Another Peter Green Faded from CV Guitars

MelMann · 12-07-07, 01:49 PM

A few weeks ago I received my new Peter Green tribute Faded Les Paul from CV. I can't say enough about how nice the guitar is, and how great the service from CV was. If anyone is thinking of a faded, do yourself a favor and check out their website before you buy.

I've had a second faded for about a year (also with a flipped magnet) but the one from CV really sounds superior to it. Probably the combination of new pots/wiring and parts. The CV guitar was fantastic at a gig and for recording. I haven't owned a LP that sounds better (including vintage and plenty of Custom Shop/Historic models). And yes, that scale really does say 6 pounds, 10 ounces!

Try this link for pics and sound files:

http://cvguitars.com/PGMod/LCPG-78/

plonky17 · 12-07-07, 03:07 PM

Larry really knows how to refine a great guitar.

I can't speak highly enough about Larry's service or his product.

Now is Gibson made a Peter Green reissue, they would certainly have to work hard to make them anywhere near as good as Larry does.

Cheers

Grant

CharlieS · 12-07-07, 05:34 PM

How'd I miss that one? That is great looking! I bought one from him in October which also weighs 6 lbs. 10 oz. Really a nice sounding and playing guitar. It's easy on the back also.

MelMann · 12-08-07, 08:01 AM

It's true, my aging back loves this guitar. I already like the fadeds, but Larry's work puts it in a whole new class. His mod package is well thought out and really adds up as a whole. I told him I'm either going to sell my other faded or maybe send it to him for this same upgrade package. After all, now I need a backup, right?

Jurius · 12-08-07, 08:16 AM

There ya go MelMann.

Does it look like a player straight out of the case?

Does the neck feel better than any new guitar you've ever picked up?

Have you ever played a more guitar that found your amp this responsive?

Does it smell better than any guitar you've ever played?

Mine's in the car. We're gigging tonight and I can't wait!

Congrats. Very sweet looking.

CharlieS · 12-08-07, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jurius

Does it smell better than any guitar you've ever played?

I noticed that, too. Weird, huh?

PaulSG · 12-08-07, 11:59 AM

I think you all know by now, I'm a huge fan of the fine work Larry does to create these incredible sounding and playing instruments. (See avatar)

MelMann, you sure scored a beauty...

D'Mule · 12-08-07, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MelMann

A few weeks ago I received my new Peter Green tribute Faded Les Paul from CV. I can't say enough about how nice the guitar is, and how great the service from CV was. If anyone is thinking of a faded, do yourself a favor and check out their website before you buy.

I've had a second faded for about a year (also with a flipped magnet) but the one from CV really sounds superior to it. Probably the combination of new pots/wiring and parts. The CV guitar was fantastic at a gig and for recording. I haven't owned a LP that sounds better (including vintage and plenty of Custom Shop/Historic models). And yes, that scale really does say 6 pounds, 10 ounces!

Try this link for pics and sound files:

http://cvguitars.com/PGMod/LCPG-78/

I'm usually not a fan of the sunburst paint job they do on the Faded LPs, but I've got to say that faded burst is as nice a top as any I've seen. Congrats!

MelMann · 12-08-07, 02:59 PM

Thanks guys. I thought I was a little past just sitting there staring at a guitar because it looks so nice, but I admit I've caught myself several times with this one! My other faded, though it also plays nicely and sounds nice, has an overdone cherry sunburst that I'm afraid borders on clown. But I figure I'm not looking at it while I'm playing.

I have to say that this particular one is the nicest playing Les Paul I've ever had. It's like Larry says, some of the conventional thinking on "good" features kind of goes out the window when I'm playing one of these. Way to go Gibson (and Larry too!)

dock44 · 12-09-07, 09:52 AM

I have #69 on hold waiting for it to get finished up. This will be my first Gibson. I own a few Agile copies which are really quite startling for their price but I can finally own the real thing and can't wait to get it.

And ditto on Larry's kindness and service...top notch all the way!

