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At last I\u2019ve found it! (See blog post on my search for a lightweight Les Paul<\/a>) They say the good stuff isn\u2019t cheap and they are not wrong! But I think I\u2019ve finally found what I\u2019m looking for. Hah! U2 have at last been proved wrong! (In guitar speak this means until I think of something else I\u2019d like instead.)<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s used but a 2008 Chambered Les Paul in Tobacco sunburst which is a nice classic colour that will age well. Because it\u2019s chambered or hollowed out it only weighs 7.8 pounds which in Gibson land is anorexic. It has a great tone with a touch of 335 semi sound about it, so not too honky for worship stuff, low frets so it doesn\u2019t pull sharp with a Capo AND it even stays in tune, which none of my other Les Paul\u2019s did. It\u2019s also had a PLEK setup which means that Gibson strap it to a computer that sets it up for optimum playability and intonation. And I must say it certainly feels and sounds great all the way up the neck. If you are in the UK I think Chandlers in Kew have a PLEK machine and whilst it\u2019s not cheap it\u2019s GREAT to be in tune.<\/p>\n

Chambered Les Paul\u2019s really aren\u2019t cheap but I hear that Gibson have stopped making them so at least they will hold their value and maybe even increase as the years role on. This, interestingly, is actually a genuine and serious incentive to invest in a decent high end guitar. If you choose wisely you really should get an appreciating asset. Men, tell your wives!<\/p>\n

So in conclusion we have a really nice light Gibson SG 61 reissue in cherry red with hard case for sale along with various other Tele\u2019s, Strats, PRS\u2019s and kidneys from the Chamberlain collection. Drop me a line if you wanna buy a well loved guitar that sounds just as good as a custom shop Les Paul. Honest!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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