WTB Gibson The Paul

WBT2079

Kittyfrisk said:

@WBT2079  if you can't find what you are looking for, drop me a line.
I have a 1979 walnut The Paul that I may possibly be persuaded to let go of.
Not flawless or immaculate by any description, but an honest guitar, complete with it's T-tops. It appears in some random pics here from when @JerkMoans was talking about his then latest acquisition (it's the one on the left in the pics). https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/174282/ngd-the-paul-content/p1

Have sent you a message.

JerkMoans

FelineGuitars said:

We even did one with a little chambering and just an oil finish 

*guitargasm*

LPManic

I have a 1985(?) The Paul. Was my first ever Gibson that I got back in the 90s. Wine red but then had the finish removed and and was all oiled up. Always meant to refinish it. It came with a black lined chainsaw case. Under my best friends stairs now I think. Haven't see that guitar in 10 years maybe! 

Kittyfrisk

FelineGuitars said:

If buying one as a keeper, be prepared to have it refretted (and please get a "good refret")

Late 70s /early 80s frets were often low and flat to begin with and after 40 years of abuse ......you get the picture

You are (not surprisingly) spot on about the frets. They seem to be very close relatives to the 'fretless wonder' type.
Personally I like the style, but they aren't to everyone's taste 

Kittyfrisk

WBT2079 said:

Kittyfrisk said:

@WBT2079  if you can't find what you are looking for, drop me a line.
I have a 1979 walnut The Paul that I may possibly be persuaded to let go of.
Not flawless or immaculate by any description, but an honest guitar, complete with it's T-tops. It appears in some random pics here from when @JerkMoans was talking about his then latest acquisition (it's the one on the left in the pics). https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/174282/ngd-the-paul-content/p1

Have sent you a message.

And replied  

Kittyfrisk

LPManic said:

I have a 1985(?) The Paul. Was my first ever Gibson that I got back in the 90s. Wine red but then had the finish removed and and was all oiled up. Always meant to refinish it. It came with a black lined chainsaw case. Under my best friends stairs now I think. Haven't see that guitar in 10 years maybe! 

Whoa, the later versions of The Paul (II) were essentially studios, but nothing wrong with that.
Plus a protector case?  Get it back ASAP 

Kittyfrisk

Funkfingers said:

Kittyfrisk said:

Any clue as to roughly what "the price is right" might be?

It was a tacky game show, the UK version of which was originally presented by Leslie Crowther.

I was thinking more 'Give Us A Clue' with the legendary Lionel Blair 

variplexi

I think they also have 300k pots and changing to 500k does brighten the time just that little bit.

variplexi

...tone...

LPManic

Kittyfrisk said:

LPManic said:

I have a 1985(?) The Paul. Was my first ever Gibson that I got back in the 90s. Wine red but then had the finish removed and and was all oiled up. Always meant to refinish it. It came with a black lined chainsaw case. Under my best friends stairs now I think. Haven't see that guitar in 10 years maybe! 

Whoa, the later versions of The Paul (II) were essentially studios, but nothing wrong with that.
Plus a protector case?  Get it back ASAP 

Yeah, I should probably ask him to bring it over sometime. It's not as if we don't talk everyday! Ha! I literally haven't played that guitar since 2010. Time flies. 

jimmyguitar

Seen this one? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gibson-Les-Paul-The-Paul-1979-Walnut-Body-Ebony-Fretboard-/154470893407?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286

DB1

Funnily enough @jimmyguitar - here's a pic that I took earlier today of that very same guitar. I took it with this thread in mind and I said to the seller that I'd post it on here. The seller's a lovely chap too - he bought a couple from me today, and I bought one from him.

impmann

I’d still like to get back the The Paul that was stolen from a mate’s flat (along with a highly distinctive Selmer Zodiac Twin 30). That guitar had DiMarzios (PAF and Super Distortion) and it was a superb instrument.

Under rated Gibsons imho 

Logie

There’s one here. Looks like a decent seller.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324643066776?hash=item4b963c1398:g:ViMAAOSwxK9grNXS

JerkMoans

That auction one went for £911.  Seems a decent price.

WBT2079

It was a decent price, in the right ballpark for me as well. unfortunately for me 5 hr round trip in the wrong direction when I’m heading 4 hours north this week. My search will continue.

DB1

I think the example that I photographed yesterday is open to negotiation. Message me if you like, and I'll give you some details. No affiliation, just a nice chap to deal with and knows his guitars - and wants to sell the Paul!

Kittyfrisk

WBT2079 said:

It was a decent price, in the right ballpark for me as well. unfortunately for me 5 hr round trip in the wrong direction when I’m heading 4 hours north this week. My search will continue.

Good luck  

rhinofeet

There is one on strung out's website. No affiliation.