PaulSG · 12-09-07, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dock44

I have #69 on hold waiting for it to get finished up. This will be my first Gibson. I own a few Agile copies which are really quite startling for their price but I can finally own the real thing and can't wait to get it.

And ditto on Larry's kindness and service...top notch all the way!

I wouldn't be a bit surprised if you never pick up one of those Agiles again after you get #69 home.

dock44 · 12-09-07, 11:35 AM

Well I'm selling a few off as we speak........my personal set limitation on too many guitars in the house.

dock44 · 12-09-07, 01:42 PM

By the way, has anyone installed the pickguard on their CV faded?

PaulSG · 12-09-07, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dock44

By the way, has anyone installed the pickguard on their CV faded?

I have not. I really like the look of a pickguard on a LP, but it doesn't belong on this LP.

CharlieS · 12-09-07, 02:29 PM

I put the pickguard on my guitar.

plonky17 · 12-09-07, 07:37 PM

I put the pickguard on my second LCPG.

I like pickguards but left it off the one that plays the best.

Cheers

Grant

Jurius · 12-10-07, 11:22 AM

I don't have the pick guard on mine because I don't like the way the pick guard looks. Mine's pinkish.

I've been looking for my old 70's LP pick guard that I kept when I sold the guitar. If I find it, I'll put that on.

I use a guard as a crutch. I'm hoping if I leave the guard off long enough, I'll get past this bad habit.

PaulSG · 12-10-07, 04:22 PM

After seeing Larry playing the original on YouTube I did a google for more pictures of it and I stumbled across another forum member playing the same Greeny Burst.

Click here... I freely admit I'm not worthy

B-Squared · 12-10-07, 04:28 PM

Dude--if I ever got the chance to play the original I'd be so nervous my hands would feel like I had mittens on...

It would hard to get past the knowledge of who's played this guitar...I'd be freaking out, with a dumb-@ss smile on my face. lol.

BB

BB

PaulSG · 12-10-07, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B-Squared

Dude--if I ever got the chance to play the original I'd be so nervous my hands would feel like I had mittens on...

It would hard to get past the knowledge of who's played this guitar...I'd be freaking out, with a dumb-@ss smile on my face. lol.

BB

BB

My palms were sweating watching Larry and Tom...

dock44 · 12-10-07, 04:41 PM

Well I'm gonna go ahead and put a hold on a second(honeyburst) to go with #69....I know that is sick

but I also know that a few have bought 2 or 3 so atleast I got some messed up company.

PaulSG · 12-10-07, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dock44

Well I'm gonna go ahead and put a hold on a second(honeyburst) to go with #69....I know that is sick

but I also know that a few have bought 2 or 3 so atleast I got some messed up company.

You don't know how many times I've looked through those pages of LCPG's.

#103 needs a companion.

dock44 · 12-10-07, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaulSG

You don't know how many times I've looked through those pages of LCPG's.

#103 needs a companion.

LOL, apparently it has found a happy home. Ahhh...I thought you liked that one but alas that is yours. Yeah it may need a buddy

dock44 · 12-11-07, 11:40 AM

Not delivered yet but all finished up.

PaulSG · 12-11-07, 11:51 AM

mca · 12-11-07, 11:53 AM

Very nice guitars,

I love the way the faded tobacco sometimes looks brown and sometimes looks redish!!!

Axel · 12-11-07, 04:03 PM

These guitars seem to be very nice! Everyone I've seen here is splendid.

Jurius · 12-11-07, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dock44

Not delivered yet but all finished up.

69 rocks Dock.

Which Honeyburst are you taking? 69 is tobacco.

I love the photos of the guitars in the case. These Fadeds photograph really well.

And clearly they are the best smelling guitars on the market!

dock44 · 12-11-07, 08:29 PM

Hey Jurius. I'm getting #55 honeyburst. Your 94 is my fav out of the whole lot and 55 was as close as I could come, even though it's a different finish. Amazing top on yours!!

I was struggling between something that looked more like a plain top or flame, and decided 55 was it

can't wait til Larry does his abbracaddabbra on it!

zosolp · 12-11-07, 10:13 PM

can you still get a real thin sound on these?

