The one I want back

[eakinj]

This is my 1989 Gibson Custom shop. I waited almost 8 months for this guitar to get built. I had ordered it from Music Unlimited in Dublin California and went over every aspect of the guitar, playing different les pauls figuring out which neck i liked what color i wanted, it wasn't (apparently) offered at the time in that color and flame maple top. or at least not produced where I could just go and buy one. I don't recall there being any real differences between this one and the 1970's tobacco burst they had besides color and top. everything else i remember pretty much matched up to it. weight included.


Anyway this thing was a dream to play, but I ended up having to sell it in 95 after my dad choosing to hold on to the LTD instead. But damn I miss that guitar. If Gibson wasn't a f*cking money pit I'd order another custom some day but... yeah not likely

[eakinj]

i miss my hair.


and being able to fit into those pants.

and this one does not take it's place


nor do my Agiles though I really like my agiles.

[horns666]

Well ..I've been jonesin' for a Les Paul for a couple years now. I miss mine too..but I've been hittin' Craigslist. That place get's addicting man!!

We'll find another one dude..even better!

[DonP]

My first Les Paul (back in '88) was a black 1972 Fretless Wonder Custom. Loved the tone, but hated those damn low frets so I sold it. I regret it. I go into GC and play a fretless wonder, and still hate those damn low frets. But I still regret selling.

So I've learned. Don't sell anything

[RacerX]

does not take it's place

http://garyes.stormloader.com/its.html

[veemagic]

http://garyes.stormloader.com/its.html

Dude, you slay me!

[GuerillaPete]

I miss my feet. The gut/spare tire obscures them. You can say the same thing about one's 'crank' - but that I can touch/reach. My feet/toes is another story.

[eakinj]

http://garyes.stormloader.com/its.html

Yup, sorry about that. I was in a big hurry to find a picture of Phil Collen with a Charvel.

[straycat]

Bill is the man!

[roodyrocker]

While they won't ever overtake my Jacksons, I do like nice Les Pauls. I highly recommend the 68 Reissue Les Paul Customs. Those are killer Les Pauls!

[horns666]

Rudy..68's I beleive that's Sykes' pick of the litter..his black one? I must investigate. I love him!

Pete, feet, toes..what are these things. All I know is I must shave my mangoods by a mirror to see what I'm doing.

But I like being a fat bastard..I play much better fat. The fatter the better!

[horns666]

Nope..it's a '78. He , bought it new and used it since. Gibson has his sig out..wow. Didn't know that..cool.

[GuerillaPete]

Pete, feet, toes..what are these things. All I know is I must shave my mangoods by a mirror to see what I'm doing. But I like being a fat bastard..I play much better fat. The fatter the better!

Same here. Still waiting on my bacon endorsement deal. Seems Hormel doesn't have an Artist Relations rep.

[roodyrocker]

Nope..it's a '78. He , bought it new and used it since. Gibson has his sig out..wow. Didn't know that..cool.

Yeah, Sykes' is a Norlin era Les Paul Custom. They did make a sig model of his but I modded one of my 68 Reissues sort of similarly except I used stainless steel and even blended in some Rhoads for good measure by adding the stainless steel back plates as well. I replaced the pickups in it with Suhr Doug Aldrich models
Like so:

[Mazrim]

I had a 1991 '57 reissue LP Custom that I often wish I had back, but the truth is that I used to gawp at it for ages but played other guitars first so it was rarely used.

Love that Black and Silver custom. I'm a bit of a Sykes fan too so I suppose that's why.