jmjohnson Posted August 5, 2008 Posted August 5, 2008 Hi all! SO - after my son and I started to play guitar a few months back, (once I realized I could play too) I decided to buy a nice electric (to go with his Squier). I loved the looks/sounds of the Gibson Les Pauls after scoping things out a bit. How nice to then discover my niece works at Alto Music!! I went for a visit ready to buy "something" (Fender Am deluze was on the short list), and spotted just what I wanted hanging there - the Classic in Ebony. Well, eventually A/Bed it, bought it @at great price, took it home and played, and THEN agonized all weekend a bit about the hot ceramic pickups and what I read about them(I am no hard rocker)...SOO much so that yesterday I went back to the store and exchanged it straight up for a Traditional - in Ebony! The guy opened the Gibson box for me - awesome! Bought it *snap* that quick (after making sure it worked and everything was tight). Story short - LOVE IT! Feels a bit different then the Classic, sounds are very similiar but a bit cleaner (which is what i wanted), with what seems like a bit less sustain, not as much bleed from unplayed strings. The finger board seems a bit "flatter" then the classic, but I got used to it quick. It sounds SO sweet! Made in the USA on May 3rd according to the SN. This one is a keeper!
saturn Posted August 5, 2008 Posted August 5, 2008 Cool. Welcome to the forum. The Traditional seems like it's stating to become a real hit for Gibson. The members here will insist that you post some pics though. We never get enough "guitar porn"!
jmjohnson Posted August 5, 2008 Author Posted August 5, 2008 Thanks! I know I know! When I get home I will give the pics a whirl and try posting a couple! Something about black...
Slogold Posted August 5, 2008 Posted August 5, 2008 Welcome and Congrats for choosing the right guitar. Don't forget to post some pics.
crossroadsnyc Posted August 5, 2008 Posted August 5, 2008 hi JMG, welcome to the forum - as a new member myself, this is actually my first time saying welcome you made a great choice. i picked up a traditional as well (goldtop) - incredible guitars! i look forward to seeing the pictures!
jmjohnson Posted August 5, 2008 Author Posted August 5, 2008 Cheers! Thanks for the welcome! crossroad, I saw/tried the Goldtop in my local store - that is the one that sold me on the LP. Thrilled when I found out I could get one at a better price, AND then in Ebony??? - it was a no-brainer as to what I would buy. Enjoy your LPTD too!
littlekenny Posted August 5, 2008 Posted August 5, 2008 awesome, congrats. What's that now, 4 or 5 traditional owners?
jmjohnson Posted August 5, 2008 Author Posted August 5, 2008 cklz, Yep - 1st Gibson, 1st electric actually. I do have a Martin A/E.
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.