Chambered R8 Content: Proceed with Caution!

Top Gun · 07-26-10, 02:13 PM

This 2009 Chambered 58 came from the factory with a very bland iced tea color. So after almost a year’s wait
it is finally back sporting this stunning Cherry Sunburst color! Thanks Tom, as always your work is amazing!

Keep in mind, these 58’s are supposed to be lightly figured;
I think somebody was asleep at the wheel when they let this top slip through…

7 pounds, 0 ounces!

fender69 · 07-26-10, 02:29 PM

There are no words.....

CoolGuitarz · 07-26-10, 02:32 PM

And the countdown begins..........

greyhound · 07-26-10, 02:37 PM

Stunning top!

Top Gun · 07-26-10, 03:02 PM

Thanks for the nice comments. PS… this one is a keeper and won’t be coming up for sale any time soon…

viper007 · 07-26-10, 03:20 PM

A Beauty!

CoolGuitarz · 07-26-10, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Top Gun

this one is a keeper and won’t be coming up for sale any time soon...

three words: "COLOR ME SKEPTICAL..."

either way....... very nice-looking guitar-- congrat's..

fjminor · 07-26-10, 03:39 PM

Congrats Matt - that is a beauty - and 7lbs even - it must be unreal slinging a 7lb Les Paul over the shoulder and looking down to still see a gorgeous Les Paul a honking and quaking...Magical....Awesome!!!!

Top Gun · 07-26-10, 03:41 PM

Thanks Frank... Much appreciated!!!

Mark Kane · 07-26-10, 03:45 PM

Killer

fjminor · 07-26-10, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoolGuitarz

And the countdown begins..........

And no offense meant, but when these Killers become available to us LPF common folk, we get kinda all excited, and thank those who are more fortunate to consider LPF members first before these beauties are open up to the public, so please excuse my excitement.

Has TopGun ever presented a sub-par Gibson?

58junior · 07-26-10, 03:56 PM

Who is Tom.....

sharq attaq · 07-26-10, 04:26 PM

how about a 'before' pic?

that is some crazy figuring right there.

Top Gun · 07-26-10, 05:25 PM

Tom Murphy

bigjimsguitars · 07-26-10, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 58junior

Who is Tom.....

The infamous Tom Potato Head....

Matt:

Murph did you proud on this one!

Jim

kbp · 07-26-10, 05:30 PM

I wonder what their idea of a heavily figured top would be.

bugman4214 · 07-26-10, 06:02 PM

very very nice,, killer CR8

Top Gun · 07-26-10, 06:13 PM

Thanks Jim; thanks Joe... I appreciate the nice comments!

DoubleBoogie · 07-27-10, 06:19 AM

Holy Crap!! Top Gun, you have some of the most amazingly gorgeous guitars that I have seen on this forum. Congrats on yet another stunner!

As you know, my new CR8 weighs 7 lbs 2 ounces and it still freaks me out every time I pick it up! Amazing experience, huh?

Raw Materials · 07-27-10, 06:35 AM

That is one GRADE A Stunner right there I say!!

Jason Smith · 07-27-10, 07:39 AM

Soundwise, how does the '09 CR8 compare with the '07 CR8s you've shown here before?

sidekick · 07-27-10, 10:12 AM

Now looks stunning... ('smiley' needs the shades)...

Top Gun · 07-27-10, 04:14 PM

DoubleBoogie:

Thanks for the nice comments, U2 have some killer guitars…

Aren’t these chambered LP’s the greatest but yet they still seem to be flying under the radar; go figure???

To me they have all of the tone that one would expect from a solid LP, but with more sparkle & top end clarity.

In addition, they seem to get that harmonic response (with overtones) quicker than the solid tops… And the sustain seems to last longer and come easier on these guitars.

TG

bigjimsguitars · 07-27-10, 04:36 PM

Matt:

Well, I have a 96 R8 that I would put up against any Les Paul....but its a freak, so it really doesn't count.

Seriously, the Chambered R8's are the best bang for the buck out there.

Jim

Top Gun · 07-27-10, 05:00 PM

Jim,

Your 96 is something special...

