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    So I walked into Sam Ash for strings and ended up leaving with this...



    I need to exercise more self-control.

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    Wow like that alot!!!

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    Thanks. As Krashpad alluded to in his JR thread, the finish will prolly wear easily - that might be the only con to these value series guitars. The pros are kick *** pickups, electronics, and the 50s neck (I like chunkier necks). They also have the vintage kluson tuners that I prefer. The biggest plus though, at least for me, is they are weight-relief chambered and easy on this old man's back.


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    This big question now is...should I ditch the pickguard? LOL

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    Holy Smokes - when you cave to the lust of the moment, you don't fool around! Looks beautiful! (BTW, those of us on the other side of the 'problem' often wish we could be more impulsive (not to use a more colorful word...))

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    Sweet git....love the pups.......ditch the PG......or put a paperbag over it.

    I never went it for strings and left with a git. lol I don't carry that kind of walk-around money with me.

    Hey Sting.....which Laney amp is that? How do you like it? Pros/cons? What kind of tubes are in that?

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    That's beautiful. And here I thought I was immune to GAS anymore. Looks like it would be a fun guitar.

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    Quote Originally Posted by piebaldpython View Post
    Hey Sting.....which Laney amp is that? How do you like it? Pros/cons? What kind of tubes are in that?
    Thanks I wrote about the Laney amp pictured a ways back. I got it very cheaply at the NY/NY Amp Show in 2011 while hanging out in the Laney room. They had a few models that they were showing off - some very nice Lionhearts were on demo too. I walked in when I heard some really good guitar playing and noticed the model - Cub 12R. I tried it and was stoked when they told me how much the show price was.

    The tubes are all JJ's and I haven't changed the stock speaker yet which is a Celestion Rocket 50. Some claim even better results with a swap to Weber or better model Celestion. I like it just fine stock, so much in fact that the C30 has been put away. Tough to beat the .75 watt setting in the home
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    Quote Originally Posted by Spudman View Post
    That's beautiful. And here I thought I was immune to GAS anymore. Looks like it would be a fun guitar.
    Thanks, Spud. It's no where near as exotic looking as a R7 goldtop but if you bear in mind the cost I think it's a sweet deal @ $750.
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    Oooh, nice! HNGD

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    Which Paul is that? Very nice, regardless.
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    Went in to get $5 worth of strings, and walked out with a $750 guitar. Yeah, that sounds about right!

    Nice snag!
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    Quote Originally Posted by marnold View Post
    Which Paul is that? Very nice, regardless.
    Thanks, Rev. Its official moniker is Les Paul 50s Tribute Gold Top - of course sans binding but the pickups and electronics are the same as on the standard. This is painted in a satin finish. Feels nice.

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    Gold tops are hawt. If I would ever get a Les Paul it would definitely be a gold top. Odd, since I normally wouldn't really want anything else in a gold color besides my wedding ring.

    Is the neck really baseball bat-like?
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    Quote Originally Posted by marnold View Post
    Is the neck really baseball bat-like?
    Not at all. It's a very comfortable neck typical of a 50s repro. Feels very good in the hands and doesn't cause cramping. This is all, of course, subjective. I own guitars with Wizard necks and other types but generally prefer a meatier neck or, in the strat world, a V neck. Honestly, try any LP with a 50s neck and see if you like it. Another plus of the satin finish is that it feels silky smooth! Very comfortable guitar to play.

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    The satin finish would be huge for me. Not many Les Pauls or copies have it. I've always preferred my Jackson's neck, but recently I've grown much more comfortable with my Squier '51's bigger neck.

    Of course, all of this is moot since I can't swing a $750 string change right now
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    Recently picked up a LP Jr type guitar with a satin neck, and It's leapt right to the top of the food chain. SOOOOO comfortable....

    stingx, nice catch on the LP. What are the p'ups? the 490/498 combo?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tio Kimo View Post
    Recently picked up a LP Jr type guitar with a satin neck, and It's leapt right to the top of the food chain. SOOOOO comfortable....

    stingx, nice catch on the LP. What are the p'ups? the 490/498 combo?
    Thanks, TK. Exactly...490R/498T pickups.
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    I recently tried one of these while down in Oregon and nearly walked out with it myself. I love the satin neck and had to excercise a lot of self-control.

    Which brings me to ---- Happy New Guitar Day!

    That's definitely one I can dig in a big way.

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