NGD: 1973 Gibson Les Paul Custom

[TubeStack]

So, I walked into a cool local shop a few days ago, Folkway Music, killing some time while my daughter had an appointment nearby. This '73 Custom caught my eye immediately, and I knew as soon as I picked it up it was an exceptional Les Paul, wow. Just played so nice and immediately felt and sounded so good. I could not get it out of my head and went back and bought it today!

I am in LOOOOVE. It is a rock and roll machine, good lord. These old T-top pickups are crazy good. Neck pickup is so clear and crisp and the bridge is pure rock'n'roll, just nuts. Has had a refret, nut change, and bridge swap (ABR to Nashville) over the years. Also a good amount of buckle rash and some decent dings, but overall it's in great shape and just oozes pure rock mojo.

It is crazily resonant and responsive and one of best Les Paul I've ever played, bar none. Phat and beefy at 9+ lbs, just shy of 10, but not uncomfortably heavy at all. Sits and hangs really nicely and pretty light as far as Norlin Customs go, so I hear. Just a super inspiring rock and roll machine and again, I am blown away at these T-tops, love them. Neck carve is on the less-chunky side around the lower frets, then thickens nicely as you get up higher. Kind of like an LP/SG hybrid neck, super playable and pretty fast feeling. I can't wait to get it out to band practice this week!

Here are the pics from Folkway's Insta page:

 

[Warmart]

Outstanding, very happy for you! Finding such a mojo laden guitar is always most excellent!

May you love it long time!

 

[TSJMajesty]

Awesome! She's had some play!! Look at the high e saddle!! Dayum!

Congratulations.

 

[la szum]

That's insane, TS! Wow. Just wow!

Without a doubt a lifetime type of guitar. One you may work a lifetime up to get, and
then a lifetime to keep.

 

[FuzzyAce]

Wow, congrats!!
Definitely has that late 70's patina going on.
9+ lbs. is not bad at all. I have a few strats in the 9-9.5 range.

 

[6CA7-A]

Funky bridge.

 

[la szum]

Geesh guys. It ain't fresh off the showroom floor.

Not even my NGD.... but suck it sourpusses!

 

[Achilles]

WOWZA!!

 

[FuzzyAce]

Geesh guys. It ain't fresh off the showroom floor.

Not even my NGD.... but suck it sourpusses!

1 guy mentions the bridge = sourpusses?
Check yo grammar!

 

[FuzzyAce]

Funky bridge.

Which funky do you mean?

Funky 1:

Funky 2:

Funky 3:

 

[State of Epicicity]

Congrats! May the tone be with you. That just looks like it needs to be in front of a Marshall making all your tone dreams come true.

 

[la szum]

1 guy mentions the bridge = sourpusses?
Check yo grammar!

It was preemptive. I knew you would be showing up. Eventually.

 

[la szum]

So.... is it sourpussies .... sourpusses..... or sourpussi?

 

[FuzzyAce]

It was preemptive. I knew you would be showing up. Eventually.

Wow, if I'm a sourpuss what does that make all you guys?!!

 

[TubeStack]

Outstanding, very happy for you! Finding such a mojo laden guitar is always most excellent!

May you love it long time!

Thanks! Yes, it just oozes mojo. Serious squank and stank!

Awesome! She's had some play!! Look at the high e saddle!! Dayum!

Congratulations.

Thanks! Yes, definitely been played + well-loved and feels + looks it. Those tend to feel and sound the best, in my experience, vs the pristine closet queens.

That's insane, TS! Wow. Just wow!

Without a doubt a lifetime type of guitar. One you may work a lifetime up to get, and
then a lifetime to keep.

Thanks, LS! Yeah, I still can't believe I've got it. One of those play-all-day, then sit and stare at it with love guitars, for sure. For me, that's a very small group and this one is immediately a part of it.

Wow, congrats!!
Definitely has that late 70's patina going on.
9+ lbs. is not bad at all. I have a few strats in the 9-9.5 range.

Thanks! Yes, the 70s patina is very vibey, love it. And the weight suits me fine, if anything it'll make my just-under-9lb R9 seem a bit lighter.

Funky bridge.

Thanks for the news flash. I don't mind it, especially on a Custom where the Nashvilles were later more common, I think? I'm also more a play/feel/sound guy than anal LP forum nerd. And I have my R9 for that 50s ABR thing.

Which funky do you mean?

Funky 1:

Funky 2:

Funky 3:

I think a bit of all three?

Congrats! May the tone be with you. That just looks like it needs to be in front of a Marshall making all your tone dreams come true.

Thanks and as for the Marshall pull..

I LOVE my Electra Dyne, as I've oft repeated around here and elsewhere, but this beast does have me wondering about 2203, greenback 4x12, and old-school pedal setup...

 

[6CA7-A]

Geesh guys. It ain't fresh off the showroom floor.

Not even my NGD.... but suck it sourpusses!

Say wut ?

 

[FuzzyAce]

Say wut ?

That's funky!

 

[6CA7-A]

Thanks! Yes, it just oozes mojo. Serious squank and stank!




Thanks! Yes, definitely been played + well-loved and feels + looks it. Those tend to feel and sound the best, in my experience, vs the pristine closet queens.




Thanks, LS! Yeah, I still can't believe I've got it. One of those play-all-day, then sit and stare at it with love guitars, for sure. For me, that's a very small group and this one is immediately a part of it.




Thanks! Yes, the 70s patina is very vibey, love it. And the weight suits me fine, if anything it'll make my just-under-9lb R9 seem a bit lighter.




Thanks for the news flash. I don't mind it, especially on a Custom where the Nashvilles were later more common, I think? I'm also more a play/feel/sound guy than anal LP forum nerd. And I have my R9 for that 50s ABR thing.




I think a bit of all three?




Thanks and as for the Marshall pull..

I LOVE my Electra Dyne, as I've oft repeated around here and elsewhere, but this beast does have me wondering about 2203, greenback 4x12, and old-school pedal setup...

Just cuz you post yer LP here don't spect everyone on the planet to yank yer caulk >

Not that it would shock me but the forum high school circle jerk click bait here is at a new level high.
FWIW the Norlins [had a few] have their share of troubles.

 

[la szum]

Wow, if I'm a sourpuss what does that make all you guys?!!

Stop proving I was indeed correct in my assertion!

 

[FuzzyAce]

Not that it would shock me but the forum high school circle jerk click bait here is at a new level high.
FWIW the Norlins [had a few] have their share of troubles.

OP is sharing a guitar with us that he's into. Did I miss something?