sunburstfaded Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I've been looking at a Slash Les Paul but I'm not sure. Which is the best one to get? The original one with the acoustic pickup and mini switch or the ones that came out in 2008? What do the Slash owners think of their geetars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud N Proud Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I have played both and now own the Gold Top version that came out last year. As for looks, I have to say the one with the acoustic pick-up is my favorite, but for playbility and sound I really like to two newer versions. I went with the Gold Top because it is a guitar I always wanted and I really did not care for any of the flamed pattern on the standard burst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarGuy503 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I've been looking at a Slash Les Paul but I'm not sure. Which is the best one to get? The original one with the acoustic pickup and mini switch or the ones that came out in 2008? What do the Slash owners think of their geetars? I don't own one but if I were to get one it would be a tossup between the original Slash Signature with the Piezo and the Slash VOS LP. The skull and crossbone graphic on the headstock of goldtops and tobacco flametops looks tacky IMO. Other than that I don't have anything against those models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I don't know how they're all constructed but the one with the Piezo, by far. It's solid with long neck tenon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamienAzrael Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I've got all but the new Goldtop and the original Snakepit one from the 90's....My favorite is the V.O.S. ....It's nice and heavy and I find the neck very comfortable....But the one Tim mentioned with the Fishman bridge is REALLY cool....I use that whenever I need an acoustic guitar in a song and it sounds great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamienAzrael Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Here's a pic of the 3 I have: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 IMO...The Custom Shop Slash Signature from 2004 is the best very closely followed by the VOS model (The middle one in Damien's pics) Here's mine! Made in 2005... The acoustic pickup is amazing!! Regards Flight959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamienAzrael Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 No matter how many times I see those pics I gotta say that's a sweet guitar ya got there Flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 No matter how many times I see those pics I gotta say that's a sweet guitar ya got there Flight. Cheers Damien.. What's the Gibson USA Slash like?? I would love the VOS but there like rocking horse 5hit here in the UK.. Haven't seen you for a while.. Flight959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamienAzrael Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 The USA model is alright....The main reason I got it was I collect Slash guitars....The other reason being I was on tour last year and I wanted a nicer guitar than I was using...At the time my band was endorsed by Dean so I had 2 Deans on the road with me...So when the opportunity to buy one came up I took it....Then I used that the rest of the tour....But the V.O.S. and the model with the Fishman on it are still my favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamienAzrael Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Oh...the reason I haven't been here for a while is I'd been going to school learning how to build guitars so that took up almost all my time...Now I'm done and heading back to Florida so I've got time to come on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 The USA model is alright....The main reason I got it was I collect Slash guitars....The other reason being I was on tour last year and I wanted a nicer guitar than I was using...At the time my band was endorsed by Dean so I had 2 Deans on the road with me...So when the opportunity to buy one came up I took it....Then I used that the rest of the tour....But the V.O.S. and the model with the Fishman on it are still my favorites. You got an eye for the Gold Top? Flight959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamienAzrael Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I want one just to have all of them....I modded my old Classic Gold Top with Alnico II's years ago....The only thing I like more about the Slash model is the black finish on the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburstfaded Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 Thanks for the fast replies. I must admit I like the one with the acoustic pickup...it's also one of the most expensive over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Thanks for the fast replies. I must admit I like the one with the acoustic pickup...it's also one of the most expensive over here. I paid less for mine than a new USA Signature...Here in the UK.. It was second hand but as you can see well looked after.... A nice one went on ebay recently in the UK for a good price... Keep your eyes pealed Flight959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre S Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 the flamed is better, in terms of variation in sound because of the acoustic pickup but the goldtop is much better in terms of looks, i would take the goldtop anyday without hesitation over the flamed tobacco burst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 flight959, that is one of the sweetest LP's i've ever seen! Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 flight959' date=' that is one of the sweetest LP's i've ever seen! Beautiful![/quote'] Thanks.... She's gonna go me thinks... Clucking too much for an R9 Flight959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Can you still buy those CS Slash models? They're still on gibson.com. Flight, I wouldn't sell yours for an R9. I don't know what the neck & frets are like on your ugly Slash model but yours is essentially a historic LP with different electronics. It's solid with long neck tenon. Same thing, as far as I'm concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Can you still buy those CS Slash models? They're still on gibson.com.Flight' date=' I wouldn't sell yours for an R9. I don't know what the neck & frets are like on your ugly Slash model but yours is essentially a historic LP with different electronics. It's solid with long neck tenon. Same thing, as far as I'm concerned.[/quote'] Yep, Your right Tim... This sig is based on a 59 hence the long neck tenon and solid body... You can get them here but there big money... Nearly £3.5k.... There are UGLIER LP's You should know timmy Flight959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Them's fight'n words!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Them's fight'n words!! You have challenged me! Just wondering when your gonna stand up at let the forums decide! Again! =D>/ ;) Flight959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cookieman15061 Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I really love my goldtops and they are even better signed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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