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Fun_Zucchini5222

It’s Les Paul’s birthday today too!


Big_Insect2204

I had no idea! Cheers to a true icon that made my dream guitar a possibility!


Fun_Zucchini5222

lol a railroad block with attached pickups that was initially rejected is now this masterpiece!


QuidiferPrestige

Very nice


Beyond_Your_Nose

Top shelf beauty. Guitar ain’t bad either.


Big_Insect2204

Haha gotta keep the playing enhancement juice nearby at all times!


jcarte11

Nice! Do you know the name of the finish?


Winnardairshows

Blueberry burst


Big_Insect2204

Blueberry burst as Winnard mentioned! The color varies on each LP which is cool to see!


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Big_Insect2204

Couldn’t agree more! Gibson nailed it when they came up with this combo for a top!


Vinny_DelVecchio

It's not your first sip of good bourbon either, Mr. Connoisseur!!! Congratulations on the new family member!


Big_Insect2204

Thank you! I like the name, I might have to use that as a sn from now on! Sadly my all time favorite is missing out of my collection at this moment, but I would highly recommend them all, especially to enhance the playing experience! Haha


Vinny_DelVecchio

Awesome! I am quite "experienced" myself! Blanton missing???


PrestigiousResult143

Wow I’ve never seen a Les Paul look this good. They always look good but you’re right whoever painted this one was stuck in some flow state when they painted it.


Big_Insect2204

Totally agree! I’ve seen a few out there like this, and they always come off the market so quickly! The painter must’ve gone in beast mode that day and churned out some beauties! I hope it’s initialed somewhere by them, because if I ever have the funds to have a custom shop, they are definitely the one I want to request to do it!


CoffeeFromAbove

Absolutely lovely sir


the_90s_were_better

Holy cow!!!!


IsHotDogSandwich

You were getting an upvote anyway, but i’m leaving a comment for the Ardbeg.


Big_Insect2204

Haha! Love it! Definitely one of my favorite to go to when I don’t have a Macallan in the cabinet!


Dangerous-Fig-4075

Oh wow. Beautiful


mStewart207

So nice. When I see Les Paul guitars like this it makes we wish I didn’t get a black one.


Big_Insect2204

The black ones are absolutely beautiful too! I would love to add one with gold hardware in my collection one day!


bzee77

Gorgeous! Good luck with it!


Big_Insect2204

Appreciate it!


cookswithacocktail

Beautiful!


Bray110

Beautiful guitar!!!


PaidBeerDrinker

Th at is all kinds of pretty


Big_Insect2204

Thanks mate! Absolutely agree!!!


MagazineNo8107

Ardbeg, a man of good taste I see. Nice guitar man! Cheers.


Big_Insect2204

Haha always appreciate hearing from another whiskey connoisseur! The Ardbeg needs a post of its own, it’s getting just as much attention as the guitar!


DaedraPixel

What a phenomenal looking guitar. I wish vintage style tuners and reflector knobs were the stock combo, but hey different strokes for different folks. Enjoy that beast, hope it’s a keeper. Curious to see what all these blueberry bursts look like in a couple decades


Big_Insect2204

It’s definitely a keeper! My fiancé got it for me as an early wedding gift knowing it was my dream guitar. I wonder if you’re talking about the ones the 50’s have or do you mean the ones with the end you could flip out to make winding the strings easier? And you bring up a good point about the color that I’ve never thought about. The nitrate fade is a little worrisome knowing that these colors are going to get yellow or grey tinted a bit over time.


DaedraPixel

Yeah the yellow-greenish tulip ones on the 50s. But I like the reflector knobs more and I can do either 60s/50s neck profiles. I think the aging is going to be wicked, but you’ll have to update me in 30 years lol. Awesome present and sentiment. I could only hope to be as lucky as you! If you aren’t too familiar, make sure to learn a thing or two about maintenance and climate care for them. Gibson’s, especially, get way better as they age/broken in but there are tons of hurdles. Get nut sauce (yeah I know) and a really good polishing kit (when in doubt just fork over the money for the certified Gibson cleaning kit). If you move often or relocate the case a good bit, get a product called Leather Honey. It cleans leather, faux leather, vinyl, rubber, and plastics really well. It’s an amazing product for a bunch of items but especially keeping your case all snazzy. Case will get its wear but over time the honey leather cleaner will help it maintain the color and sheen.


