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Re: FS: MIJ 1970s Les Paul copy



I've had this for about two years and did a lot of searching. All I could
come up with is Lori made some strat type copies. I know I have seen these
older ones around but I'll be damned where. One guy on HC wrote they're
built in Japan, "either at the Matsumoku or Ibanez factory" but I'm an Ibz
freak and never heard of these at Hoshino.

The punchline is I got this from an Engineer with too much money and too
much time on his hands. He had a Jimmy page fetish so he put about $150+
in upgrades into it getting all new Gibson humbucker mounts, pickguard,
all new pots, the Dimarzio and redid all the wiring. Then he got a Gibson
for a "steal" ($2k he hold me) so he sold this one. I got it set up for
recording but only have jammed in the basement with it.

Since I have an Ibanez fetish and found two axes of joy this year I figure
it's time to share the wealth. I priced it super low for what it is but I
figure most folks won't know this sleeper so that's a price I'd be happy
with if it got to a good home. Anything less and I'll continue to enjoy it
for many many years to come myself :)


> I love these old MIJ guitars (I have 1/2 a dozen of them.)  If this
> Lori is anything like the Electra's from the 70's, it's a nice guitar.
>  Lori is an odd brand though.  Any history on it? Tony
>
> On 10/26/07, legion@helpwantedproductions.com
> <legion@helpwantedproductions.com> wrote:

>> I'm selling a Lori Japanese Les Paul. It was made in the 1970s and has
>> model # P-90 on the back. Typical Les Paul Setup of two humbuckers two
>> vol/tone, three way switch. Bolt on neck, pearl inlay fret board, very
>> well made and it's an AMAZING player.
>>
>> A few months ago I had it set up at Bluebond in Phila. It has upgraded
>> pots, wires, output jack, and pickguard to make it that perfect creme
>> black beauty style. Also has a HOT a Dimarzio and one original which mix
>> together wonderfully for a variety of thick tones.
>>
>> This guitar has it's share of nicks and such but is in excellent shape.
>> If you're familiar with the various Ibanez lawsuit models from the 1970s
>> (they had a number of Bolt on necks as well and currently go for $500+)
>> this is comparable in every way. These 70s Japanese guitars were VERY
>> well built
>>
>> Pic here: http://www.helpwantedproductions.com/ebay/LESPAUL.JPG
>> (enlarge for more detail)
>>
>> I am asking $200 and that price is firm. It's worth that plus. If you're
>> looking for an amazing guitar that sounds great and plays like a dream
>> at a super affordable price this is it. It also looks pretty damn cool
>> and beats the HELL out of the EPIs out there today.

>> Trades for weird effects, synthesizer stuff, odd instruments possible.
>> Cyndustries and Modcan gear of particular interest. Please include a
>> phone # you actually answer (heh) to speed things up.
>> Shipping is from Phila PA and I have a nice big double box setup but
>> buyer pays shipping (figure about $40 US). Pickup is swell too and I
>> can do  the paypal thang.

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