redlir Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Well after years of playing mostly acoustics and strat 'style' guitars, I went down to my local haunt today in search of a new electric. My mind was pretty set on a PRS when I walked in I must admit, I used one years ago and remember liking the neck and feel. My friend and salesman at the local shop told me I had to try a Les Paul that had just come in. It was a 2002 standard model with a 60's neck that was built in 2008. Now normally I find Les Paul guitars to be too heavy for my frame and the necks just a tad too fat, so I never gave them much of a chance to get close to me. This guitar was a whole different story! A little reluctantly I decided to humor him, and I'm very glad I did! This guitar is just the right weight. Just the right size neck and action.... and wowzers.. plugged into a Fulltone OCD and little Peavey Delta Blues, this axe was so rich and warm on all fronts! I'm so happy I found this guitar. It may not be the top of the line LP, but this little number is some serious guitar. What an inspring instrument. ~R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossroadsnyc Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Congratulations, man! Hey, remember that the LP Standard is THE Standard! How about some pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixstrings Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 LPs weren't my style back when. I prefered the look of strats and pointy guitars. Then one day I was at a shop and all I had to jam on was an LP std. and a Fender tube amp. Man I was hooked from then on. I still think every Les Paul owner should own a strat and every strat owner should own a Les Paul, and any Les Paul or strat owner should own a good tube amp :) I have tried different things but there's nothing like an LP. If you want that sound, you have to get a Gibson LP. Nothing else gets you there. Having "Gibson" on the headstock is more than just a mental thing. I still think they're too damned expensive but when I can get a deal I'll buy another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemoon Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 2002 Standard built in 2008? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossroadsnyc Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 2002 Standard built in 2008? That went right over my head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSG_Standard Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 LPs weren't my style back when. I prefered the look of strats and pointy guitars. Then one day I was at a shop and all I had to jam on was an LP std. and a Fender tube amp. Man I was hooked from then on. I still think every Les Paul owner should own a TELE to and every strat owner should own a Les Paul' date=' and any [b']GUITAR[/b] owner should own a good tube amp :) I have tried different things but there's nothing like an LP. If you want that sound, you have to get a Gibson LP. Nothing else gets you there. Having "Gibson" on the headstock is more than just a mental thing. I still think they're too damned expensive but when I can get a deal I'll buy another one. There fixed!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redlir Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 2002 Standard built in 2008? Sorry I only meant in reference to the features and hardware. It's not a "2008" like the new ones (http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-USA/2008-Les-Paul-Standard/Features.aspx)' date=' but rather the older design built in 2008. The wiki has the 2002 hardware changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixstrings Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 There fixed!:) I agree with you like by 49% :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Congrats, yes the standard is an awesome instrument (no wonder its the standard hehehe). What finish did you get? Post some pics please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Congrats.. Glad you have seen the light!! Like the ladies have already said some pics wouldnt go a miss!! Flight959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bram Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 That's great to hear Redlir. 'Rich and warm'....well, that smells good!! I'm really happy for you redlir, enjoy your new axe!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevezapp Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Awesome choice - lets see some pics!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redlir Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 I'll try and round up a decent camera tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnastynebr Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 LPs weren't my style back when. I prefered the look of strats and pointy guitars. Then one day I was at a shop and all I had to jam on was an LP std. and a Fender tube amp. Man I was hooked from then on. I still think every Les Paul owner should own a strat and every strat owner should own a Les Paul' date=' and any Les Paul or strat owner should own a good tube amp [/quote'] My new strat should arrive at GC today. She should be in my hands by 7pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixstrings Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 My new strat should arrive at GC today. She should be in my hands by 7pm. Good boy=d> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverLesterStd Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 There fixed! LOL. I think you did repair the phrasing. I wouldn't mind a nice strat though. I would gladly pay you tomorrow for a nice stratocaster today. Oh BTW redlir, glad to have another convert to our sweet & nasty axe. Welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redlir Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 I guess I should have polished her first I plan on putting a RS vintage kit soon, but I put in some orange drops for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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