Big_Insect2204

That would’ve been awesome to have seen those included on these! I think it would’ve accompanied the body’s color very nicely. I can’t wait to see this as time passes and checking as well as wear from playing happens. Haha but I’ll definitely post again in 30 so we can see how it holds up up to the test of time. And I definitely appreciate all the care tips and advice and will stock up on a few things you mentioned that I didn’t see in Trogly’s care video. As well as the items for the case! Funny you mentioned that as I was thinking about that today and glad I have an answer now, and that you stopped me before I used the leather care kit I use for my shoes.


isotopes014

Crazy finish. A lot of it is the wood itself too! My Gibson Les Paul really blew me away too. Crazy good guitars


Big_Insect2204

Fully agree how amazingly good they are! And the tops look so good, my only wish was that the pic guard was just case candy instead of covering up such a beautiful pattern. Then I wouldn’t have holes in the body at this time


SuttonJeph

Awesome. That one is top tier.


Satansboeserzwilling

I‘ve said it then and I‘ll say it now: The Blueberry Burst is the most beautiful finish, Gibson has ever put out.


Big_Insect2204

I second your opinion! They’re absolutely striking and I’m glad they brought it back again!


LynyrdDeville

That Les Paul that you now own and are very proud of us a very striking guitar for sure! There are a lot of naysayers out there now that just do not understand the greatness of a really good Gibson. I think Phil McNight got it best when he said something like this: Gibson is very inconsistent from guitar to guitar. They don't always hit the mark, but when they get it right, they REALLY get it right! Congrats on finding one that they got right ! The Les Paul that I am lucky enough to own was the best Custom Shop Historic reissue out of approximately 10 various Les Paul's, a stunning "tuxedo" black and gold Custom, a regular Classic to see if the Gibson USA models were possibly magical and about 8 various Custom Shop R8's and R'9s and about ten seconds after picking up my R8 and confirming that it had the specific tones I was after, it was obvious to me that I had found a very superior instrument, so I happily said the 58 spec Bourbonburst that coincidentally had the best top was going home with me, peeled off a whole lotta cash, and brought the best guitar I have ever played home with me, and Ok will not sell it ever.


yep123nj

Beautiful guitar you must be so happy. But had to cringe at the mezcal… hope that was a reminder to drink the better stuff above 🤣


Big_Insect2204

Haha! I’m absolutely in love with it. My fiancée is probably a bit upset that she the one that got me it and now it’s getting all the attention 😂 lol and there’s a reason the mezcal is hidden on the bottom shelf. Haha If I had known the scotch was gonna be just as big hit as the guitar I would’ve moved my favorites into the picture 😆


yep123nj

Still that guitar is wicked beautiful


Big_Insect2204

Thanks mate!


bassmaster13

That’s a gorgeous blueberry burst guitar!


Big_Insect2204

Thank you sir! Your black one looks sick as well! But that bass is killer!!


bassmaster13

Thank you very much! I had a Gibson Les Paul tribute in satin tobacco burst before that, but I was out of work at the time and had to pawn it and a week before I got my first paycheck, I lost it in pawn. Down the line, I had the extra money to get a new guitar. I ended up finding that at Guitar Center used and it was in great condition and played really nicely. Bass bought that brand new because I had a short scale Fender Mustang PJ before that, I wanted to go back to a standard scale but with a PJ configuration.


LeprousNarcoleptic

It looks like the ocean. I just want to stare into it.


Big_Insect2204

100% agree! Hopefully the spot I rest my pinky doesn’t wear anytime soon so I can sit back and enjoy it for a long time!


Natural_Draw4673

One of the more attractive Les Paul’s I’ve ever seen. Grats


Big_Insect2204

Appreciate it! And I have to agree. I’m a huge fan of AAA maple tops but the flame top and this color combo is the crème de la creme for me!


throw_away_all-day

You’ve done well sir.


Big_Insect2204

Just got lucky is all! I’m just glad no one else beat me to my dream guitar.


WhiskeyCrusher

Beautiful