"Painted over" Les Pauls

Xpensive Wino · Jun 5, 2017

http://www.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/2017/Custom/Les-Paul-Standard-Painted-Over.aspx

F-Hole · Jun 5, 2017

Why do they continue to produce this fair-ground tat?

Big Al · Jun 5, 2017

Eh, it's an option for thems that like this kinda thing. Like many cosmetic treatments that I find daft, like fake aging and this paint over, I have the option to opt out and those that find it cool or desirable have the option to indulge.

I have no problems with options or factory custom runs. It wasn't done for me.

Kris Ford · Jun 5, 2017

It screams FENDER to me..

Besides the Black Burst..I really don't equate that sort of thing with Gibson one iota..

Elmore · Jun 5, 2017

Would like to see the sales numbers on these after a year. I do not see that as an attractive option for guitars that cost 3K and up. If it were done to Classics, I can see it working.

Strings Jr. · Jun 6, 2017

I used to run 'em thru the bandsaw when they looked like that.

Kiko · Jun 6, 2017

Back to the drawing board Gibson guys, you can do better than this

1all's Pub · Jun 6, 2017

Yeah, thumbs waaaaaaay down on this. Just ridiculous.

Kris Ford · Jun 7, 2017

Strings Jr. said:
I used to run 'em thru the bandsaw when they looked like that.

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SpencerD · Jun 8, 2017

Am I the only one who thinks the black Standard is a not too subtle ripoff of the John Sykes Custom?

Which is a Norlin factory second actually. :laugh2:

Big Al · Jun 8, 2017

SpencerD said:
Am I the only one who thinks the black Standard is a not too subtle ripoff of the John Sykes Custom?

Which is a Norlin factory second actually. :laugh2:

Yep. Probably the only one.

Progrocker111 · Jun 8, 2017

Wow, another thoughtful, inovative product from Gibson which will last max. 1 year. :laugh2:

guitplayer · Jun 8, 2017

Dang, they beat me to it. :spabout nah, "painted" over 73.

Wilko · Jun 8, 2017

Painted over. hmmm.

Isn't it easier/cheaper just to stamp a "2" on the headstock and sell it as-is?

Texas Blues · Jun 8, 2017

I'd ask this question to Henry.

"Are you or your marketing dept. on drugs? If you or they answer NO, then maybe you and they should be."

Stop making up crap and trying to sell what you think we want and give us what we really want.

How about just a 50's spec Les Paul standard with no wham wham's or zuzu's that plays great, sounds great, and for a price I don't have to take out a second mortgage.

Why is that so difficult?

Have mercy.

deytookerjaabs · Jun 9, 2017

Big Al said:
Yep. Probably the only one.

I've seen a decent number of seconds especially from the later half of the 70's but at the same time I was never able to find the flaw in the finish of any of them. takes a real keen eye I imagine.

guitplayer · Jun 9, 2017

This, although not stamped a "2" appears to have the CC cut
too deep. Maybe mineral streaks in this locale might cause this.
Or just the thinness of the maple cap.

Doc Sausage · Jun 12, 2017

And only $6,000.00! What a bargain for an aerosol overhaul! If you sold one factory second, it's pure genius. Otherwise they were on the way to the scrap heap...or sold as blemished for a mere $2K.

clearmudd · Jun 12, 2017

Might as well make one with Van Halen stripes, FR, and eye bolts for strap locks and call it Artist Inspired.:spabout

moondog · Feb 29, 2020

Anybody played one of these? Are they just a R8 or a tier higher?

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