MichaelT Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 After playing this on February 25th, I loved it and decided to buy it. I picked it up Sunday, March 4th. It's not as heavy as I expected at 8 lbs, 14 oz. But, the sound and sustain is massive. I was pleasantly surprised at how deep and warm of a tone this guitar has. I actually kind of like the big thick neck. I have big hands and long fingers, so the thickness isn't an issue and I feel I can really get a good grip on it. I'm very happy with the 2017 and 2018 lines, despite all the online rumors of poor Gibson quality control. My sales guy at Guitar Center gave me a pretty good deal on it so I didn't have to pay full price. My lovely wife is already planning her kitchen appliance upgrades. 2018 Les Paul Traditional: My three Les Pauls together. 2018 Traditional, 2017 Tribute, 2017 Standard: I'm now on a six month waiting period for my next guitar, according to her. I'm not sure if she realizes that a new guitar every six months for the next 20 or 30 years is really going to add up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody78 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Beautiful guitar! Good choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-28 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 After playing this on February 25th, I loved it and decided to buy it. I picked it up Sunday, March 4th. It's not as heavy as I expected at 8 lbs, 14 oz. But, the sound and sustain is massive. I was pleasantly surprised at how deep and warm of a tone this guitar has. I actually kind of like the big thick neck. I have big hands and long fingers, so the thickness isn't an issue and I feel I can really get a good grip on it. I'm very happy with the 2017 and 2018 lines, despite all the online rumors of poor Gibson quality control. My sales guy at Guitar Center gave me a pretty good deal on it so I didn't have to pay full price. My lovely wife is already planning her kitchen appliance upgrades. 2018 Les Paul Traditional: My three Les Pauls together. 2018 Traditional, 2017 Tribute, 2017 Standard: I'm now on a six month waiting period for my next guitar, according to her. I'm not sure if she realizes that a new guitar every six months for the next 20 or 30 years is really going to add up. Ohh La La. As King Crimson would say 3 Of A Perfect Pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 NICE rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 I got a chubby!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Ah yes,, she's a beauty! Well done my friend!! well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Congratulations, that is smokin' hot...have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 I got a chubby!! Don't you always? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Beautiful guitars(s)! Well done! :o Enjoy that lovely acquisition & your trio of tonal warfare! I once went 6 hours without buying another guitar. Once. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 I actually kind of like the big thick neck. I have big hands and long fingers, so the thickness isn't an issue and I feel I can really get a good grip on it. Interesting comments on the neck. I have been playing noting but "modern slim taper" necks for a while. I recently got my R0 and was a little worried about the thicker neck. I turns out to be very comfortable, I actually think I prefer it to the thinner necks. I have average hands. What's interesting is that they describe the Traditional as a '50s neck but if you go to a site like Wildwood where they measure the neck of each and every guitar they have, the thickness of the Trad seems to be closest to a RO. The feel of the neck is obvisouly not as simple as the just the thickness but the profile as well. The limiting factor for me seems to be the shoulder rather than the thickness (to a point of course). On my R0 I can get my hand around it just as well as the thinner necks but it actually feels more comfortable with a more full feeling in my hand. Makes me want to try a R9 neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 I once went 6 hours without buying another guitar. Once. :) You are a man of exceptional strength and self control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerad12 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Thats a real nice one there um hmm. I have 3 LP's too and oddly enough I want more. I play my other Gibsons and their awesome too, but when I pick up one of my LP's everything seems right with the world. Simply amazing guitars. Enjoy bud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelT Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share Posted March 6, 2018 Interesting comments on the neck. I have been playing noting but "modern slim taper" necks for a while. I recently got my R0 and was a little worried about the thicker neck. I turns out to be very comfortable, I actually think I prefer it to the thinner necks. I have average hands. What's interesting is that they describe the Traditional as a '50s neck but if you go to a site like Wildwood where they measure the neck of each and every guitar they have, the thickness of the Trad seems to be closest to a RO. The feel of the neck is obvisouly not as simple as the just the thickness but the profile as well. The limiting factor for me seems to be the shoulder rather than the thickness (to a point of course). On my R0 I can get my hand around it just as well as the thinner necks but it actually feels more comfortable with a more full feeling in my hand. Makes me want to try a R9 neck. My 1981 V has a regular 60's neck and it's bigger than the slim taper. My 2007 V has a slimmer neck than the '81. The 2017 Standard and Tribute are slim taper and more along the lines of the 2007 V. The Traditional neck that I have is bigger than the '81 V, more rounded. If I knew how to properly measure them, I would do that for you. I played an R0 over in Lexington, KY and the neck was larger than my 81 V but I don't recall it being as big as this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Stunning trio! Many congrats and play long and in good health! ...The limiting factor for me seems to be the shoulder rather than the thickness... Very much so. I prefer the '60s type necks but I've played a pair of late '50s ('57 and '58) "Baseball Bat" necks and the shoulders were so unobtrusive that it actually felt quite slim; certainly MUCH slimmer than my R9. Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Congrats! Always nice to hear from a satified Gibson customer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Very nice too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1963 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Good score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelT Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share Posted March 6, 2018 Congrats! Always nice to hear from a satified Gibson customer. I've been happy with them since buying my first Gibson in 1984 and still have it. Definitely no complaints here. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelT Posted March 13, 2018 Author Share Posted March 13, 2018 I chose to have the pickguard on for that classic look. I absolutely love this guitar. I like the bigger neck and the warmer sound than my Standard. I was a bit uncertain of the thicker neck but it suits me just fine. I put Schaller Straplocks on it, new strings, adjusted truss rod, adjusted bridge height and pickup height, set intonation, oiled the fretboard and this guitar is amazing. If I HAD to give up all my other guitars and choose just one, this would be the one. In different lighting and angles, it has a different flame and color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelT Posted March 13, 2018 Author Share Posted March 13, 2018 Page would so play Rock And Roll on that. Only if he lets me play his while he's playing mine! That was actually the influence for putting the pickguard on. The bursts of the late 50's, Jimmy Page, Ace Frehley, etc. I just wanted that classic look for this guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megafrog Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 I really like the finish on it. Very nice acquisition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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