JapanAxe Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 (edited) Every time I think about selling this guitar I get it out for a play and change my mind. I haven't gigged this one in over 3 years because I end up taking one of my P90-powered guitars instead. I'm a single-coil kind of chap at heart. My guitars are for gigging and I could use the funds for other things, so... It's a Gibson Custom Shop Chambered 1958 Les Paul Reissue VOS, bought used from Vintage & Rare in Bath in 2008. I believe it dates from 2007 but it came without case candy (although I have kept the VOS sticker from the scratch plate, which was still on when I got it.) This is the model that Ed King of Lynyrd Skynyrd chose as a working substitute for his '59 in terms of sound. Unlike LPs that are simply weight-relieved by drilling out loads of cylindrical cavities before applying the maple cap, this guitar has a substantial internal chamber rather like that of a Gretsch Duo Jet - hence the very manageable weight. Specs: Body: Chambered mahogany with carved maple top Neck Material: 1-piece mahogany Neck Joint: Long neck tenon Neck Profile: Chunky! Nut Width: 43.5mm / 1-11/16" Scale: 24.75in Rosewood Frets: 22 Fingerboard Inlays: Vintage trapezoid Binding: Single-ply cream on top and neck Machine Heads: Kluson Deluxe with tulip keys Pickups: Burstbucker 1 (rhythm) and 2 (treble) Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, 3-way switch Bridge: ABR-1 bridge with lightweight aluminium stopbar tailpiece Weight: 3.368kg / 7lb 6.8oz (excluding scratchplate - I prefer it off!) Custom Shop fitted case The flamed maple top is very striking, and features a pronounced grain pattern. I would have been happy with a plain finish, but to me this was the best sounding LP in the shop at the time. I have set the guitar up to play comfortably (for me) and I am not aware of any issues with it. I believe it started out with some very mild artificial wear, to which I have added some genuine play wear. I'm looking for £3,695 collected from Swindon. I'm not willing to send the guitar by courier, and I would prefer that you tried it yourself through whatever kit you prefer before parting with your money. I am happy to consider trades. I am particularly interested in the following with cash my way: Trent Model 1 guitar Fano SP6 guitar Gibson SG Junior guitar ESP GL-56 guitar (Japan - not LTD) Strandberg Sälen guitar 1970s Precision in black or white Fender or Squier Mustang bass Handbox WB-100 head Zilla 1x12 guitar cab ThorpyFX Scarlet Tunic pedal The above list is not exhaustive - by all means contact me with details of what you have. Below are the photos that I submitted to chambered-reissue.org but I will add some more once the weather permits outdoor photography! These pics show Schaller strap-lock buttons but I have since gone back to the regular strap buttons and Grolsch washers. Edited March 23 by JapanAxe 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Absolutely incredible. Far beyond me in terms of budget (just bought a 335) and skill, but one day… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Lovely guitar, GLWTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 18 minutes ago, Burns-bass said: Absolutely incredible. Far beyond me in terms ...... .....skill, but one day… The BC way this is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 12 minutes ago, Owen said: The BC way this is not. Says the owner of one of my many wacky purchases! 2024 is the year of being sensible. Let’s see how long it lasts… 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted January 2 Author Share Posted January 2 Some more photos as promised: These illustrate the chambering: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 I've been asked to show the top in indoor lighting so I've made this short video which shows (1) some light dinging, (2) the way the quilting 'ripples' as your POV changes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted March 23 Author Share Posted March 23 Sold/traded elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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