Opinions: Gibson Les Paul

CityofBlindingLights · #1 06-20-2007, 12:39 AM

Okay, so I've decided I'm going to go the Les Paul route for the vintage vibe and feel, plus I'm going with the Les Paul Supreme for tone, plus I love the look. I'm thinking Gibson Les Paul Supreme in Transparent Amber.

Thoughts?

**elcid** · #2 06-20-2007, 12:45 AM

Les Paul Supreme = Not the "traditional" Gibson tone. It has a chambered body. They are great guitars but I would be sure to A/B it against a few others before I bought one.

David McCarroll · #3 06-20-2007, 02:36 AM

Cid's gonna hate me for saying this, but if you are looking at spending that kind of money, I'd recommend you look at the PRS Singlecuts as well - if you want true vintage vibe, also have a good look around at the CS Reissues - they ocasionally do a colour called "Lemondrop" which is like a totally faded sunburst - gorgeous! The '59 Reissue is just a phenomenally good guitar if you find the right one

**Ayrton** · #4 06-20-2007, 04:16 AM

I went though several Les Pauls before I found my standard. Definitely try out several before deciding on the one that is right for you.

**jim777** · #5 06-20-2007, 11:01 AM

There's a nice 1980 Greco LP Custom in the 'Bay....

**elcid** · #6 06-20-2007, 11:05 AM

Dave, one day I will have a Singlecut. PRS makes awesome guitars. I dont hate you man.

screamndemon69 · #7 06-20-2007, 11:12 AM

Don't roast me for saying this but, I will eventually buy an Epi Custom LP in white and change the pups and hardware to satisfy the LP desire for me and save a bundle in the process.

For now I just ordered the ESP EC-1000 to satisfy my LP "style" urge and I mean literally "just ordered". I might drop the EMGs out and add the JB/Jazz or JB/'59 SD sets to it, we'll see how I like the actives first.

**elcid** · #8 06-20-2007, 11:20 AM

Just remember that the Epi hardware is metric and the Gibson hardware isnt.
You may have problems swapping it out. RS Kits has a nice wiring upgrade kid that will give you a better jack, pickup selector, pots, wire and caps. I have one in my LP Classic and one in my Tele. THey are nice kits but pricey.

screamndemon69 · #9 06-20-2007, 11:29 AM

Thanks for the heads up Cid, I didn't realize that. I would want a tone pros bridge if it fit.

The only Gibson I'll own is another Explorer this year in white with an ebony fretboard.

**elcid** · #10 06-20-2007, 11:30 AM

Id slap a bag of kittens for a Natural Explorer.
Maybe once the work situation pics up I'll take a trip to see my guy.

**elcid** · #11 06-20-2007, 11:32 AM

CoBL

Gibson did a Supreme Guitar of The Week that you may still be able to find.
It was done in a finish called Autumn Sunburst, I think and if I remember right it had no inlays. It looked awesome.

screamndemon69 · #12 06-20-2007, 11:33 AM

I have owned two and sold both of them when times got tight. They were both wicked axes and worked great for playing in a southern rock/classic rock band.

I've had two black ones and two natural ones and sold all of them but I will surely buy the white one when I finish paying off my 3 RG20ths and buy my new Mesa Express. A nice Taylor 315ce is on my list somewhere in the mix as well

markg5150 · #13 06-20-2007, 11:33 AM

I'm not an LP fan but I would love an Explorer

**elcid** · #14 06-20-2007, 11:55 AM

I had a Gothic Explorer, I'd love to have another one, if only it didnt have such a lame ass name like "Gothic". I also wouldnt mind getting my hands on one of the Explorer Pros in trans black from a couple of years back