Members jacobat97 Posted August 24, 2014 Members Share Posted August 24, 2014 I just recently made an account here so that I could post this specific question: are there any guitars out there that have the Les-Paul body style and a similar tone, but are bigger in size? I ask this because I'm a bigger guy (6 ft. 6 and somewhat husky) and I've always thought that regular Les Pauls have looked a little funny on me on account of me being the size that I am. I love the tone of Les Pauls because it goes great with the kind of stuff that I like to play (a lot of heavier 70's-era hard rock and blues-rock), and I want a guitar that will do the stuff that I like to play justice, but also not look super tiny on me. (Some will probably argue that it looks just fine, but to me, it doesn't). My price range goes up to about $700, maybe a little more if I think it'll be worth it. Any ideas? (And thanks for any help; I'm not too up-to-speed on all of the different brands and models, so it's greatly appreciated on my end). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaleH Posted August 24, 2014 Members Share Posted August 24, 2014 Bucketheads sig les paul has a oversized, chambered body. Don't know of any others besides the oversized bass bodies. http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-USA/Buckethead-Signature-Les-Paul.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AlamoJoe Posted August 24, 2014 Members Share Posted August 24, 2014 What about an SG type? The Les Paul evolved from the SG you know. It has a bigger body, and gets as rockin' a tone as you could want. Epiphone makes several nice copies of them well within that price range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaleH Posted August 24, 2014 Members Share Posted August 24, 2014 What about an SG type? The Les Paul evolved from the SG you know. It has a bigger body' date=' and gets as rockin' a tone as you could want. Epiphone makes several nice copies of them well within that price range.[/quote'] The SG model was not introduced until 1961. Les Paul didn't like them and that's why they didn't have his name on them. First Les Paul introduced 1952. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted August 24, 2014 Members Share Posted August 24, 2014 Can't speak for "similar tone" but there are hollowbodies that are single cutaway like a Les Paul. The Gibson ES-175 is an example. A couple of Ibanez Artcores would also qualify, as would any number of Gretsch models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jacobat97 Posted August 24, 2014 Author Members Share Posted August 24, 2014 I like SG's as well, but I run into the same exact problem with those, too. Both of LP's and SG's look small on me, which is a shame because they're two of my favorite guitars tonally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jacobat97 Posted August 24, 2014 Author Members Share Posted August 24, 2014 The 175 is actually one of my top possible choices as or right now after some research. I love the look of the ES-175's, and I know that they look good on 6ft.-something players (like Ted Nugent). But, my main problem would be the feedback that I would get from them, as using a hollowbody with high-gain settings (and fuzz, which I use a LOT) tends to result that way. Do you know if they make something like the ES-175 that's semi-hollow or just plain solid-body? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jacobat97 Posted August 24, 2014 Author Members Share Posted August 24, 2014 I'd get one, but they're way out of my price range. Even on Ebay or Amazon they're still not low enough for me to afford one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted August 24, 2014 Members Share Posted August 24, 2014 Try the Les Paul Signature Hollowbody: http://www2.gibson.com/News-Lifestyle/Features/en-us/Classic-Gibson-Les-Paul-Signature-Hollowbody.aspx. It's supposed to be a semi-hollow. I've never played one though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members iamjethro Posted August 24, 2014 Members Share Posted August 24, 2014 Maybe a used Peavey T-60. Almost ES 335 size but solid body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BG76 Posted August 25, 2014 Members Share Posted August 25, 2014 ES-335 S it was a solid ES-335 made during the 80s. IIRC they reissued it recently. The BB King with no f holes may be of interest as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cbh5150 Posted August 25, 2014 Members Share Posted August 25, 2014 The Samick Greg Bennett Royales have a nice oversized singlecut shape, plus they are good guitars. Can get the higher-end versions for around 500-600 bucks; maybe less on eBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cbh5150 Posted August 25, 2014 Members Share Posted August 25, 2014 I tried to attach the photo to the above post, but GAWD this site is still awful...grrr.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jacobat97 Posted August 25, 2014 Author Members Share Posted August 25, 2014 I didn't even know that they made these. I'll definitely take a look at one of these if I can find a store that deals them (I've looked it up and the results seem to be pretty scarce). If it keeps that 335 sound, then I'm sold. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stormin1155 Posted August 25, 2014 Members Share Posted August 25, 2014 A 335 or similar semi-hollow will petty much do anything you can do with a Les Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members speakerjones Posted August 25, 2014 Members Share Posted August 25, 2014 Gibson L6S? I think they're more or less SG sized, but look bigger due to the single cutaway. Carlos is about my height at 5'10" or so. I've got a guitar that's just the thing, but I'm not sure I'd let it go for $700. It's an early Dan Neafsey (DGN Guitars) build. Semi-hollow, bigger than an LP, smaller than a 335. A Varitone that will give you the tones of both. Big, chunky neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Into Nation Posted August 25, 2014 Members Share Posted August 25, 2014 Gibson L6S? I think they're more or less SG sized' date=' but look bigger due to the single cutaway. Carlos is about my height at 5'10" or so. I've got a guitar that's just the thing, but I'm not sure I'd let it go for $700. It's an early Dan Neafsey (DGN Guitars) build. Semi-hollow, bigger than an LP, smaller than a 335. A Varitone that will give you the tones of both. Big, chunky neck. [img']http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh41/speakerjones/Neafsey%20Custom/IMG_4828.jpg[/img] The L6-S is thinner and maybe about the same size, I have one. Maybe you're thinking of the L-6? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lacking Talent Posted August 25, 2014 Members Share Posted August 25, 2014 DISCLAIMER: somewhat beyond your budget if buying new, but otherwise seems just what you're looking for. Carvin SH550, comes with f-holes stock, but can be ordered without. Here's a used one on GBase without: http://www.gbase.com/gear/carvin-sh550-2012-sunburst# You can order them with a larger headstock that's better proportioned to the guitar, and to your physique: FYI, they're chambered for weight, but don't sound much like semi-hollow electrics (come to think of it, most LPs these days are chambered or otherwise "weight-relieved," too): Significantly larger than an LP... See next post for more pix... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lacking Talent Posted August 25, 2014 Members Share Posted August 25, 2014 Here you go... Good luck in your search! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AlamoJoe Posted August 25, 2014 Members Share Posted August 25, 2014 oops...my bad..Saw that mary Ford had an SG and made an assumption Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 6down1togo Posted August 25, 2014 Members Share Posted August 25, 2014 Gibson ES 139 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Radar-Love Posted August 25, 2014 Members Share Posted August 25, 2014 The PRS single cutaway models like the SE-245 have a *slightly* larger body than a Les Paul. It also has a slightly longer scale length at 25.0 inches (versus 24.75 inches for a Les Paul) which can end up being a good thing if you have large hands and play much at all high on the scale. New price: $619 http://www.musiciansfriend.com/search?sB=r&Ntt=PRS+SE+245 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jacobat97 Posted August 25, 2014 Author Members Share Posted August 25, 2014 Yeah, I looked these up after reading that last post of yours on here, and I really like them! The body size looks just about right, and from the videos I've watched, the sound is, too. But, my concern is that, since these are (I believe) semi-hollow, I'd get too much feedback during performing considering how much gain I tend to use, along with my Big Muff fuzz pedal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jacobat97 Posted August 25, 2014 Author Members Share Posted August 25, 2014 I've actually seen some of these prior to posting this topic because my guitar instructor recommended I look them up (for the same reason posted here). But, when I did, there didn't really seem to be much of a difference (or any, to me) between the size of the PRS single cutaway and the other LP's I've seen. How much bigger would you say the body is on the PRS, though? Like a couple inches, maybe? I'm curious because I'm pretty partial towards these and the Greg Bennett Royale that cbh5150 suggested, as they seem to be the best for their price, quality, and sound. (I'd include the Carvin, but that's a little too over the budget). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Radar-Love Posted August 25, 2014 Members Share Posted August 25, 2014 The L6-S is thinner and maybe about the same size, I have one. Maybe you're thinking of the L-6? Thinner? Which dimension are you speaking of? If you are speaking of the body thickness, then yes, the L6-S is thinner because it is a flat top. Otherwise, the body of the L6-S is definitely wider than any Les Paul -- except maybe the Les Paul Signature. PS: L6-S owner here for about 35 years. And, yes, I changed the godawful original bridge out 20+ years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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