I just took this on a trade. It's the cleanest guitar of this age I've had. Very few nics or scuffs outside of Gibson's early go at relicing. It's a 1980 LP 'Firebrand' which is a "The Paul" in mahogany and with the logo branded instead of printed. Same T-top pickups as the Custom but about half the weight. I'm still stoked about it even though I don't really need an LP right now. She's going to the auction block.
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That's pretty awesome. Wasn't even aware of this model, honestly. Top looks nice, but the back looks like a cutting board. I mean, I'd still rock it. 8)
I couldn't help but think of this song:
It's log, it's log,
It's big, it's heavy, it's wood.
It's log, it's log, it's better than bad, it's good.
Quote from: lars on January 10, 2019, 04:30:50 AM
I couldn't help but think of this song:
It's log, it's log,
It's big, it's heavy, it's wood.
It's log, it's log, it's better than bad, it's good.
Oh man, I was singing this the other day at work! Ren & Stimpy was the best.
Quote from: culturejam on January 10, 2019, 03:44:21 AM
That's pretty awesome. Wasn't even aware of this model, honestly. Top looks nice, but the back looks like a cutting board. I mean, I'd still rock it. 8)
Well if you ever wondered how many pieces of wood were in a LP body, It's 5. The answer is 5.
Quote from: sonarchotic on January 10, 2019, 12:38:38 PM
Well if you ever wondered how many pieces of wood were in a LP body, It's 5. The answer is 5.
*That* Les Paul has 5 pieces. But others will have less. Depends on the model, year, etc.
I'm not hung up on that kind of thing, for what it's worth. And even if I were, the awesomeness of the whole look of the top far outweighs any snobbish dislike of a multi-piece back.
Awesome walnut "The Paul" model. I have one from before they were made by firebrand. Those things have sustain for dayz. There's also a "The SG" that are hard to come by.
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Awesome walnut "The Paul" model. I have one from before they were made by firebrand. Those things have sustain for dayz. There's also a "The SG" that are hard to come by.
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Quote from: culturejam on January 10, 2019, 04:04:13 PM
Quote from: sonarchotic on January 10, 2019, 12:38:38 PM
Well if you ever wondered how many pieces of wood were in a LP body, It's 5. The answer is 5.
*That* Les Paul has 5 pieces. But others will have less. Depends on the model, year, etc.
I'm not hung up on that kind of thing, for what it's worth. And even if I were, the awesomeness of the whole look of the top far outweighs any snobbish dislike of a multi-piece back.
Fair point about the number of pieces of wood. There are definitely 5 in this one ;D Overall, the looks have grown on me and it's surprisingly not beat to hell. They usually are since they were a player model. The finish reminds of 70's western themed furniture.
Quote from: jimilee on January 10, 2019, 04:05:51 PM
Awesome walnut "The Paul" model. I have one from before they were made by firebrand. Those things have sustain for dayz. There's also a "The SG" that are hard to come by.
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That's a beaut! I love the grain in it!
Quote from: sonarchotic on January 10, 2019, 05:23:58 PM
Fair point about the number of pieces of wood. There are definitely 5 in this one
It's becoming less and less common, but some USA (non-Custom Shop) models are one-piece backs. I believe most USA LPs are two- or three-piece backs at this point.
Seen one of these on trogly's guitar show. (youtube it!) he focuses a lot on the wacky norlin years
Wow, what a find. It's almost too cool to let go, but I can't blame you. Neat to see my hometown on there. No trip to Asheville this year, but maybe next year.
Quote from: jubal81 on January 11, 2019, 05:08:15 AM
Wow, what a find. It's almost too cool to let go, but I can't blame you. Neat to see my hometown on there. No trip to Asheville this year, but maybe next year.
My cousins grew up there, so it's got a special place in my heart as well. Good old Ash-Vegas!
Quote from: culturejam on January 10, 2019, 05:49:52 PM
Quote from: sonarchotic on January 10, 2019, 05:23:58 PM
Fair point about the number of pieces of wood. There are definitely 5 in this one
It's becoming less and less common, but some USA (non-Custom Shop) models are one-piece backs. I believe most USA LPs are two- or three-piece backs at this point.
Yeah, any less just isn't very practical for mass production. It's hard to do one-piece in any quantity.
Same applies to the tops, too. Most are 2 piece.
Quote from: movinginslomo on January 11, 2019, 03:44:48 AM
Seen one of these on trogly's guitar show. (youtube it!) he focuses a lot on the wacky norlin years
I did see that. Good review and it helped sell me on doing the trade.
Quote from: jubal81 on January 11, 2019, 05:08:15 AM
Wow, what a find. It's almost too cool to let go, but I can't blame you. Neat to see my hometown on there. No trip to Asheville this year, but maybe next year.
Yeah, I noticed they misspelled Asheville. Weird... If I recall, you're on the coast. I may be heading that way before too long. I'm in Haywood County now but I finish school this summer and my work says they are likely moving me "down east." Don't know where yet. Wilmington would be cool. How's the hurricane recovery going?
Quote from: sonarchotic on January 11, 2019, 03:19:36 PM
Quote from: movinginslomo on January 11, 2019, 03:44:48 AM
Seen one of these on trogly's guitar show. (youtube it!) he focuses a lot on the wacky norlin years
I did see that. Good review and it helped sell me on doing the trade.
Quote from: jubal81 on January 11, 2019, 05:08:15 AM
Wow, what a find. It's almost too cool to let go, but I can't blame you. Neat to see my hometown on there. No trip to Asheville this year, but maybe next year.
Yeah, I noticed they misspelled Asheville. Weird... If I recall, you're on the coast. I may be heading that way before too long. I'm in Haywood County now but I finish school this summer and my work says they are likely moving me "down east." Don't know where yet. Wilmington would be cool. How's the hurricane recovery going?
Left NC in 2015. In the other corner now up in Washington state. Wilmington's pretty nice. I'd recommend it. Really miss the food - like - a lot.
Quote from: jubal81 on January 11, 2019, 07:41:22 PM
Quote from: sonarchotic on January 11, 2019, 03:19:36 PM
Quote from: movinginslomo on January 11, 2019, 03:44:48 AM
Seen one of these on trogly's guitar show. (youtube it!) he focuses a lot on the wacky norlin years
I did see that. Good review and it helped sell me on doing the trade.
Quote from: jubal81 on January 11, 2019, 05:08:15 AM
Wow, what a find. It's almost too cool to let go, but I can't blame you. Neat to see my hometown on there. No trip to Asheville this year, but maybe next year.
Yeah, I noticed they misspelled Asheville. Weird... If I recall, you're on the coast. I may be heading that way before too long. I'm in Haywood County now but I finish school this summer and my work says they are likely moving me "down east." Don't know where yet. Wilmington would be cool. How's the hurricane recovery going?
Left NC in 2015. In the other corner now up in Washington state. Wilmington's pretty nice. I'd recommend it. Really miss the food - like - a lot.
Well, I hate we lost you but I hope you're enjoying Washington. I hear it's beautiful. I'm a tree nerd and would love to check out the giant conifers there.... Let me know if you need BBQ over-nighted!