D4RK_4DV3NT Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I'm just wondering if anyone has seen, felt, and played the Joe Perry Signature Boneyard Les Paul? I'm currently in a big debate on whether to get the new Gilmour Signature Strat or the Joe Perry Signature, and I'm in a position where I am unable to play either and will be buying one or the other blind. Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Paul Fanatic Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 First off welcome to the forum. Now as for having played the guitars in question, I can't really say anything about either one since I've never had the will or desire to play something someone else uses. Well with the exception of Zakk Wylde, James Hetfield, or Dimebag Darrell. Just go to your local music store and ask the friendly folks there if they have the models you're looking to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4RK_4DV3NT Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 First off welcome to the forum. Now as for having played the guitars in question' date=' I can't really say anything about either one since I've never had the will or desire to play something someone else uses. Well with the exception of Zakk Wylde, James Hetfield, or Dimebag Darrell. Just go to your local music store and ask the friendly folks there if they have the models you're looking to try.[/quote'] That's the problem though...I live on one of Japan's islands. I'm pretty much limited to whatever I can research online. I did find one video of the Gilmour strat being played, but the only videos I found of the Perry Boneyard were Epiphones. I was even a little interested in the Les Paul Axcess, but there's no videos for that either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRom Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Get both of 'em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Paul Fanatic Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Get both of 'em Yeah that way you're not screwing yourself out of a good guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4RK_4DV3NT Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 Haha...that's more than 8,000 dollars. I don't have that kind of money... Come on...has NO ONE even just picked up the Boneyard and tried it out?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I saw one hanging on the wall once, if that helps you any? Just out of curiosity, what made you choose those two guitars? I'm not one for signature guitars, that's why I ask. If I were in your shoes, I'd just think about which guitar I wanted more - a Les Paul or a Strat. Once you answer that question, go for the guitar you want. Personally, I'd take a LP over a Strat any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4RK_4DV3NT Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 I saw one hanging on the wall once' date=' if that helps you any? [img']http://forum.gibson.com/public/style_emoticons/default/eusa_whistle.gif[/img] Just out of curiosity, what made you choose those two guitars? I'm not one for signature guitars, that's why I ask. If I were in your shoes, I'd just think about which guitar I wanted more - a Les Paul or a Strat. Once you answer that question, go for the guitar you want. Personally, I'd take a LP over a Strat any day. What did you think of it when you saw it? I can't say I thoroughly enjoy the idea of someone else's name being on the guitar, but it doesn't bother me too much. Anyway, I suppose the reason I'm going for one of these two signatures is because... ...I love the unique finish of the Boneyard Les Paul, and I've heard a lot of good things about Les Pauls concerning overall tone and quality... ...I like the sound of Pink Floyd and I've heard a lot of good things about Fender strats as well, but while I do like black, I can't say I find the guitar most appealing for some reason(which is why I keep leaning back toward the Gibson)... ...also I figure that since I'm spending this much money on a guitar, I should probably get something that will likely hold its value over time...a guitar that, over time, will become much more difficult to find in comparison to other models. JUST in case I ever decided to sell it. I started off with a Dean and then eventually moved to a couple of different Ibanez and an ESP guitar...but since I'm more into the classic rock/blues sound, I also figured money would be well spent on either a Gibson or a Fender. This is the most money I've spent on a guitar so I'm torn when it comes to what to actually do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 If I were in your shoes' date=' I'd just think about which guitar I wanted more - a Les Paul or a Strat. Personally, I'd take a LP over a Strat any day.[/quote'] +1 Being this is a LP forum, I'm betting most of us would recommend the Boneyard. Then you could post some pics here and tell us all what you think of it. As far as I know, you'd be the only member here with that model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4RK_4DV3NT Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 +1 Being this is a LP forum' date=' I'm betting most of us would recommend the Boneyard. Then you could post some pics here and tell us all what you think of it. As far as I know, you'd be the only member here with that model.