mwink822 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Is it just me or does it seem like a mistake that Gibson didn't keep a second neck profile, either a 60's slim-taper or a 50's round profile neck on the new Les Paul Standard in addition to the asymmetrical neck? I've played several new Standards and just don't like the new assymetrical neck profile, but love everything else about the new Standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I agree. They should offer your choice of neck style on all of their guitars. You order what you want, and they could have a variety in the stores also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwink822 Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 Oh good, it's not just me that thinks that Gibson missed the mark in this particular area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Amen brothers. I have, and can handle, a variety of neck sizes, but when dropping a load of cash on a pricey new Gibby, I would prefer to choose the neck profile I want. Of course that's the rub with set necks - no easy changes as with a bolt on. And, if you're trying to run an assembly line scale, the less choices you offer, the more money you can make - à la Henry Ford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwink822 Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 I get that it's more cost effective for to produce one neck option, but come on, it's the FLAGSHIP Les Paul, and let's face it, I'm sure that there are just as many folks who would opt for non-aysemmetrical necks as there are folks who would. Hell, even PRS has two neck profiles available for their Custom 22 and Custom 24 which are their equivalent of the Les Paul Standard (insofar as being the brand's flagship guitars), what's more, they are at about the same price point as a Les Paul Standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greeny_lp85 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I don't understand all the crying about the different necks that Gibson offers. Just deal with it, tough up and find the guitar that feels the best to you. I don't care about all the neck differences, as long as the guitar feels right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwink822 Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 1)find the guitar that feels the best to you. 2)I don't care about all the neck differences' date=' as long as the guitar feels right. [/quote'] As to 1, hence the reason that I went with a Les Paul Custom for my most recent guitar acquisition. As to 2, doesn't the neck have a huge role in the guitar having the right feel? Just throwing it out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I personally do not see it as a mistake. There should be only one standard not 2 or 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 My hand adjusts to whatever neck im playing. I have a variety at my disposal. I have a shredders neck on my Charvel, the fat 50's on my R9 and the SRV baseball bat on my Stratocaster. One feels just as comfy as the others. Mind you, I have found over the years that my hand tires quicker when using a slimmer neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwink822 Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 I've also got a variety of neck profiles on my guitars, the 50's rounded on my Custom, the 60's slim taper on my DC Pros, something resembling a 60's slim taper on my Epi Standard, what's called a 'Wide/Fat' (between a 50's rounded and 60's slim taper) on my PRS, a thin, not quite super shredder neck on my Schecter 7 string, and a super thin Wizard Prestige shredder's neck on my Ibanez. Quite frankly my favorite necks are the 50's rounded and the PRS Wide/Fat as my hand doesn't get fatigued as fast. All that said, the common thread is they are all 'uniform' as much as a guiter neck can be. The asymmetrical neck on the new Standards, to me, just feels...off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic LP Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I've also got a variety of neck profiles on my guitars' date=' the 50's rounded on my Custom, the 60's slim taper on my DC Pros, something resembling a 60's slim taper on my Epi Standard, what's called a 'Wide/Fat' (between a 50's rounded and 60's slim taper) on my PRS, a thin, not quite super shredder neck on my Schecter 7 string, and a super thin Wizard Prestige shredder's neck on my Ibanez. Quite frankly my favorite necks are the 50's rounded and the PRS Wide/Fat as my hand doesn't get fatigued as fast. All that said, the common thread is they are all 'uniform' as much as a guiter neck can be. The asymmetrical neck on the new Standards, to me, just feels...off.[/quote'] Funny, 'cause the first thing that I loved on my 2008 Standard is the neck profile... but these concerns are pretty personal. Up to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzboy Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Good enough reason to bring back the Les Paul Classic with some better hardware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwink822 Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 Good enough reason to bring back the Les Paul Classic with some better hardware. I think we have a winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstar232007 Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Oh good' date=' it's not just me that thinks that Gibson missed the mark in this particular area.[/quote']Believe me, it's NOT just this area that they've been "missing the mark"! And IMHO, asymetrical necks SUCK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Les Paul Traditional anybody? B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstar232007 Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Les Paul Traditional anybody? Does it come with a free "Border Patrol" hat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwink822 Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 Believe me' date=' it's NOT just this area that they've been "missing the mark"! And IMHO, asymetrical necks SUCK! [/quote'] Agreed as to the asymmetrical neck and Gibson missing the mark in other areas. I can say set up is definitely one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Well, I have fat necked guitars (Lucille, and my Vintage '64 Strat), thin necked guitars (ALL of my Rickenbackers), and almost everything in-between. Takes me very little time, to adjust, to any of them. So, for me, that's never been an issue, really. But...to each his/her own. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwness Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Well' date=' I have fat necked guitars (Lucille, and my Vintage '64 Strat), thin necked guitars (ALL of my Rickenbackers), and almost everything in-between. Takes me very little time, to adjust, to any of them. So, for me, that's never been an issue, really. But...to each his/her own. CB[/quote'] I agree 100% CB. I have different necks all my guitars and never think about the size. I think people are trying guitars that just don't play very well. That leads them to think I don't like a certain sized neck. All my guitars play the way I like them too so size doesn't matter because they all play the same. I tried a few new Standards and when I found one that played good the neck was not a problem. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 ... I think people are trying guitars that just don't play very well. .... Spectacular bit of logic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic LP Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Good enough reason to bring back the Les Paul Classic with some better hardware. I ask the by email, but the guy at Gibson replied me saying it was in the plan for now. But I'm sure it will come, soon or later and I would like it. Seems like Gibson is focusing on more modern Les Paul these days but the oldies will be back... man I sound nostalgic here ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KL Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 I am not familiar with the assymetrical neck, please could someone give me a link, or explain what it is. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Try this link; http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-USA/2008-Les-Paul-Standard/Features.aspx The marketing people came up with this bit of info - "The new ergonomically-correct profile is tapered, and designed to be thicker on the bass side, and thinner on the treble side, closely outlining the natural form of the hand as it grips the neck." I ain't buying it, but to each their own.... Does it come with a free "Border Patrol" hat? Gotta know people to make that happen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KL Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Thanks NeoConMan, I've never seen one. I'd like to try one to see what it is like out of interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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