2008 Gibson Les Paul Traditional

[Sic96]

Not sure how many guitarists or musicians we have on here, but there's at least one. I've had this Les Paul for quite a few years now, played many shows with it, and absolutely love it to death. Never have I played a better guitar in my life! The only problem is, these 2008's were modeled after the 50's neck, more specifically the '57 Les paul. The '50's style had fatter, or wider, necks. Not until the 60's did they start making thinner necks for guys with shorter fingers, like myself. I have multiple guitars, and I just can't play this 'Paul as well as my others with thinner necks. It is still the best sounding, and playing, guitar of all my axes(7). I just can't adjust to the neck. My fingers are simply not long enough. I hate it. Imagine buying your dream 6-speed F-body and not being able to reach the clutch pedal
Most musicians prefer the fatter necked Les Paul's, for the sound and beefiness of them, as did I. This particular model has the weight-relieved body, arch-top, black with cream bindings. Chrome hardware with classic yellow tuning knobs. 498/500 pickups. Rosewood fretboard. Pearl Inlays. I just had a luthier do a complete once over on it, set the neck, set the action, intonation, put new strings on, everything. It sounds amazing as it always did, but even better.

I have all original paperwork, comes with original Gibson case with white fur. This is the best of the best and I'll probably cry when it sells. Paid over $2000 new. This guitar is absolutely flawless. Mint! Not a scratch or knick. I baby this thing more than my Camaro X 10 lol. This guitar just sings.. plain and simple.
I could go on forever about it. But I'll stop there. Feel free to call me with any questions. 517-442-6592
Justin.
I'm firm at $1500. It's well worth every penny. Thanks for reading my long post

[ruckusz28]

Nice ax!

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[OIF1VET]

Wish I had the extra cash.. I bought a sweet Gibson Les Paul when I returned from Iraq in 2004(don't remember the model anymore, but $2300 new).. Sold it a few years later as I had quit playing... Now I'm back at it(still suck, lol).. It's fun just dinking around...Good luck with the sale! Damn fine guitar!!!

[hoogiesngrinderz]

I agree with you on the wide neck/tall necks. I don't prefer electrics but I love my shallow body acoustic/electric Ovation

[DynoDave]

Beautiful guitar! But short fingers here too, would never work for me. Or at least that's my excuse.

[Sic96]

Wish I had the extra cash.. I bought a sweet Gibson Les Paul when I returned from Iraq in 2004(don't remember the model anymore, but $2300 new).. Sold it a few years later as I had quit playing... Now I'm back at it(still suck, lol).. It's fun just dinking around...Good luck with the sale! Damn fine guitar!!!

Beautiful guitar! But short fingers here too, would never work for me. Or at least that's my excuse.

Thanks guys! If you ever wanted to really learn to play, I could definitely start you in the right direction. I've played lead/rhythm for 15 years. Gigged for 10 of those. Toured nationally twice. Took music in college while earning my Criminal Justice degree lol. Music and cars are my biggest passions. I'd love for someone to get this whom I can stay in contact with. Even if it's just on a car forum. I understand the large majority of guitar players just want to learn some campfire tunes and some radio songs, and I totally get that. But if you ever want to take it to the next step i.e. scales, modes, theory, etc.. gimme a shout. I love playing and teaching music equally. Anyways, thanks for the compliments.
Oh and Larry, I've drooled over your car since I joined this forum 4 years ago. Probably my favorite car on the site, no offense to anyone else lol.

[OIF1VET]

Oh and Larry, I've drooled over your car since I joined this forum 4 years ago. Probably my favorite car on the site, no offense to anyone else lol.

Wow, thanks man! Very much appreciated... Here's a pic of my old Les Paul and a SG I had..

[Sic96]

Wow, those are extremely nice guitars for just "dinking around" lol

[DynoDave]

Yes, nothing that nice for me. I'm a total novice. I have a Squier Strat Affinity, and a Fender Classic Player 60s Strat in sonic blue. I'm much better at looking at them than playing them.

[OIF1VET]

Wow, those are extremely nice guitars for just "dinking around" lol

Got a smoking deal on the SG.. A lady my wife worked with won it in a drawing.. I offered her 200 bucks, she took it... I couldn't get to the atm and back fast enough.. lol

This is about as good as I ever got... this was 11 years ago..

http://vid100.photobucket.com/albums/m36/OIF1VET/MQ.mp4
http://s100.photobucket.com/user/OIF...lback.flv.html

[DynoDave]

Ha! A little Leslie West / Mountain! I love it. That's one of the tunes I tried to learn. Can't say I ever got as good at it as you.

[OIF1VET]

Ha! A little Leslie West / Mountain! I love it. That's one of the tunes I tried to learn. Can't say I ever got as good at it as you.

I'm re-learning it again... I just started playing again after not playing for several years...

[OIF1VET]

Friend of mine.. Dude is, INSANELY, talented.... Watch all of stairway to Heaven, he nails all the solo's..

His playing of Little wing is nothing short of awesome!!

[DynoDave]

We're too alike. I stopped taking lessons a few years ago too, and would love to get back to it. I miss playing, and my teacher. But there's no room in the family budget for it right now.

[OIF1VET]

I hear ya.. I have a alvarez, but haven't played it in months. Just been playing my acoustics..