Which Les Paul???

[Ger the man]

Folks - thanks for all the info and replies, still have more homework to do!

[just strum]

Folks - thanks for all the info and replies, still have more homework to do!

It never ends, keep us informed as you progress in your search?

[hubberjub***]

Plank, I agree that the QC issue is sometimes pushed too hard. I own two Gibsons and have played countless others. You are right about all mass produced guitars having issues. I'm not saying that Gibsons have more than others. My main qualm with Gibsons is their paint. Especially the black finish (one of the toughest colors to spray well). Other than that the traditional tuners that they use are not great. Those plastic buttons strip out and need to be either replaced or epoxied every year or so. I also don't like the 400 series pickups that they were using. Gibson does make a good (and iconic) guitar. I feel that most Les Pauls are about $500 more than they should be. I did not mean to offend. This is coming from a Gibson owner and user. As with any guitar purchase, quality is going to vary from instrument to instrument. You are always better off playing as many as you can get your hands on to find which one works best for you.

[Ger the man]

Hi all,
Well I have decided not to go for it in the end, I think Im gonna stick with uncle Leo for the time being. After some serious thought Ive decided that they are just too expensive (especially here in Ireland).

[ZMAN]

You say that now but the lovely lady will beckon you again. You will hear someone playing one and it will start all over.
I would try one of the new Studios, or mahogany faded series. They are all Gibson without the binding. Real bang for the buck.

[Brian Krashpad]

You say that now but the lovely lady will beckon you again. You will hear someone playing one and it will start all over.
I would try one of the new Studios, or mahogany faded series. They are all Gibson without the binding. Real bang for the buck.

Yeah, I have a Studio Doublecut I found used w/hsc for $525 USD several years ago, and a Classic w/ohsc I practically stole for $750. Never know when a good deal on a used one will pop up.

Though I realise it's a different sitch in Ireland, the UK, and Europe.

Jamais ne dit jamais!

[Ger the man]

You say that now but the lovely lady will beckon you again. You will hear someone playing one and it will start all over.
I would try one of the new Studios, or mahogany faded series. They are all Gibson without the binding. Real bang for the buck.

True, but I already have a beautiful lady:

http://elderly.com/fmic/items/FADTS-ACB-MPL.htm

Gonna get me a nice fender tube amp istead.