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  1. Ibanez Iceman and Xiphos Blueprints
    Ryan Mahony

    hey all im after the blue prints for both the ibanez iceman, preferably ICT700, and the ibanez xiphos, any model. I cant seem to find them anywhere. any help would be greatly apreciated.

    cheers,
    Ryan

  2. Re: Looking Lyrics: counting colours in the rainbow
    [email protected]

    : : : : : Have been looking for both the artist, the lyrics and the mp3 for years, please keep me informed.
    Paris

    : : : : :
    : : : : : Pl send lyrics
    : : : : : The refrain goes something like this: "Counting colors in the rainbow, When the sun has made a rainbow. In all those
    : : : : : colors , I see above me, I count the blessings of someone who loves me"
    : : : : : Thank you.
    : : : : : neville.

  3. Re: Looking Lyrics: counting colours in the rainbow
    Have been looking for both the lyrics and the mp3 of the song

    : : : :

    : : : :
    : : : : Pl send lyrics
    : : : : The refrain goes something like this: "Counting colors in the rainbow, When the sun has made a rainbow. In all those
    : : : : colors , I see above me, I count the blessings of someone who loves me"
    : : : : Thank you.
    : : : : neville.

  4. Gibson Les Paul Zoso
    Tom

    Can anyone tell me what these guitars are, are they part of the historic , custom or syandard ranges and what are they worth 2nd hand in mint condition. Cheers

    1. Re: epiphone gibson
      jamesm

      hi barry,i have the same guitar,my wife bought it for me in the philippines.some american guy had given it to the philippine husband of my wifes sisters friend there.my wife called and asked me if i wanted her to buy it for me.i asked her what was the price and what brand.she told me it was a gibson and it was in good shape and wanted 1000 pesos for it(20 us dollars)so i told her to give her sister the money plus 20 dollars to go to manila and get it for me,so i now had 40 us dollars in it lol.so i went bk to the philippines and got it,my wife and kid.after i got bk here in usa i called gibson and gave them the serial# and model#,they told me that it was a replica of an 1890 model gibson had made bk then.a friend of mine saw 2 of them on ebay,and they sold for around 800.00 on ebay,so i dont guess i got burnt too bad at 40.00.mine also has the butterfly on it,oval sound hole, and is elec also.hope this helped you.god bless and tk care

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... bazz
      bazz

      hi,really appreciate anybodys help here.Im trying to identify my guitar.It has Gibson on stockhead and model no eo-2bb the serial number is Y211288.It has an unusual stockhead for a Gibson and has a butterfly embossed on body.It also has Epiphone on the body and inside guitar is date 1994.Any help would be appreciated.Many thanks .
      Regards Barry (uk) email [email protected]

  5. 1958 Les Paul Cherry Sunburst With Origional Case
    Dave Thornhill

    I have a 1958 Les Paul "sunburst" that I bought new is early 1959. Serial number 8 5053. I personally brought the guitar to the Gibson factory in 1973 To have it restored. I have all the parts that the factory replaced to make the guitar look new. I took the guitar to Arlington Tx. to the Guitar show October 19th thru 21th. You can see the guitar by going to Billy Adams Rock-A-Billy Singer’s Web sight. I am interested in selling this insturment. Serious offer only.Dave Thornhill

  6. 1979-1982 Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst
    Kyle Dooley

    This is the guitar I want, so if anyone has it for sale, (mint condition) I am interested. Does anyone know which year of the silverburst did Adam Jones of Tool play. If I can’t locate a good one, I guess I will have the Custom Shop make one. I wonder how much that will cost me?

