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Les Paul Collector Tom Wittrock tells the wonderful story how he bought his first Burst, a 1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard, for $2000. Everybody called him “the crazy guy who paid $2000 for a used guitar”! In 1972 he met with Billy Gibbons and got infected by the Vintage “Burst” virus. Due to their beautiful sunburst finish, these rare guitars are referred to as “Bursts”. Prices for these Gibson Les Pauls exceed $ 500.000 Enjoy the beauty of “Curly” in close-up shots. Extremely rare interview with the man who knows them all.

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This is a trailer for “The 1959 Burst”, a documentary film from MAXFILMCO. Winner of ‘Best Documentary Film’ at Hollywood FAME Awards and Phoenix Music Awards. Produced by Cynthia Huffman.

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Les Paul Collector Tom Wittrock explains the differences of the Gibson Les Paul Standard 1958, 1959 and 1960. Due to their beautiful sunburst finish, these rare guitars are referred to as “Bursts”. Prices for these Gibson Les Pauls exceed $ 500.000 Enjoy the beauty of “Curly”, “Sandy” and “The Other Woman”. Extremely rare interview with the man who knows them all.

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The 1959 Burst:
This stunning film follows the path and the growth of interest in the most valued musical instrument on the planet Earth: 1959 Les Paul Sunburst. This awesome film features interviews with Slash, Billy Gibbons, Rick Neilsen and many others. It reveals a culture of collectors who covet the chance to own one of these rare and beautiful guitars. And why not? One recently sold at Sotheby’s for a whopping $400,000.00!

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http://www.myoldguitars.com 1959 Gibson Les Paul Burst vs 1960 Gibson Les Paul Burst. Rhythm provided by 2006 chambered gold top 57 reissue.

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Another video just me playing one of my Gibsons instead of my trusted Strat.
Hope you will enjoy this one.
Regards
Henrik

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Set to the classic tune of Sharp Dressed Man by ZZ Top, these classic rivals square off in an epic shred-fest to determine which Gibson model truly is the axe of rock.

This is just for fun. A jam session made of improv solos just to show the differences between each guitar.

I got the backing track from guitarbt.com

I have no tabs for this, because it is mainly improv.

Guitars:
Gibson Explorer (Natural, Gold Hardware, 2006)

Gibson Les Paul Studio (Heritage Cherry, Chrome Hardware, 2007)

Enjoy!

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http://www.frettedamericana.com/details.php?id=961&counter=0
This forty-three year old Tune-O-Matic Les Paul Standard Gold Top weighs just 8.80 lbs. and has nice, fat nut width of just over 1 11/16 inches and a standard Gibson scale length of 24 3/4 inches. Solid mahogany body with a solid carved maple top, one-piece mahogany neck with a nice, thick profile, and rosewood fretboard which has been expertly re-fretted with 22 slightly larger frets. The nut was replaced at the time of the tre-fret (original nut in case).Inlaid pearl trapezoid (crown) position markers. Serial number (”6 5942″) inked-on in black on the back of the headstock. The top of the guitar has a single cream binding and the fretboard has single white binding. Headstock with inlaid pearl “Gibson” logo and with “Les Paul Model” silk-screened in gold. Two-layer (black on white) plastic truss-rod cover. Individual single-line “no-name” Kluson Deluxe tuners with original single-ring tulip-shaped Keystone plastic buttons (stamped on the inside “2356766 PAT APPLD.”). Two very hot P-90 pickups with outputs of 7.75k and 8.17k. Cream plastic pick-up covers stamped inside “UC-452-F/1″ (on the neck pickup) and “UC-452-B/2″ (on the bridge pickup). Single-layer cream plastic pickguard. Four controls (two volume, two tone) on lower treble bout plus three-way pickup selector switch on upper bass bout. Gold plastic bell-shaped “Bell” knobs. The potentiometers are stamped “615 4190 544″ (IRC November 1955) and two original ‘bumble-bee’ capacitors. ABR-1 non-retainer Tune-O-Matic bridge with metal saddles and separate “wrap-over” stud tailpiece.

This totally original Tune-O-Matic Les Paul GoldTop is being offered at a fraction of the current market value simply because a previous owner had at some time ‘decorated’ the guitar by the application of 36-37 rhinestones or sequin “appliques” which were glued around the entire perimeter of the top of the guitar. Additionally there is evidence of the probable attachment of a larger ornamental “plate” to the top of the bass side, to the left of the stop tailpiece. There are three larger spots where the attachment adhesive has chemically altered the gold/bronze lacquer finish; there are also seven other smaller areas on the top showing similar evidence of chemical alteration to the gold/bronze lacquer finish and the clear coat. Of significant note: While a cursory glance at the top of this instrument might suggest touchups, subsequent 30X loupe inspection of these areas in strong sunlight at oblique angles provides irrefutable visual evidence that the gold/bronze is all-original. There is NO evidence of any touchups or refinishing on the gold finish anywhere on the top. In addition there is evidence on the headstock sides/perimeter of sixteen small holes that have been repaired/filled with a wood filler product. Given the history of the rest of the instrument, these filled holes are likely the result of a different type of jeweled ornamentation that was attached to the headstock with either screws or small studs. Upon removal, proper repair procedures were professionally followed. Additionally and of lesser significance, there is evidence of the removal of 13-14 rhinestones/jewels that were originally applied to the face of the headstock. This shows primarily upon ultra violet light examination, indicating early and longtime application of said ornamentation. We conservatively give this instrument a very good plus (8.25) rating. Housed in the original Gibson four-latch brown hardshell case with pink plush lining (9.00).

In summary aside from the aforementioned ‘removed ornamentation’ the guitar has had a professional refret at which time the nut was replaced. There is evidence in the switch cavity of a possible solder repair or “touch-up” - probably due to a “cold” solder joint. One of the two pickguard to body attachment screws is an incorrect replacement screw. Otherwise this fifty-three year old guitar is all original down to every last screw. The guitar plays and sounds as it should - amazing!

“In 1955 the gold-top gained Gibson’s new Tune-o-matic bridge. The unit had the facility to adjust individual string-length, improving intonation. Two years later humbucking pickups replaced P90s on the gold-top” (Tony Bacon and Paul Day, The Gibson Les Paul Book, p. 19).

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http://www.frettedamericana.com/details.php?id=601&counter=0
This incredible totally original one-owner guitar weighs just 8.50 lbs. Solid mahogany body with a carved maple top. One-piece mahogany neck with a wonderful thick profile, Brazilian rosewood fretboard with 22 original frets and pearl crown position markers. Two incredibly hot P-90 pickups with outputs of 8.28k and 7.85k. Combination “wrap-over” bar bridge/stud tailpiece. This totally original ‘55 Les Paul Standard Gold Top — with a neck and a sound to die for — is the one of the best that we have ever seen. At just eight and a half pounds, it is a real lightweight. This one owner guitar is housed in its original Gibson four-latch brown hardshell case with pink plush lining (9.00).

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For more gear reviews and videos check out guitarworld.com

In this video Guitar World’s gear editor Paul Riario demonstrates the features of the Epiphone Slash Signature Les Paul Standard Plus Top guitar.

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