R8 Peach Deal

roberty · August 2018

Still costs less than a decent trombone :-)

Just found this comment on LPF re: 2017 CS Standard neck profiles:

Here's what my buddy at the Custom Shop said regarding your question: "They're spec'd out .9" at the nut and 1.0" at the 12th fret for the 4-9s. However they get shaped/sanded different. More "cheek" taken out of the 59. They all come out unique with the human element involved."

Add a pinch of salt to that.

https://www.lespaulforum.com/forum/showthread.php?205195-2017-Gibson-Custom-Shop-s-Les-Paul-Std-separating-fact-from-rumor

JerkMoans · August 2018

Moe_Zambeek said:

This thread would be interesting reading for a psychologist there is a strong sense of collective insanity

Gibson cashing in on collective lust for shiny things. The Dutch Tulip Mania of our times

mort · August 2018

JerkMoans said:

Moe_Zambeek said:

This thread would be interesting reading for a psychologist there is a strong sense of collective insanity

Gibson cashing in on collective lust for shiny things. The Dutch Tulip Mania of our times

Yes, but that implies that they will become worthless overnight........

Ossyrocks · August 2018

I think these guitars will actually hold their value.

peachguitarsdotcom · August 2018

Ossyrocks said:

I think these guitars will actually hold their value.

Undoubtedly

JerkMoans · August 2018

mort said:

JerkMoans said:

Moe_Zambeek said:

This thread would be interesting reading for a psychologist there is a strong sense of collective insanity

Gibson cashing in on collective lust for shiny things. The Dutch Tulip Mania of our times

Yes, but that implies that they will become worthless overnight........

Or we’ll all start eating them when plague hits

hotpickups · August 2018

JerkMoans said:

mort said:

JerkMoans said:

Moe_Zambeek said:

This thread would be interesting reading for a psychologist there is a strong sense of collective insanity

Gibson cashing in on collective lust for shiny things. The Dutch Tulip Mania of our times

Yes, but that implies that they will become worthless overnight........

Or we’ll all start eating them when plague hits

I hate to sound a pessimist but I can't help feeling we'll be seeing a few more les Paul's for sale in the coming months on here or elsewhere. Hopefully not with inflated prices

JerkMoans · August 2018

hotpickups said:
I hate to sound a pessimist but I can't help feeling we'll be seeing a few more les Paul's for sale in the coming months on here or elsewhere. Hopefully not with inflated prices

That’s the long game for we carrion crows of the forum

Moe_Zambeek · August 2018

hotpickups said:

JerkMoans said:

mort said:

JerkMoans said:

Moe_Zambeek said:

This thread would be interesting reading for a psychologist there is a strong sense of collective insanity

Gibson cashing in on collective lust for shiny things. The Dutch Tulip Mania of our times

Yes, but that implies that they will become worthless overnight........

Or we’ll all start eating them when plague hits

I hate to sound a pessimist but I can't help feeling we'll be seeing a few more les Paul's for sale in the coming months on here or elsewhere. Hopefully not with inflated prices

Let’s be honest - Gibson have set a precedent of dumping stock at lower than RRP since 2015. They are not going to suddenly stop and the buying public is not going to suddenly forget that if you wait a few
months another epic inventory blowout will occur.

pmbomb · August 2018

I like plain tops - the Iced Tea and Dirty Lemon are lush. Am I right the R8s have right chunky necks? (I have lickle hands and play a first run BFG and a 97 Classic).

/stopityouidiotyourenotbuyingone

Boromedic · August 2018

These R8's have a 59 neck, slightly less chunky than a 58 but not a 60's slim either.

Snags · August 2018

@pmbomb buy one, and if you decide you don't like it, I'll look after it for you whilst you take some hormone therapy to grow your paws, or something. Or give you £1250 for it, because obviously it's a shit guitar if you can't play it.

Bridgehouse · August 2018

Snags said:

@pmbomb buy one, and if you decide you don't like it, I'll look after it for you whilst you take some hormone therapy to grow your paws, or something. Or give you £1250 for it, because obviously it's a shit guitar if you can't play it.

I find your lack of convincing argument disturbing..

andrewaward · August 2018

I'm sure some will pop up for resale soon, after all some were lemons...

mort · August 2018

andrewaward said:

I'm sure some will pop up for resale soon, after all some were lemons...

...durty lemons

pmbomb · August 2018

Snags said:

@pmbomb buy one, and if you decide you don't like it, I'll look after it for you whilst you take some hormone therapy to grow your paws, or something. Or give you £1250 for it, because obviously it's a shit guitar if you can't play it.

yeah there you go ... I already got burned once on resale of an expensive new guitar, promised myself never again ...

and luckily Colchester's a 2 hour drive from here, a tad far to nip over for a try.

phew.

Fortheloveofguitar · August 2018

59’ is fairly chunky but does sit well in the hand. But is a noticeable difference between my BFG 50’s and Standard 60’s profile Les Paul’s

pmbomb · August 2018

dat lemon one tho ...

gringopig · August 2018

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Bridgehouse · August 2018

I’ve got second degree GAS - went to the Peach site to check out the great bargains you guys were getting then clicked on the link to Basses and Acoustics. Grrrr

pmg · August 2018

So, what necks were on 2013/14 R8s?

Hattigol · August 2018

@peachguitarsdotcom and @DougCoda when are the next batch due in?

Musicman20 · August 2018

The ones I like have sold so that's made my decision...got a Jag and Musicman on deals so I can't moan.

pmbomb · August 2018

ok the lemon one's gone. phew.

they'll pop up second hand soon enough.

gringopig · August 2018

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Bridgehouse · August 2018

Pah. These R8’s are as common as muck now - nowt special at all!

gringopig · August 2018

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fftc · August 2018

Bridgehouse said:

I’ve got second degree GAS - went to the Peach site to check out the great bargains you guys were getting then clicked on the link to Basses and Acoustics. Grrrr

Yeah, I spotted this!

http://www.peachguitars.com/guitars/electric-guitars/lsl-zuma-swamp-ash-trans-amber.htm

Now I got GAS!!

Adamski · August 2018

Got one. These are a no brainer, especially with BNPL. Gives you a whole year to sort the money.

Ive got the money in savings but I’m gonna actually see if I can be frugal and save £2499 in a year. The likelihood is not! Haha.

gringopig · August 2018

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