Conference napalm::guitar

    I typically see that kind of Les Paul in pawn shops for under $600. 
    The problem is that really clean ones can draw some major bucks since
    the friggin retail on a new one is creepin' upwards of $1700! 
    Musician's Friend isn't even publishing their prices in the catalog
    anymore..."call for pricing".  For a beater, I'd offer $500 and see
    what happens, and that's if you really want a Les Paul.....remember a
    new Am Std strat can be purchased for under $600....
    
    Steev

    
    You can find LP Customs in the Want Advertiser for $600 and less, and
    they are advertised as "good" or "excellent" condition.  Take a look at
    the Daddy's Used Gear price list for another source.
    
    IMHO, and maybe I'm wrong, but $750 is too high for the guitar you
    describe.
    
    Kevin
      

Hey Rich

	I thought it was a very playable instrument,the price is reflective
of what people are willing to pay,I played a 1968 Les Paul Standard goldtop
with P90's the other day and the guy thought it was a bargin at $2k+.

>    Now the kicker. Price $899. The guy didn't seem very interested in
>    moving on the price, but my guess is he'd probably jump at anything
>    over $750. 

	I thought it was in better shape than you describe,but I'm more 
concerned with how it sounds... It played nicer than most lespauls I've
tried lately..... I liked the blonde finish.......
	It can't hurt to make an offer,pull out $600 in cash in front of 
the store manager and see if he thinks about it. I believe someone has made 
a mistake concerning the pricing as I mentioned it seemed awfully high also
and I'm sure they will get tired of hearing about it and eventually either
drop the price or ship it to another store.
	I'd think it's worth whatever you want to pay for it..... As an 
investment for the future well...... I'm not qualified on that one.....
         
                                                                   
							Rick

    
    $600, max - if you look around you can find a restoration candidate in
    better shape for less than that.  If not, send me the $600 and I'll get
    one out of the LA Recycler for you.  I've got a '78 LP Custom that
    sounds like it's in better shape - paid $300 for it 8 or 9 years ago.
    
    

    Many of the late '70's LPs are great players, with very comfortable,
    nicely-shaped necks. Even so, the value of a Custom in what sounds like
    average condition is only $600-$700.
    
    LPs from that period that are worth more are the Artisan, and the
    25/50. Both go for around $1250-$1500 and are terrific instruments. I
    especially like the 3-pickup version of the Artisan, but after standing
    with one for 15 minutes, I have to switch to an LP-SG for at least an
    hour to let my spine decompress.
    
    Danny W.

    Funny you should mention the Artisan; I just saw one in Boston,
    fairly clean, three-pickup, for $1000.  Pickups were non-original
    though.  A nice player.  I've seen these with a real fugly color
    stained top; this one was a pleasant medium brown.
    
    /rick

    
    Thanks guys. Going to look at an LP Custom tonight in Good condition
    for $700 ($650. is possible). Thanks for all the input.
    
    Rich

    Wha? Around $700????
    Geez...  I wonder how much my 1971 LP (cherryburst) Custom is worth 
    these days?
    
    
    Fred (who thinks he'll keep his Les Paul for a few more years)

   >> Fred (who thinks he'll keep his Les Paul for a few more years)
    
    *never* sell yer Les Paul unless yer gonna upgrade it to a newer/better
    Les Paul......they're good for the soul and round out the collection.
    
    |^}
    
    Steve (some songs need the strat and some need the paul)
    

    
    Well...,
    
    I picked it up last night and it's a beauty. Natural maple top, three
    piece maple neck (fretboard looks like ebony?), Mahogany body. One of
    the of the original pick up was replaced by a Dimarzio(?). 
    
    I was surprised that there was no serial number on the back of the head
    stock. The Control knob cover is missing and there is a date stamped
    inside (May 1977). 
    
    Anyway, it sounds great. It's been played, but is in very nice
    condition. 
    
    Thanks again for inputs.
    
    Rich 

    re: -1
    
    another happy Les paul owner.........the universe is approaching a
    balance;  Now Rich, do you own a strat?
    
    Steve  8^)

    Well Damn ... How much did end up throwing for it?
    
    "sakman"

    Final tally = $675. Guy wouldn't budge. Still a lot better than the
    $899 price tag on the beater at "father's"
    
    Rich

    re: -1
    
    Rich, if yer happy, the price was right!