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Recent content by Dire Wolf

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    1963 ES-335TDC, Left Handed : Looking for 62-64 Nickel Pat # Pickups

    Another Clapton-Era Left Handed Gibson Cherry Block Neck ES-335 has been discovered. This one is from 1963 and had the same owner since 1970. It is the only left handed Cherry stop tailpiece from 1963 I have seen. I have owned 2 other lefty Cherry 63 ES-335s, and they were both Bigsby. There is...
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    2023 Left Handed Gibson Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul, Gemini Replica, Brazilian Rosewood, EXC!

    For Sale: 2023 Left Handed Gibson Murphy Lab 1959 Les Paul, Gemini Replica, Brazilian Rosewood, EXC! This is a 2023 Left Handed Gibson Murphy Lab 1959 (R9) Les Paul with Ultra Heavy Aging, Gemini Replica, Brazilian Rosewood, EXC! Dates from 2/17/23, with serial # 92204 4. This is a custom...
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    Recommendations for Heel Repair

    I have a LP Special with a heel crack. Can anyone recommend someone who can make the repair as invisible as possible?
  4. Dire Wolf

    Lefty 2018 R9 with a Killer Top!

    This is a 2018 Left Handed R9 Les Paul, Royal Tea Burst, Gloss Finish, Nickel Hardware, Perfect Les Paul weight at 8.5 lbs. Really like the top on this one!
  5. Dire Wolf

    Nice Top on a Lefty 2017 Ice Tea R9!

    This R9 from December 2017 has a very attractive tiger flame ; Pearly Gates vibe and the color looks like the Burst on the LPF Homepage! <a href="http://s155.photobucket.com/user/vintage57/media/2017%20Gibson%20Lefty%20R9/20180310_125860_zpsxwotvnqe.jpg.html"...
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    "Back in the Saddle" Guitar Strap by Heavy Leather/NYC, Highest Quality!

    This is one impressive guitar strap! Heavy Leather NYC straps are meticulously handmade in Brooklyn, NY by a small, talented crew who have a keen eye for detail and serious style. The Back in the Saddle strap features three Heavy Leather NYC signature inspired conchos and comes in classic...
  7. Dire Wolf

    2008 Gibson Custom Shop Johnny Winter Firebird V, 7.95 lbs, Low Serial # 009, MINT!

    This is the limited run of 100 by the Gibson Custom Shop in 2008. This particular example weighs less than 8 lbs: 7.95 lbs. Most of these were greater than 8 lbs. This guitar also has a low serial # : 009. This Johnny Winter V is an investment grade example, having no wear. It was purchased by...
  8. Dire Wolf

    Left Handed 1964 Gibson Firebird VII, 100% Original with OHSC, Ultra Rare!

    A truly rare bird(pun intended) in the world of vintage guitars! Left Handed 1964 Gibson Firebird VII; there were only 173 total Firebird VIIs made in 1964, this may be the only lefty. I've only seen one other Left Handed 63/64 Firebird - that was many years ago, and it had a repaired...
  9. Dire Wolf

    Left Handed 1957 Les Paul Goldtop, Formerly Owned by Cesar Rosas

    Early 1957 Goldtop - formerly owned by Cesar Rosas of Los Lobos. One of a very small group of Left Handed Stop Tail Les Pauls from the 1950s. Thanks to Scott Jennings for reminiscing about this great guitar. I remember when Scott had it for sale in Vintage Guitar Magazine in the early 90s at...
  10. Dire Wolf

    1973 Marshall Model 1917 / P.A. 20 - Does It Look All Original?

    I'm looking at this 20 watt Marshall head from 1973(Model 1917, serial # 7218E), which was designed as a P.A. head. I've seen these used as guitar amps - how good are they as guitar amps? Are there any mods that need to be done to convert it to a guitar amp? Looking at the pics, does everything...
  11. Dire Wolf

    Billy Gibbons Playing a Cool SG : Waiting for the Bus - Jesus Just Left Chicago

    Saw ZZ Top last night; the Reverend was in fine form - love that SG with the sideways and V neck:
  12. Dire Wolf

    1962 VOX AC-4 Amp, 100% Original, EXC Condition, Very Rare Amp!

    Up for sale, a 1962 Vox AC-4 in exceptional, collector-grade condition and in perfect working order. This early JMI tube amplifier is 100% original and complete, with original fawn tolex, brass vents, stock transformers, and even the stock "woodie" footswitch! Powered by a single EL84, this amp...
  13. Dire Wolf

    Vintage Gibson Sunburst Finish: 1958-1960 ES

    Group Shot - Vintage Gibson ES Sunbursts. Nothing more beautiful than the late 50s/early 60s Gibson ES sunburst finishes! From left to right: 1958 ES-335T, 1959 ES-175D, 1960 ES-345TD.
  14. Dire Wolf

    Left Handed 2003 Gibson Brazilian R8 Les Paul, 100% Original with OHSC!

    This is an all original Lefty 2003 Brazilian R8, includes everything that came with the guitar when new: OHSC, COA, all tags/paperwork. The guitar is in MINT condition and is an investment-grade Brazilian. The serial # on the COA/warranty card was misprinted by 1 digit; serial # on back of...
  15. Dire Wolf

    Left Handed 1964 Gibson ES-335TDC, Factory Stop Tail, Clapton!

    This is one I got a few months ago, just now getting around to posting some pics. It's a factory left handed stop tail ES-335TDC, recently inspected and set-up by Scott Freilich of Top Shelf Guitars. It has a serial # from the 5-digit series of 1964, which also includes the Clapton 335. This is...
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