[/quote'] Yeah, I figured most people's opinions here wouldn't be without a small bit...or a healthy dollop of bias. However, something tells me I wouldn't be happy with the strat if I were able to get one of the Boneyards. I think I'd only be truly happy with the strat if I just couldn't get the Boneyard. I've saved up 3/4 of the price as of now...so I have about another month or so... But damn...I did just see pictures of that Zakk Wylde ZV Buzzsaw...haha.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tominator Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I don't know how everyone else here feels about the brand, but for a Fender strat style guitar I love my G&L Legacy. The L stands for Leo Fender, it was his second company after selling Fender. The fit and finish is great for the price, I prefer it to some custom shop fenders I've plaid. Interestingly all of them are handmade, no CNC milling and all that. With that said, theirs certain limitations of a Strat style guitar, namley you get strat sounds, which I love, but now I'm currently looking for a guitar that gives that classic LP sound, so I'm beginning to look into LPs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikko18 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 i would personaly get the les paul, i have a nice strat and a nice LP and i just prefer the LP. and the finish on the boneyard is really cool. but what type of other bands do you listen to? if you really cant decide just go on what your favorite guitarists play. if more of them play strats then buy a strat but if more play les pauls get the LP. because thats what youre most likely be trying to play is there kind of stuff and its hard to get the right strat tone from an LP and vice versa. hope this helps oh i just remembered, if you wanted to get both you could get an epiphone boneyard and the strat, although the epiphones are made in the korean factorys the higher grade one (and im sure the boneyard is one of them) are practically as good as gibson. not quite as good but hey then youd have an LP and a strat :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4RK_4DV3NT Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 i would personaly get the les paul' date=' i have a nice strat and a nice LP and i just prefer the LP. and the finish on the boneyard is really cool. but what type of other bands do you listen to? if you really cant decide just go on what your favorite guitarists play. if more of them play strats then buy a strat but if more play les pauls get the LP. because thats what youre most likely be trying to play is there kind of stuff and its hard to get the right strat tone from an LP and vice versa. hope this helps oh i just remembered, if you wanted to get both you could get an epiphone boneyard and the strat, although the epiphones are made in the korean factorys the higher grade one (and im sure the boneyard is one of them) are practically as good as gibson. not quite as good but hey then youd have an LP and a strat :D[/quote'] Yeah, I know what you're saying about the Epiphones...I actually have enough right now to buy the Epiphone Boneyard and a decent strat...but I tend to be very picky and in the end would probably feel as though I had made a big mistake by not buying the Gibson name. I guess I just like nice things. When it comes to bands I like...it's mainly bands from the 60s to 80s. Everything from Yardbirds, Eric Clapton, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, SRV to Journey, Guns N Roses, Aerosmith, Ratt, etc. There's just too many to list...and if I were to list 'em all out, I think the brand of guitar to pop up most would be both Fender and Gibson...which is one of the reasons why I don't know what to get. BUT...that green tiger finish is soooo much nicer than the plain black body and pickguard on the Gilmour NOS strat. Oh...yeah...and I DO want to buy an American made guitar! :D But that doesn't get me anywhere since both Fender and Gibson are... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I tried the 'Boneyard' (I like the unusual finish) but bought a R0 instead because, between the examples I tried, it simply played and sounded better. This is going to be your problem; buying without being able to try. Even between examples of the same model there are very noticeable differences in tone and feel. To add "Strat or Les Paul?" into the mix is giving yourself no chance. In your case buy whichever you think looks prettiest; They are both going to be good. If you cannot decide whether you prefer either of the two - totally different - guitars then you are going to go round in circles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4RK_4DV3NT Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 I tried the 'Boneyard' (I like the unusual finish) but bought a R0 instead because' date=' between the examples I tried, it simply played and sounded better. This is going to be your problem; buying without being able to try. Even between examples of the same model there are very noticeable differences in tone and feel. To add "Strat or Les Paul?" into the mix is giving yourself no chance. In your case buy whichever you think looks prettiest; They are both going to be good. If you cannot decide whether you prefer either of the two - totally different - guitars then you are going to go round in circles.