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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by mgtr1990, Dec 10, 2008.

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  1. mgtr1990

    mgtr1990 Formula 3

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    #1 mgtr1990, Dec 10, 2008
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    As a Ferrari guy and also a guitar player/collector I have gotten hold of a new guitar that compliaments my passion for Ferraris , its a 1985 Gibson Les Paul Custom Shop in FERRARI RED which was an option color offered only in 1985 based on a promotional agreement between Gibson and Ferrari no one will be surprised that the option price for the color was a significant upcharge from any other color available. However I now have a connection between my hobbies, thought you guys may be interested in seeing the color.
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  2. SonomaRik

    SonomaRik F1 Veteran

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    #2 SonomaRik, Dec 10, 2008
    very nice: Do you know how many were released?
     
  3. mgtr1990

    mgtr1990 Formula 3

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    #3 mgtr1990, Dec 10, 2008
    I believe that there were about 60 Les Pauls and 45 ES335s
     
  4. The Ape

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    #4 The Ape, Dec 10, 2008
    Nice Axe!
     
  5. mgtr1990

    mgtr1990 Formula 3

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    #5 mgtr1990, Dec 10, 2008
    Thanks sounds like you are a brother?
     
  6. The Ape

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    #6 The Ape, Dec 10, 2008
    If you mean a guitar player? Yes, I am!
     
  7. Saint Bastage

    Saint Bastage F1 Rookie

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    #7 Saint Bastage, Dec 10, 2008
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    On another forum a thread was generated with questons regarding the passion of Ferrari's. A symetry was discussed between our favorite marque and the arts. The thread further broke down the arts into differant catagories such as Physical and Emotional arts. What came from that discussion was truely prophetic. Nearly every single post expressed a serious interest in the emotional arts, specifically musical. And to each of those respondants an affinity to the guitar was clearly established. As it turns out, guitarists, regardless of the musidal gendre, are Ferrari Efficionado's.

    Guitarista = Ferrarista

    To me...That just seems proper.

    BTW...Sweet Gibby

    I have a Jackson, a Yamaha, an Ibanez, a Mitchell and I play none of them particularly well.
     
  8. djui5

    djui5 F1 Veteran

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    #8 djui5, Dec 10, 2008
    WOW!!




    Have you played it? Does it sound like an Fcar?

    I KEED, I KEED.
     
  9. mgtr1990

    mgtr1990 Formula 3

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    #9 mgtr1990, Dec 10, 2008
    I did mean that do you have many instruments?
     
  10. mgtr1990

    mgtr1990 Formula 3

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    #10 mgtr1990, Dec 10, 2008
    It plays like all LPs really great sound but it would be better with a Tubi I think.
     
  11. The Ape

    The Ape Formula 3

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    #11 The Ape, Dec 10, 2008
    Yes, I have an amazing collection at this point. I play professionally and have for a long time. I have been fortunate enough to grab some crazy guitars over the years. Several 50's and 60's les pauls, strats, tele's, gretsch, pre war Martin's, etc.....I love them all and play them all.
     
  12. mgtr1990

    mgtr1990 Formula 3

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    #12 mgtr1990, Dec 10, 2008
    You are my hero I have 12 guitars mainly newer models I do have a 58 LP and a 1980 Es 335 I play for fun not well though
     
  13. mgtr1990

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    #13 mgtr1990, Dec 10, 2008
    Very interesting analysis does not surprise me I like your collection.
     
  14. 348_Spiderman

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    #14 348_Spiderman, Dec 10, 2008
    Okay, Okay, let's see the paint code plate, is it Rosso Corsa 300?

    JUST KIDDING! Congrats, she's a beaut!
     
  15. mgtr1990

    mgtr1990 Formula 3

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    #15 mgtr1990, Dec 10, 2008
    Thanks I tried to get the Gibson Customer Service guy to get me the paint spec that the plant used he thought I was a lunatic he obviously is not a car guy.
     
  16. Weaselwee

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    #16 Weaselwee, Dec 12, 2008
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  17. The Ape

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    #17 The Ape, Dec 12, 2008
    COOL! 58' Les Pauls are killer! I almost bought a 57' the other day but Im waiting till the prices drop further. It's insane how much they are dropping right now.
    The holy grail (1959 Les Paul standard) is the one guitar I don't have that I would LOVE To own. My buddy paid 300K for one this year. I know of some that went for 500K
    that had crazy flamed tops. At the rate things are dropping Im hoping to get a 59' under 150K within 12 months. I have a 59' 335 that would blow your mind! It's such a
    killer guitar.
     
  18. The Ape

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    #18 The Ape, Dec 12, 2008
    Nice!!!!
     
  19. Schatten

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    #19 Schatten, Dec 13, 2008
    Very nice! Don't forget to post up in the Vintage Guitars thread. We've got a lot of nice stuff in there.
     
  20. FarmerDave

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    #20 FarmerDave, Dec 13, 2008
    I miss Wolfgang. :(
     
  21. DMC308

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    #21 DMC308, Dec 13, 2008
    I wish I could learn to play, I have always had a love for the sound of these guitars.
    Great stuff guys.

    Dale
     
  22. 134282

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    #22 134282, Dec 13, 2008
    You and me both, Dave.


    They should've given the guitar's color its own name. Like Rosso Lennon or Rubino Rabin or Corsa Malmstein.
     
  23. djui5

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    #23 djui5, Dec 13, 2008
    :)
     
  24. D.J.

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    #24 D.J., Dec 14, 2008
    Currently play around with my ten year old Precision Bass. I only wish I had saved my 1967 Precision, one of the first in candy apple red.

    Doug
     
  25. The Ape

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    #25 The Ape, Dec 14, 2008
    I posted pics of a few of my guitars in the Other Off Topic area.....
    Im too lazy to post them here : O
     

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