FT: Gibson Les Paul Standard 2001 Ebony Bigsby OX4

Tex Mexico

2001 Gibson Les Paul Standard Ebony Bigsby https://imgur.com/gallery/M0Q5Su2

Pics in link above.

So Hey guys, first off I'm in no hurry to move this so let's put a cash value on it of £1,800.

It's a Gibson Les Paul Standard from 2001. I bought it as a complete husk, no wiring, no pickups, no case, and got it to this stage via several iterations I won't bore you with.

It's weight-relieved but it is heavy. I'll weigh it if you want. The Gibson specs are as you would expect, Mahogany body and neck, maple cap, Rosewood Fretboard, cream binding, 22 frets, nitro Ebony finish etc. The neck is that chunky "not really 50s fat but not thin" C carve.

My contributions are a Monty's 50s wiring harness, OX4 PAFs (not sure if Medium or low wind as I bought them used and info wasn't available), Kluson vintage tulip tuners with adapter bushings, historic pickup rings & plastics, Amber knobs, schaller strap locks, a Faber 50s ABR-1 bridge and of course the USA Bigsby B7 tailpiece that is screwed into the body like real men do. Oh, and a budget but nice tweed and faux leather LP hardcase that does fine for light duty.

I reckon it's a beast, but that'll be up to you.

Its condition is beat up, as you can see, but it's all totally honest. Structurally it's completely sound with no neck breaks. It's got the mojo for sure and it's not for you if you like them clean. But if you like your Lesters with patina, then you might well be into this one.

Anyway.

In exchange for this guitar I am looking for a good acoustic. Specifically I am looking for an American-made acoustic with vintage appointments. Think J45, 000-18 and up, that kind of thing. But feel free to try me. Mainly it's gonna be Martins and Gibsons but I probably won't be interested in their modern models or anything with cutaways or fake Woods or whatever.

I don't care if it has a pickup or not, or if it has a case or not. I would prefer it if it has a bit of loving wear on it (maybe even a lot) but I'm not looking for anything that needs work. Guitars that have had (pro) repairs are also welcome. I like older guitars too.

I might be able to add cash for the right guitar but not a ton.

Based in Preston, can travel a bit if necessary. You're welcome to come play it. Shipping is as always iffy but I'm not against it.

Cheers.

Tex Mexico

Here it is.

chrisj1602

That’s a proper nice LP!

Tex Mexico

chrisj1602 said:

That’s a proper nice LP!

Thanks! It's probably the nicest guitar I own but needs must...

Norlin4life

Lovely Les Paul. Just as an fyi, it absolutely is weight relieved (9 hole Swiss cheese style). 

Tex Mexico

Norlin4life said:

Lovely Les Paul. Just as an fyi, it absolutely is weight relieved (9 hole Swiss cheese style). 

Ah okay cool my mistake. Dang Internets and their misinformations!

stickyfiddle

That’s *super* cool. I’m not in the market but I kinda wish I was…!!’ 

ElectricXII

Norlin4life said:

Lovely Les Paul. Just as an fyi, it absolutely is weight relieved (9 hole Swiss cheese style). 

This^. My 2001 was weight relieved and still managed 10.5 lbs on the scales.

Norlin4life

Some consider those heavy mahogany slabs from that period to be the best wood Gibson has used on Standards in recent years. Sustains like crazy! GLWTS

Tex Mexico

Norlin4life said:

Some consider those heavy mahogany slabs from that period to be the best wood Gibson has used on Standards in recent years. Sustains like crazy! GLWTS

It does have mad sustain, helped in no small part by the OX4s which are extremely dynamic and sensitive. I reckon the Bigsby helps a little too, but overall it's a very resonant guitar which people don't normally associate with this kind of weight, but there it is.

tony99

Lovely guitar but I do keep seeing the words "ebony bigsby" and getting a Beatles song stuck in my head.

GibboDen

Nice! GLWTS

Gassage

Neil Young just entered the room....