Posted by Chris Zobel (via moderator) on October 27, 2005 at 18:15:06:
In Reply to: A Les Paul Personal in oslo, norway posted by Lars on September 23, 2005 at 19:03:45:
(Originally posted 09:21:22 10/26/05)
Hello Lars,
I am the PROUD owner of a '70 Les Paul Personal, and if you google: Les Paul Personal, you will find a very informative site about one guys experience with this guitar. My guitar looks just like the one in the photo. This site mentions the history of the series, and it's shortcommings. The electronics in my guitar have been altered,(i.e. the low-impedence wiring has been changed). I consider my guitar a "lifer", in that I would never, ever sell it. Why, well for one there were only 146 of these made, and I love having a unique instrument. But most importantly, it has a sweet,sweet tone. Yes, it is heavy as hell, but that is the price you pay for such a solidly made guitar. As for the cost of the guitar you are looking at, I guess you have to weigh that against other really well made vintage Les Pauls in Oslo. My best friend sold me mine 20 years ago for $500US. (I could have bought a vintage Telecaster from him for the same price, but after having both for a couple of weeks, it was ob
vious that the Les Paul Personal far outperformed the 'tele, particularily in tone, sustain, and playability). My guitar is one of six that I own, all of which are vintage, but if my house caught on fire, that Personal would be my first grab (well second after my daughter..)I hope my info might help you. I would try to point out to the shop owner that the guitar (if original) has outdated electronics, and that though rare, is not worth as much as most other Les Pauls. Mine looks like hell, because it has been through a lot with me, but I do not own it for the investment. Please give me a follow up if you go for that guitar.
Regards,
Chris