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Thought I would share the new addition. I have been on a Gibson kick lately and could not let this one go. I saw it listed at a local guitar shop and I called them as soon as I saw it posted. I always wanted a flame top Gibson. I am not a big Slash or GnR fan boy but this one has a striking resemblance to Slash's Appetite for Destruction Les Paul. The previous owner was a player and had a luthier scrape the finish off the back of the neck which is exactly what I was looking for (I personally hate lacquered necks). He also switched the stock pickups to a set of WCR Crossroads. I had never heard of WCR pickups so I was thinking they would likely suck. I love modding guitars but would never pay top dollar for a brand new guitar only potentially devalue it. I quickly learned the store was selling it on consignment and was a little bummed as it is always harder to negotiate with items on consignment as the music store also have to cover their costs (which I understand). I have a bit of a relationship with the store as I have purchased a few guitars and amps from them over the years. After talking to them for a while I asked them to try to make my low ball cash offer of $1,500 work and they said they would see what they could do. I though, oh - well. I got a call a 1/2 hour later with the thumbs up
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To my surprise, the WCR pickups are great. I like the Crossroads a lot, they sound great with my various amps and I will not change them out any time soon.
. To my surprise, the WCR pickups are great. I like the Crossroads a lot, they sound great with my various amps and I will not change them out any time soon.
The stripped neck looks a little sloppy, though.
I HATE BEING LEFT HANDED! 
I rock out to Baby metal because Wilkinsi said I can't listen to Rick Astley anymore.
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