LP GAS: Decisions, decisions... edit Now NGD

Glacial_Pace · July 2017

zepp76 said:

I'm biased so will say the LP Standard, I've got a '04 so it's pre-chambering but has the trad weight relief so isn't too heavy. I've also swapped the Burstbucker pickups for OX4 low winds and they have transformed the sound fantastically! It's everything I've wanted in a guitar now. Go and play as many Les Paul's as you possibly can, it's the only way to make sure you get the right one, and trust me you'll know when you've found it.

'04 standard is pretty much what a current traditional is, '17 trads might not have weight relief at all actually but up until this year they had the swiss cheese holes.

uksaint7 · July 2017

Glacial_Pace said:

zepp76 said:

I'm biased so will say the LP Standard, I've got a '04 so it's pre-chambering but has the trad weight relief so isn't too heavy. I've also swapped the Burstbucker pickups for OX4 low winds and they have transformed the sound fantastically! It's everything I've wanted in a guitar now. Go and play as many Les Paul's as you possibly can, it's the only way to make sure you get the right one, and trust me you'll know when you've found it.

'04 standard is pretty much what a current traditional is, '17 trads might not have weight relief at all actually but up until this year they had the swiss cheese holes.

Not strictly true- as regards weight relief on USA LP Traditionals it varies year on year. The 2017 doesn't have weight relief, the 2016 does, 2015 doesn't, 2014 doesn't, 2013 doesn't, 2012 does etc..

FelineGuitars · July 2017

We have a very sexy version of a black custom in stock right now

Excuse the wrong toggle switch cover being on in the picture - it's supposed to have a plain one

But this pic lets you see the all access neck

Weight is really friendly too 8lb 10oz

guitargeek62 · July 2017

^ Very nice, but not quite what I'd be after! Probably cost-prohibitive too I'm afraid.

sunshinewelly · July 2017

R9s are lovely and there is a shift in build quality above your standards. However I could not get on with the neck on the one I had. Just did not find it comfortable and was not overly impressed with the pickups. Get a decent standard or traditional and that's all the les Paul you need

mburekenge · July 2017

Second hand r7 or r8. Play loads, then choose.

crunchman · July 2017

sunshinewelly said:

R9s are lovely and there is a shift in build quality above your standards. However I could not get on with the neck on the one I had. Just did not find it comfortable and was not overly impressed with the pickups. Get a decent standard or traditional and that's all the les Paul you need

Not that simple. I got my R8 when I was intending to buy a Traditional. I played 5 or 6 Traditionals, and the shop had a second hand R8 that I thought was worth trying as a comparison. It was in a completely different league.

Having said that, I had played a really good Traditional in a shop in Orlando when I was buying cheap pedals on holiday. That was why I was looking at buying a Traditional. At the time, I had another Custom Shop Les Paul, and sold that intending to buy a Traditional when there was an end of year blowout, and pocket the difference.

There was a big difference between the two CS guitars so I don't think you can say that they are always better, but when you find a good one they can be exceptional.

andyoz · July 2017

2014 R8

peteri · July 2017

Having recently bought my first Feline (not this style of guitar - a super strat), and played their Les Paul Jr model (which was very, very close to my 1961 Les Paul Special) - sell a limb and try the Feline.

The quality is amazing, honestly

TimmyO · July 2017

FelineGuitars said:

We have a very sexy version of a black custom in stock right now

Excuse the wrong toggle switch cover being on in the picture - it's supposed to have a plain one
But this pic lets you see the all access neck

Weight is really friendly too 8lb 10oz

Wow! That looks amazing

guitargeek62 · July 2017

May have just found a suitable alternative that solves the budget guilt...

update to follow.

Glacial_Pace · July 2017

uksaint7 said:

Glacial_Pace said:

zepp76 said:

I'm biased so will say the LP Standard, I've got a '04 so it's pre-chambering but has the trad weight relief so isn't too heavy. I've also swapped the Burstbucker pickups for OX4 low winds and they have transformed the sound fantastically! It's everything I've wanted in a guitar now. Go and play as many Les Paul's as you possibly can, it's the only way to make sure you get the right one, and trust me you'll know when you've found it.

'04 standard is pretty much what a current traditional is, '17 trads might not have weight relief at all actually but up until this year they had the swiss cheese holes.

Not strictly true- as regards weight relief on USA LP Traditionals it varies year on year. The 2017 doesn't have weight relief, the 2016 does, 2015 doesn't, 2014 doesn't, 2013 doesn't, 2012 does etc..

Yeah sorry about that, I forgot about the 13 & 14 ones being solid. And the 15's can pretty much be disregarded across the board (if you want something that is vaguely traditional that is, still nice guitars I'm sure)

guitargeek62 · August 2017

True to form, I threw all thoughts of going for a cheaper option (Epi Bjorn LPC sig, or Edwards LPC something-or-other) out of the window this weekend and blind-bought a 2008 Gibson LP Std Faded off of eBay.

Pleased to say I did not get scammed, and that the LP is exactly as described, i.e. unplayed and essentially NOS.

http://i.imgur.com/QmOthXI.jpg

It's an incredibly light version, weighing in at 7lb 10oz with a 1-pc back, 50's profile neck, and a lovely top hiding under too much cherry. The fit & finish are wonderful, no QC flaws that I can see (excepting reduced finish sanding for this method, and no buffing... obviously!).

http://i.imgur.com/jHpaldg.jpg

Yesterday I polished the frets, oiled the fingerboard, added pickup covers and tophats (courtesy of @flyingv ), and fitted the scratchplate too after consulting my guru, @DrBob. I'm pretty happy with the result so will leave further modifications alone for now until I find an excuse to change something else.

http://i.imgur.com/ouR6LFB.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/z6UPXD5.jpg

underdog · August 2017

That's rather lovely, really nice top, will be even lovelier when you come to your senses and take the wedge of plastic back off

guitargeek62 · August 2017

Nah, I don't normally like the look of them, but on this one it's toning down the clownburst, plus I do prefer the feel of them anyway.

usedtobe · August 2017

Very nice!

Arktik83 · August 2017

I kind of like the finish in the final pic, kind of like a peach/nectarine burst. I like pickguards on LP's as well. Nice score

RandallFlagg · August 2017

It's alright that, it should serve you well.

mbe · August 2017

Sweet!

I think Les Pauls look immodestly naked without pickguard. That's what sets it apart from a whole host of single-cut wannabes and I do have a few of those. LTD, Washburn, Kramer and Charvel single-cuts all sans pickguard.

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