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Post by reverendrob on Jul 9, 2020 21:44:28 GMT -5
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Post by Blacksunshine on Jul 9, 2020 21:44:41 GMT -5
You know, call me crazy but the neck break doesn't bother me. If the price was right I'd love to have that guitar.
I have it in my watch list, maybe it if doesn't move in the next few weeks I'll hit him up.
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Post by reverendrob on Jul 9, 2020 22:51:17 GMT -5
Yea, I'm not phased by them if they're done well and priced accordingly.
I'd be angry if one of mine got popped, but I'd repair it nonethesame because I LOVE the damned things and they're worth the hassle and the risk.
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Post by De ville on Jul 10, 2020 0:58:52 GMT -5
I'd have one, but not at that price. Then ya have tax and shipping.. Surprised that dude is selling that guitar. He may regret it.
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Post by Blacksunshine on Jul 10, 2020 13:34:01 GMT -5
Surprised that dude is selling that guitar. He may regret it. I was thinking the same thing. |
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Post by modbus on Jul 10, 2020 17:40:27 GMT -5
I love my 2018 Studio HPs (robotuners and all) - with the factory Plek on both, the flight cases, and full nice finishes plus actual MOP inlays, it's a poor man's LP Custom with stock 490/498 pickups. The only non-standardish thing past the tuners (which could be yanked off) is the extra-wide neck and titanium parts (bridge saddles,zero-fret nut). I wasn't sure on the nut, but it came set up perfectly and has zero issues They now have custom poker chips (Will/Love) but otherwise are as pictured. The Arctic White one has significant yellowing under the pickguard (and did within the first year), but that's what Arctic White does eventually anyway. Absolutely stunning pieces of work for the $1800ish they were new - not the low-end Studio, to be sure, but...I don't feel as if I was missing *anything* from the things versus the big brothers.  I'd really like to get one of those extra-wide fretboard versions. I never really see any for sale around here, though.
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Post by reverendrob on Jul 10, 2020 21:33:22 GMT -5
You'll have to dig, those of us with them aren't giving them up.
Honestly they had everything I would have wanted in a signature model in one fell swoop, from pickups down.
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Post by Blacksunshine on Jul 13, 2020 18:36:31 GMT -5
Alright, which one of you jokers made an offer on all of the Platinum Studios I'm watching on Reverb??  I'm watching 4 Studios right now and I got offer notices for all of them, all within minutes of each other. It's either a huge coincidence, or one person has the same taste as I. Interesting. |
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Post by De ville on Jul 14, 2020 17:22:27 GMT -5
Wasn't me, I SWEAR!
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Post by Blacksunshine on Jul 21, 2020 21:45:36 GMT -5
I sold another Strat. It's going to be real hard not to make an offer on that Platinum Studio with a broken headstock. Ugh. Somebody buy it before the Reverb funds clear.  |
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Post by De ville on Jul 21, 2020 23:02:09 GMT -5
 Oh man. Ya, temptation..
I was salivating over this the other day. It's not in my price range though. But dang!
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Post by Blacksunshine on Jul 22, 2020 2:33:29 GMT -5
Oh man. Ya, temptation..
I was salivating over this the other day. It's not in my price range though. But dang! Oh man, that IS lovely, but way too spendy for my budget! |
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Post by Blacksunshine on Aug 1, 2020 16:44:37 GMT -5
I will not drink tequila tonight and make offer on Platinum Studio.
I will not drink tequila tonight and make offer on Platinum Studio.
I will not drink tequila tonight and make offer on Platinum Studio.
I will not drink tequila tonight and make offer on Platinum Studio.
I will not drink tequila tonight and make offer on Platinum Studio.
I will not drink tequila tonight and make offer on Platinum Studio.
I will not drink tequila tonight and make offer on Platinum Studio.
I will not drink tequila tonight and make offer on Platinum Studio.
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Post by Leftee on Aug 1, 2020 17:40:40 GMT -5
I double dog dare ya.
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Post by oldnjplayer on Aug 1, 2020 17:55:26 GMT -5
still have the black les paul studio i bought in 1984. Great guitar. At the time I was told it was the same as the standard, but without the visual appointments. It has just gotten better with age, unlike me.....
