2011 Gibson Les Paul Traditional Question

I've been checking this out and may bid on it if it doesn't get too crazy (key word is 'may') http://www.ebay.com/itm/150756789286?ss ... 1438.l2649 Are these weight reduced or chambered and exactly whats the difference? Any opinions on the Traditional vs. say the Classic or Standard series Pauls would be appreciated, thanks

Ok, I read up on what exactly is chambering and weight reduced (duh).I understand that this type of Paul is weight reduced and think I'd want that more Les Paul sound over a chambered. Still any pro's and con's on the Traditional and maybe what would be a reasonable offer? This is a store model (sans warranty I guess) thats been played but with supposedly only light scratching on pickgaurd.

Ravon said:

This is a store model (sans warranty I guess) thats been played but with supposedly only light scratching on pickgaurd.

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Ravon I'm only going to address the warranty question: Just 'cause it was a store demo doesn't automatically mean there's no warranty. Warranty for other potential defects shouldn't be affected by cosmetic wear from demo use.
BUT, I think the wording "WAS a store demo" seems to imply that that's what it was when the current owner bought it. Might be worth clarifying if you get serious about it. :wink:

Thanks Al, good questions to ask. Don't really know how warrantees work but I'll ask. I think I might just go for this if in reason (thats kind of relative when talking prices for Gibsons though :roll: :lol: )

Ravon said:

Thanks Al, good questions to ask. Don't really know how warrantees work but I'll ask. I think I might just go for this if in reason (thats kind of relative when talking prices for Gibsons though :roll: :lol: )

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Demos typically get discounted due to the little dings from demo-ing but as long as it was never "titled", the warranty comes from the manufacturer, not the store, so should be part of the deal. Like demonstrating new cars that get test driven, they still get warranty.

Went for almost $1,800 - did you score it, Ravon?

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