Les Paul and 335? Do we really need both

Niallseroreilly · December 2016

Got a new 335 and the les paul doesnt get as much action.

Differences i know but really?

wellsyboy · December 2016

What is it do you think that pulls you to the 335?

octatonic · December 2016

I don't have either anymore.

wellsyboy · December 2016

got a Collings i35 (formerly humbuckers now TV Jones Powertrons) that I love but don't pick up anywhere near as much as my DCS (P90) - can't figure out why but have a couple of new amp acquisitions and am dying to try the i35 with the HBs again!!!! AAAARggh!!!

WezV · December 2016

wellsyboy said:

got a Collings i35 (formerly humbuckers now TV Jones Powertrons) that I love but don't pick up anywhere near as much as my DCS (P90) - can't figure out why but have a couple of new amp acquisitions and am dying to try the i35 with the HBs again!!!! AAAARggh!!!

you poor thing, it must be a real struggle

Niallseroreilly · December 2016

wellsyboy said:

What is it do you think that pulls you to the 335?

The clean sound is fantastic, burstbucker 1 and 2 have so much clarity and the tone controls really do a great job for smoother sounds.

The les paul is pretty good and is a darling to look at but the 335 really seems like the one...

Niallseroreilly · December 2016

octatonic said:

I don't have either anymore.

Give the antidote Dr Jones??

richardhomer · December 2016

I love my 335 - the Gibson which works best for a died-in-the-wool Fender player, for me.

LPs are too thick, too small, have too much neck-angle and the controls in all the wrong places.

If this were TGP, I'd be adding 'YMMV'....

RandallFlagg · December 2016

richardhomer said:

I love my 335 - the Gibson which works best for a died-in-the-wool Fender player, for me.

LPs are too thick, too small, have too much neck-angle and the controls in all the wrong places.

If this were TGP, I'd be adding 'YMMV'....

or just sayin'

guitarfishbay · December 2016

Unless you're a high gain player (in which the LP will be more useful) then they cover fairly similar ground. You'd get more mileage having a 335 and a Fender type with single coils instead of the LP

StuartMac290 · December 2016

Indeed. A 335 and a tele will cover everything between them

SunDevil · December 2016

LP and a 330 compliment each other superbly

p90fool · December 2016

SunDevil said:

LP and a 330 compliment each other superbly

Wis'd. If you have a Les Paul go fully hollow for diversity.

shugz · December 2016

Of course.

That is all.

Cheers
Hugh

Blueingreen · December 2016

Happy with my 336 and 339, best of both worlds for me. 335 versatility without the bulk. I have a Les Paul for sentimental reasons - a Les Paul was the guitar I aspired to when I started out, so I like owning one. But it hardly gets played, even though it's a magnificent guitar.

Steffo · December 2016

I need 'me all... different pups as well.

olafgarten · December 2016

This thread reminded me that I need a Gretsch or a 330/Casino.

Jack_ · December 2016

Yes.

Next question.

roberty · December 2016

guitarfishbay said:

Unless you're a high gain player (in which the LP will be more useful) then they cover fairly similar ground. You'd get more mileage having a 335 and a Fender type with single coils instead of the LP

Yep you'd have a hell of a time playing a semi with loads of gain at stage volumes

Bridgehouse · December 2016

roberty said:

guitarfishbay said:

Unless you're a high gain player (in which the LP will be more useful) then they cover fairly similar ground. You'd get more mileage having a 335 and a Fender type with single coils instead of the LP

Yep you'd have a hell of a time playing a semi with loads of gain at stage volumes

Fnarr!

Voxman · December 2016

I didn't realise I needed a 335 until I read this thread. This forum is costing me a fortune and should come with a financial health warning!

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