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Post by reverendrob on Aug 1, 2020 19:08:43 GMT -5
The originals (and some of the moderns) are just described. They added different price point versions, just like there's more than just the Standard and the Studio and the Custom now, or the million Strat variants. The top-end Studio HPs from a few years back were the bastard stepchildren of the LP Custom (pickups, color options) and the LP recording (the weird options and dip switches), and with the factory Plek and gloss finish etc....I do not miss the binding or appointments, nor the fact I got two for the price of a Custom!  |
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Post by guildx700 on Aug 1, 2020 22:51:12 GMT -5
Nice! I like it!!! Price matters little when it comes to a good LP, if it's good it's good. Enjoy! One of my Fav LP's is my 2013 budget LP, I love it. I have Historic's, Standards, Customs, I've played originals, yet this is one of my first go to's for many reasons: Les Paul Deluxe II, got it as new old stock back in 2016 for $865. It has: 2 push pull volume controls for a 10-dB boost/coil splitting. Takes a 9V battery for the boost. True bypass: disengages boost completely removes active circuit. 490R pickup in neck position, BurstBucker Pro pickup in bridge position '60s-style neck shape Book-matched, carved flame maple top 1 piece mahogany neck 1 piece mahogany body Grover tuners Vintage Sunburst Gloss nitro finish hard shell case     |
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Post by Blacksunshine on Aug 3, 2020 14:03:50 GMT -5
Well, no tequila was involved, but I did end up making an offer yesterday. I either insulted him or he hasn't checked, but the offer expires in a few minutes and he hasn't countered, or even declined. Oh well. Kinda bummed, but kinda relieved. I would have been overpaying, but it would have been worth it to me because I'm not worried about resale, I'd probably die with the thing. Onward and upward..... |
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Post by De ville on Aug 4, 2020 4:48:13 GMT -5
Well, there will be another.
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Post by mountie on Aug 4, 2020 16:56:28 GMT -5
Slightly off topic, but I filled my Les Paul void with a late '90's "The Paul II". 490/498 pickups, stock wiring and way less weight. Also easy on the wallet with no case and some buckle rash from previous owners.
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Post by Blacksunshine on Aug 4, 2020 20:46:25 GMT -5
Slightly off topic, but I filled my Les Paul void with a late '90's "The Paul II". 490/498 pickups, stock wiring and way less weight. Also easy on the wallet with no case and some buckle rash from previous owners. There's one for sale locally here on Craigslist, although I think it's just a "The Paul." The guy says it's from 1978, does that sound legit? I don't know much about those. |
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Post by De ville on Aug 4, 2020 23:41:53 GMT -5
This is a Studio thread sort of, but as long as you're jonesing for some in the silver verity, check out this video. I think I need a burst. Gulp |
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Post by De ville on Aug 4, 2020 23:53:43 GMT -5
P.S. this guitar already sold, so don't anybody get an itchy trigger finger.
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Post by guildx700 on Aug 5, 2020 19:47:15 GMT -5
This is a Studio thread sort of, but as long as you're jonesing for some in the silver verity, check out this video. I think I need a burst. GulpDidn't know they made a silverburst that early. Cool. |
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RedStrat05
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Post by RedStrat05 on Aug 6, 2020 14:31:18 GMT -5
Is this your studio?
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Post by De ville on Aug 7, 2020 0:09:01 GMT -5
Ya, looks pretty similar. |
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twangmeister
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Post by twangmeister on Aug 7, 2020 9:06:54 GMT -5
Studios are great guitars.
My one and only Gibson Lester Pohlfuss was an early '90s Studio H-S-H in transparent midnight blue. It was a wonderful guitar to play but I just couldn't deal with the 10-way switching, open-face H-S-H pickups or color. It was like owning a jacked -up camo Corvette with off-road tires and running boards.
If it had been a two humbucker L.P. I would have been satisfied.
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Post by De ville on Aug 7, 2020 12:15:54 GMT -5
LOL, that's funny. Sounds like a love hate relationship.
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Post by Blacksunshine on Aug 24, 2020 23:03:44 GMT -5
Well, in a moment of weakness, and perhaps too much wine, I WAY overpaid for that Platinum Studio. I'll never sell it, so I guess like they say, you can't overpay, you just pay too soon! LOL I'm excited to get it! Now if it can just get here without being washed away by Hurricane Laura, I'm golden! |
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sirWheat
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For a better future, play Stevie Wonder for your children.
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Post by sirWheat on Aug 25, 2020 4:59:41 GMT -5
The one with the broken headstock?
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Oh man. Ya, temptation..
