Repainted 1971 Les Paul Custom for $1000. Bad idea?

Submitted by ss1972914 on Sun, 04/02/2006 - 17:15.

Would this be a bad idea? I know that repainting crushes a guitar's value. But I want a good player, and I know this is a great year for LP. ButI don't want to take a bath on it either. Comments?
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Posted by glw on Mon, 04/03/2006 - 09:11.

It depends on what the paint job is actually like. Ask yourself if you want a playing instrument or if you want an investment.

Posted by lee_UK on Mon, 04/03/2006 - 14:30.

LP custom?? $1000 ?? id have it. so long as it had original hardware etc.

Posted by USGold on Mon, 04/03/2006 - 14:39.

Was it a "professional" refinish or some clown with a can of spray paint?

Posted by ss1972914 on Tue, 04/04/2006 - 00:21.

1971 Les Paul Custom (Black Beauty)
This is a killer vintage year, and was a great guitar.

Say's its a very professional/glossy paint job.
BUT ....BUT....with "hot rod flames."
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Posted by glw on Tue, 04/04/2006 - 09:38.

You could always get it restored to its original glory. Perhaps later when you've got more cash.

Posted by lee_UK on Tue, 04/04/2006 - 20:58.

ss1972914 wrote:
1971 Les Paul Custom (Black Beauty)
This is a killer vintage year, and was a great guitar.

Say's its a very professional/glossy paint job.
BUT ....BUT....with "hot rod flames."

How about posting up a picture? we could stick it in the worst finishes thread? :lol:

Posted by 1bassleft on Wed, 04/05/2006 - 01:31.

A '71 LP Custom for $1000 is so waay under book I'd buy anyway.

Posted by Tim on Wed, 04/05/2006 - 20:28.

ss1972914 wrote:
1971 Les Paul Custom (Black Beauty)
This is a killer vintage year, and was a great guitar.

Say's its a very professional/glossy paint job.
BUT ....BUT....with "hot rod flames."

Or just keep the flames...Don't suppose it has any pinstriping as well does it?

Posted by USGold on Fri, 04/07/2006 - 15:36.

Play the blues and start playing tex-mex you'll fit right in.

Posted by lee_UK on Fri, 04/07/2006 - 15:43.

I get the feeling that some of these remarks are poking fun a this fellows dilema, please lets try and be a bit more adult, and a bit more professional about this...

Can you install a couple of chrome pipes to go with the flames?

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