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Natural Les Pauls

BuzzHaze

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I know they aren't popular but I just love them. I like the look of the wood and they seem to make the hardware "pop". I have a 79 Custom and an 80 Standard, both in the factory natural finish.

I was wondering if anyone else would like to post a pic of their natural finished Les Paul. I'm hoping there's a few of us here.










 
MikeSlub

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Yep, natural finish LPs are 'da bomb! :dude:

1978 LP 25/50 model:
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1982 Standard 82 model:
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1983 Spotlight Specials, ANT Models:
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1996 Custom Shop LP Standard:
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BuzzHaze

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wow....those are stunning. The 78 25/50 is just gorgeous!!! It has everything I'd want in a natural Les Paul.

I haven't seen many with the walnut strip running through the center. They look like beautiful race cars. Very nice indeed. Thanks for showing them.
 
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lanman

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Wow Mike. Those are simply stunning! Just when I thought I've seen everything you have, you pull out these babies. M-92 is really a beauty.
 
DANELECTRO

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Inthe late 1970,s, the previous owner of this 1969 Deluxe decided that natural would look better than gold.




Personally, I'm not a big fan of the natural look, so I had the top refinished in a "1950's" aged gold

 
pinefd

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Wow, some beautiful guitars, guys!

My only contribution to this thread also happens to be the only Gibson USA guitar that I own...a Studio Premium Plus:

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Frank
 
stratking

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I've always been a fan of a "naked" Custom with Bigsby and P90s. Such a great look.
 
BuzzHaze

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Very impressive lot thus far. I didn't expect to see so much natural love on a site famous for it's beautiful bursts.

I agree, whoever did the goldtop refinish did an exceptional job. It looks factory fresh....and all these quilted naturals are just jaw dropping...and that maple neck Custom!!! WOW. I don't see many of those. Very sweet

Naturally, I'm lovin' this thread.
 
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My Custom Shop '68 Custom (that never was), one of the lightest Customs I've ever held. I should have kept it.

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For natural finishes how about the Smartwood series?
Should have kept this one too.

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