Jurius · 12-12-07, 07:32 AM

Dock, thanks for the compliment on my guitar.

The one you're getting looks just as good. I thought about several guitars before deciding and was really embarassed to change my decision several times. Larry was always very good humored about my being fickle but I finally decided on 94 because I wanted the 50's neck.

I think they all look great.

Zosolp, my LP NEVER sounds thin. I've played it through three different amps now, and the guitar has NO issues. I can't imagine any player not liking the tone or playability of my Faded Standard. YMMV.

yngwie308 · 12-12-07, 11:54 AM

Beautiful guitar, fantastic job, captures the real vibe of the original.
yngwie308

stock_hippie · 12-13-07, 04:28 AM

wierd...i thought you needed the vintage weight...10 pounds or more to get the LP sounds..at 6 pounds that's so light...i guess the PGreen has the electronics going for it...cool...go figure...imo

andy k · 12-13-07, 01:03 PM

I'm joining this particular club too--
#54 made me have strange dreams--
I wont post pics until I have it in my grubby hands-cant wait though.
cheers guys.

dock44 · 12-13-07, 01:21 PM

Congrats andy. Would love to see some pics when you get her. Will be the first I've seen with the quilty top. Very cool.

zosolp · 12-13-07, 02:25 PM

just put a deposit on 58

dock44 · 12-13-07, 02:37 PM

By the way, Larry is taking his wife to the hospital tomorrow to have their baby delivered. Some of you may know, some may not. Just wanted to wish he and his wife well and hope they have a beautiful, healthy baby!!

PaulSG · 12-13-07, 02:37 PM

Congrats Andy and Zoso...

Maybe it's time to start a LCPG Database of who owns what...

PaulSG · 12-13-07, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dock44

By the way, Larry is taking his wife to the hospital tomorrow to have their baby delivered. Some of you may know, some may not. Just wanted to wish he and his wife well and hope they have a beautiful, healthy baby!!

+1

Congrats to the Corsa family

If it's a boy do you think they'll name him Peter?

zosolp · 12-13-07, 02:45 PM

congrats larry... is he a member here

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12-07-07, 03:07 PM	#2
plonky17 Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 149	Re: Another Peter Green Faded from CV Guitars Larry really knows how to refine a great guitar. I can't speak highly enough about Larry's service or his product. Now is Gibson made a Peter Green reissue, they would certainly have to work hard to make them anywhere near as good as Larry does. Cheers Grant __________________ You only live twice Never quit! Gibson 1992 model "1957 Custom Black Beauty" 2 pickup with Bigsby Gibson Les Paul Standard 'Peter Green' in Honeyburst by Larry Corsa Gibson Les Paul Junior DC with P90's and Bigsby Gretsch G5128 in gold sparkle with DeArmonds and Bigsby Laney AOR 100W Protube with 2 x 12's Line 6 Flextone Duo 50W Stereo 2 x 10's "KISS uses GIBSON guitars and PEARL drum because they want the BEST"

12-07-07, 05:34 PM	#3
CharlieS Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,332	Re: Another Peter Green Faded from CV Guitars How'd I miss that one? That is great looking! I bought one from him in October which also weighs 6 lbs. 10 oz. Really a nice sounding and playing guitar. It's easy on the back also.

12-08-07, 08:01 AM	#4
MelMann In the Zone/Backstage Pass Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 181	Re: Another Peter Green Faded from CV Guitars It's true, my aging back loves this guitar. I already like the fadeds, but Larry's work puts it in a whole new class. His mod package is well thought out and really adds up as a whole. I told him I'm either going to sell my other faded or maybe send it to him for this same upgrade package. After all, now I need a backup, right?

12-08-07, 11:59 AM	#7
PaulSG Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,162	Re: Another Peter Green Faded from CV Guitars I think you all know by now, I'm a huge fan of the fine work Larry does to create these incredible sounding and playing instruments. (See avatar) MelMann, you sure scored a beauty...

