Members jroutley Posted June 5, 2008 Members Share Posted June 5, 2008 So what do they sound like? preseumably the chambering would increase the acoustic-ness of it, and create a more airy sound, like a semihollow, but without soundholes. And it would reduce the heavy, low end of the guitar, which I suppose the Les Paul is all about... thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members I was The Funk Posted June 5, 2008 Members Share Posted June 5, 2008 produces 20-30% less music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crisco Posted June 5, 2008 Members Share Posted June 5, 2008 Like watered down liquor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jroutley Posted June 5, 2008 Author Members Share Posted June 5, 2008 produces 20-30% less music. in what way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dattebayo1 Posted June 5, 2008 Members Share Posted June 5, 2008 I can't speak for the new standards myself as i have not played one, however... My '05 LP Doublecut Standard is also chambered, so as far as chambered bodies vs solid bodies goes, I think i can give an answer to your question. And you've essentially summed up the difference between these and real solidbody guitars yourself anyways- they're more open and airy sounding with a better acoustic resonance- though it does cut off some of the sustain. It's almost as if you pull back the obtrusive lows and mids that can often make Pauls muddy (especially on dearker sounding amps like Orange and Matchless) and as such, improves the note-to-note definition a great deal and overall makes it sound less compressed I love my DC, i prefer the sound of this thing to any actual solid-body any day Edit: Perhaps the most important thing however, is that as far as tone and character go, it is unmistakenly a Gibson Les Paul (only perhaps more mature sounding off the shelf). Then again, you could always try one out and get a feel for it yourself, your own opinion i feel should always be the most important thing as far as guitar tone goes pce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dattebayo1 Posted June 5, 2008 Members Share Posted June 5, 2008 Like watered down liquor.Well, that IS how you're meant to drink it ;Watering down extremities lets you appreciate all the flavours together- too much of a good thing can kill the overall experience Hey, that's quite good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tkachuk07 Posted June 5, 2008 Members Share Posted June 5, 2008 Gibson also leaves wood chips, beans & other items in the chambers so you can use the guitar as a maraca. It's a great feature & allows you to take care of two instruments at once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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