    1. Re: 1979-1982 Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst
      jerome

      : This is the guitar I want, so if anyone has it for sale, (mint condition) I am interested. Does anyone know which year of the silverburst did Adam Jones of Tool play. If I can’t locate a good one, I guess I will have the Custom Shop make one. I wonder how much that will cost me?
      adam jones plays a 1979 silverburst

      1. Re: 1979-1982 Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst
        maynard

        : : This is the guitar I want, so if anyone has it for sale, (mint condition) I am interested. Does anyone know which year of the silverburst did Adam Jones of Tool play. If I can’t locate a good one, I guess I will have the Custom Shop make one. I wonder how much that will cost me?
        : adam jones plays a 1979 silverburst

        i think they reissued these in 2003, start lookin for those.

        adam jones favors his 1979 silverburst

        1. Re: 1979-1982 Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst
          Ryan

          : : : This is the guitar I want, so if anyone has it for sale, (mint condition) I am interested. Does anyone know which year of the silverburst did Adam Jones of Tool play. If I can’t locate a good one, I guess I will have the Custom Shop make one. I wonder how much that will cost me?
          : : adam jones plays a 1979 silverburst

          :
          : i think they reissued these in 2003, start lookin for those.

          : adam jones favors his 1979 silverburst

          Adam played 1978-1985 Silverburst Les Paul Customs. Gibson cut production of them short early on, because people complained that the metallic paint used to finish them made them sound weird, so you’ll be hard pressed to find one.

        2. Re: 1979-1982 Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst
          tim

          : : : This is the guitar I want, so if anyone has it for sale, (mint condition) I am interested. Does anyone know which year of the silverburst did Adam Jones of Tool play. If I can’t locate a good one, I guess I will have the Custom Shop make one. I wonder how much that will cost me?
          : : adam jones plays a 1979 silverburst
          I have a 1979 and it is the best guitar I have ever had. Been offered 3K for it but would never sell it. i got it for 1200 bucks in Indianapolis from a music shop that couldn’t sell it due to it being too heavy. It is a beast but plays like butter and has sustain forever with PAF pickups. Keep looking and don’t give up! Tim

          :
          : i think they reissued these in 2003, start lookin for those.

          : adam jones favors his 1979 silverburst

        3. Re: 1979-1982 Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst
          R

          : : : This is the guitar I want, so if anyone has it for sale, (mint condition) I am interested. Does anyone know which year of the silverburst did Adam Jones of Tool play. If I can’t locate a good one, I guess I will have the Custom Shop make one. I wonder how much that will cost me?
          : : adam jones plays a 1979 silverburst

          :
          : i think they reissued these in 2003, start lookin for those.

          : adam jones favors his 1979 silverburst

          He has at least 5 silverbursts, 1 of being a 1979 and the others varrying from 79-82.

  7. 1983 Les Paul Studio Natural Finish Chrome Hardware Value! Perfect Condition!
    Paul J. Pacheco

    Hello all over the World of Guitar Players! I was just wondering what,if that much was the value, Dollar wise, for this Les Paul Studio That I bought new at T.N.T. Music up in Utica New York back in 1983?It has been played very,very little , Maybe 50 times and is in ex. condition! Natural Blone finish! Hope to hear from some knowledgeable Les Paul Affectionadoes! Peace to all of you ,and keep the strings vibrating! Paul Pacheco

  8. les paul artist parts and circuit boards
    bj brown

    hello, i am looking for parts and the electronic circuit boards out of a les paul artist model guitar from the 80’s the guy that owned this guitar removed the circuit boards and wired the pickups up straight. i want to restore it back to the original design but dont know where to find the parts, any help would be great. thanks, bj brown

  9. A Les Paul Personal in oslo, norway
    Lars

    Hello.

    I have come across a LP personal in a shop in oslo. I have a number of questions about this, and the internet isn’t exactly full of information about this guitar. None of my friends in norway seem to know anything about it.

    The first concern is the price they want at the shop. I think it is from 1971 and it looks really worn (that’s ok, as long as it’s on the outside). It is priced at 12000 Norwegian Kroner, which translates to about 1850 US dollars. I know that seems a lot, but guitars are expensive here, in comparison a new LP studio cost 14000 = 2150 USD.

    Is 1850 USD for a LP personal a rip off?

    I don’t know if the electronics are all out order, I see that this has been a recurring subject on this forum… Is it possible now to get a manual and/or drawings of electronics so that i can get someone to help me restore it if i need to?

    I realize that some people might say that i am stupid to even consider buying this guitar. But i tried it a little bit, and it somehow catched my interest.

    I would appriciate any help, by email if you want to.

