I've decided I want to make a ridicules purchase and buy a Gibson Les Paul.

[Pat Vegas]

But which model to pick? :rubchin:

[dismalswamp]

....cash then anything from the Custom Shop division that takes your fancy. They are all excellent but very pricey. You'll really want to decide on the 50's or 60's neck before anything else as it makes quite a difference before making a choice based on colors or tops. Pickups you can change out yourself when you get your ear in. Decent tube amp rather than effects pedals or there's no point paying for a Gibson.