AndyTravis

Good evening… Got this 2 months ago after selling a few basses…i actually set out to buy a 90’s Sheraton and then bought one only to find out I’d been diddled on reverb and had to claw my money back. I’ve been playing lots more guitar recently and I’ve always wanted a Les Paul. So when this came up locally after the Sheraton incident - I jumped at it. But I find i instantly come up with ideas on my Strats and I find them easier to navigate…I’ve tried different strings, tweaks etc - and I was about to spend £220 on a vibramate Bigsby set up - just to realise I’m trying to make a Les Paul a Strat…and that’s not going to happen. So as dull as it seems. I’m going to be sensible and get some money back in the pot. It’s a Gibson USA Standard, 2011 in honeyburst. Its got a couple of marks on it and belonged to a local Luthier before I got it - he sold it as he only likes “Metal” guitars. It’s light - in 2011 the Standards were weight relieved. So it’s a lightweight Les Paul. It had locking Grover’s on it but they looked crap and actually made restrings a faff; I replaced them with Grover kidney beans - a like for like replacement with no modification or change in quality; it now looks loads better. It’s got a great flamed top - can look quite plain, but when the light hits it right; it looks as good as I’ve seen any Les Paul. I added a pickguard as genuinely it suits it and I don’t think Les Pauls look right without. This was a Gibson part, as was the bracket. Both brand new. I disliked the truss Rod cover saying “standard” - replaced with a plain Gibson one (original included) Put a Gibson amber tip on the switch - original included. These came factory fitted with schaller straplocks - I detest these, but will be included. I replaced with Gotoh oversized ones which were bought brand new. The 2011’s had a Neutrik locking socket - and i debated changing it; but never did. If you feel so inclined - a Gibson jack socket panel and Switchcraft USA jack are included… The case has a scuff on the head end tolex. No neck damage or repairs - a scuff on the headstock and a couple of marks on the edge commensurate with age (15 years). Collection preferred in Manchester. Postage at buyers cost/risk - and must insist you get an insured courier - Overland Express cover guitars and are reasonable. I really don’t need or want anything in trade - if you offer something up and I say no, don’t be offended. If I’ve missed anything, let me know - or ask me. Andy x

That’s handsome that. I might be wrong, but I recall that colour is “bing cherry transparent” cool name. alas, my wallet says no.

Great ABG’s these, and that’s a great price.

Get it posted

Best sound I had - Spector LX into Reidmar and EBS Classic 410 Great Amps

Ah man. Thats pretty much my ideal jazz… nothing to offer financially or trade wise…

Taken from a 2011 Gibson Les Paul Standard - I wanted the “kidney bean” shaped ones. They’re lovely and clean, all parts included. Packaged in the box I got the new ones in. Nice upgrade for an Epiphone or something of that ilk. Will ship in uk once funds have cleared, or collection in Salford is fine. i forgot to put my name on the pictures…its me…they came off the guitar I'm holding next to my face…