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Where to buy a new Gibson Les Paul guitar
Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 7:29 pm
by paul_yan
Hello all,
I'm helping a friend get a Gibson Les Paul. An LP Standard, Standard Plus, Traditional, Taditional Plus, Custom, Supreme, or might even be a 1959/60 reissue.
I know that Sweetwater has a pretty impressive collection of Gibson LP's in stock. However, can anybody recommend a store (preferably with a website) that have both good stocks and prices?
Thanks in advance!
Re: Where to buy a new Gibson Les Paul guitar
Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 12:24 am
by ajish4
Hey Paul,
Not that you mentioned it, but I know where a DEAD STOCK 1956 LP in BLACK is!
Seller asking a mere 38K!
Good luck on the hunt!
I'd suggest the usual suspects. Sam Ash or Musicians Fiend!
Quote Sam Ash your lowest price, and they will usually beat it.
Re: Where to buy a new Gibson Les Paul guitar
Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 6:58 am
by windchimp
You may want to check out Wildwood. They will be meet or beat any big box retailer and you will be dealing with a great bunch of folks, not someone in a "call center".
Re: Where to buy a new Gibson Les Paul guitar
Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 8:12 pm
by octagon
Did you try
Center City Music They or one of the largest Gibson dealers in the country.
Re: Where to buy a new Gibson Les Paul guitar
Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 8:14 pm
by collin
ajish4 wrote:
Not that you mentioned it, but I know where a DEAD STOCK 1956 LP in BLACK is!
Seller asking a mere 38K!
Lot of money, but that's actually a stellar deal if really is that mint (
especially if it truly is deadstock with shipping box, hang tags etc...).
Re: Where to buy a new Gibson Les Paul guitar
Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 8:29 pm
by jingle_jangle
octagon wrote:Did you try
Center City Music They or one of the largest Gibson dealers in the country.
My sincerest condolences to them...
Re: Where to buy a new Gibson Les Paul guitar
Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 11:28 pm
by kelly
I picked up a couple of nice Gibsons from The Music Zoo.
Re: Where to buy a new Gibson Les Paul guitar
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 1:31 pm
by clearblue
windchimp wrote:You may want to check out Wildwood. They will be meet or beat any big box retailer and you will be dealing with a great bunch of folks, not someone in a "call center".
+1
I've purchased 5 guitars from Wildwood. Highly recommended.
Re: Where to buy a new Gibson Les Paul guitar
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 2:57 pm
by paul_yan
Thank you all very much for the lead, gentlemen! The hunt is on!
Any more suggestions are still welcomed and appreciated by yours truly.
Re: Where to buy a new Gibson Les Paul guitar
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 8:22 pm
by fatcat
I like
AMS who have treated me very well in several dealings.
Their site has several Lesters listed.
Re: Where to buy a new Gibson Les Paul guitar
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 9:26 am
by ajish4
collin wrote:ajish4 wrote:
Not that you mentioned it, but I know where a DEAD STOCK 1956 LP in BLACK is!
Seller asking a mere 38K!
Lot of money, but that's actually a stellar deal if really is that mint (
especially if it truly is deadstock with shipping box, hang tags etc...).
If I remember correctly, it was purchased from the original owner, with the original receipt and case. It's got a fair amount of bumps and dings, but is all original. I hate to say this, but it just looked like an old guitar to me!
Re: Where to buy a new Gibson Les Paul guitar
Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 12:58 pm
by JakeK
www.davesguitar.com has some really nice LPs in stock, may want to give them a look.
Re: Where to buy a new Gibson LP --- Dave's Guitar Shop
Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 9:13 pm
by goofyfoot
+1 on http://davesguitar.com in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Laun Braithwaite is top shelf and among the best peeps in general I have come to know. Although I haven't purchased any Gibsons from DGS, I have scored these five guitars from Laun:
Rickenbacker 330/6 MG
G&L ASAT Special Semi-Hollow (with Bigsby vibrato)
G&L ASAT Comanche (with all sorts of upgrades)
Gretsch G6128 TSP Duo Jet
Gretsch G6120 TM Chet Atkins
If you want to experience knowledge, courtesy, service, and professionalism all in one sitting, give Laun a buzz @ 608-785-7704. Tell him Shredder, the middle-school teacher in Los Angeles, recommended him to you. Enjoy your journey of discovery. Keep on keepin' on.....Goofyfoot.
Re: Where to buy a new Gibson Les Paul guitar
Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 3:00 pm
by paul_yan
Well, guess what, Dave doesn't have a Les Paul model that my friend likes. So the hunt goes on...
However, I snatched a 4003 MID from Dave a couple of days ago, heheh!
Thanks for all your recommendations, gentlemen!
Re: Where to buy a new Gibson Les Paul guitar
Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 3:30 pm
by just_bassics
Try the Guitar Gallery in Canonsburg PA (20 miles south of Pittsburgh). Good store, good prices, good people!