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1999 and 2000 Gibson Les Paul R9's: Lets see em

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Brandon

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I know im not the only one here who loves the R9's from these years. Historic accuracy aside, I realized theres good wood from every year but something about these was special. The tops, wether they be plain or flamed, were beautiful and THAT COLOR.
Does anyone know why they cant paint them like that anymore?
Well anyhow, lets see em :)

Here's my 9 91129
 
bjm007

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Here's my favorite 1999 plaintop darkburst..........

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bjm007

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Here's another 1999 I got within a few weeks of the plaintop with a faded burst and a bit of wood...... :2cool

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ultra

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Nice ones, Bluey.

I hope that you kept them out of the water
 
blueheeler

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For sure ultra.
I overheard someone yesterday talking about a bunch of guitars that got wet.
 
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Just beautiful.....the reds, browns, yellows and orange shades they used during those years are truly remarkable.
I read somewhere that the guy painting them during 99'/early 00' passed away?
 
ultra

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blueheeler said:
For sure ultra.
I overheard someone yesterday talking about a bunch of guitars that got wet.
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That is sad.. I can't begin to think about how that must feel, let alone the people who have lost everything :-(
 
58junior

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from the man cave......

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and out on the deck for some fresh air:

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Gold Tone

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Those '99 plaintop DB were some really nice tops!

Mine is one of my best players and my main gigging guitar.

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