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The 2016 50s tribute, in case you’d like to have humbuckers. Personally I’d go with the 2016. I thought they were great. My 2019 modern collection Tribute needed some fret ends attention. I don’t remember playing a 2016 Tribute with similar fret ends to my 2019 Tribute. Not that it matters to me, but it seems to be a big thing for some people, the 2016 Tribute had mahogany necks, while the current model of Tribute have maple necks.

I actually like and own PRS guitars, including a McCarty and a McCarty 594 double cut (if I want a single cut I prefer to go with a LP). They’re great. However, my R9 is still my favorite. I love Tim Pierce, but this video, albeit entertaining, was quite pointless. At the end of the day the differences do not render one better than the other, because different people have different tastes. Paul is of the opinion that having “all” the frequencies is a good thing. He will emphasize some frequencies and taper down other so it’s not an all flat and boring eq, but they are all there. That’s the “sounds the same but just more” argument. However, to some they might sound almost hi-fi, if that makes sense. Not necessarily sterile, but loosing some of the quirks that makes a LP sound so organic. Personally, I prefer the sound and feel of my R9, but I have to admit, those 594s are phenomenal guitars. Gibson just has a knack to making guitars that are just alive. For instance, I have an L-00 studio and had a Martin OMC-18e, which I parted with to help me pay for my R9. On paper the Martin was a better guitar, but there was something about the L-00 that makes it special. The thing just feels alive and just sounded and played better to me. Yeah, there are some dogs out there, but when you find the one, it’s just hard to compete. Just my 2 cents.

I don’t know about the special, but in 1961 the regular SGs were called Les Paul. Eric Clapton has one if I remember correctly. Also there is this one displayed at the Play it Loud exhibit that was at the MEt and is now in the process of moving to the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame. I know it’s a bit hard to see, but if you zoom into the truss rod cover of the white “SG”/Les Paul Custom, you’ll see Laster’s signature.

Nice. I’m glad the problem was solved.

Oh I see, sorry I for the misunderstanding. You’re not talking about the low E side of the bridge being farther away from pickup than the high e. If I understand you correctly, you’re talking about the actual location of the saddle slots? If so, I might have old eyes as well, because I’m seen the same thing. That’s or, like you said, some photo optical illusion.

Wait, are you being serious? All two piece tails that I’ve ever seen, the bridge was slanted (yes that includes Eclipse and 594). Anyway, I think it’s not working for OP because the string spacing of the A string is a hair off. The slot was made a bit towards the D string.

Arguably the most common reasons a guitar, of any kind, won’t stay in tune is the nut or strings that are either too old or that haven’t been properly stretched. Sometimes the nut slots are a bit too narrow which causes the string to catch.

I don’t know if you’re joking, but the offset is deliberate. Interestingly, I’ve heard a person who authenticate vintage LPs say that because modern LPs, including historic reissues, have a more of an offset, they are easier to intonate than original bursts. OP, it’s hard to determine it from the pictures you’ve sent, but it seems like the string not going through the middle of the saddle is making the A string a hair closer to the D string. Could also be an optical illusion from the picture. As other suggested it could be the tuner (forgive my ignorance, but is that a phone app tuner?). Personally I’d keep the guitar. Maybe try to negotiate a new bridge, or even just a new saddle, with the seller.

I love reverb, it’s my wallet who hates it. I’d say much better than eBay. However, for certain instruments I prefer to play it before I buy it, but that’s just my personal preference. I have taken the gamble a few times and was successful in all but one instance. There was nothing objectively wrong with the one guitar that didn’t result in a successful purchase, it was just one that I didn’t gel with it well.

That’s an amazing story. Thank you for point it it out. The MET lists the guitar as the one used to debute his electric band at the Newport Folk Festival in July 25, 1965. The folk purists didn’t appreciate the move to electric. It appears to currently belong to Jim Irsay, which I just noticed is the same guy you mentioned owned Tiger.

It is listed as still being part of Jimmy Page’s collection. However, it’s my understanding that this exhibition is moving to Ohio as we speak to be permanently at the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. The ones that gave me a sad feeling were the pieces of Pete Townshend’s SG and a small chunk of Jimmy Hendrix Strat. The other one for quite the opposite reason, was Bob Dylan’s 1964 Strat. That thing is pristine, not a single scratch. Only a crack on scratchplate near a screw, that’s it. That guitar looks like it got very little playing time and 0 playing when it switched hands to a collector. The other instruments in the exhibit looked like they were properly played in abundance. Yes that is SRV’s Strat and Tiger in the back. Wolf was also in this exhibit. There were so many, dare I say it, iconic instruments. Chuck Berry’s ES-350, Clapton’s Blakie, EVH’s Frankenstein, Clapton’s The Fool, Page’s Dragon (Telecaster), Clapton’s 000-42 used in the MTV unplugged, among others. It was a pretty amazing experience.