    Best regards,
    Lars, Norway

    1. Re: A Les Paul Personal in oslo, norway
      Chris Zobel (via moderator)

      (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

      1. Re: A Les Paul Personal in oslo, norway
        Byng Bell (via moderator)

        (Originally posted 09:21:22 10/26/05)

        Really GUYS!! Why chew up a les Paul Low-Impedance Model, just because you can’t understand it?? The Low-Impedance guts inside it AREN’T outdated as you say. That just shows your ignorance. The Lo-Imp wiring allows the Les Paul Personal/Recording Model/Signature to sound very much like any other guitar…and do it quetly…AND allows you to play straight into a recording board and sound amazing. As far as the Les Paul Lo-Imp with newer electronics installed is concerned, I’m saddended to hear that it was raped and stuffed with Hi-Imp guts. That’s a shame, because you will never really be able to hear what the Lo-Imp Paul can do. I suspect that you wouldn’t even be able to tell what it can do even if you HADN’T replaced the lo-imp guts with newer Hi-Imp wiring. Very sad. Oh well.<

        1. Re: A Les Paul Personal in oslo, norway
          Chris Zobel

          To whomever referred to me as "ingorant" for my kind description of my guitar, why get rude about it? I never spoke poorly of the low-imp electronics, I only stated that they are "out-dated". The ’67 mustang is "out-dated" too….That’s not to say something sucks, or does not perform…I do not want your pity or condolences for the condition my guitar was in when I bought it almost 20 years ago. Speak your mind, but you don’t have to get "personal".

        2. Re: A Les Paul Personal in oslo, norway
          Chris Zobel

          : (Originally posted 09:21:22 10/26/05)

          :
          : Really GUYS!! Why chew up a les Paul Low-Impedance Model, just because you can’t understand it?? The Low-Impedance guts inside it AREN’T outdated as you say. That just shows your ignorance. The Lo-Imp wiring allows the Les Paul Personal/Recording Model/Signature to sound very much like any other guitar…and do it quetly…AND allows you to play straight into a recording board and sound amazing. As far as the Les Paul Lo-Imp with newer electronics installed is concerned, I’m saddended to hear that it was raped and stuffed with Hi-Imp guts. That’s a shame, because you will never really be able to hear what the Lo-Imp Paul can do. I suspect that you wouldn’t even be able to tell what it can do even if you HADN’T replaced the lo-imp guts with newer Hi-Imp wiring. Very sad. Oh well.<

          1. Re: A Les Paul Personal in oslo, norway
            paul wilczynski

            A LP Personal doesn’t have to sound quiet…they came with a special impedance-matching cord with a transformer built into it. so they could be plugged into a standard amplifier as well as a studio board.

            They are among the most versatile solidbody guitars ever made, sound-wise. It is sheer BUTCHERY to put standard HBs into one and take out all of that circuitry, and whoever does it should be strung up and his guts be used for garters.

  10. triumph les paul (not a bass)??? help
    alen smith

    have a cherry sunburt les paul. says " triumph " on the headstock.
    seems to be 70’s-80’s has grover tuners ,gold numbered knobs ,ivory
    pick guard,metal humbuckers and #6060381 sticker,inspected sticker.

    help! thanx

  11. triumph les paul (not a bass)??? help
    alen smith

    have a cherry sunburt les paul. says " triumph " on the headstock.
    seems to be 70’s-80’s has grover tuners ,gold numbered knobs ,ivory
    pick guard,metal humbuckers and #6060381 sticker,inspected sticker.

    help! thanx

  12. 1969 Les Paul Gold Top Deluxe
    Jesse Hammers

    I woulde like to find out how much a 1969 Les Paul Gold Top Deluxe would be worth. I have a chance to buy one and need this info please. Thank you for your help.

    1. Re: reading serial number??
      DR

      : can you tell me how to read a les paul serial number..94013158…gibson studio model

      The first two digits are year model(94), the next 3 digits are month and day(Jan.3)and the last 3 are production numbers for that day (Yours was the 158th guitar made on January 3, 1994)
      You can find this info also at gibson.com

      1. Re: i need free blueprints for a les paul guitar
        VIN

        You can’t get ’em free,but you can buy them from Stewart Mcdonalds.Sorry,but there is no such thing as afree lunch.

