charlie brown Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 A lot of 2017 LP models seem to come without the "poker chip" (Treble Rhythm) washer, around the selector switch. And, so I wonder how everyone feels, about that? Personally, I'm OK with it, either way. But, I've always felt like with the P-90 "Goldtop" versions, R-2,3,4 & 6, it looked "normal," or even better without it. While on the later and newer "Humbucker versions," it looks more "Normal" WITH it. LOL Who knows, "Why?" Just a personal feeling, preference, maybe? What do you all think? Or, do you care, either way? Just curious... CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I think.. If the top is pretty then you should have no chip or pickguard (or at least an optional one) to show as much of the top as possible... I like the way they look without a chip.. BUT, if you are looking at a traditional burst colour it does look like something is missing but that's just cos we are used to it... If the colour is like wine red or blue or something, leave them off. Its not like we need to be told what pickup is what... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Never. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Always. Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 J/K.................sort-of. If the Lester has a trapeze tailpiece - i.e. G-T Mk. 1 or re-issue thereof - then no chip. Otherwise Yes. What can I say? I'm a Luddite Traditionalist. I also happen to believe the visual aspect of the LP is somehow more balanced with the chip on. There are no exceptions. Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-RAM Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I INSIST on having a Poker Chip on, but I make custom ones out of clear plastic with no printing; it's the best of both worlds - it's there, but you can't see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I'm sure I'll leave all the nine stock "poker chips" on, and I guess I would add one to a 2017 Les Paul or SG, too. B) Sometimes I considered removing it from my Quilt Top LP to show a bit more of the nice deep purple stain, but I went with leaving it alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 oh sure like the aint heavy enough already!... sheesh! :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macronaut Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I think some LPs look good without it and some look good with it. I also think that the 2017 HP looks good without it, in part because of all the chrome. The same can be said of the pick guard. My Epi LP Standard has such nice maple, I hated to cover any of it up, though in some ways it looked nice with it. I ended up getting a laser cut clear pickguard which gives me the best of both...something of a ghost...it's there but, it isn't. I like how the 2017 Std HP has the option of removing the PG. You can always add the PC if you like. I also think it's a good thing that there are so many kinds of LPs to satisfy so many tastes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 I think some LPs look good without it and some look good with it. I also think it's a good thing that there are so many kinds of LPs to satisfy so many tastes. Yes, and...yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1all's Pub Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Unless it's a '52 (which I think is the only year they didn't come with one from the factory) it must have a poker chip for it to look "right" to me. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 It looks kinda cool without... why cover up good wood? But after leaving some of mine off, I put them back on. Seems classic with it on ya know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 I like the look of them, but don't want 'RHYTHM' & 'TREBLE' stamped on. Maybe I'll get around to turn it around so its blank?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 I've always liked the look with the "chip" on. I think it looks more vintage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldJim Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 I got my new Les Paul and had to read the instruction book. Where is Rhythm and where is Treble? I don't know!?! [/sarcasm] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaicho8888 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 I know "Treble" and "Rhythm" but what's the middle position called? My old poker chip imprints rubbed off, now I'm lost...What's "Treble" and what is "Rhythm". I still don't know why I play solo on "Rhythm"; Gibson installed the poker chip upside down! Are Les Paul's the only ones with poker chips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 I know "Treble" and "Rhythm" but what's the middle position called? You made me think about "Trythm" or "Rheble", but it could also be "Twilight Zone" My old poker chip imprints rubbed off, now I'm lost...What's "Treble" and what is "Rhythm". If there is an "R" and a "T" pickup model each, they might define that. I have no clue about PAF pickups though - they all are "R" spaced. Three pickups may also increase confusion I still don't know why I play solo on "Rhythm"; Gibson installed the poker chip upside down! Is soloing in the "Rhythm" position a bad thing? Up to now I never worried about that Are Les Paul's the only ones with poker chips? SGs usually came with them, too. All of mine have it stock, and on the one with the tog pot for the middle pickup this isn't mentioned. The chip looks just the same, and I have to deal with that myself. :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Scales Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 I know "Treble" and "Rhythm" but what's the middle position called? Missionary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Missionary. [lol] By the way, the middle position is my choice for storage to minimize load-induced fatigue of the contact tongues. They seem to like that in the darkness of the hard cases - all of the toggle switches are perfectly reliable since up to 34 years. :) In all positions when in use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaicho8888 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 You made me think about "Trythm" or "Rheble", but it could also be "Twilight Zone" No wonder I'm always lost in the middle... If there is an "R" and a "T" pickup model each, they might define that. I have no clue about PAF pickups though - they all are "R" spaced. Three pickups may also increase confusion Mostly, I have the old "R" spaced pickups. Is soloing in the "Rhythm" position a bad thing? Up to now I never worried about that Not a bad thing... I like solos in "Rhythm" and play rhythm in "Treble" with tone lowered a little.... no wonder it's confusing. Fortunately being old, I can't read the "poker chip" without reading glasses. I let my ears do the seeing. SGs usually came with them, too. All of mine have it stock, and on the one with the tog pot for the middle pickup this isn't mentioned. The chip looks just the same, and I have to deal with that myself. :unsure: You're right about that. I had to check my SG's. Missionary. I like that position... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacosta1972 Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 No poker chip on other single it guitars look good, I like them on Les Paul's or they don't look right to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelT Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I hadn't even thought about it when I got mine. Mine did come with a detached pickguard that I'll probably leave off. But, it didn't come with the "poker chip" around the selector switch. Can those be purchased at a dealer if I decide I want one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brando75 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 I just got my 2017 LP and I kinda like it without the poker chip Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.