GPOTD April 5 GPOTD

[bsman]

Gibson Burst

Original 59 Bursts are the most desired of all vintage instruments , the following was secured from the original owner and comes with full written verification , please find full details as follows:

1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard

• 1959
  
• Sunburst ( Light / Minor figuring to face)
  
• Internally / Externally Original except as follows
  
• Removed Bigsby (Added holes to base/strap button area)
  
• Condition 8/10 - Light / Normal Playing wear

Note - Original 59s LPs are the most iconic of all vintage instruments to both players . collectors, investors
Product Specs
Condition:
Very Good
Make:
Gibson
Model:
Les Paul Standard
Finish:
Sunburst
Categories:
Solid Body
Year:
1959
Made In:
United States

 

[Flamencology]

For the right price, I'd buy it and flip it.

 

[Help!I'maRock!]

#fuqagibson

 

[gtrjunior]

I like it just because of what it is and it's iconic status. I'm sure I couldn't afford it, even if I could I'm not a collector so....

 

[sunvalleylaw]

I am sure it is a lovely guitar, . . . that I find really boring.

 

[wagdog]

Drool worthy.

 

[jelloman]

Let Bonamassa have it...

 

[LeftyTom]

Meh, for the cosmetic issues

 

[CBHScott]

If this is genuine, then, well...DUH! Having said that, if I was selling online, I would have a shit ton of pictures (should have a case and some documentation as well). The listed condition of 8/10 is a bit high as well, and I would hope that the original owner put the Bigsby on before he/she knew what they had; otherwise, they should be shot.

 

[VoidTerraFirma]

An old beat-up clownburst. Yawn...

 

[sleewell]

super hot!!!

 

[PunkKitty]

I'll take it for $1200. Not a penny more.

 

[Chad]

I'd give it a spin, but I don't work well with Les Pauls.

 

[mikesr1963]

8/10 rating are they using the dream scale.

 

[DFB]

I'll take it.The $1200 price would be tops for me too.

 

[Modern Saint]

YES

 

[jp_nyc]

“Condition 8/10 - Light / Normal Playing wear”

A broken nut and holes from an old Bigsby aren’t playing wear.

 

[Pine Apple Slim]

A bit battle scarred but I'd hit it for the right price.

 

[ellengtrgrl]

Yeah, I know they're kind of cool but Les Paul Standards don't do much for me (especially ones that typically go for 6 figure prices). I prefer Jrs. Specials, and Customs.

 

[dodgechargerfan]

I'd take that if someone were to give it me as a gift.
I doubt I would pay the asking price even if I had the money.

To be honest, I'm interested more in the mystique and the 'collectability', but if it were ever to become mine, I would certainly play it at first.
If it was a joy to play, I'd keep playing it. If it is just so-so, I'd hang it on the wall or flip it.