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This is a fictional story about a 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard Burst with PAF humbucking Pickups. The '59 is the most sought after electric guitar in the world, very expensive , the cheapest would be close to 100,000, average around 250,000 I would have to work 2 jobs to afford one HA. I am preaching to the choir to most players here, but, for those who aren't as familiar, you need this info to understand the song. The first PAF , Patent applied for, a tag that was on the bottom of most pickups at the time, humbucker pickup was installed on a Les Paul in 1957, they were all gold top in color, in 1958, some became sunburst in color, in '59 they were sunburst and flame top, showing the maple design, the last year of the originals was in 1960. They were not popular with guitarists at the time, Fender Strats were outselling them big time. After Eric Clapton, and other big names began buying and playing the Les Pauls, everyone wanted them again. Gibson began production on them in 1968, still going. The replica guitars of the original are called r8 for the replica 1958, r9 for the '59 and r0 for the '60. These can go from 4000 to 10000 depending on how accurate the detail of the guitar. Per Cliff, enjoy

https://soundcloud.com/cliftondykes/the-pope-john-paul

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Great to see Les getting some of the kudo's that he deserves for creating a whole new dimension in music! And what a great way to deliver the message..and your personal reflections.
THe track was very easy on the ears, with highly professional playing.

And thanks for educating me on the finer points of the pick-up's, etc.
Thanks for sharing this!


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This is really fun Clifton!!!

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I'm bobbin' my head along with what you're putting down. I like it! Cool song.


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Thank You, we had fun with that one, I was wondering how to do it without making it sticky, it flowed well in that format

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Thank You, just a fun little song about the great 59 Les Paul Standard, glad you enjoyed it!!

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Thanks David, that is what it was , a fun song, I feel good about this one.

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Originally Posted By: David Snyder

This is really fun Clifton!!!

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Absolutely!! A fun story, delivered in just the right way!!! Take care. Greg

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