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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 05:40 PM
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We lost a legend today. He died today at age 94.

I wonder if Les Paul's will go up in price now?
Old Aug 13, 2009 | 05:43 PM
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Doubt it, there are millions of guitars made in that design. It still comes down to company, materials, quality.
Old Aug 13, 2009 | 06:12 PM
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i work with a huge guitar nut, he fixes and restores them, he says certain ones probably will
Old Aug 13, 2009 | 06:33 PM
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I'm sure some of the gibson les pauls that are limited will skyrocket in price. Some were already worth a ton.
Old Aug 13, 2009 | 06:44 PM
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I used to live in Waukesha, I bet it's crazy there right now.

RIP.
Old Aug 13, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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Wow I had no idea he was still alive. Thats a long life.
Old Aug 13, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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I saw a great documentary on him a few months ago. He was a really interesting guy. He is the one that came up with the idea to put two heads on a reel-to-reel tape recorder, and start double tracking. He is also credited with the idea of multitracking. Quite a guy.
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