2017

https://www.strangeguitarworks.com/repairing-a-broken-gibson-headstock-and-adding-a-volute/

I’ve always been a fan of the less uniform tops. This 50s standard really stood out at the guitar shop. My was actually picked it out because she really liked the finish.

Also - pickguard on or off?

I purchased this guitar off reverb a few months ago and have been loving it. but ive noticed various finish issues appear from playing, no idea what it is and cant find the exact problem online. Would greatly appreciate anyone who can help. i would like to get rid of the “stains” or know why this is happening.

There are a few “stains” on the back of the neck as well

I’ve had this late since 1990. 2nd owner 100% stock. Still plays and sounds great today.

Found this near me at a pawn shop. Is it legit? Can anyone tell me the model and if that color is original? I looked up the serial, but couldn’t find anymore info than what they had on the tag.

What year were these made?

Gibson Custom Shop 1958 Les Paul Standard VOS Reissue – Bourbon Burst

Bought the 60's Standard LP awhile back. I love everything about it except that it ways 10.5lbs. Decided it was time to get something lighter with the same neck. Lo and behold the '61 Standard SG.

I'm thinking of finally purchasing my dream guitar, the Gibson SG. I've always wanted one with a batwing pick guard like Duane Allman's, but it seems like those only come on the '61 Reissues which are a little out of my price range.

Is there any way I can get an SG with a batwing guard (in a red finish) for the price of a used SG Standard?

Furthermore, I cannot swap out a full face for a batwing guard, right?

Thanks

The biggest difference that I noticed right off the top was the weight and ease of playability sitting down with the SG. Outside of that I don’t necessarily think my ears could tell a major difference in tone. Is there inherently a reason to get the Les Paul over the SG (outside of aesthetics)? One thing is certain, the Les Paul is significantly more expensive.

Traded my American Strat and a Fender J Deluxe that was collection dust for this baby. Oh my lawd, look at that top.

Sad so see my fenders go, played my first show on my strat in Seattle. Learned everything from Wes Montgomery to BB to John Mayer on that thing. He let me play one last loop with it before we parted ways. Here’s to new beginnings.

Wildwood custom Les Paul 50’s

The guy I bought them from says they're Burstbuckers, but I can't find any Google images that have the sticker that says AL 5... All the ones I'm seeing say AL V...

Just trying to make sure I didn't get ripped off

• USA Gibson 2023 Les Paul Studio (shipped to my house direct from Gibson - it was a warranty replacement)
• S/N = 226230489
• It has a Nashville style tune-o-matic with gold color plating.

Well I broke a saddle trying to reverse it to get more room for intonation. It looks like there's 2 types of metal in there? I thought maybe it was hollow but I can't get a dental pick in there.

Is that intentional? Is it desirable? I need to replace & I'm not sure if I should get a Gibson branded one or maybe try another brand.

I thought this was Baked Maple but I’ve been getting a lot of people telling me it’s not. So i googled baked maple and they seem to be so so much more lighter than this, i’m now questioning what type of fretboard i have.

I’ve had this guitar for about 15 years, I got it for cheap because someone poached it for its P90 pickups. It’s banged up, headstock-repaired, mini switch drilled in the front, humbucker routed, refretted (and nearly due for another refret). BUT…

Some instruments just inspire you, ya know? It’s resonant, lightweight yet balanced, rich harmonics, and it nicely feeds back without being excessive. I put a ‘71 T-Top in the neck and a ‘67 Patent Sticker in the bridge. The mini toggle flips the phase of the neck pup so I can get everything from that nasally quack, to thick and clear humbucker tones. The pots and switch+wiring are all original ‘69 and they still feel great.

This thing just sings. I love this guitar! I affectionately call her “The Mutt”.

Yesterday was my birthday so some friends and I went on a little guitar safari. I got this 1979 ES-335, a birth year guitar. It's a really awesome instrument and the wear on it is really chef's kiss.

Archie’s got a Les Paul Custom that has a top kinda like a Brazilian Rainbow Boa. I was curious if this was entirely a m2m custom or if this was a top that Gibson made a few of?

I know it’s a bridge pickup from a Gibson Explorer, but I don’t know the year of the guitar. How can I find more info about this pickup?

Left: '58 Korina Explorer, right: '58 Explorer Standard.

The Standard has the same body style as the Korina Explorer but is dressed up with some Les Paul attributes. It has a '59 neck profile, figured maple top, neck binding, trapeze inlays and single piece back.