• Devan
  • Devan
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  • From: Darwin, Australia
  • Registered: 2010-04-13
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Topic: What are the difference between Joe's LP and a '57 RI?

Hi all,

I know that Joe's Gold Top is based on the '57 Les Paul, but what are the differences that separate Joe's guitar from the standard '57 VOS reissue put out by Gibson's Custom Shop?

Off the top of my head, I know his has the nylon saddles and the black pickguard and pickup collars, but what else?  Does Joe use the same type of Burstbuckers too?

Thanks,
Devan

JBLP Gold Top #129 - redubbed "#1 in Oz"
  • From: Ridgeland, MS
  • Registered: 2009-08-12
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Re: What are the difference between Joe's LP and a '57 RI?

The neck is a bit smaller (between a '58 and a '59). The BB 3 is a bit hotter than the BB2 (I believe BB 1 & 2 are on '57 ).