Members jrm27 Posted October 10, 2005 Members Share Posted October 10, 2005 Hey everyone!- I'm rather new here, so please excuse me if this subject has been brought up many times. But I'm lookign to get some Gibsons, and was wondering if anyone here had experience with them. I am very interested in the faded series, both the LP doublecut with p-90's and the SG faded. Also, I'm looking at those vintage mahogany LP's (all mahognay, no maple cap). Anyone have any advice? Thanks! -jrm- www.theridemusic.com www.myspace.com/theridemusic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the russ Posted October 10, 2005 Members Share Posted October 10, 2005 there's a really useful thread right here . check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jrm27 Posted October 10, 2005 Author Members Share Posted October 10, 2005 thanks for poinitng me to the search page... I have already searched and haven't really seen too much on the vintage mahogany or the LP faded DC. I saw a thread or two on some opinions of the SG, so that was helpful. I was hoping to expand some discussion beyond the few threads that I saw that were pertinent. However, if you know of a good thread that I might have overlooked I would appreciate it if you would point it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the russ Posted October 10, 2005 Members Share Posted October 10, 2005 those fadeds and the vintage mahogany paul are the cheapest USA Gibsons you can buy, and it shows. i've played a variety of faded models (never played the vintage mahogany) and i wasn't impressed. LP Studios feel like real Gibsons to me. the fadeds feel a little cheap. i can't believe that the same people make those as do the more expensive stuff. there's a definitely difference between the fadeds and Gibson's flagship models. YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metalheadUK Posted October 10, 2005 Members Share Posted October 10, 2005 My Les Paul faded DC is an AWESOME guitar....possibly my favourite of the 3 Gibsons I own.(DC, LP standard, SG special)The pickups Kick, and it's a really versatile guitar going from clean through blues and rock and even metal.I think it's a better sounding guitar than the long term loan '71 LP custom with P90 and alnico thats living with me at the moment.My only criticism is that the fret ends are a little sharp....hardly a deal breaker.I love mine..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jrm27 Posted October 10, 2005 Author Members Share Posted October 10, 2005 the russ- Thanks for the review of the faded LP. I appreciate the input. I've never been a big fan of the studios... just the look bugs me for some reason. I think its the gloss and no binding... If there's no binding, I'd just rather have it look like the faded series.. but that's just my taste! Good to know that they don't feel right to some.. I'll definitely have to take that into consideration Metalhead- Glad to hear good things about the DC. I've eally been jonesing for a p-90 guitar, and I really like the look. I can't find one to play in Denver, so i have to rely on other people's reviews. How noisy are the pickups? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the russ Posted October 10, 2005 Members Share Posted October 10, 2005 correct me if i'm wrong, but those are p100's on the faded. not the same pickup as a p90; they sound a bit different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metalheadUK Posted October 10, 2005 Members Share Posted October 10, 2005 In my opinion, not noisy enough for it to factor into the equation......certainly no more so than any of the other single coil guitars I've got. The only thing I would be wary of is that Gibson quality control seems to be patchy....whatever you go for, If you can't play it first, try and get a decent return agreement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metalheadUK Posted October 10, 2005 Members Share Posted October 10, 2005 Originally posted by the russ correct me if i'm wrong, but those are p100's on the faded. not the same pickup as a p90; they sound a bit different. From the Gibson site.....P90's. Les Paul Faded DC Manufactured in: Nashville, TN Download Datasheet BODY Body Species: Mahogany NECK Species: Mahogany Profile: 1960 Slim taper Peghead Pitch: 17 Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.800 Thickness at 12th Fret: 0.900 Heel Length: 0.625 Neck Joint Location: 22 FINGERBOARD Species: Rosewood Scale Length: 243/4" Total Length: 19.062 Number of Frets: 22 Nut Width: 111/16" Width at 12th Fret: 2.062 Inlays: Pearloid dots HARDWARE Plating Finish: Chrome Tailpiece: Stopbar Bridge: Tune-o-matic Knobs: Black Top Hat Tuners: White Button ELECTRONICS Pickups: Dual vintage single coil P-90s Controls: Two volume, two tone CASE Case Interior: Black Padded Case Exterior: Black Gigbag Case Silkscreen: White 'Gibson USA' logo OTHER Strings: Brite Wires .010-.046 641 Massman Drive Nashville, TN 372101-800-4GIBSON Gibson USA adds the well-played look of its popular 'worn' finishes to a legendary Les Paul design with the new Les Paul Faded - Double Cutaway. Available Colors: Worn Cherry , Worn Yellow , Satin Ebony Available in Worn Cherry and Worn Yellow finishes, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jrm27 Posted October 10, 2005 Author Members Share Posted October 10, 2005 hmmm..... The gibson website says p-90's. hope that's the case. I'll definitely get a good return agreement if it comes down to me buying without trying. I realize that the finish is not at all durable.. how easy is it to scar up the guitar? Anyone else have any experience they wouldn't mind sharing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ahuimanu Posted October 10, 2005 Members Share Posted October 10, 2005 I'm really wanting the LP DC faded in Yellow. I have the Agile knock-off, but I'd really like the Real Deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members savoldi Posted October 10, 2005 Members Share Posted October 10, 2005 Originally posted by jrm27 hmmm..... The gibson website says p-90's. hope that's the case.I'll definitely get a good return agreement if it comes down to me buying without trying.I realize that the finish is not at all durable.. how easy is it to scar up the guitar?Anyone else have any experience they wouldn't mind sharing? You can't go wrong with the DC. I've got one and it's my favorite guitar. For some reason, not having any binding feels right on this guitar, whereas with my SG special it feels like it's missing something. The DC's have a great woody tone to them, and the P90's are topnotch. Noisy, but worth it for the sounds you can get out of them. They snarl with an attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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