Picked up a 1952 Gibson Les Paul yesterday. She's been around the block and then some, but nary a crack or repair. :D

http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo338/33styleo/1952%20Gibson%20Les%20Paul/52LP-01.jpg

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That's so nice it hurts!

Wow, that's quite a find.

Saaaweeet!!!!

I admire your nonchalance in announcing the purchase of a truly legendary guitar. Wow. God bless you.

Wow!
Hate to ask but how much????

I'm sure the 15% guitar center coupon wouldn't be much of a discount for that?#%!

I can hear those p90's ringing out all the way over hear in N.J.!!

Yep Tricone that is one super guitar.
Best of luck with it.

Cheers.

WOW! That's not just another NGD, that's a down payment on a house NGD.

U a very lucky man, congrats!

Wow!
Hate to ask but how much????

I'm sure the 15% guitar center coupon wouldn't be much of a discount for that?#%!

Let's just say that I am now 3 guitars light (& some $$) to get her. She sounds incredible! Ha! No, they did not honor the GC coupon. Now if someone would just purchase my White Penguin . . come on people! :D


BTW, thanks everyone! If you are into (lacquer) checking, boy, you need to see this one in person. I wish I had a pic that does it justice. Here are a few more:

http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo338/33styleo/1952%20Gibson%20Les%20Paul/52LP-08.jpg

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Holy mackerel! What a guitar. Congratulations.

Holy mackerel! What a guitar. Congratulations.

I second that!

Third!

Daaaaaaang! Freaking nice. Is there a story behind the purchase? When did you first see it and how much longer till you bought it, etc.

congrats - way cool!

Oh my... and I'm understating.

Daaaaaaang! Freaking nice. Is there a story behind the purchase? When did you first see it and how much longer till you bought it, etc.

There is a bit of a story. I found a '53 Gold Top on CL that was unmolested, handed down from grandfather to granddaughter. She did not play guitar, so she ultimately decided to sell it. Although I was out of state, she agreed to sell it to me. However, I knew something was up after her replies were becoming increasingly tardy. Then I received an email one morning stating that her GT was sold. When I inquired, she said that she sold it locally (at a lower price than my offer) because of the fact it was local.

Well, this was just last week. I decided to set my sights a bit "lower" (and I don't mean to offend). I spotted a '53 ES-295 at a local guitar store's online vintage inventory. It looked very nice, so a friend and I headed over to check it out. While I was playing the ES, my friend spotted the '52 Gold Top hanging on the wall behind a number of other guitars. He had to repeat his finding a few times, as it did not register. Finally, after we pulled it out, we both thought the neck and playability were outstanding. (He's a "Les Paul Guy", and already owns a '53 LP, along with a myriad of others). Long story short, I ended up trading three guitars that I had brought with me "just in case" for this '52 Gold Top. It was almost as if the stars aligned just right . . the moon was in the seventh house, and Jupiter aligned with Mars, etc. :)

That is a cool lookin old thing,congrats Tricone!
A friend of mine has one along with a 52 ES 295.

How are ya gettin on with the wrap under bridge?

That is a cool lookin old thing,congrats Tricone!
A friend of mine has one along with a 52 ES 295.

How are ya gettin on with the wrap under bridge?

Funny you should ask. From what I'm told, many owners of the '52-53 Gold Tops actually swap out the bridge for this "drop-in" contraption that makes the guitar more playable, especially for those who like to palm mute. ::raising hand:::

http://www.1952lespaul-trapeaze.com/

Joe Glaser also makes a similar contraption for a decent price. I heard Keith Urban uses the Glaser version. The point is, you don't have to make any mods to the guitar and it is easy to return your guitar back to original just by replacing the original bridge piece. I think I'm going to order one soon.

http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo338/33styleo/1952%20Gibson%20Les%20Paul/DSC00462.jpg

Yikes! I am very jealous - that is a fantastic guitar :D

Thats is so frikkin awesome....so kewl to see 60 years of history still being used ..if that baby could only talk...

That drop-in contraption is a pretty cool idea!

That drop-in contraption is a pretty cool idea!

We shall see. I left a message at Glaser's to see about ordering one.

Fantastic guitar, a once in a lifetime find. Wish it was mine.

I knew there was a good story behind that! Very cool! Congratulations!

Fantastic guitar, a once in a lifetime find. Wish it was mine.

Thanks HB! These P-90s sound simply toe-curling!

That drop-in contraption is a pretty cool idea!

Just ordered the brass version from Joe Glaser. Should be here later next week.

wow wow wow... Sweet find. Now paint it black, put a Firebird pickup on it and a Bigsby and turn up your 5E3 Tweed!!!!

Just kidding. I would never molest that beautiful guitar!

wow wow wow... Sweet find. Now paint it black, put a Firebird pickup on it and a Bigsby and turn up your 5E3 Tweed!!!!

Just kidding. I would never molest that beautiful guitar!

HA!! I'll look for some Krylon.

Any pics of the head stock ?

I need to take some, after which I'll post.