LS50 gold top

[Petetom]

I’m considering a ls50 gold top love all original with case ,really clean. Played but not abused. But for the same price I can get a ls80 reborn burst that is definitely a player ,head stock repair. Only original parts are the pick ups. Tuner , pots and knobs changed. No case. Question is is the ls80 the better guitar spec wise. The headstock break is not a concern for me. And I like both finishes. Any input would be appreciated.

 

[Sigmania]

Big difference in construction and parts.

LS80: 1 piece mahogany back, 2 pc maple top, lacquer finish
LS50: 2 piece mahogany back, 2-3 pc maple top, polyurethane finish

Pickups are different. LS50 tend to be hotter.

 

[Sigmania]

That is assuming we are talking about 1978-1984 roughly.

 

[Petetom]

Big difference in construction and parts.

LS80: 1 piece mahogany back, 2 pc maple top, lacquer finish
LS50: 2 piece mahogany back, 2-3 pc maple top, polyurethane finish

Pickups are different. LS50 tend to be hotter.are they both model a

That is assuming we are talking about 1978-1984 roughly.

The ls80 is a 79 and the ls50 is a 1980. Are they both model after the same model gibson.

 

[Petetom]

The ls80 is a 79 and the ls50 is a 1980. Are they both model after the same model gibson.

 

[Sigmania]

Assuming the 1980 is not an inkie, they sound have been cut with the same routers and contours.

Looks like one has single ring and the other double ring tuners.

And one has a case?

 

[Sigmania]

The one in the case has lost its silkscreen for Les Paul Reborn/Reborn Old/Love Rock.

 

[Petetom]

Assuming the 1980 is not an inkie, they sound have been cut with the same routers and contours.

Looks like one has single ring and the other double ring tuners.

And one has a case?

Neither are inkies. And the ls80 has had the tuners changed.

 

[Petetom]

Assuming the 1980 is not an inkie, they sound have been cut with the same routers and contours.

Looks like one has single ring and the other double ring tuners.

And one has a case?

Ls50 has case.

 

[Petetom]

Neither are inkies. And the ls80 has had the tuners changed.

 

[guitar hiro]

a broken head stock with a repair may not be a better spec; could be but then?

it wouldn't be for me .......

 

[Petetom]

a broken head stock with a repair may not be a better spec; could be but then?

it wouldn't be for me .......

That and quite a few parts have been changed. The repair may last forever but I’m leaning toward the gold top.

 

[Petetom]

That and quite a few parts have been changed. The repair may last forever but I’m leaning toward the gold top.

And wait for a ls80 that is a bit cleaner.

 

[Petetom]

Big difference in construction and parts.

LS80: 1 piece mahogany back, 2 pc maple top, lacquer finish
LS50: 2 piece mahogany back, 2-3 pc maple top, polyurethane finish

Pickups are different. LS50 tend to be hotter.

Are the love rock silk screen available?

 

[Sigmania]

It’s a silkscreen done at the factory. There are decals which are different

 

[Petetom]

It’s a silkscreen done at the factory. There are decals which are different

So probably better to leave it like it is.

 

[Petetom]

It’s a silkscreen done at the factory. There are decals which are different

Is it difficult to find springy sound waterslides?

 

[Sigmania]

Is it difficult to find springy sound waterslides?

No. The reproductions look pretty good.

 

[frehley76]

I saw that LS80 posted in another forum, it said a problematic LS80 that was listed cheap to cover repairs. It did not go into detail, but I would send the seller a message and ask why it is problematic. I do not know the seller, but his post of problematic has me worried lol.

 

[Petetom]

I saw that LS80 posted in another forum, it said a problematic LS80 that was listed cheap to cover repairs. It did not go into detail, but I would send the seller a message and ask why it is problematic. I do not know the seller, but his post of problematic has me worried lol.

I went with the gold top. The ls80 was in rough shape. Thanks