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WTB Gibson Les Paul - possibly Tokai. £900ish to spend.
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As per the title, I'm looking to buy a Les Paul, ideally Gibson but would certainly consider a Japanese alternative. £900ish to spend but could go a little higher for something special - Anyone got anything interesting they're looking to sell?
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600 should get you a decent quality Jap Tokai secondhand whilst in Gibson territory you are really only going to get yourself a studio or special for around 5-600 (not that either are bad guitars, I regularly gig a special but you may want/prefer the traditional lp burst look). If it’s the burst/goldtop you want I’d try to find an extra 3-400 (if possible) as you can easily find a classic, deluxe or traditional secondhand for between 900-1000 and it can then really be down to what spec suits you.
Best of luck with the hunt.
Excellent condition, SD Pickups etc
http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/116451/edwards-goldtop-les-paul#latest
The only hitch is that I'm in Edinburgh & don't want to post it.
I see a lot of optimistic asking prices for them - but whether they sell for that who knows.
My opinion is that something like an ObG 57 Goldtop reissue (like mine) with nitro, proper Gibson pickups and electronics and fret nibs should top out at around £750. However I see them advertised for more...which is a bit daft as over £900 and you are looking at USA Gibson’s.
http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/108016/jarrett-forza-prs-style-semi-hollow-boutique-usa-made-beauty-trades-possible#latest
http://www.soundaffectspremier.com/pre-owned-c101/tokai-japan-2017-love-rock-ls-128-violin-sunburst-electric-guitar-pre-owned-p9172
let me know.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tokai-LS150-F-HDC-les-paul-Bare-Knuckle-Pickups-made-in-Japan-High-end/162735915230?_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=20160908131621&meid=8cb9dcd4aea940369fa0dc6f1cfa57ab&pid=100678&rk=5&rkt=15&sd=122798277157&_trksid=p2481888.c100678.m3607&_trkparms=pageci%3A6877b760-c485-11e7-981f-74dbd1809ba6%7Cparentrq%3A9bbbb90e15f0a888e47b8103fffcf657%7Ciid%3A1
http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/116790/fs-1997-gibson-les-paul-special-wine-red-595-price-drop#latest
http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/93863/fs-1994-gibson-les-paul-standard-now-with-better-photos-900-trades-for-musicman-bass#latest
900 for a standard? Bargain!
My band, Red For Dissent
http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/117311/3-gibsons-for-sale-1-sold#latest