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hi there folks
I started this sorry career of mine on Customs in the 70s, (a nice black LPC cost me 400 of your earth quids back then If I remember correctly.) anyways... I moved on to the STDs and that's where I stayed.
I've picked up a lot of info over the years regarding STDs but paid no attention to the evolution of my original love the LPC!
this is where you guys come in....what is your take on the "custom shop" Custom LP?
a lot of STANDARD players much prefer the HISTORIC series when it comes to STDs.....is it the same for the Custom model owners and what are the differences/upgrades between the CS LPC and the regular Custom guitar?
it looks like a night of research on the LP forum tonight but I just wanted to hear what you guys thought 1st
Jan Akkerman and John McLaughlin from the original MO album "the inner mountain flame" bear full responsibility for this love affair
many thanks guys
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PS I am aware of the differences between the two models,the STD and LPC...........,it's how the modern CS LPC differs from the old 70s LPC that interests me
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My Les Paul prior to this was a VOS Goldtop R7, which I also really loved. That had a thicker neck, probably more shoulder and less rounded from memory. Only just fit a capo on! Had the usual historic Abr bridge and burstbucker 1&2 pickups.
Here's the really helpful bit; I think I prefer the custom but I don't know why. I had a Custom a few years before the R7, and I always wanted to get another custom, it just seemed to suit me. I did prefer the R7 pickups though. And a like the abr bridge. I'd like to have both guitars to be honest!
The CS Customs have the normal short tenon.
"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
"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
They've done a small batch of reissues with ebony board (I think Thomann have a few of those), likely to be the last. I'm looking for a lefty 3 pu one at the moment.
I love the look of a Custom that's been around the block a few times. A bit weathered but still a very sassy and classy guitar.
I believe the current models still have a richlite f/board and sport the 498/490 pups like you got on the Studios until 2013.
I'll get me coat.