Jantha Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Eh.. I still like both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonkers Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Sometimes I NEED that Tele tone, other times, the tone from an LP with humbuckers calls to me, other times an LP with P90's, next it's the neck pup on a Strat, it has such a unique tone to it. Neither is better, both are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Gibsons were too heavy for many of the smaller stud guitarists of yesteryear, and they opted for the lighter Fenders. Clapton, Beck, Jimi, etc... were relatively small and ended up with Strats. Hats off to Page for holding a beast on his shoulders! Later, it was SGs and they caught on very well. Then the chambered and the weight relieved entered the field... I prefer the beefy heavy over 9 lb. Gibson LPs for maximum tone. When I play my Fender, I feel like I'm playing a cardboard guitar (not really). Now, Blackie's cat on the other hand... Jeff Beck would disagree with you, he says Les Paul is a "Sissy Guitar..." {Disclaimer}I don't happen to agree with him, but that's what he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Fender does more for their bass lines than Gibson. Sometimes it appears Gibson really doesn't care about basses any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisMiller Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 If Gibson made a version of the Strat and if Fender made a version of the Les Paul, I'd compare them, but they don't so I don't either. I have my new Les Paul Studio Faded, a parts Strat I built from all American Fender parts, (Delta Tone pickups), an inexpensive Squier Telecaster and an early Mexican Standard Precision Bass. As far as I'm concerned, that's the best of all worlds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh James Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Why argue? Both are great and both are valued tool's for any musician. I love both of mine, for their differences and different sounds I can make with each. Â Â Â Â Â J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Words of Wisdom Dem00n!!! And to be serious, how grasshopper smart are you going to be when you are 30??? Now, on a non serious note....When are they gonna make me a ' Lion King ' SG, a ' Merry Poppins ' strat, a ' Snow White ' tele, an ' Ice Age ' custom shop ES339, and a ' Hobbit ' Explorer.....And no, my kids wouldn't be allowed to play them....MINE MINE MINE... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisMiller Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Damian - You are one weird puppy... Are we related? Â My 6 year old granddaughter has a travel guitar and she picks out tunes on 1 or 2 strings. If someone ever writes a song with only Em chord, she has it nailed. At the store yesterday, I saw a pink Hello Kitty Strat... so tempting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinner 13 Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I have owned both, If I was to get another fender it would be a Texas Special Tele. I just really like the LP / P90 combo. Now fender amps..... thats a whole other story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e/2 Explorer Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I see no reason why a player shouldn't own and enjoy a diverse collection of instruments. Â Well said, the USA Dean's I have owned rival any Gibson's I own but there is just something about the Gibson Explorer that fits so right with my playing style. It's the guitar that makes the difference, not necessarily the brand who makes it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Damian - You are one weird puppy... Are we related? Â My 6 year old granddaughter has a travel guitar and she picks out tunes on 1 or 2 strings. If someone ever writes a song with only Em chord, she has it nailed. At the store yesterday, I saw a pink Hello Kitty Strat... so tempting... Â Â Why, thankyou Dennis; We could be related somehow...Aren't grand kids great?? I don't see mine, ah well...Ya know, your granddaughter might love one of those 'mini strats' by Squire, they're small scale. She'd treasure it; and Neil Young must have a song with only Em in it.....My girlfriend is older than you, just an odd thought. You also get a +1, I just figured out how to give those. Old chords never die, they just diminish a bit. I posted some dumb jokes on the Short Jokes thread if thats your cup of tea, and scattered elsewhere. I'm mixing humor with some serious postings. Anyways, thanks for the comment. I'm retired at 47 and don't get out much; don't like that cruel world; been there, done that. I study law, music and art, and record music. Thats my cup of tea. Bless you.. Check out the "THUD" thread Dennis!