[Yarr]

Generally, how safe is it?

I want to buy a Gibson Les Paul Classic (or Custom), and eBay, of course, has the best deals. The thing is, I don't use ebay so I dont know how safe it is..

earlier, when I was looking at some LP's, I noticed a lot of misleading auctions/scams (all from china, go figure). but it does seem that there are people who are generally nice, and will inform you of all the dents, blemishes, etc..

oh that reminds me... what good is the serial number of a particular guitar?

btw I realize the whole 'you should play a guitar before you buy it' thing, but it seems that a lot of people use ebay to buy guitar stuff, so..

is using ebay a good idea?

[Yarr]

Too bad I have a strat

I'm looking for a used les paul classic/custom now.

[Yarr]

By the way could someone address my question about what the serial number is good for.

edit: So I just checked craigslist all the way back to feb 27, and there were like 3 les pauls, one was overpriced, one was banged up, and none were in the colours I want lol

[allthumbs]

Originally Posted by fly135

Too bad you aren't in Orlando. Check this one out...

http://orlando.craigslist.org/msg/168795719.html

Good deal dat.

[USGold]

The serial Number can be used to validate make model and year of making. as for finding the exact axe you are looking for--try this site-maybe it will help.



http://www.instrumentexchange.com/index.asp

[Yarr]

Originally Posted by USGold

The serial Number can be used to validate make model and year of making. as for finding the exact axe you are looking for--try this site-maybe it will help.



http://www.instrumentexchange.com/index.asp

Thanks for the info about the serial number

I couldnt find anything appealing on that website..... whyyyyy are allll the les pauulsss in somee form of trans amber or herritageee sun bursttttt

[USGold]

If you have the dinero to spend just go to www.musiciansfriend.com and and you can pretty much chose any color you want.

[Yarr]

Note: Mods, if this post is too offtopic from my ebay questions, feel free to split the threads. Thanks.


Yeah, I think I might end up going the musiciansfriends route. I didn't realize that they ship LPs to Canada. They don't ship much here lol.

Anyway, so now I have another problem. I was under the impression that LP Classics were of a higher quality/level than standards, yet musiciansfriend places a LP standard for a little more than a LP classic. Weird.

Here are the specs for both, someone help me figure out which one I should buy lol.

Gibson Les Paul Standard Features:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...tar?sku=517187

Mahogany body
Maple top
Rosewood fretboard
Alnico V Standard humbucker pickups
Green keystone tuners
Top and fretboard binding


List: $3,178.00
Sale Price: $2,119.99

edit: from Gibson.com
BODY
Top Species: Carved AA maple
Back Species: Mahogany
Binding: Single-ply top

NECK
Species: Mahogany
Profile: '50's Rounded or '60's slim taper
Peghead Pitch: 17°
Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.818
Thickness at 12th Fret: 0.963
Neck Joint Location: 16

FINGERBOARD
Species: Rosewood
Scale Length: 243/4"
Total Length: 18.137
Number of Frets: 22
Nut Width: 111/16"
Width at 12th Fret: 2.062
Inlays: Pearl trapezoid
Fingerboard Binding: single-ply

HARDWARE
Plating Finish: Nickel
Tailpiece: Stopbar
Bridge: Tune-o-matic
Knobs: Gold Top Hat
Tuners: Green Keys

ELECTRONICS
Pickups: BurstBucker Pro pickups with Alnico V magnets
Controls: Two volume, two tone, three-way switch

Gibson Les Paul Classic Electric Guitar Features:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...tar?sku=512001

Carved maple top
Mahogany back
Mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard
496R ceramic humbucker in the front
500T at the bridge
Green tuning keys
Amber top-hat knobs
Plain cream pickguard
'60s slim-tapered neck
Trapezoid fretboard inlays
Copper natural finish
Nickel hardware



List: $3,018.00
Sale Price: $1,999.99

edit: from Gibson.com
BODY
Top Species: Carved maple
Back Species: Mahogany
Binding: Single-ply top

NECK
Species: Mahogany
Profile: 1960 Slim taper
Peghead Pitch: 17°
Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.800
Thickness at 12th Fret: 0.875
Heel Length: 0.625
Neck Joint Location: 16

FINGERBOARD
Species: Rosewood
Scale Length: 243/4"
Total Length: 18.062
Number of Frets: 22
Nut Width: 111/16"
Width at 12th Fret: 2.062
Inlays: Yellow Pearloid Trapezoid
Fingerboard Binding: Single-ply

HARDWARE
Plating Finish: Nickel; Gold available on Ebony
Tailpiece: Stopbar
Bridge: Tune-o-matic
Knobs: Amber Top Hat
Tuners: Green Key

ELECTRONICS
Neck Pickups: 496R ceramic magnet humbucker
Bridge Pickups: 500T ceramic magnet humbucker
Controls: Two volume, two tone, three-way switch

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As far as I understand from the specs, the difference is in the kind of pickup? Could someone maybe please help me identify what the differences are? Which guitar am I to purchase?

[USGold]

In My Spring copy of "The Dream Book"---just kidding-spring edition of musiciansfriends full catalog lists 17 different types or categories to order LP's from--prices range from749$US for the LP junior-to 4899$US for the 1960 Les Paul Standard VOS--and thats before I turn to the custom shop section of the catalog. In the "Private reserve" theres a Jimmy Page signature for 5999$US--decisions decisions decisions-----gotta get yourself into a dealer and handle ,play hold these thiings to make that decision bud.

[Yarr]

I just narrowed it down to two, man. What are you trying to do to me?!

[allthumbs]

For that kind of money, you have to try before you buy so get to a guitar store and play each one. I Don't think MF has free shipping to Canada so you have to factor in the outrageous U.P.S. brokerage fees as well as customs plus exchange rate and taxes. Check flea bay and see if they have those models kicking around. There are usually lots of LPs there. It could cost you less than MF.

[allthumbs]

I stand corrected Flea bay only has two up for bid at the moment.

[USGold]

yeah--read below AT--he didn't like the colors available that way--MF offers free ship to canada on many items---I never considered the freakin customs charge though.

[Yarr]

Originally Posted by allthumbs

I Don't think MF has free shipping to Canada

they don't

Originally Posted by allthumbs

so you have to factor in the outrageous U.P.S. brokerage fees as well as customs plus exchange rate and taxes.

how exactly do I do that?

[USGold]

Ok it appears MF has some sort of operation in canada also--at the top of most pages is a link with a maple leaf. try this


http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guita...+304262+500194

[USGold]

Wonder if those colors you didn't care for are looking better and better yet?