing around Sweetwaters web site and came across this and I didn't even know they made these. My GAS meter pegged when I saw it! There's nowhere around that has one in stock that I could go and play so I would be buying on line if I want one. I've heard nothing but great things about Sweetwater, but I'm afraid to buy a guitar without being able to check it out and play it first, especially for that kind of cash. Would you do it?

Gibson Les Paul Deluxe 70s Electric Guitar - Goldtop | Sweetwater
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Wherever store you buy it from, you are basically buying it from Sweetwater anyway.
Sweetwater is the main distributor and largest stock for almost all big industry products.
It's the main source of everything to almost everywhere in US.
It's a musical city not merely a warehouse but a giant hub of shipping receiving.
 
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