Naradien Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Hey guys, is the Les paul supreme with the quilted top thing worth it? Or should I just get an R8 or R9 instead. Whats the difference between the supreme and the R8? Anyone got experience with these? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Cosmetics. Lotsa pretty stuff all over, lotsa killer Maple - even on the back. For the price? I dunno, sure is pretty. An R8 would be more to my liking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Supremes have a different tone, do they not? Naradien, if can afford a R9 then almost every Les Paul is within your budget. Do you want a Supreme? Do you want a R8? Have you played any yet, or are you going off of internet pictures and on-line reviews? Think about what you want and then go out and find it. Play it, and if it exceeds (not meets) your expectations, than buy it. That's my advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plank_Spanker Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 It's an "eye candy" model.......................................... Same pickups as a Studio. Figured back...............................uhm.........................OK........................Who's going to see that? They're beautiful, but that is their selling point......................................the couple that I played sounded and played just like my Studio Plus with the stock pickups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson CS Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Jonas Brothers play a supreme (my sister was watching TV and I saw a LP, so I HAD to look). They are lame in more ways than one, all LP's are pretty, it's like a gay Les Paul. P.S. that gay thing isn't an insult, just an adjective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Weren't they the first chambered Gibsons? They're very pretty, but almost too pretty. Plus the electronics are very hard to get to if it ever needs work. If you're lookin to play it and not just display it, I would think the R8 or R9 would be prefereable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 The Supreme is for the guy who REALLY wants to be noticed. A nice Les Paul isn't good enough. If you want attention THAT bad, save your money, get lotsa jewelry, bright clothes, color your hair, and get lotsa tats. I'm not sure how many are bought simply because they are cosmetically more beautiful. I dunno. I see the appeal, they are indeed beautiful, but I just don't think I would put the money in one. Somebody's buying them, or Gibson wouldn't still make 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I cant stand the headstock on a Supreme...too busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 They are lame in more ways than one' date=' all LP's are pretty, it's like a gay Les Paul. P.S. that gay thing isn't an insult, just an adjective.[/quote'] You better use that adjective for reffering to fudgepackers only, man... dont use it on a fine Lester... even if it is a faggy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson CS Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 You better use that adjective for reffering to fudgepackers only' date=' man... dont use it on a fine Lester... even if it is a faggy one. [/quote'] Ahh, I didn't say it was gay. I said it was like a gay Les Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyJ-45 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 *sigh* no. bling bling bling. im a traditionalist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iownanlps Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I got my Supreme for under £1,000 (new 2007 with a headstock break/repair which cost the dealer £250), I would never have been able to afford the guitar otherwise. Say what you want about the 'Candy', everyone who sees it is blown away! It is not right to compare this Les Paul to a Studio just because the Pickups are the same spec, this is a full-on Les Paul, after being spoilt playing this guitar a Studio seems a bit dead to me. Check it out; Supreme Sounds Like this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I sure like em.....Trams-amber mmmmmm. Almost bought one then found a Standard T/A for $1600. I still think about that Supreme. I think they only have one finish now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnstrom Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 The Supreme is chambered and look amazing. The R9 is just plain amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuaLeaD Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 What a bunch of crap! "It's too pretty" ?? "I can't stand the headstock" This guitar is a living work of art and it's turned heads EVERYWHERE I go. It SOUNDS BETTER THAN IT LOOKS....I've played Studios and Standards after playing my LP for several months and just wasn't impressed. A friend of mine has been playing LPs for over 40 years and he said my was the nicest he's ever played. As far as playability, he said it's almost like "you're dancing with it"..as if the notes just roll right off your fingers. When I first got it, I used to try to run my fingers down the neck and body to find any imperfections but couldn't. It's solid and I feel like I could break down walls with this guitar. The ebony fretboard is durable and sturdy but nice and soft to the touch. I love it! Maybe *some* of you guys are more metalheads and I can understand being more practical than aesthetic, but for classic rock, it doesn't get better than this! The Supremes were chambered 5 years before the standards ever were and it really makes a difference at least to my ear. Combined with the Alnico's it seems to have an "rich, airy tone" is the best when I can describe it.... I nearly cried the first time I played the 1st solo from Pink Floyd's "Comfortably Numb" when I got this axe. It just loves to sing for you =)) I feel like Randy Rhoads every time I play "Crazy Train" on it hehe. Maybe a slightly better axe than he had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iownanlps Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 What a bunch of crap! "It's too pretty" ?? "I can't stand the headstock" This guitar is a living work of art and it's turned heads EVERYWHERE I go. It SOUNDS BETTER THAN IT LOOKS....I've played Studios and Standards after playing my LP for several months and just wasn't impressed. A friend of mine has been playing LPs for over 40 years and he said my was the nicest he's ever played. As far as playability' date=' he said it's almost like "you're dancing with it"..as if the notes just roll right off your fingers. When I first got it, I used to try to run my fingers down the neck and body to find any imperfections but couldn't. It's solid and I feel like I could break down walls with this guitar. The ebony fretboard is durable and sturdy but nice and soft to the touch. I love it! Maybe *some* of you guys are more metalheads and I can understand being more practical than aesthetic, but for classic rock, it doesn't get better than this! The Supremes were chambered 5 years before the standards ever were and it really makes a difference at least to my ear. Combined with the Alnico's it seems to have an "rich, airy tone" is the best when I can describe it.... I nearly cried the first time I played the 1st solo from Pink Floyd's "Comfortably Numb" when I got this axe. It just loves to sing for you =)) I feel like Randy Rhoads every time I play "Crazy Train" on it hehe. Maybe a slightly better axe than he had. [/quote'] Hoochy Flippin' Coochy...! I absolutely agree, there are too few posts with positive things to say about this great Les Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renin74 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Neoconman, I know Bizarre guitar has a beautiful 2008 Gloss R8 in Iced Tea. I played it the other day. you would love it. I just bought a fender deluxe reverb amp from them. THey have it for $2999( GC/MF has it for $3399) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Very nice! Enjoy that amp. Is it the 22 watt one? Yeah, They have more Les Pauls on the way, I probably need to stay out of there. I see the EDS 1275 is still hanging in the store... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renin74 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 can't afford the eds-1275 now. I have made a lot of purchases lately and I needed a tube amp with a clean sound and that is why I got the fender amp. Goes well with my american strat I just got from them a month ago! the R8 has your name on it, it is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadCase Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 is the Les paul supreme with the quilted top thing worth it? Or should I just get an R8 or R9 instead. The only Supremes that I've seen w/ a quilted top were fakes. I like the Supremes but R8s blow 'em away if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gromaj Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 As I stated in another thread, great job Iownanlps. DuaLeaD and Iownanlps, beautiful Supremes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay22 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 i think the les paul supreme is a great guitar and if i had the money i would definetly buy it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FennRx Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 for what they cost, i think i would go with the LP Custom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibis Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Supremes don't move me. The historics do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramon_jr Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 if i had the money i would get a supreme, but not in a solid body color. i like the burst ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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