As Brian pointed out above my R4 has a very flamey top, the ripples of which are highly visible through the paint and extend across the whole front. The presence of a very vintage accurate looking flamed R8 in the stable though has persuaded me I no longer need to strip it.GrantB wrote:The rock shop had an R7 for ages that had a flamey top. I was never in a position to buy it. You could see it in the top, the ripples and waves. Didn’t even need to pop the cavity.
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Didn't know you still have that one. Looking forward to seeing the R8 in person in the near future.Dharmajester wrote:As Brian pointed out above my R4 has a very flamey top, the ripples of which are highly visible through the paint and extend across the whole front. The presence of a very vintage accurate looking flamed R8 in the stable though has persuaded me I no longer need to strip it.GrantB wrote:The rock shop had an R7 for ages that had a flamey top. I was never in a position to buy it. You could see it in the top, the ripples and waves. Didn’t even need to pop the cavity.
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Oh Yes. There are enough differences for each to occupy it's own space in the tonal pallette.Molly wrote:
Didn't know you still have that one. Looking forward to seeing the R8 in person in the near future.
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Ummm, have we seen said R8?Dharmajester wrote:As Brian pointed out above my R4 has a very flamey top, the ripples of which are highly visible through the paint and extend across the whole front. The presence of a very vintage accurate looking flamed R8 in the stable though has persuaded me I no longer need to strip it.GrantB wrote:The rock shop had an R7 for ages that had a flamey top. I was never in a position to buy it. You could see it in the top, the ripples and waves. Didn’t even need to pop the cavity.
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gotta say I liked the original gold better . . . there's something about a gold les paul!
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I love gold tops, and not usually a fan of quilted maple, but I think in this case it looks amazing with the burst. They did a lovely job with it.rickenbackerkid wrote:gotta say I liked the original gold better . . . there's something about a gold les paul!
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Good Lord man, that’s beautiful! I can smell that beautiful new Gibson smell from the Waikato!Dharmajester wrote:GrantB wrote: Ummm, have we seen said R8?
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For the trainspotters, look how good those factory pickup covers look! Real deal stuff.
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Both those look great - I like the more subtle bursts
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This needs a NGD thread with photos and descriptions please and thank you.Dharmajester wrote:GrantB wrote: Ummm, have we seen said R8?
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Don't know why, but I thought he got the R8 from you.GrantB wrote:Good Lord man, that’s beautiful! I can smell that beautiful new Gibson smell from the Waikato!Dharmajester wrote:GrantB wrote: Ummm, have we seen said R8?
It's beautiful Steve. The 60th anniversary guitars are stunning but the price just makes me cry...
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Fuck, makes YOU cry...wow!Molly wrote:Don't know why, but I thought he got the R8 from you.GrantB wrote:Good Lord man, that’s beautiful! I can smell that beautiful new Gibson smell from the Waikato!Dharmajester wrote:
It's beautiful Steve. The 60th anniversary guitars are stunning but the price just makes me cry...
Tin arse!!