I hear you Rusty. Money better spent on other Gently used guitars.
From what I have read it is possible to replace a Les Paul set in neck but the cost would out way the end result I am guessing.
I think a talented luthier could fix the structural damage even to the neck but at what cost?
I remember when the heavy pancake body Norlin era Les Paul's were not highly thought of.
Evidently with other vintage Les Paul's prices going through the roof they have become somewhat collectible.
For the money they want for them in decent shape you could get a nice used modern Les Paul I think.
Bursts: 2023 Guide to Les Paul Standard Sunburst Finishes
https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/news/141774/
Gibson Les Paul Standard 1960 Sunburst Identification, Price, and Story
https://truevintageguitar.com/blogs/tvg-blog/gibson-les-paul-standard-1960-sunburst
Elvis Presley Triumph Bonneville Goes With Matching Gibson Les Paul Guitar for Just $20K
I am not a huge Elvis fan but came to appreciate him and his music in my old age so thought this story was interesting. And it has a custom painted Gibson LP so fit the thread
Normans Rare Guitars, 1963 Gibson ES-335TDC Cherry | Guitar of the Day
Gibson Les Paul Standard: Your Guide to 50s, 60s & 70s Models
https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/news/142052/
@bill_graham Here is Dickey playing a nice sounding ES-335 dot neck!
To me, those are blues machines”: Joe Bonamassa picks his three quintessential guitars for playing the blues – and names his “Les Paul killers”
https://www.guitarworld.com/news/joe-bonamassa-quintessential-blues-guitars
My favorite ZZTop song.
Govt Mule does a killer version as well. A blast from the past
Funny, all those "English guys" Joe mentions all played Telecasters before they played Les Pauls.
Striking limited-edition reissues of the very first ES-335”: Gibson revives the flagship ES-335 design for a line of ‘58 Murphy Lab models – complete with a rare spec you won't find on any other 335
https://www.guitarworld.com/news/gibson-es-335-1958-reissue-murphy-lab
1958 Gibson Les Paul Standard " BURST " ft. Aaron Hiebert
2024 Asheville Guitar show
It captures the very essence of Page’s original instrument": Gibson drops $50,000 Jimmy Page EDS-1275 Doubleneck signature model, and ever guitar has been played and signed by the Led Zeppelin legend himself
https://www.musicradar.com/news/gibson-jimmy-page-doubleneck-50k
"Django stretched the guitar imagination to its limit. He was the fastest, the most creative”: What Django Reinhardt can teach today’s blues players
https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/what-django-reinhardt-can-teach-todays-blues-players
"If the mini-humbucker had remained exclusive to Epiphone, it may have been a mere footnote. It developed a following because they ended up in Gibson guitars”: The mini-humbucker’s surprising history – and why it deserves more love
https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-story-of-the-epiphone-and-gibson-mini-humbucker
Lots of videos in this article but here is on with a 1970' Les Paul Deluxe with mini humbuckers
"The sleeker design and stellar tones still make this one of the greatest headphone amps on the market”: Vox amPlug 3 AC30 review
https://www.guitarworld.com/reviews/vox-amplug-3-ac30-review
@bill_graham How about this player Bill. I like the way he goes for maximum energy when he plays even though some of the notes seem misplaced but he keeps racking them and letting them rip!!!
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Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab 1958 Les Paul Ultra Light Aged
What's The Gibson Les Paul Sound? Is A Les Paul Guitar Best For You?
Fender Celebrates 70 Years Of The Stratocaster – The Most Played, Sought After, And Beloved Model In Music History
"Gibson Supremes with Floyds!”: Neal Schon has rekindled his relationship with Gibson, bringing the Floyd Rose to the luxed-out Les Paul Supreme for a trio of potential signature models
https://www.guitarworld.com/news/neal-schon-gibson-les-paul-supreme-signature-tease
@bill_graham So Neal was not working with Gibson for a stretch?
First couple of times I saw Journey, Neal played a black Les Paul. But the last time he played a Strat. I was surprised with no Les Paul so I figured he was older and wanted something lighter on his shoulder for that tour.
But many of the famous guitar players apparently often play the make with which they have a business deal?
I suppose.
Neal and Johnathan Cain of Journey I read gave a song to Gregg Allman who put finishing touches on it. But it didn't mention what song.
It must be "Temptation is a Gun" from "Where It All Begins".
A set of humbuckers from one of his favorite ES-335s”: Seymour Duncan and Joe Bonamassa have produced another set of signature pickups – a pair of PAFs that replicate the tones of “one of the finest instruments in his collection”
https://www.guitarworld.com/news/joe-bonamassa-seymour-duncan-blonde-dot-1960-es-335-humbuckers
The Guitar Gear Used By Tony Iommi on Black Sabbath’s debut album
It’s perhaps the most important 12 hours in the history.
https://guitar.com/features/artist-rigs/guitar-gear-used-by-tony-iommi-on-black-sabbath-debut-album/
1950 Broadcaster VS 1953 Telecaster - A Comparison by Nacho Banos - Ask Zac 191
Normans Rare Guitars Fender 1963 American Vintage II Telecaster Reissue | Guitar of the Day
Norman's Rare Guitars 1970's Gibson ES-150D Walnut | Guitar of the Day
