Rabs Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I am new to guitars, been playing almost 5 months. Have a Gibson J-15 and was thinking of branching out to an electric. I really like the looks of the Les Pauls, but I don't understand all of the features. What are some things to look for as far as construction, body, pickups etc. I know nothing about electrics. I'm willing to spend up to about $1500 or so but since I am not a professional nor do I desire to be one, maybe something in the $600.00 to $1000.00 range would be better suited for me? Ohh look.. as if by magic a perfect article for you on the Gibson site :) http://www2.gibson.com/News-Lifestyle/Features/en-us/Get-the-Maximum-Out-of-Your-First-Electric.aspx LOL I like the last point.. :unsure: ;) • Smoke the pots: Here’s something else an acoustic guitar can’t do: radically change volume and tone by rolling the speed dials, a/k/a potentiometer or “pot” controls, up and down. With a distorted sound, roll the volume pots back toward the low numbers to clean up your tone. Roll towards 10 to get dirty and solo at a higher volume. For darker, deeper, fatter voices, roll the tone pots back. For bright tones, push the tone pots up. And with multiple pickups, the possibilities for blending are rich, impressive and, well, if not limitless, at least super cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Ohh look.. as if by magic a perfect article for you on the Gibson site :) http://www2.gibson.com/News-Lifestyle/Features/en-us/Get-the-Maximum-Out-of-Your-First-Electric.aspx LOL I like the last point.. :unsure: ;) • Smoke the pots: Here’s something else an acoustic guitar can’t do: radically change volume and tone by rolling the speed dials, a/k/a potentiometer or “pot” controls, up and down. With a distorted sound, roll the volume pots back toward the low numbers to clean up your tone. Roll towards 10 to get dirty and solo at a higher volume. For darker, deeper, fatter voices, roll the tone pots back. For bright tones, push the tone pots up. And with multiple pickups, the possibilities for blending are rich, impressive and, well, if not limitless, at least super cool! Well, fixed bridges and single coils are not my cup of tea, but I think Orange valve amps translate any guitar tone one can imagine. They are top of the line in price and weight as well, but in my opinion they are worth it. I know this is arguable, but I also am a fan of European power valve types since these are real pentodes instead of beam-power tetrodes. For tonal reasons, decades ago I redesigned the two 6L6 poweramp stages of mine for accepting EL34s at the flick of a retrofitted bias switch. Sometimes I make A/B comparisons but up to now I always stayed with using EL34s in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randmo Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 I think I'm stuck on the Les Paul Studio Pro after playing one yesterday. I loved the color (Cherry Sunburst) and the feel. It's probably got more features than I need, but I like it. I would rather spend the $1500 and love it than spend $800 and wish I had something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L8_4thesh0w Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I think I'm stuck on the Les Paul Studio Pro after playing one yesterday. I loved the color (Cherry Sunburst) and the feel. It's probably got more features than I need, but I like it. I would rather spend the $1500 and love it than spend $800 and wish I had something else. Look's like another one's goin' to the dark side! lol (I'm just jealous) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randmo Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 Went to GC today and looked at a Les Paul Studio Deluxe , I'm thinking the deluxe is a GC exclusive. I really didn't ,see any difference between the pro and the deluxe, same colors, hard case and finish etc. the only real difference was the pro had push/pull knobs and the deluxe had push/push. Does anyone know the differences? Normally the deluxe is $1399 and pro $1525. GC had the deluxe on sale for $999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwrmac7600 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I am assuming this is the one you are talking about? Les Paul Studio Deluxe http://www2.gibson.c...-Exclusive.aspx Studio deluxe 9 hole weight traditional weight relief 60's neck book matched maple cap on 2 piece mahogany body 490R and Burstbucker Pro Mahogany neck faux binding baked maple fretboard coil splitting via push pull 500K cts pots These specs may be older, because Gibson doesn't really update specs to much on the "exclusive" models Les Paul Studio Pro http://www2.gibson.c...-StudioPro.aspx Modern weight relief Mahogany body (doesn't state how many peices 60's Mahogany neck 57 classic and burstbucker pro 500k pots Orange drop capcitors rosewood board Coil splitting via push pull From the pics it looks like 2 piece book matched top, because some of them have slight flaming on them. Offered in many more finish options It's a toss up for me, I like the traditional weight relief of the deluxe, but I like the rosewood board of the pro. The pick up difference is minimal as it is only the neck pickup that is different. and they can always be swapped to taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randmo Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 I am assuming this is the one you are talking about? Les Paul Studio Deluxe http://www2.gibson.c...-Exclusive.aspx No, it's this one Studio Deluxe II It has more color options, push/push, hardshell case and rosewood fingerboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwrmac7600 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 No, it's this one Studio Deluxe II It has more color options, push/push, hardshell case and rosewood fingerboard. see that's what i mean gibson doesn't update their specs on exclusive models, it was the same for the trad pro line, the only gibson specs available are for the original trad pro, not the II. If it has the rosewood board, and is still traditionally weight relieved than I would go with the deluxe II model personally, just because of personal preference that I prefer traditional over modern weight relief. If you go to guitar center, right down the serial number and then email gibson about the full specs, they respond very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randmo Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 Apperently the Studio Deluxe II is not exclusive at Guitar Center.. I found it at Musician's Friend also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Apperently the Studio Deluxe II is not exclusive at Guitar Center.. I found it at Musician's Friend also Real nice guitar man.. Go for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwrmac7600 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Apperently the Studio Deluxe II is not exclusive at Guitar Center.. I found it at Musician's Friend also Guitar center owns musicians friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randmo Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 Guitar center owns musicians friend No kidding, I didn't know that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randmo Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 I finally did it... Gibson Les Paul Studio Deluxe. Picked it up today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGsteve Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I am new to guitars, been playing almost 5 months. Have a Gibson J-15 and was thinking of branching out to an electric. I really like the looks of the Les Pauls, but I don't understand all of the features. What are some things to look for as far as construction, body, pickups etc. I know nothing about electrics. I'm willing to spend up to about $1500 or so but since I am not a professional nor do I desire to be one, maybe something in the $600.00 to $1000.00 range would be better suited for me? go with your heart... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarusvt84 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I finally did it... Gibson Les Paul Studio Deluxe. Picked it up today Excellent choice. This was my son's first LP when he was a young teen and it made a man out of him. It's a tone monster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randmo Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 Excellent choice. This was my son's first LP when he was a young teen and it made a man out of him. It's a tone monster. I'm 58 and finally a man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsinla Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I'm 58 and finally a man You waited a long time to become a man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Thats a lovely looking guitar man... You did well How does she play and sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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