12-07-07, 01:49 PM	#1
MelMann In the Zone/Backstage Pass Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 181	Another Peter Green Faded from CV Guitars A few weeks ago I received my new Peter Green tribute Faded Les Paul from CV. I can't say enough about how nice the guitar is, and how great the service from CV was. If anyone is thinking of a faded, do yourself a favor and check out their website before you buy. I've had a second faded for about a year (also with a flipped magnet) but the one from CV really sounds superior to it. Probably the combination of new pots/wiring and parts. The CV guitar was fantastic at a gig and for recording. I haven't owned a LP that sounds better (including vintage and plenty of Custom Shop/Historic models). And yes, that scale really does say 6 pounds, 10 ounces! Try this link for pics and sound files: http://cvguitars.com/PGMod/LCPG-78/

12-08-07, 08:16 AM	#5
Jurius All Access/Backstage Pass Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,229	Re: Another Peter Green Faded from CV Guitars There ya go MelMann. Does it look like a player straight out of the case? Does the neck feel better than any new guitar you've ever picked up? Have you ever played a more guitar that found your amp this responsive? Does it smell better than any guitar you've ever played? Mine's in the car. We're gigging tonight and I can't wait! Congrats. Very sweet looking.

12-08-07, 02:59 PM	#9
MelMann In the Zone/Backstage Pass Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 181	Re: Another Peter Green Faded from CV Guitars Thanks guys. I thought I was a little past just sitting there staring at a guitar because it looks so nice, but I admit I've caught myself several times with this one! My other faded, though it also plays nicely and sounds nice, has an overdone cherry sunburst that I'm afraid borders on clown. But I figure I'm not looking at it while I'm playing. I have to say that this particular one is the nicest playing Les Paul I've ever had. It's like Larry says, some of the conventional thinking on "good" features kind of goes out the window when I'm playing one of these. Way to go Gibson (and Larry too!)

12-09-07, 09:52 AM	#10
dock44 Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 71	Re: Another Peter Green Faded from CV Guitars I have #69 on hold waiting for it to get finished up. This will be my first Gibson. I own a few Agile copies which are really quite startling for their price but I can finally own the real thing and can't wait to get it. And ditto on Larry's kindness and service...top notch all the way!

12-09-07, 11:35 AM	#12
dock44 Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 71	Re: Another Peter Green Faded from CV Guitars Well I'm selling a few off as we speak........my personal set limitation on too many guitars in the house.

12-09-07, 01:42 PM	#13
dock44 Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 71	Re: Another Peter Green Faded from CV Guitars By the way, has anyone installed the pickguard on their CV faded?

12-09-07, 02:29 PM	#15
CharlieS Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,332	Re: Another Peter Green Faded from CV Guitars I put the pickguard on my guitar.

12-09-07, 07:37 PM	#16
plonky17 Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 149	Re: Another Peter Green Faded from CV Guitars I put the pickguard on my second LCPG. I like pickguards but left it off the one that plays the best. Cheers Grant __________________ You only live twice Never quit! Gibson 1992 model "1957 Custom Black Beauty" 2 pickup with Bigsby Gibson Les Paul Standard 'Peter Green' in Honeyburst by Larry Corsa Gibson Les Paul Junior DC with P90's and Bigsby Gretsch G5128 in gold sparkle with DeArmonds and Bigsby Laney AOR 100W Protube with 2 x 12's Line 6 Flextone Duo 50W Stereo 2 x 10's "KISS uses GIBSON guitars and PEARL drum because they want the BEST"

12-10-07, 11:22 AM	#17
Jurius All Access/Backstage Pass Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,229	Re: Another Peter Green Faded from CV Guitars I don't have the pick guard on mine because I don't like the way the pick guard looks. Mine's pinkish. I've been looking for my old 70's LP pick guard that I kept when I sold the guitar. If I find it, I'll put that on. I use a guard as a crutch. I'm hoping if I leave the guard off long enough, I'll get past this bad habit.

