Pearly Gates Registry - Aged and VOS. - Page 2

chinbb · 01-29-10, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Twinfan

I think signed and aged on the left? It looks really, really good!

Do they really vary in colour and burst pattern so much?

To answer your question...the one on the left is actually Aged #12, the Sgined/Aged #43 is on the right.

As for the color variation, I have heard that Gibson did the Signed ones in 2 different batches...so their formula in mixng the dye might have changed...

Ed A · 01-29-10, 12:11 PM

Theyre all beautiful but #99 is just silly!.... that bald spot in the same spot is too cool!.... Id ask double for that one if it were mine..... imagine how much it would be worth if it was one of the aged and signed!

chinbb · 01-29-10, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed A

Theyre all beautiful but #99 is just silly!.... that bald spot in the same spot is too cool!.... Id ask double for that one if it were mine..... imagine how much it would be worth if it was one of the aged and signed!

Agree...and there IS a Signed/Aged with baldspot...Signed #22

See thread...

Quote:

Originally Posted by 59gibson

SIGNED PEARLY #22 IN DA HOUSE

I hope 59gibson doesn't mind me taking his picture:

GC Ron · 01-30-10, 08:40 PM

I was involved with the signing of the first 12 Pearly models. I have front and back shots of all 12 and can post them if you all would like to see them.

In the mean time here is a little video of the Reverend Billy G taking one for a spin.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvlHZXe3H7U

chinbb · 01-30-10, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GC Ron

I was involved with the signing of the first 12 Pearly models. I have front and back shots of all 12 and can post them if you all would like to see them.

In the mean time here is a little video of the Reverend Billy G taking one for a spin.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvlHZXe3H7U

Nice Vid!!...and yes...pls post the front and back shots for the first 12!!!

GC Ron · 01-30-10, 11:01 PM

The photos were taken the night before they were signed. Edwin had a label on each guitar's cover plate with each number which were then removed after Billy signed them.

#2

#3

GC Ron · 01-30-10, 11:03 PM

#4

#5

GC Ron · 01-30-10, 11:05 PM

#6

#7

GC Ron · 01-30-10, 11:08 PM

#8

#9

GC Ron · 01-30-10, 11:09 PM

#10

#11

GC Ron · 01-30-10, 11:11 PM

#12

#14 (no #13)

GC Ron · 01-30-10, 11:14 PM

Group shot

GC Ron · 01-30-10, 11:21 PM

Billy during the photo shoot with #8 and a near group shot lined up by number. Pat is on the right blocking #2.

Twinfan · 01-31-10, 02:25 AM

Awesome - nice one Ron!

It's interesting how in the head-on shots they all look the same colour, but in the group shots they seem to vary. Lighting angle clearly makes a difference!

fjminor · 01-31-10, 03:10 AM

Hi Ron - thanks a billion your contribution to this thread - it is very much appreciated...!!

And thanks to all who posted their beauties.....again- all the Pearlies are fantastic..!!!

Hardrock Gunter · 01-31-10, 03:12 AM

Thanks a ton! I'll take #12 please...

Phil 52 · 01-31-10, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GC Ron

In the mean time here is a little video of the Reverend Billy G taking one for a spin.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvlHZXe3H7U

That was great. Thanks for sharing.
What amp is he playing through here?

pit_s_xroad · 01-31-10, 04:27 AM

thanks for sharing these great

I enjoyed watching them a lot...

Greets
PIT...

viper007 · 01-31-10, 05:25 AM

Thanks for sharing!

stephan_l · 01-31-10, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GC Ron

....I have front and back shots of all 12 and can post them if you all would like to see them....

mh, no thx

No really. How cool is that. Great photos, thx for sharing with us

Twinfan · 01-31-10, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil 52

That was great. Thanks for sharing.
What amp is he playing through here?

It's a Blackstar Artisan 15.

skhan007 · 01-31-10, 05:56 AM

Here's #18 (not mine). I've played this one a bunch and it is the best non-vintage LP I've ever layed hands on. I wish I had that kind of coin to afford this.

Phil 52 · 01-31-10, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twinfan

It's a Blackstar Artisan 15.

Thanks Twinfan.
I thought I'd heard a little reverb. But I guess my ears were fooling me.

Twinfan · 01-31-10, 05:59 AM

I think it's the large room - natural reverb

pearly gates 015 · 01-31-10, 06:12 AM

Very Cool, Thanks for sharing!!!

Hardrock Gunter · 01-31-10, 09:48 AM

Btw, what happened to aged & signed #1? Billy's private stock?

tspoon · 01-31-10, 10:45 AM

Thanks for the group shot Ron,

I have #6 and is listed on the Historic Les Paul Database.

All of the Pearlys are just beautiful and each one has different looking flame
and unique.

I am blown away by #6 and plays and sounds fantastic.

