Check out the top on this R9

• Mar 19, 2018

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57Strat777

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https://www.austinguitarhouse.com/collections/guitars/products/gibson-custom-shop-r9-les-paul-1995-used

Was perusing the Austin Guitar House web page and saw this beauty. One of the most unusual and stunning tops I've ever seen on a Les Paul

 

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59shredandburn

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​Wicked !

 

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Elmore

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1995 is known for stunning tops. I believe they used "flame enhancer" back then. Yes, that is a beauty.

 

• Mar 19, 2018

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El Gringo

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High price kind of but yet it is stunningly beautiful and my kind of fancy top as I simply love it !

 

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ONEHERO

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I could be way off....but isn't this the known western maple fish tail figure?

 

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Top Gun

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cool

 

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Progrocker111

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Not for me, too flamboyant.

 

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ONEHERO said:

I could be way off....but isn't this the known western maple fish tail figure?

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I haven't heard that term but you are right it is an off center bias cut, [to force the cheveron], stain/dyed Western Big Leaf Maple top. I've seen a few like this and they are striking, aren't they?

 

• Mar 19, 2018

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I like it! The salmon burst!

..........................Does it attract cats?