Matt

PS... If I remember correctly, you were there when I bought this beauty (I think you bought one too)...

bigjimsguitars · 07-27-10, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Top Gun

Jim,

Your 96 is something special...

Matt

PS... If I remember correctly, you were there when I bought this beauty (I think you bought one too)...

Matt:

Good memory and I have to agree that some of the 2008/2009 CR8's have incredible tops that are definitely are more than mild.

Jim

aknow11 · 07-27-10, 05:59 PM

THAT guitar is beautiful
dr. Steve

Top Gun · 07-27-10, 07:26 PM

Various photos showing the work in progress...

Chef Greg · 07-27-10, 07:34 PM

That's just badass...

CR's really do rock...

Red Baron · 07-27-10, 08:46 PM

She's a beauty Top Gun, congrats mate.

Top Gun · 07-30-10, 09:01 AM

Thanks Red Baron & Chef Greg!

Before and after photos (note*** the before photo was taken in bright sunlight to bring out the flame)...

RUFFCUT · 07-30-10, 09:45 AM

Absolutely the best "light" figuring I've ever laid eyes on.....

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07-26-10, 02:13 PM	#1
Top Gun All Access/Backstage Pass Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 395	Chambered R8 Content: Proceed with Caution! This 2009 Chambered 58 came from the factory with a very bland iced tea color. So after almost a year’s wait it is finally back sporting this stunning Cherry Sunburst color! Thanks Tom, as always your work is amazing! Keep in mind, these 58’s are supposed to be lightly figured; I think somebody was asleep at the wheel when they let this top slip through… 7 pounds, 0 ounces! Last edited by Top Gun : 07-26-10 at 03:45 PM.

07-26-10, 02:29 PM	#2
fender69 Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Close to Superdawg Posts: 597	Re: Chambered R8 Content: Proceed with Caution! There are no words.....

07-26-10, 02:32 PM	#3
CoolGuitarz Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 252	Re: Chambered R8 Content: Proceed with Caution! And the countdown begins..........

07-26-10, 02:37 PM	#4
greyhound Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Redondo Beach, California Posts: 26	Re: Chambered R8 Content: Proceed with Caution! Stunning top!

07-26-10, 03:02 PM	#5
Top Gun All Access/Backstage Pass Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 395	Re: Chambered R8 Content: Proceed with Caution! Thanks for the nice comments. PS… this one is a keeper and won’t be coming up for sale any time soon…

07-26-10, 03:20 PM	#6
viper007 All Access/Backstage Pass Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 436	Re: Chambered R8 Content: Proceed with Caution! A Beauty!

07-26-10, 03:39 PM	#8
fjminor All Access/Backstage Pass Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Between Nothingness and Eternity Posts: 2,851	Re: Chambered R8 Content: Proceed with Caution! Congrats Matt - that is a beauty - and 7lbs even - it must be unreal slinging a 7lb Les Paul over the shoulder and looking down to still see a gorgeous Les Paul a honking and quaking...Magical....Awesome!!!! __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after low pricing is forgotten! "

07-26-10, 03:41 PM	#9
Top Gun All Access/Backstage Pass Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 395	Re: Chambered R8 Content: Proceed with Caution! Thanks Frank... Much appreciated!!!

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07-26-10, 03:56 PM	#12
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07-26-10, 04:26 PM	#13
sharq attaq Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 921	Re: Chambered R8 Content: Proceed with Caution! how about a 'before' pic? that is some crazy figuring right there.

07-26-10, 05:25 PM	#14
Top Gun All Access/Backstage Pass Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 395	Re: Chambered R8 Content: Proceed with Caution! Tom Murphy

07-26-10, 05:30 PM	#16
kbp All Access/Backstage Pass Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 122	Re: Chambered R8 Content: Proceed with Caution! I wonder what their idea of a heavily figured top would be.

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bugman4214 All Access/Backstage Pass Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: east coast,usa Posts: 600	Re: Chambered R8 Content: Proceed with Caution! very very nice,, killer CR8 __________________

07-26-10, 06:13 PM	#18
Top Gun All Access/Backstage Pass Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 395	Re: Chambered R8 Content: Proceed with Caution! Thanks Jim; thanks Joe... I appreciate the nice comments!

