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    2005 Gibson Historic '58 Les Paul

    These pics helped out with my decision to purchase an R8. http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk107/Kmaz_2008/DSCN0052_zpsd37cbe1d.jpg http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk107/Kmaz_2008/DSCN0055_zpsa20651c8.jpg http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk107/Kmaz_2008/DSCN0054_zpsc9cc9708.jpg...
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    Upgrading an Epiphone Casino

    I'd like to upgrade the bridge and tailpiece on my MIC Epiphone Casino. Can someone direct me to the best fitting and sounding parts? Thanks
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    Favourite Jimmy Page tones

    What are some of your favourite Page sounds where he is using his Les Paul's middle position of the pickup selector? The opening riff for 'Heartbreaker' might be a nice example.
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    BG Pups in Historics

    I've been hearing good things about this builder's winds. Great pickups and reasonably priced. Anyone here using a set of BG humbuckers in your Les Paul? www.bg-pups.com
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    "Clownburst"

    What's the definition of Clownburst?
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    Is there a description for this kind of top?

    Or maybe just your basic plain top? It's an '05 R8.
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    2005 R8 question

    Did the 2005 R8 models come stock with Burstbucker Pros?
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    2001 Les Paul Custom

    Would appreciate your opinions on the 2001 model Les Paul Custom in Ebony finish. I believe they may feature the beloved 57 Classics pickups. Any idea on a fair price for an '01 great shape?
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    R8, or did you go right to the R9?

    Also, for those who own both, how are they unique to you?
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    Great books on Les Pauls

    Could you recommend some great reading on Les Pauls? I currently have two books, 'The Beauty of the Burst' and '50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul' by Tony Bacon. Any others worth checking out?
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    BOTB replicas?

    I own a copy of BOTB. Which guitars are rumoured to be replicas?
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    Tailpiece height

    Is it best to bottom out the TP if you can? I think it looks better the lower it sits. For overall setup, is it best to screw way down?
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    Heritage as compared to Historics

    What are your opinions on the quality of the Heritage 150 guitars as compared to the Historic Bursts? Is there really something to the tradition that Heritage markets?
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    My 05 R8

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    Which Historic Hardware to change?

    Which hardware parts on an Historic do you feel are a 'must change' for upgraded tonal performance?
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