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Ok, that's a lot better than I though. I was thinking it was going to be just a less protective, plain vinyl bag with maybe some cotton/felt like lining.

I was looking at Guitar Center.

It said "gig bag" - it doesn't instill confidence.

Thanks for the info. I'd really would like to get the LP I mentioned, but $1,700 - oof! And that's before getting a case for another $150.

No/Kinda. I was a complete hack, then I dislocated my ring finger on my left hand & couldn't bend the tip for what seemed like forever. Then life got in the way. I have a very cheap Fender copy (Memphis - bought off a friend whose Christmas song I've posted here) that I used to mess with, but it won't stay in tune & isn't worth fixing. I think the pickups are shot too. I was looking at the Les Paul Studio "Manhattan Midnight" and remembered seeing that the latest iteration of the Red Special was rated by players fairly highly, unlike the earlier version (only negative seems to be the tremolo bar, which I could care less about). I was looking at the "Shut Up & Play" series on Youtube & they seem to replicate most the songs exactly w/o fudging stuff.

Choosing between Les Paul or a BMG Red Special - any preference?

I'll say swordfish, for the halibut. Or do you have any dead un-jugged rabbit fish?

Amazing how much has changed over time...

That's gonna leave a mark...

Bears latest QB and some new friends...