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"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
(formerly miserneil)
Looks cool though, no?
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Why would you want a 70's Les Paul?
These are great reasons to want one:
1. Nostalgia. (I feel nostalgia for early 70's Customs and Deluxe models even though I can remember that they were not great IMO. And Nostalgia could induce me to buy one. WTF).
2. You were born in the 70's and you want a YOB Les Paul.
3. You are in a Thin Lizzy tribute band/You are a huge fan of (insert name).
But....if none of those reasons apply...why would you want one? Because a used Historic is a much better guitar. IMO.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
It may be a lifetime keeper or it may be a Norlin clunker, you really need to try it. The good ones are REALLY good though.
Both were great.I loved the fat neck on the Custom.
The Deluxe was still my favourite though.
I preferred it's tone and feel.
It was lighter too.
Sadly bodgery like routing/chiselling out the cavity for a Schaller switch or something was quite common 30 years ago when the average shop tech didn't have easy access to the proper parts - they would make whatever was available fit by hacking the wood. Same with the control cavities where cheap generic pots were fitted, or push-pulls which were not available with long bushings at all.
That's why I would want to see inside all the cavities...
Not in those days. Standards were not even made again until about 1975, and remained very rare until the 80s. You couldn't simply go and buy one.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
If it was routed, the bridge pickup was at least done right...
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Mine is original, and cheaper