What is with the Gibson Les Paul craze?

[rzul]

Originally Posted by TongueShredder

I know alot of Gibson fans here are going to kill me for saying this, I think Gibson LP guitars are really overpriced. Michael Kelly's $715 LP sounds good , if not better than any LP that I have came across. Take a listen

http://www.guitarworld.com/article/m...lectric_guitar

I don't like LPs but I would really like to try that one)

[kspeed]

Some Gibsons are certainly overpriced and, from what I've seen after picking out a new 2008 Studio, you really do have to sort through a bunch to find the right one.

For example, I tried a Vintage Mahogany that sounded good when plugged in, but kind of lifeless acoustically. The bottom of the fingerboard didn't mate up perfectly with the neck in some spots, and you could feel it running your hand up and down the neck. That's absurd for anything that's not a Walmart special.

Tried an alpine white Studio, which had a warped pickup ring. Another had severe discoloration near the headstock from the wall hanger. Eventually I settled on this one, which I can't find a flaw in. The tone is just right for me, both acoustically and when plugged in.









Gibson is still putting out some superb instruments. But I never have to cherry pick Ibanez's or USA Fenders just to find one without an obvious flaw or two.

[elcid]

Originally Posted by TongueShredder

I know alot of Gibson fans here are going to kill me for saying this, I think Gibson LP guitars are really overpriced. Michael Kelly's $715 LP sounds good , if not better than any LP that I have came across. Take a listen

http://www.guitarworld.com/article/m...lectric_guitar

Blah blah blah Gibson is overpriced. There are several Les Paul models available for under $1000.

[kspeed]

Originally Posted by elcid

Blah blah blah Gibson is overpriced. There are several Les Paul models available for under $1000.

Absolutely. A good Vintage Mahogany LP can be had new for about $800. I was tempted since it gets the same Burstbucker pickups as in the Standards and has a cool satin finish. For the money it's a very nice guitar, assuming you find one without any real flaws. And don't forget the Faded SG's and V's go for $700 all day long and I've heard lots of good things (have yet to try any, though).

[TongueShredder]

Haha but for $715? with ebony fretboard and a very nice flame maple? In the Gibson world it would probably costs > USD$2500

[TongueShredder]

Not to mention the nice block inlays

[elcid]

Of course in 5 years you can still get close to $2500 for a Gibson, good luck getting $300 for the knock off.

Personally, I think $700 is too much for any Korean guitar.

[CaptainD00M]

Originally Posted by Tank

Please do not get insulting.

It is perfectly possible (though I never observed it on a Gibson, but on several copies) that the tuners are so bad that tuning stability of a LP can be bad.
BUT a good double locking trem, that is well setup, (like an Edge) will hold its tuning like a fixed bridge.

So this can happen, generally speaking you are right of course, but sh*t happens.

Your right Tank, my appologies.
I was mearly making the point that as far as potential issues go, Fixed bridges are more inclined to little to no (assuming that the tuners are not for just ornamentation alone) tuning issues, where as the inxperianced may have issues with, or just be plain daunted by a Floyd type system. It all just takes patence and the acceptance that Double locking Trems require more user mantenece.

Ok sermonizing over...
Is now a bad time to see if anyone wants to buy my Paul?

PS Andy7 if lifes so pointless why not top yourself?
Or jump on the Porn/Forum happieness plan

[JJEMMER777]

Hmm......revival of...eh hem.........a Les Paul thread...

You guys must be seriously BORED

Originally Posted by CaptainD00M

if anyone wants to buy my Paul?

PM Cid

[ken_r152]

Every decade seems to be associated with one particular type of guitar (in my opinion...it's just what I've noticed). In the 1950's it was the Gretch style semi-acoustic guitar. In the 60's it was the Stratocaster. In the 70's it was the Les Paul. In the 80's, there was a return to the Stratocaster, and the addition of the super-Strats that we all know and love....etc. It just seems to be that way. And right now, maybe the Les Paul is having it's day again.

[CaptainD00M]

Originally Posted by JJEMMER777

Hmm......revival of...eh hem.........a Les Paul thread...

You guys must be seriously BORED





PM Cid

I'm sitting in a cubical in a major Telco in NZ trawling accounts that are up to 6 years old that havent been cleaned up, trying to dodge a boss that is OTFP (thats 'Off the Friggin Planet') while listning to Vai's real illusions reflections looking forward to the day that i leave the country to go to music school in another...

So yeah, i guess i'm a little bore.

[JJEMMER777]

Originally Posted by CaptainD00M

I'm sitting in a cubical in a major Telco in NZ trawling accounts that are up to 6 years old that havent been cleaned up, trying to dodge a boss that is OTFP (thats 'Off the Friggin Planet') while listning to Vai's real illusions reflections looking forward to the day that i leave the country to go to music school in another...

So yeah, i guess i'm a little bore.

Lol....could be worse


BTW - you forgot the *d*

*Why doesn't anyone talk about SG's????*

[CaptainD00M]

Originally Posted by JJEMMER777

Lol....could be worse


BTW - you forgot the *d*

*Why doesn't anyone talk about SG's????*

Bro didnt you get the memo...
Thats Next years trend

AC/DC is comming back in a big way

It could be worse...

But...

This kinda boredom makes me wanna have one to many cups of coffee and dance arround the office singing 'Safety Dance'

[Ayrton]

I am looking for a used 1960 reissue with a plain top now, so I have no shame for my Les Paul desires.

[JJEMMER777]

Originally Posted by CaptainD00M

Bro didnt you get the memo...
Thats Next years trend

AC/DC is comming back in a big way

It could be worse...

But...

This kinda boredom makes me wanna have one to many cups of coffee and dance arround the office singing 'Safety Dance'

Um......get a life D00M

hehe!

Hey I was thinking more along the lines of the old SG Adrain Smith used to play

WOO HOOOOOOO!!!