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Gibson LP R57 Gold Top VOS.

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PGBPGB Frets: 1
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Hi everyone, I am new to the forum so let me know if this is ok or not.
I have a Gibson LP R57 Gold Top VOS 1996 model for sale.
An absolutely gorgeous Custom shop example with a Mahogany back complete with the original hard case.
This was re strung and set up late last year by a my local Guitar shop.
Looking for around £1800 which is cheap considering a new one will cost well over £3000.

Thanks.

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  • RaymondLinRaymondLin Frets: 12333
    It's fine but you put it in the wrong place, also, pics will help.
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  • koss59koss59 Frets: 888
    Also it's not a VOS model if it was made in 1996, not that makes much difference.
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  • PGBPGB Frets: 1
    Thanks for the feedback. I bought this from a shop last year but it did not come with documentation so I emailed Gibson with some pics and the serial number. Gibson confirmed this as a 1996 Custom Shop model but did not say anything about VOS.
    I've just emailed them on this as I would like to know if the original ad was incorrect !
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  • GuitarMonkeyGuitarMonkey Frets: 1883
    edited June 2015
    The VOS (vintage original spec) finish was introduced around 2007.

    Yours is probably nicer than that.

    Also Gibson did not issue COAs (certificates of authenticity) in 1996.
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  • koss59koss59 Frets: 888
    Guitarmonkey is correct about when it was introduced. It's not big deal, all they did was stopped doing the final buffing stage to the finish and out some crap on the metal parts to try make it look old. I actually prefer the non VOS models myself.
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  • PGBPGB Frets: 1
    It's interesting, when I bought this I didn't like the fact the bridge and pick ups looked tarnished and grubby so I was going to clean & polish until I found out that the VOS meant it had been aged by Custom Shop, or so I thought.
    This Guitar look old or like it's been aged. There is also some fine checking or cracking in the lacquer near the controls which I believe is quite common.

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  • koss59koss59 Frets: 888
    edited June 2015
    That's just a result of it being nearly 20 years old, not because it was aged from new.
    The serial number will be the same as a 2006 though so you never know!
    Quickest way to check is either put a pic up here for us to see, or you can check certain features which are a giveaway of the year.
    Have the inlays got rounded corners or do the look very sharp and well fitted?
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  • matonematone Frets: 216
    Pickup spacing too.
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  • capo4thcapo4th Frets: 4437
    Where's the pics ?
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  • TrotterTrotter Frets: 521
    capo4th;654423" said:
    Where's the pics ?
    +1!

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  • johnonguitarjohnonguitar Frets: 1243
    edited June 2015
    Pics

    [admin edited - @johnonguitar - a little patience!]
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  • TTonyTTony Frets: 28434
    @PGB - moved this to the Classifieds for you.
    PGB said:
    Hi everyone, I am new to the forum
    Welcome.  As others have "suggested", pics will help your ad immeasurably.
    Having trouble posting images here?  This might help.
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  • PGBPGB Frets: 1
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  • ChrisMusicChrisMusic Frets: 1133
    Check this out for help posting pictures
    Cunningly hidden in "Rules and Help for the classifieds" sticky announcement at the top of the listings, and in the index too.
    Hope that helps   :)

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  • PGBPGB Frets: 1
    Pictures finally available on Photo bucket

    This guitar is in Hemel Hempstead.

    Like a few others out there i've struggled to get photos onto my posts. For now copy the link below and paste onto your browser and it will take you Photobucket where I've got some pictures of the Gold Top.

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  • fretfinderfretfinder Frets: 5228
    Did you look at the 'posting pictures a little help' thread...? :)
    260+ positive trading feedbacks: http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/57830/
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  • jd0272jd0272 Frets: 3871
    Direct Link paste on Photobucket.
    "You do all the 'widdly widdly' bits, and just leave the hard stuff to me."
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  • GuitarMonkeyGuitarMonkey Frets: 1883
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    There you go
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  • PGBPGB Frets: 1
    imageimage[img]http://i.imgur.com/Ern1UDG.jpg[/img]
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  • DeijavooDeijavoo Frets: 3308
    '96.
    Trading History: http://thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/57898/deijavoo/p1

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