Osvaldo Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I'm Italian and i have 2000 euro to spend for my guitar, i prefer THE Gibson sound...BIG and big sustain... i had see a traditional 2011 and a 2012 but i played only the 2012...She sound like but how are the new models? Tanks for attenction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Farnsbarns Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 You're going to have to go and play more than one guitar. Everyone has different preferences and they're all different, the 2012 traditionals will be different, as will all the 2011s. You just need to keep trying them all until you find one you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 the new models for 2015 may be a disappointment. Gibson made some changes this year, many of us are not on board. 1: zero fret, which doesn't seem too successful at the moment 2: mini E Tune (automatic tuners) which most of us JUST DO NOT like 3: a wider fretboard 4: No Nibs on the neck binding, from what we have read here, there tends to be a common problem where there is now a space where the neck binding starts and the fret ends as reported by a lot of people. the High E string can get jammed in there from what people have mentioned. My brother in-law has a 2012 Traditional. It's great. the pickups that come stock are classic 57 neck, and classic 57+ bridge, I love these pickups. This was before Gibson took a great guitar (the les paul standard) and hosed it with innovations that didn't seem to be needed and jacked the price up around +20%. you maybe on the right trail with another pre 2014 traditional.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Hello Osvaldo, and welcome to this nice place in the web. Considering the price point of the new models and the decline of the Euro's exchanging rate, it might be best looking for a Les Paul guitar of the past model years. From here I can say that I'm very fine with my Standards made in 2011 and 2012, my 2012 Alex Lifeson Axcess, and my 2013 Traditional. I also think that the 2014 models are nice although I don't have an overview from trying them out myself. The best of luck for the hunt, mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the dog Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 The guitar for you is the one you like the best for what ever your reasons are and the one you can afford to buy$$$$...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billymagnum Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I wish I could say " oh you're italian so this Les Paulis for you!" but it's not that easy. I seem to say this a lot around here but I can't recommend 2014 models more. Just a damn good year. I lucked out that 2014 was the year I had to finally buy a LP. I can't speak for 2012 but I've played numerous subpar 2013s and the 2015 horror stories are very repulsive. Still my opinion said YOU HAVE TO GO FIND YOURS! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 As Farnsbarns said, you going to need to play as many of the various models, within your budget, as you can find. They all differ, slightly, even within the same model. So, to find THE ONE, play a LOT of them! And, frankly, that's half the fun, really. Good Luck! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesh Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Go to store; spend a day ;) I can't tell you the number I played through when selecting my first; but it's probably easy to count in increments of 10...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaygl Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Everyone is right who says play a bunch. My quest for the perfect LP for me began with a 2012 Traditional that I brought home in 2013....I proceeded to go through a 2014 Melody Maker, a few different '14 Studios (all of which were great, but just not "the one"), a '93 Studio, another Traditional('14) and a standard(also '14) when I finally went into the local music shop and just played every LP on the wall. I didn't care about price or color, just feel and tone. The guitar that came home with me wasn't my first color choice, really it probablly wouldn't have made my top 5 as far as finnish goes, and has some features I don't really care for in a LP(coil splits and 15db boost) but it just spoke to me. Sounded better than the custom shop LP's or LP Customs in that particular store, and the playability is truly awesome......this is my "The One"..... A 2014 LP Classic in Lemon Burst. Good luck in your search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2PoFoAGibSon Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I gotta say... That is one STUNNING guitar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeman Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Hey paisan. I agree that you should try as many as you can and go with what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzing Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Last time I went to buy me a Les Paul, I tried many at many stores, many 'equal' instruments, looking for the perfect specimen, in the end, I took home an instrument which wasn't the color or even the Les Paul I have been seeking. It was an SG special I came to try while waiting for other LP models... I'd say, try something different, a double cutaway, a Firebird, something you wouldnt try as usual... You might surprise yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaygl Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I gotta say... That is one STUNNING guitar... Thanks! She sounds great. 2014 was a stellar year for Gibson. Now, I'm just trying to make up my mind about modding out the boost switch in favor of a tone knob.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolo_guitar Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 hi i am agree that if i must buy a LP, i will buy an axcess model or if it's expensive a LP 2012-2013 but it's hard to find now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Sutherland Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Thanks! She sounds great. 2014 was a stellar year for Gibson. Now, I'm just trying to make up my mind about modding out the boost switch in favor of a tone knob.... Definitely put another tone knob in there... even if it's just for cosmetic purposes!! Looks weird with 3 knobs. Gorgeous guitar you got there though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Yup... As all have said.. the BEST way to find your guitar is to go and play as many as possible... The one thing I will say is that if you tell us what sort of neck you like and what sort of sound you want (mellow, hot or in the middle) we may be able to help you narrow down the options a bit.. So say, if you like slim necks you may want to look at a LP Classic that have the 60s slim taper necks on them... All the Traditionals have 50s fatter rounded profile necks as far as I know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolo_guitar Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 now the LP are with 9-46 and the old LP with 10-46 too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Sutherland Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 now the LP are with 9-46 and the old LP with 10-46 too are you taking about string gauge? I wouldn't let that be a deterrent from or determining factor for purchasing a guitar... easy to remedy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolo_guitar Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 stringe gauge, yes it can be a positive effect but new les paul have that and it is not the best way to have sustain in my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmichael Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 That's a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaygl Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Definitely put another tone knob in there... even if it's just for cosmetic purposes!! Looks weird with 3 knobs. Gorgeous guitar you got there though! Gonna be modding it sometime in the next few weeks with a tone pot in place of the boost. Will post step by step pics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolo_guitar Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 4: No Nibs on the neck binding, from what we have read here, there tends to be a common problem where there is now a space where the neck binding starts and the fret ends as reported by a lot of people. the High E string can get jammed in there from what people have mentioned.. what do you mean? a photo to show us that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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