C Cap217 Active member Nov 11, 2021 #1 Could a 2017 have an ebony board? I’m looking at buying one and want ebony. Seller says it’s ebony. Everything I research says it would be richlite.
Could a 2017 have an ebony board? I’m looking at buying one and want ebony. Seller says it’s ebony. Everything I research says it would be richlite.
gbsmusic Well-known member Nov 11, 2021 #2 Have you not seen pictures of it? It is pretty obvious if he posts good pictures
GOHOINC Well-known member Nov 11, 2021 #3 Perhaps a custom shop order might but the production les paul customs from 17 were specd to have richlite.
Perhaps a custom shop order might but the production les paul customs from 17 were specd to have richlite.
glpg80 Well-known member Nov 11, 2021 #4 With Gibson you don’t buy anything without pictures and preferably being able to play it first which isn’t always possible. Can you share the pictures..?
With Gibson you don’t buy anything without pictures and preferably being able to play it first which isn’t always possible. Can you share the pictures..?
C Cap217 Active member Nov 11, 2021 #5 https://reverb.com/item/44899435-gi...are&utm_campaign=listing&utm_content=44899435
glip22 Well-known member Nov 11, 2021 #7 Nothing wrong with Richlite. Very stable. Smooth playing. Sounds like Ebony. Never have to worry about shrinkage, fret sprout, cracking, etc.
Nothing wrong with Richlite. Very stable. Smooth playing. Sounds like Ebony. Never have to worry about shrinkage, fret sprout, cracking, etc.
Chubbs Well-known member Nov 11, 2021 #8 99% chance it's richlite. You could always call Gibson or ask the seller for a COA as it should have one.
99% chance it's richlite. You could always call Gibson or ask the seller for a COA as it should have one.
glpg80 Well-known member Nov 11, 2021 #9 I grabbed my 76 in collectors condition (not players condition) with real mother of pearl inlays, ebony board, and a maple neck, for close to the same price. You can do better man. Keep looking.
I grabbed my 76 in collectors condition (not players condition) with real mother of pearl inlays, ebony board, and a maple neck, for close to the same price. You can do better man. Keep looking.
