AndyK

Yes it is, my friend. I p/x'd another one I didn't like (had factory fitted Seymour Duncans in it). Just used it for the first time in anger today - final rehearsal for our Slash / Myles Kennedy tribute band, before doing our first two gigs in Cardiff, Aug 2 and 3. It's wonderful. A heavy beast (over 10.5 lbs), but very nice to play.

Purdy!

Very nice, Pippy.

Cheers mate.

Pippy, old friend.

Thanks mate - is that the correct one for the bridge?

Not been here for a while... anyway, here's what I bought today. It's a 2005 Standard and it absolutely barks! I've got a neck p/u cover, but a need a bridge one (nickel). I ain't paying £49 blooming quid for one, which is the only one I can find. Any pointers, friends?

Flick of the Wrist, by Queen.

Been in about an hour now. Loaded up. Drove 35 miles. Unloaded. Set up. Played for 2 hours to a small audience. Set down. Loaded up in the rain. Drove 35 miles in the dark and rain. Unloaded in the rain. It's a long way to the top... Set list: Bridge to Better Days Walkin' by Myself Open My Eyes Cocaine Don't Believe a Word Pride and Joy Tush Voodoo Child Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love Bad Penny Whipping Post Hard to Handle Rockin' in the Free World Crossroads Cheap Sunglasses Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo Superstition Blue and Evil Shaking Hands with the Holy Ghost Gimme Three Steps Rock Candy Foxey Lady Rosalie Sin City

AC/DC - Down Payment Blues.

"Rockey" by Thin Lizzy. Deceptively difficult, actually, but I've found a guy on youtube who has absolutely nailed it. Unfortunately, only at full speed.

Love this song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIq8RrrlijI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPMYVb1ItOc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zdeo-i6uw5g Love this band!

Great song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9NvO3hf1sg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiDtEA5wlZk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s88r_q7oufE

Joe B - Blue and Evil. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3ULN9fRXRo

Yep understood. What about build quality comparisons now and then?

Not at all, my friend - a very helpful answer indeed.

I'm sure we've read a lot over the years about old and new model Les Pauls. Which are better? Are the only new models that can touch the old for quality the ridiculously expensive models (I mean the custom shop £5K + stuff)? Or are we now spoiled for choice, with the Standard being an excellent model, akin to the Standards of old? Really, the only people who can answer this are those who've tried and compared old vs new. I await your comments with baited breath.

War Pigs - Sabbath!

Back From Cali - Slash