Anyone visited the Play It Loud exhibition at the MET? I’ve had the opportunity to go and it’s absolutely amazing. My favorite was being able to see Jimmy Page’s #1 Les Paul in person. It was also the first real burst I’ve seen in person Here are some pictures:

Here is Jimmy Page’s #1 headstock for comparison.

I this depends on the year. However, since 2015, they Gibson have been using 500K pots. For instance scroll down to the Control Pocket Assembly section of the following 2015 LP Standard, where it lists the pot values as 500K. http://legacy.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/2015/USA/Les-Paul-Standard.aspx

That’s the same adapter that came with my HP. There are some generic ones available on Reverb.

I’m currently on the tail end of a vacation trip in NY. It was my wife’s birthday wish, which I forwent a practice playing session with some friends and a Mark Knopfler concert. To compensate for the things I had to forgo for this trip, I’ve been to the play it loud exhibit at the MET three times and I might be going for fourths later today.

I had a 2018 SG Standard 61 that I sold to get and Original Collection SG Standard 61. There was something about my former 2018 SG that felt like a constant battle with the guitar. I couldn’t find anything objectively wrong with the guitar. Perhaps a tiny and subtle twist on the neck, but not enough to affect playability or sound. The Original Collection one blew the 2018 out of the water. The thing almost plays itself. Not to say that 2018 sucks. Quite the contrary, I have an amazing 2018 LP Faded. However, every 2019 Studio Tribute that I’ve picked we’re absolutely atrocious. I’m glad Gibson got rid of that aberration and brought back the LP Tribute. I also had amazing luck with 2017. The new original and modern collection are on a different level though. I deliberately not play them in stores to prevent myself from spending more money. Those LP Special Tribute DC are very tempting.

I have used those adapters before, and you are correct, they are completely solder-less. You just insert the wires into a hole and tighten a screw to keep each wire in place. They’re great. The first one I used, actually came with a LP Standard HP (2017), but I’ve also used one I got from Reverb. Gibson stopped selling quick connect pickups in 2018, which is silly, since even now, some of the modern collection guitars are still using quick connect. The only negative I see from the quick connect stuff is that if something goes wrong with the PCB board, there not much that can be done. However, all of mine are still running strong. I’ve never had any problems trying different pickups with quick connect guitars, quite the contrary. It actually makes life much easier. Even if I’m using the ends of my stock quick connect pickups to splice it onto a new pickup, it feels luxurious having all the space in the world to solder the wires together.

Hi, When I touch the bell notification to see a reply or reaction to one of my comments, more often than not, the list of notification is displayed behind the control tab. Whenever that happens, I can not select the notification I want to got to. I’ve attached a screenshot of what I’m describing. I only encounter this issue when I’m on mobile or tablet, but not when browsing on a regular computer. Best, Paulo

I don’t really know. What I do know is that for that sort of price you could get a Gibson Custom Gold Top, like a 1957 Reissue. Some might have a different opinion, but personally for that type of money I’d prefer a Gibson Custom over a Gibson USA. Although I admire Slash a lot as I grew up listening to among other things, Guns n Roses, I wouldn’t pay a lot extra just to have his signature on a guitar. A used Gibson USA is going for half of the price of that guitar you posted. I wouldn’t think it’s worth double because of Slash’s autograph.

If it is real, it doesn’t look like Gibson Custom guitar.

About two weeks into my first set. I like them a lot. They sound really good, feel comfortable and smooth, and they seem to be holding up well with my sweaty hands. I’ll be rotating between NYXL and the new Brite Wires.

I was going to say an R9 with p-90s and un-mounted pick guard, but I forgot about the hide glue (though, they can technically still use fenol formaldehyde resin to glue on the top like Gibson did with the original Les Pauls in the 50s and 1960). In that case, an SG with a 1959 Les Paul profile neck.

Gibson Custom is just at a totally different level. Once you play one it’s very easy to get spoiled and very picky with guitars.

No. The shape of the PCB takes the whole bottom of the control cavity, thus PCB on an SG will not fit a LP and vice versa. Also pot positions, pickup toggle switch and jacks are in different places as well.