Congrats on all the Pearly owners, V.O.S., Aged, and Aged, Signed owners.

Cheers,

Tommy

59gibson · 01-31-10, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chinbb

Agree...and there IS a Signed/Aged with baldspot...Signed #22

See thread...

I hope 59gibson doesn't mind me taking his picture:

Not at all

. It's my friends guitar and it's just a GREAT guitar.
Here's a few more pics

Les-Zombie · 01-31-10, 05:22 PM

good info from ron, nice pics.

chinbb · 02-01-10, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GC Ron

Billy during the photo shoot with #8 and a near group shot lined up by number. Pat is on the right blocking #2.

Stunning X 12

Ron, thx so much for sharing!!

andreja marovic · 02-01-10, 05:05 AM

Ron, Thanks for sharing this with us man...really awesome...

Since Skhan have presented us N 18 well......
HERE COMES N 17
I have to agree thats the best non vintage Burst I have ever played.

Twinfan · 02-01-10, 09:17 AM

Here's VOS 153 (on the left) and VOS 240 again (on the right). I picked up 240 this afternoon

andreja marovic · 02-01-10, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twinfan

Here's VOS 153 (on the left) and VOS 240 again (on the right). I picked up 240 this afternoon

CONGRATS Twinfan, you did well man...and there is only one thing better than a VOS PG's and thats 2 VOS's PG's.
I wish I had bought 2 when it was possible.

Twinfan · 02-01-10, 11:51 AM

Sorry - just to be clear, I don't own 2! These were both in the same shop and I picked 240 as it was better looking. Both felt and played the same, and sounded very similar.

Mine, VOS #240, has been named "Francine"

Les-Zombie · 02-01-10, 12:55 PM

pg240 looks nice.

Twinfan · 02-01-10, 01:14 PM

Cheers! She's incredible!

GC Ron · 02-01-10, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twinfan

Cheers! She's incredible!

Killer guitars, nice snag on #240!

Now for the real Reverend Billy G experience, put a set of 8's on it. As Billy said "they make you play different". They really do as you have to really back off your right hand to not make it rattle. When I first played the ones we had for the signing I thought they played terrible. With in 2 minutes I adapted to the feel and everything turned blusey. Heck, even my manager who is a dropped D fiend was playing blues licks and he knows nothing about the blues.
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Les-Zombie · 02-01-10, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GC Ron

Killer guitars, nice snag on #240!

Now for the real Reverend Billy G experience, put a set of 8's on it. As Billy said "they make you play different". They really do as you have to really back off your right hand to not make it rattle. When I first played the ones we had for the signing I thought they played terrible. With in 2 minutes I adapted to the feel and everything turned blusey. Heck, even my manager who is a dropped D fiend was playing blues licks and he knows nothing about the blues.
__________________

does randy still work at your gc.

GC Ron · 02-01-10, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zakkwylde74

does randy still work at your gc.

There has never been a Randy in my store, I am in Cincinnati.

Les-Zombie · 02-02-10, 04:26 AM

Nevermind, for some reason I thought you was at the Towson md store.

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01-29-10, 12:11 PM	#42
Ed A Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Somewhere near Nelson Posts: 3,958	Re: Pearly Gates Registry - Aged and VOS. Theyre all beautiful but #99 is just silly!.... that bald spot in the same spot is too cool!.... Id ask double for that one if it were mine..... imagine how much it would be worth if it was one of the aged and signed! __________________ Climb down off the hilltop... Get back in the race. Allman Brothers Tribute Band http://www.seventurns.net/

01-30-10, 08:40 PM	#44
GC Ron Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 80	Re: Pearly Gates Registry - Aged and VOS. I was involved with the signing of the first 12 Pearly models. I have front and back shots of all 12 and can post them if you all would like to see them. In the mean time here is a little video of the Reverend Billy G taking one for a spin. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvlHZXe3H7U

01-30-10, 11:01 PM	#46
GC Ron Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 80	Re: Pearly Gates Registry - Aged and VOS. The photos were taken the night before they were signed. Edwin had a label on each guitar's cover plate with each number which were then removed after Billy signed them. #2 #3

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GC Ron Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 80	Re: Pearly Gates Registry - Aged and VOS. #4 #5

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GC Ron Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 80	Re: Pearly Gates Registry - Aged and VOS. #12 #14 (no #13)

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GC Ron Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 80	Re: Pearly Gates Registry - Aged and VOS. Group shot

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GC Ron Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 80	Re: Pearly Gates Registry - Aged and VOS. Billy during the photo shoot with #8 and a near group shot lined up by number. Pat is on the right blocking #2.

01-31-10, 02:25 AM	#54
Twinfan Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 564	Re: Pearly Gates Registry - Aged and VOS. Awesome - nice one Ron! It's interesting how in the head-on shots they all look the same colour, but in the group shots they seem to vary. Lighting angle clearly makes a difference!

