NGD: '54 Oxblood!

rockinlespaul · Sep 8, 2014

I just LOVE these guitars and anytime I see one I want one. After having a '97 a '99 a 2004, a 2007 and one of the recent 2013 Benchmark's, and always sorry to let them go, I recently got a 2008 in on a trade deal.

I hated to let go of the 2013 with all of the new updates and appointments, but the neck was just too small. Most all my other oxbloods had large necks so I was extremely surprised and disappointed at the same time with that one. Great guitar, just not the right neck.

I was a little worried that the neck on this 2008 might be too small too as my 2007 was a bit small. Nope, this one has a pretty full neck and I'm just loving it!

This has the burstbucker 2 and 3 combo and they actually sound great in this R4 with my 18 watt. Here's a few pics, enjoy!

chuckNC · Sep 8, 2014

I like!! :salude

Elmore · Sep 9, 2014

That is a real beauty. I would be tempted to put speed knobs on it.

Big Al · Sep 9, 2014

Good Lord!!! Is this some kinda quest???? You have owned 6 of these!!!! That new one looks the bee's knees, I hope it gives you what you need. Speed knobs for sure, well IMO, the fingerboard, for my tastes, is very beautiful.

VERY BEAUTIFUL.:salude

tdarian · Sep 9, 2014

Looks killer! Plus with the larger handle it won't slip out of your hands! What do sense/feel/hear in these differently compared to an LP with the ABR-1?

Must be a real blast with that 18 watt!

Mitchell · Sep 9, 2014

Congrats Fred...:dude:

Over the years, you sure have grown and gained some guitar knowledge.

rockinlespaul · Sep 9, 2014

Mitchell said:
Congrats Fred...:dude:

Over the years, you sure have grown and gained some guitar knowledge.

Thank you brother Mitchell. I have you, the fine folks here and the literally dozens of historics I've had the pleasure to own these last so many years to blame! :hee

:yah

rockinlespaul · Sep 9, 2014

tdarian said:
Looks killer! Plus with the larger handle it won't slip out of your hands! What do sense/feel/hear in these differently compared to an LP with the ABR-1?

Must be a real blast with that 18 watt!

I haven't had my coffee yet, but words like resonance and sustain come to mind...:salude

It sounds awesome thru the 18 watt!

rockinlespaul · Sep 9, 2014

Big Al said:
Good Lord!!! Is this some kinda quest???? You have owned 6 of these!!!! That new one looks the bee's knees, I hope it gives you what you need. Speed knobs for sure, well IMO, the fingerboard, for my tastes, is very beautiful.

VERY BEAUTIFUL.:salude

I know, its crazy ain't it? I can't help myself though. :hee

I just love everything about these guitars. It will definitely be getting the proper speed knobs. Damn pointers gotta go too. I dig the board too. It has some cool streaks thru the grain that I'm digging. I like the color too. Thanks for the kind words Big Al!

Xpensive Wino · Sep 9, 2014

Very nice.

This fella is digging his as well:

PetervanDorst · Oct 5, 2014

http://youtu.be/Eu4-LlEgtQ4

My 2004 oxblood played through a cornell plex7 amp. Only used the volume and tone controls to get different sounds.

DonRowe · Oct 5, 2014

Beck 54 with an 18 watter, very cool rig, rock that thing !:dude:

rockinlespaul · Oct 5, 2014

DonRowe said:
Beck 54 with an 18 watter, very cool rig, rock that thing !:dude:

Thanks! I got my 18 watter on standby as we speak!:2cool

rockinlespaul · Oct 5, 2014

PeteHiwatt said:
http://youtu.be/Eu4-LlEgtQ4

My 2004 oxblood played through a cornell plex7 amp. Only used the volume and tone controls to get different sounds.

Sounds good, thanks for the clip! I like that Cornell! I need to get a smaller wattage amp like that.

rockinlespaul · Oct 5, 2014

I made a few minor changes to this one. Swapped out the knobs for some that are a bit more correct. Also a amber switch tip and changed the bobbin screws to gold. Here's a pic. One of these days I'll get a real camera, lol. Hope you enjoy the pic....

I love this guitar!!!

Stoj · Oct 7, 2014

Nice Score - Congrats :salude

DrewB · Oct 7, 2014

PeteHiwatt said:
http://youtu.be/Eu4-LlEgtQ4

My 2004 oxblood played through a cornell plex7 amp. Only used the volume and tone controls to get different sounds.

That's THE TONE right there!

Elmore · Oct 7, 2014

rockinlespaul said:
I made a few minor changes to this one. Swapped out the knobs for some that are a bit more correct. Also a amber switch tip and changed the bobbin screws to gold. Here's a pic. One of these days I'll get a real camera, lol. Hope you enjoy the pic....

I love this guitar!!!

That is one for the ages there. What a great take on the Les Paul. Nice!

Elmore · Oct 7, 2014

PeteHiwatt said:
http://youtu.be/Eu4-LlEgtQ4

My 2004 oxblood played through a cornell plex7 amp. Only used the volume and tone controls to get different sounds.

Excellent playing and tone. Well done.

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