12-10-07, 04:22 PM	#18
PaulSG Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,162	Re: Another Peter Green Faded from CV Guitars After seeing Larry playing the original on YouTube I did a google for more pictures of it and I stumbled across another forum member playing the same Greeny Burst. Click here... I freely admit I'm not worthy

12-10-07, 04:28 PM	#19
B-Squared Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 15 Minutes East of the 'Lou Posts: 547	Re: Another Peter Green Faded from CV Guitars Dude--if I ever got the chance to play the original I'd be so nervous my hands would feel like I had mittens on... It would hard to get past the knowledge of who's played this guitar...I'd be freaking out, with a dumb-@ss smile on my face. lol. BB BB

12-10-07, 04:41 PM	#21
dock44 Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 71	Re: Another Peter Green Faded from CV Guitars Well I'm gonna go ahead and put a hold on a second(honeyburst) to go with #69....I know that is sick but I also know that a few have bought 2 or 3 so atleast I got some messed up company.

12-11-07, 11:40 AM	#24
dock44 Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 71	Re: Another Peter Green Faded from CV Guitars Not delivered yet but all finished up.

12-11-07, 11:51 AM	#25
PaulSG Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,162	Re: Another Peter Green Faded from CV Guitars

12-11-07, 11:53 AM	#26
mca Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 281	Re: Another Peter Green Faded from CV Guitars Very nice guitars, I love the way the faded tobacco sometimes looks brown and sometimes looks redish!!!

12-11-07, 08:29 PM	#29
dock44 Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 71	Re: Another Peter Green Faded from CV Guitars Hey Jurius. I'm getting #55 honeyburst. Your 94 is my fav out of the whole lot and 55 was as close as I could come, even though it's a different finish. Amazing top on yours!! I was struggling between something that looked more like a plain top or flame, and decided 55 was it can't wait til Larry does his abbracaddabbra on it!

12-11-07, 10:13 PM	#30
zosolp Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,466	Re: Another Peter Green Faded from CV Guitars can you still get a real thin sound on these?

12-12-07, 07:32 AM	#31
Jurius All Access/Backstage Pass Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,229	Re: Another Peter Green Faded from CV Guitars Dock, thanks for the compliment on my guitar. The one you're getting looks just as good. I thought about several guitars before deciding and was really embarassed to change my decision several times. Larry was always very good humored about my being fickle but I finally decided on 94 because I wanted the 50's neck. I think they all look great. Zosolp, my LP NEVER sounds thin. I've played it through three different amps now, and the guitar has NO issues. I can't imagine any player not liking the tone or playability of my Faded Standard. YMMV.

12-12-07, 11:54 AM	#32
yngwie308 All Access/Backstage Pass Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Valhalla,Arizona Posts: 560	Re: Another Peter Green Faded from CV Guitars Beautiful guitar, fantastic job, captures the real vibe of the original. yngwie308

12-13-07, 04:28 AM	#33
stock_hippie Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,418	Re: Another Peter Green Faded from CV Guitars wierd...i thought you needed the vintage weight...10 pounds or more to get the LP sounds..at 6 pounds that's so light...i guess the PGreen has the electronics going for it...cool...go figure...imo

12-13-07, 01:03 PM	#34
andy k Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 137	Re: Another Peter Green Faded from CV Guitars I'm joining this particular club too-- #54 made me have strange dreams-- I wont post pics until I have it in my grubby hands-cant wait though. cheers guys.

12-13-07, 01:21 PM	#35
dock44 Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 71	Re: Another Peter Green Faded from CV Guitars Congrats andy. Would love to see some pics when you get her. Will be the first I've seen with the quilty top. Very cool.

12-13-07, 02:25 PM	#36
zosolp Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,466	Re: Another Peter Green Faded from CV Guitars just put a deposit on 58

12-13-07, 02:37 PM	#37
dock44 Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 71	Re: Another Peter Green Faded from CV Guitars By the way, Larry is taking his wife to the hospital tomorrow to have their baby delivered. Some of you may know, some may not. Just wanted to wish he and his wife well and hope they have a beautiful, healthy baby!!

12-13-07, 02:45 PM	#40
zosolp Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,466	Re: Another Peter Green Faded from CV Guitars congrats larry... is he a member here