djroge1 Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 I was reading an interview in Guitar player magazine and came across that quote - Les Paul's are sissy guitars. Well ok, I'm not looking at it to give a direct quote. To keep it in context Jeff Beck was saying that the LP was easier to play because they don't have a floating bridge. I just thought it was an interesting point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 So Fenders are hard...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff-7 Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Yeah I think I've seen it posted here twice before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Natural Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Yeah I think I've seen it posted here twice before. ...posted here twice before by trolls from the Fender Forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djroge1 Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 Well it is possible that I read it earlier and this is just a re-post? I was going thru some old GP magazines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 In the March '09 GP issue Brad Paisley said "Whammy bars are for sissies." I wonder what Beck thinks about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 ...posted here twice before by trolls from the Fender Forums. I am not a Troll! I just felt that Jeff Becks Foot in his Mouth would make an interesting topic. Besides, I think it was a jab at Jimmy Page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Tari Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Well everyone has there opinion. I've never cared for the look or feel of the Les Paul. But I found to keep this to myself because of all the people that get pissed when I voice my opinion. I have some very nice Gibson Family guitars. Les Paul just ain't on that list of guitars that I have to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff-7 Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Well everyone has there opinion. I've never cared for the look or feel of the Les Paul. But I found to keep this to myself because of all the people that get pissed when I voice my opinion. I have some very nice Gibson Family guitars. Les Paul just ain't on that list of guitars that I have to have. I'm in the same boat as you, I don't mind looking at them (especially Chan's or some of R9's) but I prefer V's and SG's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brundaddy Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Consider the source. Jeff Beck is insecure because the guy whose look & technique he stole (Nigel Tufnel) famously played a 3-pickup Black Beauty, with wireless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djroge1 Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 Consider the source. Jeff Beck is insecure because the guy whose look & technique he stole (Nigel Tufnel) famously played a 3-pickup Black Beauty, with wireless. And it sustains for days.... listen you can hear it now... Well, if it was plugged in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 I like sissy guitars.....got a bunch of em............................................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvanPC Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 And it sustains for days.... listen you can hear it now... Well, if it was plugged in You can go and have a bite......come back, it's still ringing....wahahahahhhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Les Paul's are sissy guitars I am not a Troll! I just felt that Jeff Becks Foot in his Mouth would make an interesting topic. Hey look ! Twin trolls ! ! ! . . . . . . . . . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbabig Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 I'm in the same boat as you, I don't mind looking at them (especially Chan's or some of R9's) but I prefer V's and SG's. I think they look cool, but I myself have never "felt the magic" in a Les Paul also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 In the March '09 GP issue Brad Paisley said "Whammy bars are for sissies." I wonder what Beck thinks about that. Hahaha Brad Paisley is for sissies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djroge1 Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 Hahaha Brad Paisley is for sissies. I guess I'm just a sissy then because I have a les paul and I think brad paisley is one of the best guitar pickers around right now and he has killer tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 I agree, they are sissy guitars. More like they can be sissy guitars. Some people buy the most expensive one they can and they realize it's too nice to play; so, the guitar just sits there for fear of getting a few scratches. People often say you should leave the guitar in its case for a few hours after transporting it to let the guitar adjust to the new climate (I guess people don't realize the nitro formula changed to prevent this). The headstock is very weak and can easily break but that applies to all Gibsons; not just Les Pauls. Fenders are tanks. They're meant to be abused. I'm in the same boat as you, I don't mind looking at them (especially Chan's or some of R9's) but I prefer V's and SG's. Stop it, you're making me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duende Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 ...posted here twice before by trolls from the Fender Forums. cheeky sods Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 I played a V for 20+ years and now play a Les Paul. My wife informed me though that I am not a sissy. Then asked me "What's a sissy anyway?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 I guess I'm just a sissy then because I have a les paul and I think brad paisley is one of the best guitar pickers around right now and he has killer tone. He's still a sissy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duende Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 I am the huge gaylord who prefers nylon strung guitars to electric ones...surely that is ultimate in sissyness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 I am the huge gaylord who prefers nylons...surely that is ultimate in sissyness? Really now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wineredrich Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 I'm a triple sissy with my 3 LesPauls!.. And I would buy 50 more before I'd even test play a strat. That having been said, I think Jeff Beck is the best all-around player of the 60s icons and the most fluent in the most styles. Just saw him on a PBS special honoring Les which was recorded after Mr. Paul's passing. Jeff played a LP for much of the show. Bet he wishes he could take the quote back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Two ways of looking at this.... Guitars....masculine or feminine?...hard or soft? etc etc Guitars I like have curves and aesthetic beauty and functionality Some guitars have macho imagery like teeth,'axe' shaping and sharp pointy styling Others have 'joke' styling and graphics...... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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