Hello
I'm interested in expanding my Les Paul collection, I'm more of a Fender guy, but always played my 2006 Ebony Les Paul Standard with lots of love.
Two 2003 Historic Reissues are for sale from the same seller, both are verified Brazilian Rosewood boards according to the seller.
Since I have no experience whatsoever with these Historic Reissues and even less with the verified Brazilian Rosewood boards, I'd like some advice.
First there is a R8, has seen its fair share of play, armwear, some checking on the headstock. Pickups have been replaced by Sheptone's. Serial 8 3050.
Is the only way to confirm that it's Brazilian Rosewood the serial? Do they normally have a certificate for the board a part from Certificate of Authenticity from Gibson Custom, Art & Historic? The board looks light coloured for a Brazilian. Do all guitars that fall in the 8 3001-8 3256 range have the Brazilian Rosewood? What would be a fair price for it?
Secondly, there is a R7, nearly unplayed. Almost no wear and all original. Serial 7 3414. Board is much darker.
Same question, do all guitars that fall in the 7 3001-7 3707 range have the Brazilian board? And what would be a fair price for it?
I will need to play the guitars first to make my decision. I've heard the 57's and 58's reissues have big necks, and I'm used to the 2006 Les Paul and Stratocaster necks.
Also, if the R7 is nearly mint, I wonder if it plays well. But if they are both good and I can offer a fair price, than I'm very interested.
I'm interested in expanding my Les Paul collection, I'm more of a Fender guy, but always played my 2006 Ebony Les Paul Standard with lots of love.
Two 2003 Historic Reissues are for sale from the same seller, both are verified Brazilian Rosewood boards according to the seller.
Since I have no experience whatsoever with these Historic Reissues and even less with the verified Brazilian Rosewood boards, I'd like some advice.
First there is a R8, has seen its fair share of play, armwear, some checking on the headstock. Pickups have been replaced by Sheptone's. Serial 8 3050.
Is the only way to confirm that it's Brazilian Rosewood the serial? Do they normally have a certificate for the board a part from Certificate of Authenticity from Gibson Custom, Art & Historic? The board looks light coloured for a Brazilian. Do all guitars that fall in the 8 3001-8 3256 range have the Brazilian Rosewood? What would be a fair price for it?
Secondly, there is a R7, nearly unplayed. Almost no wear and all original. Serial 7 3414. Board is much darker.
Same question, do all guitars that fall in the 7 3001-7 3707 range have the Brazilian board? And what would be a fair price for it?
I will need to play the guitars first to make my decision. I've heard the 57's and 58's reissues have big necks, and I'm used to the 2006 Les Paul and Stratocaster necks.
Also, if the R7 is nearly mint, I wonder if it plays well. But if they are both good and I can offer a fair price, than I'm very interested.