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Looking for a LP Studio with a 60s neck; what are my options ?


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Hey guys, I've tried both a 50s and 60s profile, but prefer the 60s and have decided to eventually purchase a LP Studio.

Can you good folks please provide me with a list of models (years) to look out for.

Either Hum bucker, mini hum bucker or p90 will suffice.

Cheers.

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Hi there (again :) (I just posted on your intro thread)...

 

Well instantly id suggest a 60s tribute studio... I have one (I am also a big fan of 60s necks)... they really are great guitars for the money (and even regardless of money) if you don't care about the non shiny finish.

 

However I will also say as we do on here, that the only real way to know is get out there and play as many as possible.. You will soon find out what you like and don't like.. Like say, ive played some guitars that say they have a 50s neck but don't feel that big to me, and others that have felt huge...

 

Its cos Gibsons are hand finished so each one is slightly different.. so each is kind of unique in that way.

 

The only other thing id say is if you don't like big necks, just avoid the 2015 line, just try one and you will know what im on about.. Past the 12th fret it just gets huge. And if you don't mind the 2014 12th inlay (which I thought was cool) the 2014 model year was pretty cool and I think some can still be found here and there (even though some of those have autotuning which you may or may not want).

http://www.gak.co.uk/en/gibson-2014-les-paul-studio-pro-tobacco-burst-candy/89957?gclid=CK7vo5Xks8gCFavpwgod7T4P1Q

http://www.dv247.com/guitars/gibson-les-paul-studio-pro-2014-6-string-electric-guitar-graphite-pearl--206059?gclid=CN6X56jks8gCFdQaGwod-FsJzw

 

There are even some 2013s still around (another good year and no unwanted inlays)

http://www.gak.co.uk/en/gibson-2013-les-paul-60s-tribute-min-etune-wine-red/77240?gclid=CMOsgrnks8gCFQUOwwodUZ4BWw

 

Hope that helps a bit, and good luck on the hunt [thumbup] (feel free to ask anything else you want to know)

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Hmmm, not sure actually I don't think ive tried one... (but im sure other people will chime in on that)...

 

Theres also the 2013 Future Tribute which has an asymmetrical neck on it, which I have on my 2008 Standard and is very close to a 60s neck http://www.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-USA/Les-Paul-Future-Tribute.aspx

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Mmmm "asymmetric neck" ? I'm intrigued I've checked the link provided, but I'm curious to know what kind of shape that is exactly.

Well its thicker at the bottom E side and slimmer on the bottom E side which is meant to make it more ergonomically fit your hand shape.

 

Id say a Gibson is like no3

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... and how do the 70s necks compare ?

 

Hello!

 

70s necks are kind of a mix between the 50s and 60s style. They are thin at the nut, and get gradually thicker towards the heel. My personal favorite.

 

The upper guitar (Studio 50s Tribute) has a thick neck. It's thickness is constant along the entire length. The one below, is a 1978 LP Recording, with a neck described above. Not the best illustration, though.

 

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Cheers... Bence

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Guitars can play tricks on players. The same neck profile feels different at different neck angles and on bodies with different shapes, thicknesses, or masses. The L6-S guitars of mine have 60's slim taper necks, but they feel fatter than those on my a Les Paul guitars. Looks can play a role, too.

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