No Use Fan Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 This weekend I was givien a great deal on both guitars for the same price of about $1950. I am torn between the two. I am asking you guys as experienced players, what would be the better buy? I have read reviews about the traditionals having trouble with the "plek'd" system and dead spots. Please, help me with guidance. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig10119 Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Well, it boils down to what kinda guitar you like. The classic antique is lighter (i believe it's chambered) and comes with the 60s neck. A traditional, has a fat neck and is like the les pauls of the norlin era. If it was up to me, i'd go for the classic antique, purely on the neck... I need the slimmer neck when playing with my band, as I need to do a lot of solos... Having said that, that's just me. For all I know, you could have hands like shovels... However, I love the blues, and if it was a guitar I was just going to use around the house, and at the occasional gig, I would go for the traditional. My advice would be to play them both for yourself. See what fits you better. I've heard a lot of trash talk about the norlin era les pauls, but having played some of them, i think they were brilliant. Maybe not hitting the 59' peak but you get the point. If i was you, I'd try and spend about an hour with each... Can't imagine many stores giving you hassle if they know you're gonna buy something. Get to know them both as they are very different... At the end of the hour, you'll probably know which one is for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buchananblues Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 This weekend I was givien a great deal on both guitars for the same price of about $1950. I am torn between the two. I am asking you guys as experienced players' date=' what would be the better buy? I have read reviews about the traditionals having trouble with the "plek'd" system and dead spots. Please, help me with guidance. Thanks. [/quote'] I have the traditional and I must say, the 57 humbuckers are awesome for the blues (that's what I play). I also prefer the weight relieved as opposed to the fully chambered body of the standard. I haven't had any trouble with the plek'd neck, mine was perfect, I also prefer the 50's style neck vs. the 60's style (to thin for my taste). As someone said earlier, definitely try to play them both and if you can, through an amp similar to what you have. I don't think you can go wrong with either, they both are beautiful guitars, it all comes down to personal preference. Good Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FennRx Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 traditional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejay Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I play mainly rock music and I am interested in a Traditional over the Antique (not a fan of slim necks). I haven't had the chance to play a Traditional as of yet but its on my radar. Can it handle other genres then blues?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FennRx Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I play mainly rock music and I am interested in a Traditional over the Antique (not a fan of slim necks). I haven't had the chance to play a Traditional as of yet but its on my radar. Can it handle other genres then blues?? it can handle anything. i love this myth that certain guitars or certain pickups can only do certain types of music. some may sound better to your ears initially, but it's more about the player, the amp and the players ability to manipulate the tone and volume pots of the guitar. the 57 Classic is a PAF clone- obvious blues and 60s/70s rock n roll. EVH used a PAF (and a Les Paul) to help get his brown sound, so there's hard rock. and lots of the semi-hollows have 57s, so you got jazz covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 A traditional' date=' has a fat neck and is like the les pauls of the norlin era. [/quote']Go play a '57 reissue...that's fat! 50s necks are thin, in my opinion. When you say it's like a Norlin era Les Paul, do you mean just the neck or the entire guitar? I wouldn't say the guitar itself is like a Norlin because Norlins were known for pancake bodies and three-piece tops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejay Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I have played quite a few guitars and thought to myself wow this is a great this or that genre. I have felt that certain guitars do certain styles better than others in my opinion. I realize it probably came off very newbish etc... for example I had a SG Deluxe. Great guitar and sounded excellent for old school rock etc but for what I play it just didn't rock enough for me. Thought about another LP and a Traditional and a 57 Reissue Goldtop are what I'd like to get my hands on... we will see ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig10119 Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Go play a '57 reissue...that's fat! 50s necks are thin' date=' in my opinion. When you say it's like a Norlin era Les Paul, do you mean just the neck or the entire guitar? I wouldn't say the guitar itself is like a Norlin because Norlins were known for pancake bodies and three-piece tops.[/quote'] My Friend has 3 norlin era les pauls. The traditional just reminds me of them. I'm aware of the pancake bodies etc... It just reminds me of one of them... Can't figure out why... I've played a 57, 58 and 59 reissue before... So I know about a fat neck... I just meant that the traditional has a fat neck by my standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr newhaven Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 get a standard! i dont have one...(I know some of you out there are rolling your eyes) i have a studio vintage mahogany...but it comes with BurstBucker pros (same as the standard) and they are SEE-REE-OUS! i dont know if i would say they are better than the 57's but they are awesome nonetheless...sorry if this isnt helpful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Use Fan Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 Thank you guys for the input. i have some thinking to do. But to throw a wrench into the spokes... the same store is offering a 2008 standard desert burst(gorgeous)for 2250 and a lp custom silverburst for about 2750. Does this make decision making any better/worse? Thase are also in the back of my head. Oh man, what a fork! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djroge1 Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Go play a '57 reissue...that's fat! 50s necks are thin' date=' in my opinion. When you say it's like a Norlin era Les Paul, do you mean just the neck or the entire guitar? I wouldn't say the guitar itself is like a Norlin because Norlins were known for pancake bodies and three-piece tops.[/quote'] What are "pancake bodies?" I've never heard that term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBENDS Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 The Classic Antique and Traditional both have '57 Classics. I have the same pickups in my LP Custom (see Avatar) and my SG and those things have a bad *** growl to them, and that's only with gain from my amp and volume. Which finish/color is the Classic Antique guitar that they are offering for that price? I love the Vintage Sunburst on that model, but don't care too much for the others. Truth is that either one is a great guitar. Play, buy, Rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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