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Panamark
08-17-2004, 09:01 AM
Apparently Gibson licensed some les pauls to be maufactured in
Japan in 1995 under the name "Orville" (Orvile Gibsons first name).
Somewhat of a collectors item now. Anyone here own or know anything about these Orville Pauls ??

Big Troubles
08-17-2004, 09:02 AM
I think I would've went with a different name than Orville. ;) Thats all I know.

Panamark
08-17-2004, 09:20 AM
Well thats the name of the famous man himself !

Cato
08-18-2004, 12:58 AM
it's the same company as Epiphone Japan I think?

Big Troubles
08-18-2004, 04:31 PM
I think of popcorn. :D

Panamark
08-19-2004, 09:33 AM
So its just an EPI Paul, CATO ??

Cato
08-20-2004, 08:05 AM
almost YES

Mr Grimsdale
08-20-2004, 12:48 PM
orville...
http://www.mrrush.com/gallery/orville.gif

i always hated orville

GAR
08-20-2004, 06:00 PM
yes but his speed is supersonic, which one cannot say about the guitar itself!

Panamark
08-21-2004, 09:35 AM
Originally posted by Mr Grimsdale
orville...
http://www.mrrush.com/gallery/orville.gif

i always hated orville

Yeah, I think you are much better off with Pelicans,
no messing around with Diapers !