RASHARU Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 OK. I realize that I'm posting in the wrong area but I've come to kinda know you guys & I definitely respect your opinions. I've been an exclusively "acoustic" guy all along (and dang proud of it!) but now I've decided to bring a Les Paul into my arena. Now, for the OPINION part.. I don't know much of anything about LP's so I need your advice (coming from fellow acoustic guys). I know that many of you play LP's too, so help me out! I'm looking to buy USED for around $1500~$1800. What model would you suggest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 OK. I realize that I'm posting in the wrong area but I've come to kinda know you guys & I definitely respect your opinions. I've been an exclusively "acoustic" guy all along (and dang proud of it!) but now I've decided to bring a Les Paul into my arena. Now, for the OPINION part.. I don't know much of anything about LP's so I need your advice (coming from fellow acoustic guys). I know that many of you play LP's too, so help me out! I'm looking to buy USED for around $1500~$1800. What model would you suggest? You're gonna get a lot of feedback on that one from this group, most prefaced by "why do you want an LP instead of a .....(you fill in the blanks)?". I'll stick my toe in by saying that as an acoustic guy, I prefer the look, feel and sound of the ES series, in particular the ES 335. For $1800, you can buy a decent late-model Memphis-built ES 335. Save yourself a bit of weight across your shoulders, and still maintain a bit of the acoustic guitar look and feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 . I'll stick to the topic - LPs. For the money you're talking about, you should be able to get a nice Standard. As far as preferences go, you should visit some shops and play as many different pup combinations as you can, no matter what LP they're in - so you can get an idea of the sound you want. While you're doing this, pay attention to the hardware and electronic options you run across so you can prioritize a list of options you're interested in. There's also the whole weight-relieved (swiss cheese), chambered and solid debate. You might want to read up on that and check them out if you can. Have fun on the hunt Rash. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RASHARU Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 . I'll stick to the topic - LPs. For the money you're talking about, you should be able to get a nice Standard. As far as preferences go, you should visit some shops and play as many different pup combinations as you can, no matter what LP they're in - so you can get an idea of the sound you want. While you're doing this, pay attention to the hardware and electronic options you run across so you can prioritize a list of options you're interested in. There's also the whole weight-relieved (swiss cheese), chambered and solid debate. You might want to read up on that and check them out if you can. Have fun on the hunt Rash. B) Thanks BigK. I was hoping you'd chime in on this one. As far as the sound goes, I'm looking for that "crunchy" overdrive Metallica thing. Not so much of a "distortion".. but a really punchy, powerful romp! I've done all sorts of heavy rock that translates into acoustic, but now I'm just wanting to have a little more fun. I'll be running it thru a Marshall half-stack. As for options & features (weight?), I'm not so picky right now. So what do you think about the Studios for starting out? I just didn't want to invest $800 today & learn next week that I should've spent $1500. That's where I'm needing the help & opinions right now. Here's an example of the sound I'm looking for: (just for you, BigK!) I apologize to all right now! I know most won't listen past the :30 mark http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AKBOrS46X4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarrr Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Woe be to the hardbodies.... IMO, an archtop is the best of both worlds. In the $range, in my house: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 . You'll want high output at the bridge - If you want to avoid changing stock pups for a hotter version, here's a couple to think about - The Buckethead Studio has the 496R in the neck and the 500T in the bridge - http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/gibson-limited-run-buckethead-les-paul-studio-electric-guitar/h71179000001000 The Silverburst Studio has the 490R neck and 498T bridge - http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/gibson-les-paul-studio-silverburst-electric-guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RASHARU Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 DANG! That Buckethead sounds like it'd be a MONSTER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Here is your Standard.... Don,t go $800....Go $1200... PM me for more info...! Rode Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-1854Me Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 I'm a big fan of the Les Paul Studio models -- a little less blinged up, but the same sound. In the later '90s, they made a Les Paul Studio 'Lite' which had a chambered body thereby cutting down on the weight of the guitar. Nice as Les Pauls are, I've never dealt all that well with the mass of the things, which is why the "Elegant", the Cloud 9 and the Studio Lites were ones I liked. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G McBride Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Sounds like lots of good advice. I have a studio with 490 & 498 pups and it will rock. I also have a ES339 with 57classic and classic + and it is real close on the bridge to LP tone plus is very versitile. Try a 339 and play several LPs would be my advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
struma6 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 For my money a Standard is the way to go. Best bang for the buck lester going, IMO. The classic pups are nice. I want a goldtop with bigsby. (not GETTING, wanting! lol) I have too many acoustics I NEED before I go into the LP mode!! Anybody got a Nick Lucas cheap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gijs Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I bought a new Traditional last year, which is almost the old standard. Very nice git! These sell in your range in euros over here in the netherlands, but maybe your pricing is the same in dollars since gibsons are cheaper in their home country. Also, think of your amp if you're looking for a specific sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
struma6 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Sounds like lots of good advice. I have a studio with 490 & 498 pups and it will rock. I also have a ES339 with 57classic and classic + and it is real close on the bridge to LP tone plus is very versitile. Try a 339 and play several LPs would be my advice. A 339 is my #1 choice for an electric. Love 'em!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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