    1. Re: Les paul Artist pick-ups
      Padraic Conway

      The Moog circuitry for the Artist guitars is the same as the RD, and so are the pickups. These are Series VI low impedence, and they are potted in black epoxy, so the covers stay on! . Hope this helps. Padraic

  13. les paul standard or clasic wanted
    james

    hi im looking for either a used les paul standard preferably in light burstor a used clasic preferably in honeyburst other finishes ok but listed finishes prefered
    looking in the region of $1000/ £500

    1. Re: les paul standard or clasic wanted
      Roddie

      : hi im looking for either a used les paul standard preferably in light burstor a used clasic preferably in honeyburst other finishes ok but listed finishes prefered
      : looking in the region of $1000/ £500

      Where are you located abouts???

      Thanks: Roddie

    2. Re: les paul standard or clasic wanted
      GT

      I have a 2002 Gibson Les Paul Classic…Black finish with all gold hardware.

      : hi im looking for either a used les paul standard preferably in light burstor a used clasic preferably in honeyburst other finishes ok but listed finishes prefered
      : looking in the region of $1000/ £500

    1. Re: gibson les paul 56/ 57 jr pickguard wanted
      egrwf

      : i need a 56/57 les paul jr pickguard, pleez help, won’t you?

      chek wdmusic.com or if u live in uk…..wdmusic.co.uk

  14. Les Paul Starndard 1971.Tobacco Burst., Autographed by Les Paul...VALUE INFO NEEDED?
    Bob

    Tobacco Burst, Autographed by Les Paul… I would like to know wany informatiion on the Value. Made in 1971.

  15. '89 Les Paul Standard Silverburst for Sale
    Larry Malow

    Hi I am putting an 89 Standard Silverburst on Ebay Friday(1/21) night.I thought I would offer it here first.It is in excellent cond.,has deluxe LP case,and it has not turned green.It is $1200 + shipping.I can email pics if you are interested.I am an established seller with good feedback.Thankyou

  16. 1982 Les Paul Custom
    Dennis Sullivan

    I have a 1982 Les Paul Custom,, Harvest Gold color. I have not seen another this color. Does anyone know more about it and it’s value?

  17. 1982 Les Paul Custom
    Mark Brown

    I have a 1982 Les Paul custom with a fair amount of belt damage, does nayone know its rough value? Are 1982’s thought of as less valuable compared to other les pauls?(I have been told this)

  18. gibson 79 or 78 les paul deluxe serial # 71389041 yellow brown sunburst
    Christopher

    My neigbour asked me to find out the value for his guitar. He has no access to a PC. So I am here seeking your assistance.

    Muchly Appreciated.

    Christopher

    …..gibson 79 or 78 les paul deluxe serial # 71389041 yellow brown sunburst…..

    1. Re: gibson 79 or 78 les paul deluxe serial # 71389041 yellow brown sunburst
      Rik Stewart

      Serial# 71389041
      First off, to date it its the first and fifth digit of the serial number, that would make it a ’79. Depending on the condition its probably worth 900-1200 bucks. if its in very good condition maybe a bit more. hope this helps. rik/nobullgtr
      http://nobullband.com

    1. Re: HELP SLASH model
      Bobs Guitars (via moderator)

      : I am looking for a Epiphone Slash/Snakepit Les Paul. If anyone can help me please email me or post a response here.
      : Thank you,
      : Richard

      I have one, make me an offer 585-750-0778

    2. Re: HELP SLASH model
      richard

      : I am looking for a Epiphone Slash/Snakepit Les Paul. If anyone can help me please email me or post a response here.
      : Thank you,
      : Richard

      I just got this guitar on the internet. So, I am no longer looking for one. Rock on!

  19. 1968 Les Paul Custom
    matt

    I have been offered a black 1968 Les paul Custom which I would say is 7 out 10 in condition, as well as a ibanez archtop (it looks like a Gibson ES 333) for $1650.00. Is that a good deal? thank you.

  20. Les Paul Special Serial Number 9 0311
    Bob White

    I’m looking at buying a 59 Les Paul Special TV Yellow finish.
    Serial number is 9 0311. How can I tell if that is authentic?

