Eitoip Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Hello, I'm new here and am in need of some advice. I am in quite the pickle. To make a long story short, I have been saving up for a new guitar for over a year. I didn't know know how much money I had in my guitar fund till yesterday. I would just cash one of my pay checks take birthday money, and christmas money, and graduation money and just put it in my guitar fund. Well I was counting and it came to over 2 thousand dollars. And I thought since I had the money I should get my dream guitar, which is a Gibson Les Paul Standard in Heritage cherry sunburst. Doesn't sound like that much of a dilemma, but I have only been playing seriously for about 2 years now. I have seen alot of improvement in my playing, but I am still not that great. I mean I can keep up with some of my friends, but I am still learning new things all the time. I was wondering if you guys would advice waiting longer till I buy it or since I have the money I should just take the plunge and get it. Or should I go buy an intermediate level guitar and wait till my skills improve? I really do not know what to do so I thought I would ask for some advice. Thanks. (Oh and btw the guitar I am playing now is some unknown guitar that My friend is letting me borrow, well I guess gave to me I have had it for over 2 years now. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FennRx Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 i was playing all of about 3 months when i took the plunge and bought my first Gibby- a 1995 Les Paul Studio- and I've never looked back. Take the plunge, you won't regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaresz Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Well, if it's your dream and it is now attainable why wait. Your current skill level should not be a factor for, or against. I am by no means a great guitarist, I don't even know if I would say I play well. Though I keep learning everyday. I own 3 Gibson’s of different styles and I have never noticed a stamp on any of them stating, "For professional Use Only". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jomo Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Same here. Get the Gibson, you knew that you were going to get that here but let me explain why this is what you should do. (by the way, if I was as good as my collection I'd be an awesome player) If you bite the bullet on the Paul, you will be more likely to stick with it. You won't get frustrated because the frets are digging into your fingers, etc etc. Plus, when was the last time you saw a Standard LP selling for the cheapness? Ummmm, never. It's a solid investment. So let us know when to expect pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eitoip Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 Ya, I guess I should have expected these anwsers. I still am gonna think about it some more, but I am leaning towards getting it. I mean I have worked really hard to save that much money so I guess it would make sense to just get what I really want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemoon Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Get it now. You have earned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaresz Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 By the way, Welcome to the Gibson forums........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Perhaps a different perspective.... part of your learning curve will inevitably involve your equipment. I mean... you can only learn so much "driving" on your Murray lawnmower... eventually you'll need a car to get better. By getting a known good guitar to start with, you will actually shorten your learning curve. And I can't emphasize what Jomo said enough... Gibsons are an investment that maintains their value for decades if well kept. Welcome to the forum and good luck with your decision! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cudamax2343 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Man buy the best gibson you can, right now. You will be alot better of a player because well for one thing you have 2 years under your belt, and you should of got one a year ago, and man nothing sounds as good as a properly set up gibson, and when you own one you will say the same thing. Remember I recommend you get one right now, it will improve your play-in and you will always remember how the sound of it SHOCKED-YOU the first time you played it. Just play-in simple chords and a simple riff will sound "soooo goooooood" and allow you to get into it alot more and that what will improve your playing. Also, you must get a good quality strobe tuner and use it, they are only about 40 dollars, I recommend the new korg gt-4. Don't ever get caught playing a new gibson out of tune man and remember Zakk Wylde is quoted as saying: If you think that gibson doesn't sound good, you need to go home and practice until it does, because they all sound great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eitoip Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 Also' date=' you must get a good quality strobe tuner and use it, they are only about 40 dollars, I recommend the new korg gt-4. Don't ever get caught playing a new gibson out of tune man and remember Zakk Wylde is quoted as saying: If you think that gibson doesn't sound good, you need to go home and practice until it does, because they all sound great.[/quote'] A Friend of mine sold me his old Peterson StroboStomp Tuner. Its truly an amazing tuner. So I think I have that covered. I have always loved the sound of a Gibson, especially when Clapton was in The BluesBreakers and Cream. The tone he got out of his gibsons were sheer beauty. Thats the type of tone I am going for, to bad most of it is in your finger tips though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Eitoip, you're probably a better guitarist than I am and look at all the guitars I have... If you decide to buy a mediocre guitar, you'll regret not buying the read deal when you had the chance. My advice is go play them, then judge for yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 And as I always say .... Play more than one ... If your dead set woth your "color" choice, thats cool, just be sure to wiggle more than one toggle before you fork over your ... Cash ... Welcome to the forum , we're hear 24/7 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Go for a gibson, enjoy it for life, post pics here, you´ll not regret it (well maybe you´ll regret posting pics here for all of us to ...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
led floyd9 Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 That's a great avatar you have, it's almost as good as mine! I'd go for it. I have been playing for 2 years now, and I saved for two years to get a Gibson. I did and I love it. Gibsons sound, feel, and look so good, they will motivate you to practice more. Like signifigant amounts more. I used to only practice guitar for half an hour a day, but since I have had my Gibson, I have played for an hour and a half every day. But don't forget to have a good amp with your Gibson, because a Gibson can only sound the way it should through a good amp. Also, don't forget to try the Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded! It's an extremely nice guitar, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRom Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 A great guitar will make a world of difference. Buying a less expensive model won't be taking a step backwards either so don't be worried. Beside, if you go in with cash I'm sure you can get a heck of a deal ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eitoip Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 Eitoip' date=' you're probably a better guitarist than I am and look at all the guitars I have...[/quote'] Wow, thats quite the collection. Thanks for all the replys guys. I am looking forward to finals being over so I can go play some. Don't have much time as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPRIDER Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Dude I've been playing for about 30 years and am getting better everyday. If you can pickup a sweet standard, beleive me it will be lots more fun playing. You can also look at it as an investment...most LP hold their value pretty well. Cheaper guitars don't.....I wish I had some or my old guitars....I'd have to have a large insurance policy on them if I did. Besides nothing will sound like the LP...Go for it.. And remember opinions are like a$$holes everyone has one.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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