Which Les Paul???

[mrmudcat]

if you want a true les paul....get a used gibson....play a bunch of them and pick the one that "speaks" to you!

ww

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[hubberjub***]

I must agree that used is the best way to go. Gibsons hold their value better than some brands. If you do go new stay away from the specialty or niche model Les Pauls (Gothic, Mayhem or whatever) as they will be more likely to depreciate quickly. Gibson quality is hit or miss so play as many as you can to get a sense for how a good one should feel. You'll know when you've found a good one.

[Plank_Spanker]

At the risk of insulting some folks here, I don't buy into the widely parroted Gibson QC story - and that story isn't "recent". I don't see Gibson turning out clunkers at a higher number than any other mass produced brand. Gibson, it seems, is held to an impossibly high quality standard compared to other brands. Sure, they turn out clunkers, just as any other mass producer does.

The best way to avoid that is to play before you buy. Look the guitar over very well and be sure you're happy with it before you hand over the money...............................just like you should with every guitar, regardless of brand.

I own three flawless Gibsons that put a smile on my face every time I play them.

All of that said, there are a bunch of Les Paul models to choose from, with widely different feel, sound, and looks. Your best bet is to get out and play as many as you can. You'll know the right one when you play it. Tune out the internet noise and be your own judge.

Good luck on your quest.

[Ger the man]

Thank you!

[mrmudcat]

At the risk of insulting some folks here, I don't buy into the widely parroted Gibson QC story - and that story isn't "recent". I don't see Gibson turning out clunkers at a higher number than any other mass produced brand. Gibson, it seems, is held to an impossibly high quality standard compared to other brands. Sure, they turn out clunkers, just as any other mass producer does.

The best way to avoid that is to play before you buy. Look the guitar over very well and be sure you're happy with it before you hand over the money...............................just like you should with every guitar, regardless of brand.

I own three flawless Gibsons that put a smile on my face every time I play them.

All of that said, there are a bunch of Les Paul models to choose from, with widely different feel, sound, and looks. Your best bet is to get out and play as many as you can. You'll know the right one when you play it. Tune out the internet noise and be your own judge.

Good luck on your quest.

Plank I agree,I just dont dig the chambered bodies these days.I know they have been doing "weight relieve" holes for awhile the chambering is a hunk of wood: Other than my mid 80's explorers and 90 something sg I bought one of those L.P. specials. I put a rsguitarworks kit in and dressed the fret ends (rough) and it is a player!!!!

Disclaimer: I guess I am just a solid mahog kinda of guy The above is just my opinion:

I am after a darkburst flame top but trying to find the right one under $3000 has been hard

[warren0728]

I bought one of those L.P. specials. I put a rsguitarworks kit in

i've got a 98 lp special...which rs kit did you put in yours....i am thinking of putting one in mine....

ww

[mrmudcat]

Hey warren ill pm you so the thread stays on topic

[Plank_Spanker]

Plank I agree,I just dont dig the chambered bodies these days.I know they have been doing "weight relieve" holes for awhile the chambering is a hunk of wood: Other than my mid 80's explorers and 90 something sg I bought one of those L.P. specials. I put a rsguitarworks kit in and dressed the fret ends (rough) and it is a player!!!!

Disclaimer: I guess I am just a solid mahog kinda of guy The above is just my opinion:

I am after a darkburst flame top but trying to find the right one under $3000 has been hard

It's all good, man. LP's aren't for everyone, and there's nothing wrong with not caring for them. What raises my hackles are the parrots that don't own, have never played, nor intend to own a Gibson jumping on the tired old saw of "Gibson QC". There's also a good bit of corksniffer cachet attached to the brand, and that just fuels the fire. Some Gibson owners have a tendency to look down their noses at all other brands, declaring their particular guitar the be all and end all of guitars.

Even though I have my preferences, I'll never bag on any other brand of guitar and I'll never look down my nose at other player's guitars. If a guitar sets your hair on fire and inspires you to play your butt off, who cares who makes it?

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