Members twofoolsaminute Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 They're so pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brian May Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 and they sound AMAZING TOO!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members twofoolsaminute Posted February 6, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 they do. I have more of my faves playing Les Pauls than fenders for sure. But when I play one, I just don't connect with it. But a 335 totally blows me away. It doesn't make sense to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brian May Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 Maybe you should just play one for long enough for it to feel right. What you say is you like them for their looks and sound..so I'm guessing its only the feel that isnt right. If you play one enough it will feel right, but if your used to guitars that feel different to play and then you switch you may need to get used to the new feel. Eventually if you persist it will feel right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bro Blue Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 That's why I play LTD's EC series. I just can't get used to Gibsons (the feel or the price), and the EC series is like a perfect mix between the body of an LP and the neck of a Strat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members _pete_ Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 I wish I didn't like them. They're {censored}in expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brewski Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 24.7" single cut dual humbucker guitars with a three way switch, 2 vol/2 tone knob tune-o-matic bridge and 3x3 tuner guitars are great. they sound solid, feel solid. Some of them have lousy heels that are bothersome but they are easy to play on your lap. As far as price - the Gibson and PRS versions are very pricey but others are reasonable. I like them as one of my guitars in my arsenal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thinkarogadum Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 Have you played many non-Gibson LP's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members medvejonok Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 24.7" single cut dual humbucker guitars with a three way switch, 2 vol/2 tone knob tune-o-matic bridge and 3x3 tuner guitars are great. they sound solid, feel solid. Some of them have lousy heels that are bothersome but they are easy to play on your lap. As far as price - the Gibson and PRS versions are very pricey but others are reasonable. I like them as one of my guitars in my arsenal My '77 Guild S-300D is my favorite of the type. It's just a dynamite guitar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members twally Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 I played a LP Custom for years. Then my {censored}ing right shoulder started killing me. I sold it, ended up with an American Deluxe Tele and haven't looked back. When I had the Gibby I always wanted a Tele but never could adjust to the neck and feel. I guess I just had to get a little better as a player. Now I want an SG Standard to be a stable mate. TW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Timmott Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 I really love the way Les Pauls look too, but I find myself going for Strats/Teles more because the cleans just sound so beautiful with single coil pickups. I still wouldn't mind a kick ass Les Paul Custom in wine red though . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members twally Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 Yep, And I meant my left shoulder up above. Oh yeah, Friday night and too much vino-already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chippy Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 Get a Heritage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoneNut Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 they do. I have more of my faves playing Les Pauls than fenders for sure. But when I play one, I just don't connect with it. But a 335 totally blows me away. It doesn't make sense to me. Understand you completely. Those LPs are beautiful things but I've never been able to bond with them and I've had clones and Gibsons. On the other hand and just like you, those semihollows really get me going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Edward Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 You know, I don't think someone should force themselves to like anything. Often people will say, "just keep playing that guitar so you get used to it." I don't agree with that. I think the guitar should conform to YOUR NEEDS, and not vice-versa. You're the important one...not the guitar. Agreed. Like what you like, don't but into thhis crap that "X is a classic, you must have one in your sonic palette" and all that bollocks. A lot of my favourite players are LP guys; me, I used to like them but I don't anymore. They just don't excite me on any level these days, though the real killer is I hate how most of them look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Longhair Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 they do. I have more of my faves playing Les Pauls than fenders for sure. But when I play one, I just don't connect with it. But a 335 totally blows me away. It doesn't make sense to me. Nut Width Standard Gibson: 1.695" +/- .050" While .050" may not sound like much, that is equal to 1.27mm. 1.695 inches = 43.053 millimeters Now the nut width is ranging from 41.783mm to 44.323mm. A lot of people say that 42mm vs. 43mm (1mm) makes a huge difference so one can only image what 2.54mm (low to high) would feel like on 2 different guitars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zappa74 Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 I love the way they look. I think a gold top paul is about as cool as it gets. But, they're expensive and not comfortable. That keeps me from buying any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JesperT Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 +1 to loving the looks and sounds but disliking the feel. I easily get sore arms/wrists, and the Les Paul body is just too edgy. Tummy-contoured and forearm cut bodies for me, please. Oh, yeah, and there's the price-thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jkater Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 From my experience, it can grow on you. I used to ponder if I'd sell my LP when I didn't bond with it enough and found it ackward ergonomically, etc. but i kept it and found myself playing it more and more regularily. Somehow, I find it more confortable to play than I used to and it gets the same love as the others. great guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members faberbz Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 LP-type guitars are beautiful things. I kind of like some of the clones, especially Collings (contoured body in back). But to play, these days I prefer my Strats, even though I used to be a Gibson zealot BITD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members smorgdonkey Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 I just got my 4th Gibson which happens to be my 3rd Les Paul Studio. Love them. By far my fav design. I also have had a couple of ESP/LTD EC series and still have one...also a couple of bolt on neck les paul copies from the '70s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members whiteop Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 I really love the way Les Pauls look too, but I find myself going for Strats/Teles more because the cleans just sound so beautiful with single coil pickups. I still wouldn't mind a kick ass Les Paul Custom in wine red though . wouldn't mind the new Sammy Hagar LP if they'd remove that ugly peace sign in the headstock. It's a beaut except for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoneNut Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 From my experience, it can grow on you. I used to ponder if I'd sell my LP when I didn't bond with it enough and found it ackward ergonomically, etc. but i kept it and found myself playing it more and more regularily. Somehow, I find it more confortable to play than I used to and it gets the same love as the others. great guitar. I kept an LP type just for that purpose, my Epi LP semihollow and I do pick it up now and again but my other guitars get a lot more playing time... that is when I play at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members twotimingpete Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 over the past 2 years or so I've learned that I think I'm mostly a fender guy after all. I like solid colors and big white pickguards. and the longer scale length, while in some ways is a bit harder to play, I think is more musical. one gibson I really want is a firebird. yum. too bad about the $$$ though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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