Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded 05

[Mini Forklift]

Don’t know what the specs are but I like the look of it in that photo above

[werdna]

Like Ed I also have been looking for one of these for years. Great looking guitars. However check the weight. Most of them at 11 pounds.

[GrantB]

Just how rare are they to demand a premium over say a Trad or gloss Standard? At $3k it remains too expensive imo.

[KNNZ]

my exact thoughts! coz there's a Les Paul Standard with nice flamed top as well going for $2700

[slash-ed]

Just how rare are they to demand a premium over say a Trad or gloss Standard? At $3k it remains too expensive imo.

Much rarer. Worth, of course, is whatever someone might be willing to pay for it

And personally I always prefer satin finishes to gloss so for me that's a definite plus.

[werdna]

I'd get a photo of it face on, and from an angle neck down. Most flames are strongest looking from only one angle, which is usually the one chosen by the photographer.

[mugamee]

he does seem to make his guitars look better in pictures than in real though

Because the dude is a photographer by profession have dealt with him before...really nice guy...has like 100 guitars lol...

[standardfour]

Almost purchased this guitar last year when Rob was culling the herd and looking for quick cash flow, I can't quite remember the price but it was much closer to the 2k mark from memory. It does come with some 'provenance' for being included in a Guitar Magazine issue where they showed off his collection.

https://guitar.com/features/lost-in-crystal-canyons/

(Scroll down to 'Southern Rock').