I've got electric GAS

fazool · #1 02-02-2016, 09:37 PM

I love my old 1980's Gibson Sonex Custom - a cheap Les Paul alternative, made with the best electronics and a great body (which was not well received).

I also love tapered headstock aesthetics and nice straight string lines.

I just stumbled across this - another one of Gibson's oddities and it gave me electric-GAS

I didn't like the 2012 Les Paul I bought because they had grown jumbo frets and I like the teeny tiny 80's style, so I'm not sure what these have.

Paleolith54 · #2 02-02-2016, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by fazool

I love my old 1980's Gibson Sonex Custom - a cheap Les Paul alternative, made with the best electronics and a great body (which was not well received).

I also love tapered headstock aesthetics and nice straight string lines.

I just stumbled across this - another one of Gibson's oddities and it gave me electric-GAS

I didn't like the 2012 Les Paul I bought because they had grown jumbo frets and I like the teeny tiny 80's style, so I'm not sure what these have.

Is this a double-cut Les Paul? Not sure just by looking...

fazool · #3 02-02-2016, 10:25 PM

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Is this a double-cut Les Paul? Not sure just by looking...

Yes, it's a rare "snake head" double cut Les Paul. I've only seen the 1997 models, so far. It came with a couple configurations, including a P90 with wraparound tailpiece, but I like dual humbuckers and ABR.

guitararmy · #4 02-03-2016, 06:24 AM

I used to have a double cut LP from the 90's. (came with a free Gibson leather jacket which I still have). Because it was 24 frets instead of 22, I didn't like the neck pu tone. Just not fat enough. It was also lighter than a regular LP, which may have also accounted for the lack of fatness.

ABrown · #5 02-03-2016, 09:02 AM

What's GAS? Another acronym I don't understand?

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fazool · #6 02-03-2016, 09:13 AM

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What's GAS? Another acronym I don't understand?

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Guitar Acquisition Syndrome: the uncontrollable desire to acquire a specific guitar triggered by certain guitar related stimuli.

Dru Edwards · #7 02-03-2016, 09:58 AM

Fazool, I've seen a few double cutaway Les Pauls but I've never seen one with a headstock like that. Do you have a line on the guitar in the pic? That would be cool to have.

fazool · #8 02-03-2016, 10:04 AM

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Fazool, I've seen a few double cutaway Les Pauls but I've never seen one with a headstock like that. Do you have a line on the guitar in the pic? That would be cool to have.

No - I actually saw it in the book I am reading "2000 guitars" and looked it up on Google.

blue · #9 02-03-2016, 11:15 AM

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No - I actually saw it in the book I am reading "2000 guitars" and looked it up on Google.

I'd be in the gas lane too if it had P-90s... That would be amazing for me.

Not meaning to rain on any parade, but what sets the LP apart from a PRS for my playing style is the 4 knobs. I don't want an LP with 2 knobs. Combined with the reverse headstock, it's a little too PRS for my taste.

The first 21 seconds in this clip is what Gibson needs to remember.

Paleolith54 · #10 02-03-2016, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by fazool

Yes, it's a rare "snake head" double cut Les Paul. I've only seen the 1997 models, so far. It came with a couple configurations, including a P90 with wraparound tailpiece, but I like dual humbuckers and ABR.

I ask because one showed up in CL ad near me (http://savannah.craigslist.org/msg/5389591138.html) and I did some reading on them. Some were 22 fret models like (I think) the one for sale here. Good price too, compared to Reverb.com prices.

I have two guitars that already cover that ground decently, so not pursuing it, but would otherwise.

For me, having a control set that is more like what I am used to (meaning not four knobs) is an advantage, not a disadvantage, but I guess these never really caught on.

The Growler · #11 02-03-2016, 10:03 PM

"Electric GAS". Sounds either hybrid or from Mason Williams.

fazool · #12 02-03-2016, 10:13 PM

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I'd be in the gas lane too if it had P-90s... That would be amazing for me.
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Well, well, well.......

take a look here

its for sale on Reverb right now

fazool · #13 02-03-2016, 10:16 PM

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For me, having a control set that is more like what I am used to (meaning not four knobs) is an advantage, not a disadvantage, but I guess these never really caught on.

Rik Emmett had a signature model Dean Flying V that matched his Allied Forces guitar. His had only *ONE* knob. Just volume. That's the way he wanted it.

Blunote · #14 02-03-2016, 11:06 PM

Here's the Heritage 110.

Or you might also consider a PRS Mira S2.

Both are inspired by the Gibson Les Paul Special DC. I have the original Mira. It's fun, lightweight, and comfortable to play.

blue · #15 02-03-2016, 11:25 PM

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Or you might also consider a PRS Mira S2.
Both are inspired by the Gibson Les Paul Special DC. I have the original Mira. It's fun, lightweight, and comfortable to play.

I had an original Mira as well. I won't say I'm kicking myself over letting it go, since the guitar I traded it for is one of my top 3 in terms of daily use, but I have to admit I look on Ebay pretty regularly for a seafoam one