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Re: NGD Gibson Les Paul R8 Reissue

HoosierRock wrote:

I don't think my picture post worked right. Sorry.

copy and paste the entire URL. It should start with http or www.

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Re: NGD Gibson Les Paul R8 Reissue

They profile neck shapes on their 2015 standard models here
http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electri … -Plus.aspx

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  • Registered: 2009-10-10
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Re: NGD Gibson Les Paul R8 Reissue

I got a chance to give my R8 a good workout last night. The more I play it the better I like it. It is not as easy to play as my Flying V's but the thick tone and sustain is beautiful. It slows down my playing which is a real good thing. You can stay on good phrase ending notes forever.

  • Registered: 2009-10-10
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Re: NGD Gibson Les Paul R8 Reissue

Here is a picture: http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/Kari_ … =3&o=0

  • From: Rainy Wiltshire, UK
  • Registered: 2011-10-12
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Re: NGD Gibson Les Paul R8 Reissue

NPB_EST.1979 wrote:

Exactly how much thicker is the R8 than the R9?
From what I heard, many of our favorite '59s were shaved slimmer like the '60 necks. My '72 custom has a very skinny neck, which was good for learning as a pre-teen, but I don't mind thicker necks. Would just like a description as to how much thicker?

I don't think there's a lot in it...interestingly the current Custom Shop R8s and R9s both have noticeably thicker neck carves than the original 58s and 59s....the neck on my R8 is definitely bigger than a few late 50s LP Juniors and Specials I've seen and a lot of other R8/9 owners seem to think the same

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