Hi,
I want to introduce my new girl. It's a redhead, born in July, 2012 in Nashville, weight 3910g (8,62lbs):
Although I'm more of a traditional kind I eventually chose the new LP Standard and not the Traditional. As a beginner, who is used to play on a Strat, the neck profile of the Standard is more comfortable to me.
Here are my first impressions:
- Quality is decent but there is potential. The finish is fine, the binding of the body, too. But the neck binding could be more accurate. It’s a bit roughly machined in some areas.
- The body is made of two pieces mahogany. But I can hardly spot the joint. Looks like one piece. The grain of the back looks fine.
- Weight is 3910g (8,62lbs). The weight distribution is perfect. When the guitar sits on my leg it is ideally balanced.
- The Rosewood of the fretboard looks rather dry and a bit dirty. There’re some people who complained about a too bright colored fretboard. For my taste the color is dark enough.
- The neck is almost straight. There is only a very, very slight bow. The G string is buzzing if it is hit hard. Maybe I've to adjust the truss rod a little.
- The guitar has standard strap pins. In my opinion strap locks would be more appropriate for a guitar of this price and weight.
- The volume knob for the neck pickup is different from the other knobs. The caption is imprinted, and not engraved.
And she sounds great!
Robert