TheHonJanitor Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I am going to get a new guitar in May, hopefully a Gibson Les Paul. I had some criteria, mainly to do with looks because I'll try out sound later, and here they were: NOT a Les Paul Junior Had a pick guard Had block inlays Was under £580 I found the Les Paul Studio 50's tribute, that fulfilled all these criteria, but then I heard that there was a problem with the paint scratching or something. Can anyone either reassure me about this issue, or direct me to a different LP that also fulfills these things? Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Hello and welcome on here... £580 is the lowest end for Gibbies... You may be better off saving the extra couple of hundred as it will give you more options.. With the 50s and 60s tributes.. Yes they have a thinner paint and finish than most.. BUT ive personally not had an issue with any fading yet and ive had mine for about 3 years.. Great guitars... For other options I found this on DV247 (which is the shop I usually use... http://www.dv247.com/b-stock/gibson-les-paul-studio-electric-guitar-wine-red-chrome-hardware-b-stock--106248 Other than that, you can get a LPJ and fit the scratch plate yourself http://www.dv247.com/guitars/gibson-lpj-electric-guitar-rubbed-vintage-burst--103351 And as I say for a bit more you can get one of these (the new 50s, 60s and 70s tributes). http://www.dv247.com/guitars/gibson-les-paul-50s-tribute-electric-guitar-vintage-sunburst--103354 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHonJanitor Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 Hello and welcome on here... £580 is the lowest end for Gibbies... You may be better off saving the extra couple of hundred as it will give you more options.. With the 50s and 60s tributes.. Yes they have a thinner paint and finish than most.. BUT ive personally not had an issue with any fading yet and ive had mine for about 3 years.. Great guitars... For other options I found this on DV247 (which is the shop I usually use... http://www.dv247.com/b-stock/gibson-les-paul-studio-electric-guitar-wine-red-chrome-hardware-b-stock--106248 Other than that, you can get a LPJ and fit the scratch plate yourself http://www.dv247.com/guitars/gibson-lpj-electric-guitar-rubbed-vintage-burst--103351 And as I say for a bit more you can get one of these (the new 50s, 60s and 70s tributes). http://www.dv247.com/guitars/gibson-les-paul-50s-tribute-electric-guitar-vintage-sunburst--103354 Thanks for the advice, think I might consider saving a little more and getting one of those new 50's tribute (that worn white is a beaut!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakg Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 the paint on the dark back tributes do flake, but it is on purpose so it will have a worn look as you play it. it is on the edges tho, so the face won't be a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyanShayan Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 I am going to get a new guitar in May, hopefully a Gibson Les Paul. I had some criteria, mainly to do with looks because I'll try out sound later, and here they were: NOT a Les Paul Junior Had a pick guard Had block inlays Was under £580 I found the Les Paul Studio 50's tribute, that fulfilled all these criteria, but then I heard that there was a problem with the paint scratching or something. Can anyone either reassure me about this issue, or direct me to a different LP that also fulfills these things? Thanks :) Hey dude :-) Im hoping to get my first Gibson LP later this year and just to give my input on the flaking issue on the studio tribute, it will 100% flake but thats kinda a good thing cause it gives the guitar a cool worn look which makes it look awesome but if thats still enough to put you off the the LPJ is ure next best thing. Ive played it and it sounds absolutely amazing (for the price) + it comes in a classic goltop aswell. Ive played it and i just couldnt put it down. Of course the downside of it is that you will have to install the pickguard yourself but that shouldnt be too much of a problem. Overall i thing u should get the LPJ :-) Cyan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakg Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 yes, the flaking shouldn't push you off, i personally like it on mine, i have a honeyburst tribute. the sound and resonance is great with the P-90's, especially with heavier string gauges. GL. and remember, guitars are meant to be played, not shelved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazytrain513 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I had a satin Les Paul Studio for awhile. I wouldn't say they "flake" but they have less layers of lacquer on them so they ARE easier to wear. A fingernail to the finish will indent it. Satin/worn finishes are players guitars. No fading to speak of. FYI: They also start shining up in time as you play them (your touch "buffs" them up)-- my neck and the part of the guitar I rest my picking arm were considerably shinier in just 5 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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