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I teach information systems and business marketing at a college. The topic of forums came up and I was telling my students about HC and decided to log in and show them. First time back in a while (years). I replied to a couple of posts and have checked back since to check on activity. There just doesn't seem to be any traffic. It really seems like that management tried and succeeded in running everyone off. 

On 10/5/2023 at 8:34 AM, mustang5 said:

If you don't mind a slim neck I'd definitely say get a Gibson Les Paul classic. I have a 50's standard and a classic, and the classic is the nicer of the two. Unfortunately I find the fatter neck of the standard more comfortable but both the guitars play beautifully but the classic has a nicer sound and with the coil splits and phase push pull pots, it's way more versatile. I love them both but if the classic had a 50's profile neck, it would be the only guitar I need. Classics are a bit cheaper than standards, I think about £1700 new.

 

I have a classic with the 60's neck too, and really like it. While thinner than the 50's it still feels like a thicker neck to me than most of my other guitars. I have a standard LP with the asymmetrical neck that I like. My favorite LP neck is on my double cut that has p90's.
I like the variety as the different feels bring out different styles for me as I play a particular guitar. 

22 hours ago, badpenguin said:

Considering he got a 339 2 months ago, I think the point is moot now. And he never showed pictures.

My bad, when reading through the post I didn't see his purchase comment. He could still want a Les Paul unless he is one of those practical people that only have a couple of guitars at a time. 

As mentioned, there are a myriad of variables. If you want a Les Paul, I would get a Gibson. I'm not saying they're specifically better, I just know that if that's what you want, then you want be as happy. Know what kind of neck you prefer, thin or chunkier. Then start looking for good deals on used Les Paul's. Go check them out. If you like it, then get it and play it to get to know the essence of playing a Les Paul. Once you personally have your own understanding you will be in a position to find what "you" really would like and if you haven't grown attached to your used LP, and got a good deal, you will have something to include on a trade possibly for more than you paid for it. 

I think a lot of bands that were newly signed and recording in a good studio with a producer used rented or studio amps. Boogie Mark III's were being used then. I think that a lot of the JCM 800's from that time were being modded to be hotter too. That's how several well known amp companies got there start, such as Soldano.
I don't think the Soldano Slo was produced yet when Britany Fox made that record, but it delivers some of the best 80's tones ever. I believe George Lynch used a SLO 100 on much of  Lynch Mob's, Wicked Sensation.

1977 Ibanez Les Paul style guitar. Good condition for 36 years old. Plays great. Original case included. $500 paypal'd and shipped to the contenental 48.

I dig them. A good friend of mine is friends with Michael Sweet. The funny thing is that he has always liked their music and is Jewish.

Damn that is beautiful. Happy New Guitar Day!

Excellent transaction with Zemmy. Thanks.

I'll join. Any perks I should be on the lookout to come?