  21. 1964 Deluxe for sale
    allen jones

    I have a sunburst Deluxe serial number 177814. I believe it to be a 1964. This one has P90s in it (all original) and is in good condition. A little belt buckle and neck wear. What’s it worth? I haven’t used it in years and am reducing my volume of equipment.

  22. Les Paul Goldtop original case??
    bluesharbor

    I’ve got a 76 Goldtop and I’m looking for an original/replacement case..The one I have is falling apart, it’s black, silkscreened GIBSON on one side and purple interior…Anyone have a case for sale, California Girl??

  23. Whats my Epiphone Les Paul Florentine worth?
    monkey magic

    I bought this guitar in Madrid about 6 years ago with no idea what it was. Now I understand they weren’t made by eith Epiphone or Gibson for very long. Does anyone have any info on it or a

    1. Re: Whats my Epiphone Les Paul Florentine worth?
      monkey magic

      : I bought this guitar in Madrid about 6 years ago with no idea what it was. Now I understand they weren’t made by eith Epiphone or Gibson for very long. Does anyone have any info on it or aN idea of its value?

  24. What's my guitar worth - Les Paul Recording ?
    Tom Kolarik

    I bought this guitar in 1977. It has aged to a really nice cream color.. Perfect condition, not a single scratch. Nice hard shell case. Does anybody have any idea what it is worth?

  25. 79 les paul custom silverburst
    eboring

    Looking maybe to trade. LP in good+ condition…(greened a bit)..looking for older burst paul..early 70’s or early sg 69-72…in comparable shape…live in Houston Tx. area.

    1. Re: 79 les paul custom silverburst
      claire (via moderator)

      Will buy outright from you if you could provide pics to check out and serial number. Will give you more than enough cash to let you shop for another older guitar.

      1. Re: 79 les paul custom silverburst
        Dwight Mangum

        : Will provide pics to check out and serial number. LES PAUL CUSTOM 1979 SILVER BURST; GOOD CONDITION; GOLD DUE TO CLEAR COAT AGE. SER.#73249636
        EMAIL ME AND I WILL SEND PICTURES BY WEDNESDAY.

  26. I need help before I buy this guitar for my boyfriend
    Amy

    My boyfriend’s birthday is around the corner and he’s been drooling over a ’68 black Les Paul in the window of an antique store for the last couple of days. It comes with a case for $375 but I’m not even sure if it works. I’ve seen people in looking at it a lot but it’s still there which makes me think it doesn’t, or it’s just not worth the money. I want to snatch it up and get it for him if it’s a good deal. Can some one tell me what to look to decide whether or not to get it for him? I need to move on this within the next couple of days, so please help me!

  27. What is my LesPaul worth?
    V-P

    I have a ’73 LesPaul Deluxe, finished in Gold Top. It’s in pretty good shape. Can enyone help me to find out what it’s worth? I’d be grateful!

  28. i am trying to find out what the value is on my old gibson les paul ???
    franco

    Hi there,
    I am trying to find out the value of my old les paul, it was made circa 1960’s ?
    there is a seriel number on the back of the guitar 9 ?539
    It has 2 pick up controls
    my local guitar store only deal in new guitars so could not help me,
    It is a gibson les paul model and still has its original gibson case.
    It is the light red colour model.
    Any help with this would be so appriciated.

    Thank you.
    Franco.

  29. epi Paul in gold flake?
    mike

    I just got a used epi Paul from a local music store. The finish is called gold flake. It has a natural mahogany back and neck like the Gibson gold tops. I’ve been looking on Musicians Friend and those kind of sites to see what the retail for one of these is but couldnt find any kind of similar guitar in gold flake. What model of Paul is this? I’m thinking its a standard because it has the Gibson style tuners on it. Also, is this color discontinued? And if so, what year was it discontinued in? Thanks for the help,
    Mike

    1. Re: epi Paul in gold flake?
      Dave

      I’ve got one of these guitars, they are a limited edition les paul standard model, which i believe were released in 2000. However they are now discontinued and quite hard to find. About the price of them – i was told they were about £450, when they were new.

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