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canon_mutant Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I have owned both, If I was to get another fender it would be a Texas Special Tele. I just really like the LP / P90 combo. Now fender amps..... thats a whole other story. Â Though I'm still working on my parts Fender "Mastercaster" tri-pup Tele Clone [just cuz I wanted to build one ...], I've now had the privilege of playing a P90 LP twice and I highly suspect the next time I get to play one I'll be walking out of the store with it. I was presently surprised the first time literally expecting that P90s must have been replaced for a reason. The 2nd time I seriously wished I had the cash at the time. The third time I'll go in the store with the cash. A 55 ot 56 reissue or there's been a couple of P90 Customs made that are sweet. Â That said, I probably do play my Gibsons more than my Fender Strat just because it's 2 to 1. Still play my Carvin the most though. They are all just tools of the trade. Â +1 on Fender amps as well but I have literally fallen in love with these mini-heads. An aging back loves a 20 lb. head and 28 lb. speaker. Had a Krank Rev Jr Pro mini-stack and loved it except for lacking clean [Kleen] channel headroom. So, now I have an Egnater Rebel 30 mini-stack which is very small-medium venue gigable. If Fender made one I'd certainly check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Its Caribbean. One r. Â Â He added the extra aaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrg because it's a pirate guitar... :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnj45 Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Brutal Truth is early telecasters are way better than any year gibsons far as electric guitars go... any good guitar player knows this already, so does gibson I still love my J-45 standard and it is the prize of my collection by far, but then again.. it's acoustic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 I'm up late and in a grouchy mood, so I shouldn't, but... Â As far as I can see, yes, I rather like on occasion to hear the sound of a tele. Â Otherwise, the only thing I see preferable to a "F" style guitar is that they are more strongly built for use as a bayonet when one has difficulty in a sleazy bar gig. One might utilize a thrust with impunity and a butt stroke also works well. Â I'd not even consider using a Gibson-style guitar in such a way. Â m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesguitar65 Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 If Gibson made a version of the Strat and if Fender made a version of the Les Paul, I'd compare them, but they don't so I don't either. I have my new Les Paul Studio Faded, a parts Strat I built from all American Fender parts, (Delta Tone pickups), an inexpensive Squier Telecaster and an early Mexican Standard Precision Bass. As far as I'm concerned, that's the best of all worlds. Â Â I think just a year ago Gibson was going to release the "Hendrix Strat", but there were so many negative feedback on its release, Gibson held back on releasing it. Anyone remember? http://www.guitarsavvy.co.uk/index.php/the-new-gibson-jimi-hendrix-signature-guitar-polarizes-opinions-a-gibson-strat/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesguitar65 Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Why argue? Both are great and both are valued tool's for any musician. I love both of mine, for their differences and different sounds I can make with each. Â Â Â Â Â J Â Â Exactly!! Why is everyone so uptight on which guitar maker is better? Who the F*&& Cares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 gibson les paul is a close 2nd with its searing tone, however.. the fender stratocaster is like a magic paint brush .. and just cannot be touched :blink: Â First post on Gibson Forums, and you revive an old thread and bash Gibsons? Â I'm lost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG FAN Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Me too. No particular guitar is better than any other, different tools for different jobs. Please kill the zombie thread:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisMiller Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Apples to oranges to avocados to fish riding bicycles. Â Why does this thread go on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Holy Necropost Batman!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I think just a year ago Gibson was going to release the "Hendrix Strat", but there were so many negative feedback on its release, Gibson held back on releasing it. Anyone remember? http://www.guitarsavvy.co.uk/index.php/the-new-gibson-jimi-hendrix-signature-guitar-polarizes-opinions-a-gibson-strat/ Â Â OMG...I had blocked image that from my memory!!! Now you had to bring it all back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Yeah that's one that Jimi wouldn't mind burning either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayer_shabetay Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I love my Gibsons, but I found this Fender completely different from the rest. Is called the Big Block. It has a chrome pickguard, inlays, and its sound great. I think I am going to add this one to my collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WahKeen Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Jeff Beck would disagree with you, he says Les Paul is a "Sissy Guitar..." {Disclaimer}I don't happen to agree with him, but that's what he said. Yeah, he's talking about playability, and I do agree, for me at least, I feel like I need to do more with my Strat. But in terms of weight, I bet he likes a lighter, more challenging guitar to play (for him), than an "easier" one (again, for him) to play that would be more challenging for him to be lugging around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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