Guest kerwin36 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 im thinking about getting a les paul, gibson, and i like to play metallica, megadeth, iron maiden, aerosmith, guns n roses, led zeppelin, acdc, and system of a down...and i want to know if its a good guitar to play these bands... BQ: is this a good deal? a ad from craigslist "Included in this sale is: 1. Guitar 2. Gibson USA case 3. Owners manual and Warranty card 4. Copy of my original receipt (for warranty) 5. Original pick guard 6. Schaller strap locks (to install on your strap) 7. Strings - 1 pack of D'Addario 10's and 1 pack of Ernie Ball 10's" for 1000$, its a 2010 gibson les paul studio, he said he paid around 1600 for it, and had it since july, and that it got set up right after he bought it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strat-o-steve Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Well it sounds like it is one of the glossy finished models, which is a good thing! Yes, the Les Paul Studio will do metal and rock just fine.....better than fine! If it has the 50's neck profile, it may be thin and chunky feeling, especially if you came from playing a Jackson or an Ibanez style shredder's axe. All 4 of my Gibson's has the 50's neck, and that's MY choice. I love the 50's profile necks. The LP Studio is a quality guitar, and has good quality electronics as well. Good thing it comes with strap locks. Gibson's should come with them from the factory because their stock strap buttons are a joke! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazerface Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I wouldnt pay 1000 for a used studio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy60 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 yeah, a grand for a used studio is a bit steep.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vega1 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Well, you've already received some comments regarding price, I would recommend you play it before you pay for it. As far as musical styles, you've listed 8 bands, stretching from the 70s through the 00's, at least 3 of which have lead guitarists who regularly play Les Pauls in studio and on stage (although likely heavily customized and not ~$1k models). Angus Young is obviously an SG guy. I suspect some of those guys opted for something other than an LP because of playing style (i.e. Dave Mustaine) not sound. My point being that all those bands have completely different sounds, so I think your real quest is for versatility. IMHO the Les Paul is as versatile a guitar as any, so the short answer is yes, the Les Paul Studio is a good model for rock/metal. The longer answer is that what you should do (again, IMO) is look for a quality guitar that fits your playing style and feels comfortable to you. I would suggest you try out multiple Les Paul Models for example, not all Studios feel the same. And you can do wonders these days with technology for the sound your after, whether replacing pickups or using effects or amp modellers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Yes. Ideal for much of the music you'll like to play. The Studio has exactly the same p-ups and circuitry as many far more expensive LP's. therefore it will sound - within a degree or so - identical to those. It's cheaper to buy because it's less showy; there is no binding and so on, which means it can be made quicker, which means there is less money tied up in the build process etc...etc...etc... It's not cheaper because it's any less a Les Paul. They are VERY good guitars. BTW; has anyone yet mentioned that $1,000 is a bit steep.......lol! P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eracer_Team Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I wouldnt pay 1000 for a used studio Depends in which country you're in. If I was in the USA, then yes a grand is too much. if you're in Canada, then a grand is about right for a used studio (this is about average price) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRIDER Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Is the OP another TROLL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest haiser Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Gibson's should come with them from the factory because their stock strap buttons are a joke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHian Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Get the Buckethead Studio!! 24 frets, 27" neck Hot 500T/496R pups and killswitches!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanH Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Is the Gibson Les Paul Studio good for metal or rock?.......... .............Do bears s**t in the woods? Don't know anything about System of a Down but the LP will be just fine for all the other bands because the 498T is a hot PAF style pup that is ideal for both rock and metal. OK, Metallica use EMGs and you need 24 frets for some Megadeth solos but I'd go LP because you won't get your classic GNR, AC/DC, Led Zep and Aerosmith warm, fat tones with a 24-fret Superstrat. Get one of those next (something like my Ibanez RG Prestige. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Steve Clark played one for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic LP Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 I think you should get a guitar with a floyd rose to play that kind of music. I do play this stuff with my band and I had to get one (Carvin). Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danner Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Not enough info to answer the question. What color is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Not enough info to answer the question. What color is it? Definitely a metal question... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phalaris Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Depends in which country you're in. If I was in the USA, then yes a grand is too much. if you're in Canada, then a grand is about right for a used studio (this is about average price) I'm in the United States, and have many friends in Canada. I recently (about a week ago) checked the exchange rates, because one of my Canadian friends is coming for a visit. And the Exchange rate at that time was pretty much even. It was $0.99 Can / $1.00 US. And I still think $1000 US or Canadian is still too expensive. I purchased a 1999 Ebony Les Paul Studio with Gold Hardware, and only paid $500 US. Phalaris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danner Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Definitely a metal question... I trust everyone knew my tongue was firmly pressed into my cheek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TA462 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I bought a brand new Les Paul Studio with a hard case from Long and McQuade a few months ago for 999.00 Canadian during one of their blowout sales. It was an impulse buy but it is a great guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Farnsbarns Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Is the OP another TROLL? Are you? I don't understand why you would think, or ask that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGsteve Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 OP, you can play any style you want on a gibson lp :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryUK Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 This bloke managed. It's a studio really isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Why are you all replying to a BANNED member? Are ya daft? Or just blind? lolz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar God Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Yes, you can play metal on a Les Paul. I have a Gibson Les Paul Studio and I can get a great metal tone out of it. I play metal, classic rock, and blues and it handles those styles perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRIDER Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Are you? I don't understand why you would think, or ask that. No, I'm not a troll....I asked that because everytime I saw a post from Guest_ _, a red x and posted image at the end of the post...it appeared to be a troll! Since as Axe pointed out this is a banned "member"...I think I was correct. Besides that, this thread was started over a year ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazytrain513 Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 im thinking about getting a les paul, gibson, and i like to play metallica, megadeth, iron maiden, aerosmith, guns n roses, led zeppelin, acdc, and system of a down...and i want to know if its a good guitar to play these bands... Metallica: Iron Maiden: Aerosmith: Guns N' Roses: Led Zeppelin: Well thats 5/8 that already play them... I'm sure with those pickups Megadeth and and System of A Down will be just fine as well. Angus plays SG's which are essentially Les Pauls in a different form... he mentioned that he doesn't play Les Pauls because he's smaller and jumps around a lot and they're a bit heavy for him. BQ: is this a good deal?a ad from craigslist "Included in this sale is: 1. Guitar 2. Gibson USA case 3. Owners manual and Warranty card 4. Copy of my original receipt (for warranty) 5. Original pick guard 6. Schaller strap locks (to install on your strap) 7. Strings - 1 pack of D'Addario 10's and 1 pack of Ernie Ball 10's" for 1000$, its a 2010 gibson les paul studio, he said he paid around 1600 for it, and had it since july, and that it got set up right after he bought it I think $1000 is a bit steep...I'd say $850 is a good start, $900 tops. Is the Gibson Les Paul a good guitar for heavy metal/rock? I think you'll be just fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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