yoav.binyamini Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Are there any current Gibson models made with with a compound radius fretboard. I tried to look on the website but as there is no 'search' option, I would need to go to the specs on every model.. 😲I have seen some references to past models, but they were either discontinued or had the standard 12" fretboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 (edited) Elsewhere some 10 years back, there were reports of Gibson signature models with compound radii. Pat Martino, Jimmy Page and Paul Jack Jr. were quoted. ah.... here ya go: http://legacy.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/2016/USA/Les-Paul-Standard.aspx Edited March 17, 2020 by merciful-evans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Twang Gang Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 I have a 2017 Les Paul Standard that has one. If you have not played one, it may take some getting used to, although the variance is not huge. I just noticed when I first got it, that because it was actually easier to play on, I was squeezing some chords harder than needed and was actually pulling the strings a little out of tune. Once you get the hang of using less effort they are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 I started using one 25 years ago. Its just exchanging a cylinder for a cone. These days I just want it to be as close to flat as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 35 minutes ago, Twang Gang said: I have a 2017 Les Paul Standard that has one. If you have not played one, it may take some getting used to, although the variance is not huge. I just noticed when I first got it, that because it was actually easier to play on, I was squeezing some chords harder than needed and was actually pulling the strings a little out of tune. Once you get the hang of using less effort they are great. Twang that has to one of the nicest Lesters I have ever seen! 😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Thanks Bill. I thought I was pretty lucky to find it and it plays great so became my number 1 right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 23 minutes ago, Twang Gang said: Thanks Bill. I thought I was pretty lucky to find it and it plays great so became my number 1 right away. What color is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Honeyburst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 (edited) Ihad a 2013 Standard that was a Honeyburst and it was nowhere near as nice. I Edited March 20, 2020 by Big Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhwildbill Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Big Bill said: Twang that has to one of the nicest Lesters I have ever seen! 😍 Totally agree, that is a perfect color. Sounds like it plays as well as it looks. A great find brother! 🤘 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 17 hours ago, Twang Gang said: I have a 2017 Les Paul Standard that has one. If you have not played one, it may take some getting used to, although the variance is not huge. I just noticed when I first got it, that because it was actually easier to play on, I was squeezing some chords harder than needed and was actually pulling the strings a little out of tune. Once you get the hang of using less effort they are great. That, to me, is a perfect-looking Les Paul. Honeyburst and pickguard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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