Recent content by Rich R

The auction was further confirmation that these "iconic" dispersals generate tremendous bidding enthusiasm. I feel a little sorry for the (not-so) poor bastard, who's going to have to wake up and realize they paid $38K for an old Hofner, but hey, such is our passion displayed. Very little...

If your're replacing a pickup in a non-Fifties LP (like a Historic), and you only have one PAF to work with, do you you prefer to put it in the neck or bridge position? Where do ya'll feel you get the best bang for the buck?

Back in the freeform early LPF, there was a goofy phase here where people were riffing on the phrase BoChaCha. Anybody remember that, and what the hell did it mean?

Passing this on for discussion: https://entertainment.ha.com/itm/vintage-guitars-and-musical-instruments/2014-gibson-les-paul-r-0-sunburst-solid-body-electric-guitar-serial-0-4671/a/7218-85071.s?ic4=GalleryView-Thumbnail-071515 I was perusing the lots in this auction (in which there are several...

Unused pair of Lollar Imperial Low Wind PUs. High-end pickups, normally around $350. I bought these recently from a Forum brother, but as it turns out, I don't need them. I paid $215, shipped, and I will pass them on to a new owner for an even $200, shipped. Easiest thing is Paypal. Please...

Just saw this, and encourage all aficionados to check it out: https://www.amazon.com/Jeff-Beck-Still-Run/dp/B07L7JVY8R/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=jeff+beck&qid=1581269902&s=instant-video&sr=1-1 Great vintage guitar content, interviews, rock history, etc. Right up the LPFs alley--trust me! :dude:

Even after all these years, sometimes our primal passions still overcome any rational considerations--like retirement, college tuition, etc. My best friend has (finally!) decided to get his bad self a well-deserved 1924 Lloyd Loar Gibson F-5, and is raising the Big Green. Of course, I just...

Super-nice Historic 3 PU Custom. Black with Gold Hardware, stoptail, NOT Bigsby. I bought this a few months ago from one of the large grey-market dealers in L.A, just because I couldn't resist the package. As-new condition, all paperwork, and FACTORY AGING, including the case! Very few of...

I'm sure most here have seen this, but I can watch this any number of times, and always get something out of it. Thanks, Joe! https://youtu.be/vqhoPqDR47c

Received a LP today packed in one of these: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/GTSAGTRLPS--gator-ata-molded-guitar-case-with-tsa-latches-for-single-cutaway-electric-guitars First case I've seen that I'd substitute for one of the original Protectors. Really great, lightweight, etc Guitar...

Here's a cool piece I just had to have: https://richrussell.smugmug.com/2018-Gibson-Historic-1957-Les-Paul-Custom/ Is there a LP lover, even dyed-in-the-wool Burst mavens, whose heart doesn't pound at the sight of all that black and gold glory? Plus, this one had the aged treatment (including...

Screw all that Girly-boy "light and resonant" crap! This baby'll put hair on your chest! :spabout https://www.ebay.com/itm/1985-Gibson-Les-Paul-Custom-12lb-legend-old-style-neck/133036186728?epid=1122381372&hash=item1ef9931c68:g:inoAAOSwj1VcxfCn

Starting a thread for people to opine on custom PU replacements for LPs, chiefly Historics and other high-end wood (like replicas). I decided to upgrade the PUs on one of my LPs recently, out of curiosity more than anything, and in the process listened to dozens of YouTubes discussing this...

Portable dog bed! She got it nice and warm for the resident LP... https://photos.smugmug.com/2019-R9/i-gKq74BZ/0/7fe20955/L/thumbnail_IMG_0087-L.jpg

Haven't bought a Historic since the Nineties, but I got interested again with the changes in 2018, and now further into 2019. Recently, I've really wanted a LP to be my semi-permanent "player Burst" that I can whip on without fear of damage, but that was at least within shouting distance of the...