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Deep Dish

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Jeffrec

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From time to time, I see Les Pauls listed as having a "deep dish top". What exactly does this mean? Have they changed the contour of the top over the years?

Thanks,

Jeff
 
Johnnytone

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The contour has changed throughout the years and the Historic division is getting pretty close to the original shape now.
 
Rev.WillieVK

Rev.WillieVK

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In the 1970s especially, Les Pauls had more of a 'dome' top - a smooth domed arch from side to side. The deep dish top has more of a 'belly' that starts about an inch inside the binding. Look at a recent Historic Goldtop reissue and you'll see the 'belly'. (shows more on Goldtop finish than on flametops, though both have the dish)
 
John Catto

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Top carves compared

This should explain it. This is a slight exaggeration, but only just. The top one is the "Deep Dish".

topcarvescompared.jpg
 
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