07-27-10, 06:19 AM	#19
DoubleBoogie All Access/Backstage Pass Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,502	Re: Chambered R8 Content: Proceed with Caution! Holy Crap!! Top Gun, you have some of the most amazingly gorgeous guitars that I have seen on this forum. Congrats on yet another stunner! As you know, my new CR8 weighs 7 lbs 2 ounces and it still freaks me out every time I pick it up! Amazing experience, huh?

07-27-10, 06:35 AM	#20
Raw Materials Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Plainfield, Illinois Posts: 223	Re: Chambered R8 Content: Proceed with Caution! That is one GRADE A Stunner right there I say!!

07-27-10, 07:39 AM	#21
Jason Smith Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southwest Michigan Posts: 333	Re: Chambered R8 Content: Proceed with Caution! Soundwise, how does the '09 CR8 compare with the '07 CR8s you've shown here before?

07-27-10, 10:12 AM	#22
sidekick Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London - In the 'not-so-united' UK... ☹ Posts: 2,461	Re: Chambered R8 Content: Proceed with Caution! Now looks stunning... ('smiley' needs the shades)... __________________ Last edited by sidekick : 07-27-10 at 10:46 AM.

07-27-10, 04:14 PM	#23
Top Gun All Access/Backstage Pass Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 395	Re: Chambered R8 Content: Proceed with Caution! DoubleBoogie: Thanks for the nice comments, U2 have some killer guitars… Aren’t these chambered LP’s the greatest but yet they still seem to be flying under the radar; go figure??? To me they have all of the tone that one would expect from a solid LP, but with more sparkle & top end clarity. In addition, they seem to get that harmonic response (with overtones) quicker than the solid tops… And the sustain seems to last longer and come easier on these guitars. TG

07-27-10, 04:36 PM	#24
bigjimsguitars Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,646	Re: Chambered R8 Content: Proceed with Caution! Matt: Well, I have a 96 R8 that I would put up against any Les Paul....but its a freak, so it really doesn't count. Seriously, the Chambered R8's are the best bang for the buck out there. Jim __________________ *You can play a Les Paul, but you can't play a Van Gogh!*

07-27-10, 05:00 PM	#25
Top Gun All Access/Backstage Pass Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 395	Re: Chambered R8 Content: Proceed with Caution! Jim, Your 96 is something special... Matt PS... If I remember correctly, you were there when I bought this beauty (I think you bought one too)...

07-27-10, 05:59 PM	#27
aknow11 Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 15	Re: Chambered R8 Content: Proceed with Caution! THAT guitar is beautiful dr. Steve

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Top Gun All Access/Backstage Pass Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 395	Re: Chambered R8 Content: Proceed with Caution! Various photos showing the work in progress... Last edited by Top Gun : 07-30-10 at 09:03 AM.

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Chef Greg In the Zone/Backstage Pass Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Ozarks... there's gold in them hills... Posts: 5,797	Re: Chambered R8 Content: Proceed with Caution! That's just badass... CR's really do rock... __________________ "Every man must do two things alone -- he must do his own believing and do his own dying".................... Martin Luther, Eisleben Be Kinder than necessary........for everyone you meet today is fighting some kind of battle.

07-27-10, 08:46 PM	#30
Red Baron Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 4,557	Re: Chambered R8 Content: Proceed with Caution! She's a beauty Top Gun, congrats mate.

07-30-10, 09:01 AM	#31
Top Gun All Access/Backstage Pass Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 395	Re: Chambered R8 Content: Proceed with Caution! Thanks Red Baron & Chef Greg! Before and after photos (note*** the before photo was taken in bright sunlight to bring out the flame)... Last edited by Top Gun : 07-30-10 at 08:50 PM.

07-30-10, 09:45 AM	#32
RUFFCUT Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 146	Re: Chambered R8 Content: Proceed with Caution! Absolutely the best "light" figuring I've ever laid eyes on.....