KRAD Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Hey guys, You heard it, I own an MIA Fender Deluxe HSS Stratocaster (olympic pearl/rosewood, for those who care) and a MIM Fender Standard Stratocaster. I am really curious about Gibson, as the different body styles and Jimmy Page played one. So what I am asking is something pretty big, but if someone with a way with words has time to tell, I have time to read and reply. What makes each Gibson guitar so unique? By unique, I mean in comparison to a Fender Strat, or more specifically, my HSS Deluxe in the way each sounds and WHAT exactly they sound so unique in, what their zone is. The Les Paul, SG, Flying V, Firebird, and the others, what makes them so worth playing and buying? I play blues and rock, like Hendrix and Page and am thinking about moving into some Batio/Malmsteen stuff, for the record. Help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, KRAD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Wow. You sure opened a can of worms for a new guy.... :-) First, it's this simple; NO Strat is gonna sound like a Les Paul, I don't care what kind of humbuckers you put in it. I'll skip the whole better/best thing and say only that the set neck DOES make a difference. Lotsa Mahogany and Maple makes a difference. If you can't hear it, don't pay for it. If you do, your money will be well spent and retain it's value better than most guitars. I like Fenders too, note the different pickups in mine.... Tele Deluxe humbuckers, Fender Dove P-90's, bone stock single coils, and the most honest guitar of all - an Ash Tele. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRAD Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 That's a lot of humbuckers. o_o But what about the SG or Flying V or Firebird? Or do you think the Les Paul is just the best out of them all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 That's a lot of humbuckers. o_oBut what about the SG or Flying V or Firebird? Or do you think the Les Paul is just the best out of them all? Ok how about this if you really wana learn about gibson guitars that bad, buy books...if u dont like books well theres always idoits on the internet. (Not you neo u did a good post.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Ok how about this if you really wana learn about gibson guitars that bad' date=' buy books...if u dont like books well theres always idoits on the internet. (Not you neo u did a good post.)[/quote'] This being the biggest idiot of all ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 This being the biggest idiot of all ... Why thank you axe. Excuse me while i get your ip adress, then your real adress and blowing ur brains out with a 2003 12 gauge shootgun. (: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantha Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Well.. you've no doubt heard what Les Pauls, V's and SG's sound like. This may seem obvious, but, I think you'll need to just get out and play them all and see what you think. They all have a very different feel than a Strat, and you'll either like it or you won't. I had a friend many years ago (Fender / Ibanez lover) that just HATED my Les Paul because of the weight and the fat neck... but to me, it felt like home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Why thank you axe. Excuse me while i get your ip adress' date=' then your real adress and blowing ur brains out with a 2003 12 gauge shootgun. (:[/quote'] Is you're mommy going to drive you cross country to do so ... Or do I have to wait until you can drive ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRAD Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 That sounds like a good plan. To be honest, I need to get out of my safety zone and explore. If I were to get a Les Paul or some other cool Gibson, what would be the best 'starter', if I am willing to spend around 2 grand on one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Careful with that crap in a public forum. Can you spell Eff Bee Eye? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Why thank you axe. Excuse me while i get your ip adress' date=' then your real adress and blowing ur brains out with a 2003 12 gauge shootgun. (:[/quote'] I'm calling the authorities... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Is you're mommy going to drive you cross country to do so ... Or do I have to wait until you can drive ??? Aww axe thats so sweet you care about me you dirty perv rapist. Sorry im not ghay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 That's a lot of humbuckers. o_o Only the Tele Deluxe's are humbuckers' date=' and very low output at that. P-90's are single coils. Big, pissed-off single coils! I love 'em. But what about the SG or Flying V or Firebird? Or do you think the Les Paul is just the best out of them all? SG is probably a little closer to your Strat with a hot humbucker in the bridge. Explorer is a little bigger sounding. Flying V is great for metal with hot pickups, good for lotsa stuff with mild pickups like the 57 Classic. Firebird is a cool guitar, but sonicly it's not a real unique tone. Mini humbuckers can be thin and shrill, especially ceramics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Aww axe thats so sweet you care about me you dirty perv rapist. Sorry im not ghay. Defamation ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRAD Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 Alright, so if I narrow it down to SG or Les Paul, NeoConMan would choooseee...? I will guess LP due to your picture, but you can always surprise me. :] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Defamation ... Axe im gona go to bed what time tommrow do you want to do this again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 If I were to get a Les Paul or some other cool Gibson' date=' what would be the best 'starter', if I am willing to spend around 2 grand on one?[/quote']Get a new Les Paul Traditional. Unbeatable. If used guitars are okay with you, find a LP Standard from 2007 all the way back to whenever... Most had a bigger neck than you're used to, it might become your preference. I like the 60 Slim Taper neck myself. Skip the "starter" baloney - there's a million great Les Pauls out there for $2k. Don't buy a VOS, worn anything, faded this or that. It just gets too confusing. Buy a good solid gloss finish Les Paul, and go from there. Later you can sell it for major $$$$ if it ain't you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mick Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 get a room you two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Back on track here . The SG is a nice warm sounding guitar... And easier to play than a Les ... to me any way... My Lesters has a brighter tone with a lot of punch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Please gotta be able to spell address first before you can grab that address......... You bastard...ill get you for that. You think i would really waste my night getting his adress...no...good night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T50 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 I had put 2 SD humbuckers on my American Deluxe Strat with mahogany body/rosewood fret board. I expected this to sound like a SG, but it didn't. Neo is right. No Fender will sound like a Gibson. Not necessarily a bad thing, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Not bad, just different. Each has its merit, and it's place firmly in music history. Alright' date=' so if I narrow it down to SG or Les Paul, NeoConMan would choooseee...? I will guess LP due to your picture, but you can always surprise me. :'] SURPRISE!!!! Get the LP. If you love it enough to get bit by the Gibson bug, you'll suffer a lifetime of trying to buy everything they ever built... SG is a good second Gibson, but I know guys who have a dozen Les Pauls - ALL great guitars, unique every one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRAD Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 Alright, you guys have been helpful, thanks... I guess I will play and see whether the SG is right or if the LP is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRAD Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 Not bad' date=' just different.Each has its merit, and it's place firmly in music history. [b']SURPRISE!!!![/b] Get the LP. If you love it enough to get bit by the Gibson bug, you'll suffer a lifetime of trying to buy everything they ever built... SG is a good second Gibson, but I know guys who have a dozen Les Pauls - ALL great guitars, unique every one. Oh.. my god.. we have a junkie.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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