01-31-10, 03:10 AM	#55
fjminor Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Between Nothingness and Eternity Posts: 3,307	Re: Pearly Gates Registry - Aged and VOS. Hi Ron - thanks a billion your contribution to this thread - it is very much appreciated...!! And thanks to all who posted their beauties.....again- all the Pearlies are fantastic..!!! __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after low pricing is forgotten! "

01-31-10, 03:12 AM	#56
Hardrock Gunter Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 237	Re: Pearly Gates Registry - Aged and VOS. Thanks a ton! I'll take #12 please...

01-31-10, 04:27 AM	#58
pit_s_xroad Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Darmstadt, Germany Posts: 1,338	Re: Pearly Gates Registry - Aged and VOS. thanks for sharing these great I enjoyed watching them a lot... Greets PIT... __________________ ~ on the hunt for the magic tone - always and everywhere ~ GIBSON-TOOLS FOR THE HUNT: 2006 Gibson Les Paul VOS R9 -darkburst- 2007 Gibson Les Paul R6 -darkburst- 2003 Gibson ES 335 dot -cherry red- 2008 Gibson SJ-200 -vintage sunburst- 2004 Gibson SG Special -faded worn cherry- My Homepage ~ YouTube ~ Facebook

01-31-10, 05:25 AM	#59
viper007 All Access/Backstage Pass Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,147	Re: Pearly Gates Registry - Aged and VOS. Thanks for sharing!

01-31-10, 05:56 AM	#62
skhan007 Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: No VA Posts: 1,468	Re: Pearly Gates Registry - Aged and VOS. Here's #18 (not mine). I've played this one a bunch and it is the best non-vintage LP I've ever layed hands on. I wish I had that kind of coin to afford this. __________________ "I've smoked a lot of things in my day, but Marlboro's are the only one that had a brand name."--Keith Richards

01-31-10, 05:59 AM	#64
Twinfan Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 564	Re: Pearly Gates Registry - Aged and VOS. I think it's the large room - natural reverb

01-31-10, 06:12 AM	#65
pearly gates 015 Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 238	Re: Pearly Gates Registry - Aged and VOS. Very Cool, Thanks for sharing!!!

01-31-10, 09:48 AM	#66
Hardrock Gunter Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 237	Re: Pearly Gates Registry - Aged and VOS. Btw, what happened to aged & signed #1? Billy's private stock?

01-31-10, 10:45 AM	#67
tspoon Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 573	Re: Pearly Gates Registry - Aged and VOS. Thanks for the group shot Ron, I have #6 and is listed on the Historic Les Paul Database. All of the Pearlys are just beautiful and each one has different looking flame and unique. I am blown away by #6 and plays and sounds fantastic. Congrats on all the Pearly owners, V.O.S., Aged, and Aged, Signed owners. Cheers, Tommy

01-31-10, 05:22 PM	#69
Les-Zombie Formerly zakkwylde74 Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 954	Re: Pearly Gates Registry - Aged and VOS. good info from ron, nice pics. __________________ link to my guitars and amps: http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/XDISCIPLEX/

02-01-10, 05:05 AM	#71
andreja marovic Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Everybody knows this is nowhere....in the good old Serbia Posts: 2,707	Re: Pearly Gates Registry - Aged and VOS. Ron, Thanks for sharing this with us man...really awesome... Since Skhan have presented us N 18 well...... HERE COMES N 17 I have to agree thats the best non vintage Burst I have ever played. __________________ Turn it louder please... Hendrix is God on guitar.

02-01-10, 09:17 AM	#72
Twinfan Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 564	Re: Pearly Gates Registry - Aged and VOS. Here's VOS 153 (on the left) and VOS 240 again (on the right). I picked up 240 this afternoon

02-01-10, 11:51 AM	#74
Twinfan Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 564	Re: Pearly Gates Registry - Aged and VOS. Sorry - just to be clear, I don't own 2! These were both in the same shop and I picked 240 as it was better looking. Both felt and played the same, and sounded very similar. Mine, VOS #240, has been named "Francine"

02-01-10, 12:55 PM	#75
Les-Zombie Formerly zakkwylde74 Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 954	Re: Pearly Gates Registry - Aged and VOS. pg240 looks nice. __________________ link to my guitars and amps: http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/XDISCIPLEX/

02-01-10, 01:14 PM	#76
Twinfan Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 564	Re: Pearly Gates Registry - Aged and VOS. Cheers! She's incredible!

02-02-10, 04:26 AM	#80
Les-Zombie Formerly zakkwylde74 Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 954	Re: Pearly Gates Registry - Aged and VOS. Nevermind, for some reason I thought you was at the Towson md store. __________________ link to my guitars and amps: http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/XDISCIPLEX/