Members cuban_b Posted September 1, 2008 Members Share Posted September 1, 2008 it sounds like a dumb question but i've heard that their quality has gone down in recent years. i want a les paul but i don't want to fork over $2000-3000 and get something that isn't worth that much. what's a good les paul (year, model) to seek out? i like playing metal and aggressive music in general and don't want to sound bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aenemated Posted September 1, 2008 Members Share Posted September 1, 2008 the new traditionals are awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Samnite Posted September 1, 2008 Members Share Posted September 1, 2008 I've heard the new 2008 standards are awesome too. Haven't played one, but am looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cuban_b Posted September 1, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 1, 2008 i heard the 2007 les paul standards weren't that good at all. i won't lie i don't have such a trained ear as other gear heads do. i just don't want to waste money on an obvious (not to me) sub par les paul. are the customs worth while still? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knucklechutz Posted September 1, 2008 Members Share Posted September 1, 2008 can't comment on the quality issue...BUT, does your "screen name" have anything to do with this......[YOUTUBE]3xo3f93gQXs[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aenemated Posted September 1, 2008 Members Share Posted September 1, 2008 i, personally, don't like the playability of the customs. i'd really, really recommend playing a traditional and seeing what you think. good LP weight, great neck profile (for me), plek'd, and cheaper than the standards. i can't speak for the new standards, as i haven't played one, but i'd like to see how they feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Rossness Posted September 1, 2008 Members Share Posted September 1, 2008 ESP LTD lp clone, w/ SD pu's or if you want more of a gibby, get en Epiphone elist and the quality will be there w/o the 2k price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cuban_b Posted September 1, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 1, 2008 damn right hoss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alchemist Posted September 1, 2008 Members Share Posted September 1, 2008 well the only real answer is to go play some, and if you like them... then the answer is yes.... otherwise.... who cares how good the quality of a year was, if its not the right guitar for you:idk: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bumhucker Posted September 1, 2008 Members Share Posted September 1, 2008 I sold a 2007 LP Standard. It wasn't great at all and I didn't care for the chambered body. An LP should not be lighter than a strat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bendafender Posted September 1, 2008 Members Share Posted September 1, 2008 Check out used studio prices. The seem to range from $500 - $800, depending on certain factors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DAFSTRAT Posted September 1, 2008 Members Share Posted September 1, 2008 Yes, without question. I had an Edwards Les Paul and although it was a great guitar my 2001 Standard just smokes it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DAFSTRAT Posted September 1, 2008 Members Share Posted September 1, 2008 Posted the wrong photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaleH Posted September 1, 2008 Members Share Posted September 1, 2008 Ya a Firebird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rw brown Posted September 1, 2008 Members Share Posted September 1, 2008 It comes back to the feel and the specific guitar -- I was looking at Les Pauls and found that there were Epiphone Les Pauls that felt/sounded better than Gibson versions. That said, I ultimately broke my cardinal rule not to buy without laying hands on, but I got a Gibson ES-339 and was thankful that the finish/workmanship were great and the set up was really decent right out of the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DAFSTRAT Posted September 1, 2008 Members Share Posted September 1, 2008 I sold a 2007 LP Standard. It wasn't great at all and I didn't care for the chambered body. An LP should not be lighter than a strat!I totally agree. This is why when i made the decision to get a Lester I looked for the older heavier models. Mine ways in at nearly 10lbs. It also has the 50's neck which I am really liking.Just feels really solid and the tone is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members iansmitchell Posted September 1, 2008 Members Share Posted September 1, 2008 Epiphone elitist les paul custom, OR, older non-chambered BFG. Depends on your style Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cuban_b Posted September 1, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 1, 2008 how are the les paul classics? i've only played a couple and have no real frame of reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TomCTC Posted September 1, 2008 Members Share Posted September 1, 2008 I had an '04 Standard in Root Beer. The guitar itself was nice, but I had to get some work on the nut done. I had previously ordered in the same guitar in Amber, but the nut grooves were cut so deep that the strings were literally sitting on the 1st fret. No good. The 2nd one was better, but still needed work done on the G string groove. It was very heavy, as well. Its been the only guitar I've owned out of about 10 that has hurt my shoulder after a lengthy jam. If the new Traditionals are lighter and have better QC, I would definitely say to go with one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jamdogg Posted September 1, 2008 Members Share Posted September 1, 2008 Check out used studio prices. The seem to range from $500 - $800, depending on certain factors.Agree. Cut your teeth on an old studio - I would say up to about the early/mid '90s. You can get an old studio standard for under a grand, with case. They are fantastic guitars and won't break the bank. Even the studio lites (w/hot ceramic pickups) are great, affordable guitars. Of course if you want to drop the cash for a used standard or a new traditional go for it. Personally, I would rather have 2 vintage studios and enough $$$ leftover to grab a decent amp. Just sayin'...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted September 1, 2008 Members Share Posted September 1, 2008 Can't go wrong with the Studio with BFG Electronics for your music style. It's a great hard rock Les Paul and it plays the blues too.http://cgi.ebay.com/Gibson-Les-Paul-Studio-BFG_W0QQitemZ280261416895QQihZ018QQcategoryZ38086QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members docjeffrey Posted September 1, 2008 Members Share Posted September 1, 2008 I will probably never buy another new Gibson. They are just too expensive, and there are lots of good used ones for sale. Finding a good used Les Paul or ES335 is for another discussion, but there are plenty of shops that cater to high end buyers, and they tend to get trade-ins from well heeled patrons that have little playing time. The best part is that you can usually get them for $1000 less than the comparable new model.I don't buy into the hype surrounding "new improved 2008 model..." There are plenty of great Les Pauls--Standards and Classics--from the 90's and early 00's when Gibson was still making them with one piece mahogany bodies. Musician's Friend had this guitar listed at $3500 a year ago. I bought this one for $2000. It was two years old, but it had never been played. It came with all of the papers and case candy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cuban_b Posted September 1, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 1, 2008 Agree. Cut your teeth on an old studio - I would say up to about the early/mid '90s. You can get an old studio standard for under a grand, with case. They are fantastic guitars and won't break the bank. Even the studio lites (w/hot ceramic pickups) are great, affordable guitars. Of course if you want to drop the cash for a used standard or a new traditional go for it. Personally, I would rather have 2 vintage studios and enough $$$ leftover to grab a decent amp. Just sayin'...... hmm that makes more sense. i might just do that and save some cash so my girlfriend doesn't kill me. the only thing is that the studios have a really fat neck and i feel like i'm playing a baseball bat. i'll test drive a couple more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jeremylp Posted September 1, 2008 Members Share Posted September 1, 2008 r8 is your best friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members docjeffrey Posted September 1, 2008 Members Share Posted September 1, 2008 r8 is your best friend.How's this for an r8? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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