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ESPImperium
Bronze Member
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 07/09/2009 : 21:07:36
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Been away from theese boards for a while now, and im gonna give a bit of a update with gear.
Firstly, i did put a deposit down on a Charvel SoCal, but after playing my GAS for about a year or three a Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded and clicking, it had to be it i had. So i got it, and on the same day a couple of weeks ago, traded in my Schecter Jerry Horton Tempest in for a Fulltone OCD, whitch is a great OD/Dist box, annoying as hell to get a awsome sound out of my amp, with a 5153 halfstack, no problem. And today, i got the pickups im putting in my Les Paul, a Di Marzio DP193 Air Norton for the Bridge and a DP233 36th Anniversary bridge for the neck to do a Gibson Burstbucker Type 2 thing in the neck.
Also changes a good bit musically, more into Rock n' Roll Springsteen style and Bonamassa blues as well as gettin into a little Priest.
Anyways, heres some pics of the Lester Polfus and other gear:
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nosi0
Gold Member
Netherlands
511 Posts |
Posted - 07/09/2009 : 21:16:42
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I'm not a Gibson fan but thats a keeper! You can't go wrong with DiMarzio's either! Congrats man! 
P.S. why did you buy an F spaced pickup for a Gibson guitar? |
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ESPImperium
Bronze Member
United Kingdom
132 Posts |
Posted - 07/09/2009 : 21:43:41
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| The F Spacing is because modren Gibsons and SC style axes use 50mm spacing at the bridge. Air Norton is for the bridge, and the 36th for the neck. |
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nosi0
Gold Member
Netherlands
511 Posts |
Posted - 07/09/2009 : 22:19:16
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Ah, I didn't know about the change to 50mm string spacing at the bridge. now i know 
25.5 inch scale and F spacing are essential for me. I guess Gibson haven't adopted a 25.5 inch scale have they?  |
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ESPImperium
Bronze Member
United Kingdom
132 Posts |
Posted - 07/09/2009 : 23:17:46
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Nope, they havnt, whitch is great for me as i like the 24.75 inch scale more, but i like the 25.5 scale for Strats and Superstrats more.
Horses for courses i guess!!! |
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2009 : 00:17:03
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| wow nice buys |
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silvertone6120
Gold Member
USA
609 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2009 : 14:56:47
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Actually Gibson L-5s and Super 400s have the 25 1/2" scale length...but who can afford one of those?  |
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FRANZONI
Double Platinum Member
Ireland
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Posted - 07/10/2009 : 17:40:55
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Originally posted by silvertone6120
Actually Gibson L-5s and Super 400s have the 25 1/2" scale length...but who can afford one of those?
Nice guitars...Kenny Burrell plays(or played) a super 400 for a while....lovely sound for jazz......... ...... |
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Dirk
Platinum Member
Netherlands
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Posted - 07/10/2009 : 19:25:06
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| Beautiful LP you got there ESPImperium |
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verivorax
Platinum Member
Canada
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Posted - 07/13/2009 : 15:33:44
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That's one of the nicest LP Faded I've seen! Great top and colour. 
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natthu
Gold Member
Australia
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Posted - 07/13/2009 : 16:02:18
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Originally posted by ESPImperium
Hey Man that's some very familiar looking carpet... I used to live in a flat in London with that same floor and blue walls...
Sadly I didn't have a Beautiful Gibbo like that to put in it  |
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The_Doc
Gold Member
United Kingdom
509 Posts |
Posted - 07/13/2009 : 17:26:04
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I can't get enough of Les Paul's and that is an exceptionally attractive example there ESPImperium - congrats on capturing that one for our drooling pleasure
BTW - is the dumbell in the back of the photo to help prepare your shoulders for gigging and slinging it around your neck for a few hours - take it from me - they hurt!!!  |
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ESPImperium
Bronze Member
United Kingdom
132 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2009 : 20:52:28
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Yes, i use the dumbell occasionally. But just to tone my arms when i just need the little extra from them when i cant get swimming.
But the Les Paul isnt that heavy as its chambered, and when strummed without amplification sounds like an palm muted accoustic.
Have got a set of theese to put in it:
Gonna get a TonePros bridge System for it as im eventually take it as close to 08 standard spec/look as i can, with the tone i want in the pickups.
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jsoi_narciso
Silver Member
Philippines
200 Posts |
Posted - 07/23/2009 : 17:55:06
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| i'm jealous |
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fabs
Silver Member
France
213 Posts |
Posted - 07/23/2009 : 19:10:20
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splendide 
it's the heritage cherry sunburst ?
here is mine, a tobacco burst
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DeFrag
Moderator
USA
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Posted - 07/23/2009 : 21:17:14
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| Tobacco burst is my favorite... natural color. |
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Been Away A While - A Gear Update
