riccosuabe Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 hi there, ive been a fender player for most of my days but now really want to get a les paul. i have a choice between a 2012 lp trad AAA or a 1997 ebony lp standard. i really like the trad when ive had a go and the standard also but everywhere i research makes a big deal about those 90s les paul standards.can anyone help me out on this topic? bit of background , i play blues mostly but also like to play rock/blues based rock aswell, im certainly no metal shredder. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs orange widow Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 What color is the Trad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 At the mo the '97 is more likely to hold its value or appreciate a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 They partly used laminated fretboards in 2012. I have one on a Custom Shop Les Paul and was annoyed when I accidentally found out long after the return period had expired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riccosuabe Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 What color is the Trad? it's a honeyburst AAA At the mo the '97 is more likely to hold its value or appreciate a little. the value isnt the main thing for me , im sincerely just after the better les paul. i tried both and acoustically i didnt really hear anything specifically different and i tried each of them at different places on 'similar' amps so i couldnt really judge the difference plugged in that accurately so i was wondering if theres any other factors in choosing the '97? wood,parts'build etc etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparquelito Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 the value isnt the main thing for me , im sincerely just after the better les paul. i tried both and acoustically i didnt really hear anything specifically different and i tried each of them at different places on 'similar' amps so i couldnt really judge the difference plugged in that accurately so i was wondering if theres any other factors in choosing the '97? wood,parts'build etc etc? Ric, If neither guitar grabbed you by the heart, then I would pass on both of them. When you hold and play the right Les Paul, you will know it. The model, finish, colour, and all the bits won't really matter. When you find the right one, that'll be it for you. Clearly, neither of these two guitars did it. :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs orange widow Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 TRAD!!!!!!!!! TRAD!!!!!! TRAD!!!!!! It's newer!! It's honey burst!! And it's A Traditional!! Do it, pull the trigger.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Farnsbarns Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 If I had to choose one I'd go with the 90's standard (said without even seeing them of course) buy I do agree with sparky. Keep up the hunt until you find one that you have to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1all's Pub Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 I prefer Honey Burst over Ebony 9 times out of 10 (or more)... BUT... the laminated 2-piece fretboard is a total turn off to me when it comes to 2012s. If it were me I guess I'd probably keep looking (there's a ton of used LPs out there to choose from, no reason to limit yourself to just these two). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Ric, If neither guitar grabbed you by the heart, then I would pass on both of them. When you hold and play the right Les Paul, you will know it. The model, finish, colour, and all the bits won't really matter. When you find the right one, that'll be it for you. Clearly, neither of these two guitars did it. :unsure: Yep. What Spar said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelT Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Ric, If neither guitar grabbed you by the heart, then I would pass on both of them. When you hold and play the right Les Paul, you will know it. The model, finish, colour, and all the bits won't really matter. When you find the right one, that'll be it for you. Clearly, neither of these two guitars did it. :unsure: I'm with you there. I've played quite a few guitars and there's those few that just seemed to fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
american cheez Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 i agree with sparq as well. when you try enough of them the right guitar will find you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Try a bunch of them. I've had Les Pauls from cheapies to fancy schmancy make your eyes pop out and got rid of all of them except for a used $600 Studio. Some guitars have it, some don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MississippiBlue Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Ric, If neither guitar grabbed you by the heart, then I would pass on both of them. When you hold and play the right Les Paul, you will know it. The model, finish, colour, and all the bits won't really matter. When you find the right one, that'll be it for you. Clearly, neither of these two guitars did it. :unsure: BINGO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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