HH Les Paul DC Alternatives?

[phillybhatesme]

I recently bought the CS version and am getting to know it. So far, I love it!

I went through a couple PRS McCarty 594 guitars to scratch my itch for a lighter LP alternative and they never sounded good. This Gibson is MUCH better sounding to me.

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Fucking yes. This is really what I might just end up with if I decide to pay the price. Goddamnit that's beautiful.

 

[SgtThump]

Fucking yes. This is really what I might just end up with if I decide to pay the price. Goddamnit that's beautiful.

I know it’s expensive, but it’s a super nice guitar!

 

[Findthetone1]

Look for a 90s Hamer Special on Reverb. Unless it's beat to shit, you won't be disappointed.

 

[phillybhatesme]

Look for a 90s Hamer Special on Reverb. Unless it's beat to shit, you won't be disappointed.

Dope. Great suggestion considering the body style. Unfortunately, upon a very quick search, it appears these came in red, yellow, or red/yellow. Wonder if there are any blues, blacks, greens, purples.

 

[Findthetone1]

Dope. Great suggestion considering the body style. Unfortunately, upon a very quick search, it appears these came in red, yellow, or red/yellow. Wonder if there are any blues, blacks, greens, purples.

You might be able to find a black one, but they were generally the usual colors.

 

[cardinal]

I'd just get something with P90s and put in P90 sized humbuckers if you're so picky over the color/looks. Otherwise, Hamer.

 

[phillybhatesme]

You might be able to find a black one, but they were generally the usual colors.

What about the Archtop Customs?
Found a catalog for sale on Reverb and grabbed some pics:

 

[phillybhatesme]

I'd just get something with P90s and put in P90 sized humbuckers if you're so picky over the color/looks. Otherwise, Hamer.

I'm surprised it took this long to recommend a pickup swap. I've never done one. I know they're easy, but I've never done one and don’t know if I want to start just yet. Idk.

 

[70 Mach 1]

these are getting a bit pricey but theyre Gibby killers
I picked this 78 2617 up for $1300 about 10 yrs ago. clean clean clean with original case