Well, in search of a dual humbucker guitar in the style of a Les Paul at an affordable price, I finally decided on a Gibson LP Studio in Satin Gold.. Sweetwater has 'em for $674... Haven't had much time with it but it sure sounds nice through the DRRI... better pictures later...

For now:

Beautiful guitar congrats!

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Congrats!

What do you think of the satin finish in gold? So far I haven't liked the satin finish. The ones I've tried felt sticky and I didn't care for the plethora of unfilled pores in the wood, but I'm thinking that the gold might be different than the satin brown or cherry.

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Well, I must admit that I prefer a glossy finish over the satin but I'm gonna try to gloss it up a bit. Anyway, my LP Studio doesn't feel sticky. It is not nearly as finely finished as the more expensive LP's or my Fender guitars but I didn't expect that for what it cost so it doesn't bother me... too much.. What I DO like is the shorter scale neck and the great tone from the LP Studio...

oldguy101...nice score and that is an excellent price, hard to beat $674! Enjoy that puppy.

I noticed you said you were going to try and gloss it up a bit, how you planning to do that?

T2

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I've got some research to do to make sure I don't screw it up. There are a number of options.. The satin finish looks like it was sprayed on and not finished beyond that. I want to determine if it was overcoated with a satin clear before I do anything. I do think the topcoat needs to be smoothed out by wet sanding and/or buffing and polishing. I have read some good reviews for Virtuoso cleaner and polish so that might be the first thing I try...

Very Very nice! have tons of fun with it!

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Beautiful guitar oldguy101, congratulations, cool price

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Great looking Gibson! I saw that email too, that was a great deal.

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awesome!

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For that price I want one now! Didn't realize it was a Gibson and not Epiphone.

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Very nice,I should say that since I ordered one too Will be here on thursday. Was Gassin for a Amer.std strat,but the price got me. I had played one at GC a couple of weeks before,they wanted $650 with relic'n.

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