[/quote'] Yeah, where I live there are not any good guitar stores that I know of...I found a couple of stores, but all they had were wannabe, no-name strat and Les Paul clones. Cheap junk basically. Buying blind is all I really can do right now...but that's why I'm trying to do a bit of research first. If, by chance, I found that many people had common complaints about one or the other guitar then that'd sway my decision...but that hasn't happened yet. However, at this point in time...I think I'm going to go for the Boneyard...if I can get one, that is. It's definitely "prettier". Does anyone know if the Boneyard was a limited run or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopold Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Go for the Boneyard. I have traded 3 Gibson CS guitars in the last 4 years and currently have 2 LPs. I didn't lose any cash on the trade-ins (seriously). I got full value on a Frampton, a 1959 RI cherryburst, and a Zakk V. Actually doubled my money on a mid 80s LP that I bought new. I have traded a few strats and usually get 60% of my original price. Here are some technical differences should be considered: - LP has a 24.75" scale vs. 25.5" on the strat - 22 frets vs. 21 - fixed bridge vs. floating - humbuckers vs. single coils - 2 pickups vs. 3 pickups (does that middle pickup get in your way?) - plek neck is superior (in my opinion) etc.. But if your musical style falls into David Gilmour, Eric Clapton, Eric Johnson or Jimi Hendrix the strat is the better choice. If your checking out other Fenders in that range, the Danny Gatton telecaster is worth a look. I am gettin 1 some day. If I lived on an island and could only have 1 guitar it would of course be a Les Paul. Good Luck D4RK_4DV3NT and post the pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I'm not one for signature guitars Come on Timbo....Les Paul is a real guy! Im just glad his last name wasnt Lipshitz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Oh, come on Bluebo...I meant a second name on the guitar. Like a Slash sig Les Paul, or a Joe Perry sig Les Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Oh, come on Bluebo...I meant a second name on the guitar. Like a Slash sig Les Paul, or a Joe Perry sig Les Paul. I know Tim...I was stirring the pot. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djroge1 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 The Bone yard LP is definately the better looking guitar. However, you mentioned about a guitar holding value. I think the Gilmour Strat is probably going to hold its value better. I believe that because while both guitarist's are well known and their bands are well known, I think there is more of a cult following for Pink Floyed. I think years down the road should you decide to sell it your market will probably be to hard core fans - those with that cult type following. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBENDS Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I'm just wondering if anyone has seen' date=' felt, and played the Joe Perry Signature Boneyard Les Paul? I'm currently in a big debate on whether to get the new Gilmour Signature Strat or the Joe Perry Signature, and I'm in a position where I am unable to play either and will be buying one or the other blind. Thanks for the help! [/quote'] I've also only seen the Boneyard in pics because not one store here has one, but I think it surely a great guitar. It seems to me that you have your heart set on one or the other, but don't be blind to the fact that there are other fine Gibsons or Fenders for less $$$. I love the Boneyard's finish and the Burstbucker 2/3 pickup combo and I drool when I see photos. Think about this. You could buy a Gibson Les Paul Traditional in Desertburst with bad *** '57 Classic Pickups (they have a Sweeeet looking one at Wildwood Guitars) for about 2k if you bargain, and still have enough to buy a great Fender Strat. Which are you more interested in? The Boneyard with the Bigsby or without? Boneyard from MF $4699.00 Boneyeard with Bigsby from MF $4999.00 David Gilmour Sig. Strat from MF $3999.00 The versatility of owning a Gibson Les Paul and a Fender Stratocaster? PRICELESS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homz Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 As I understand it the Gilmore Strat isn't the one with the active pick ups. It is the black one and comes either in show room status or they'll beat the hell out of it for another $1000 bucks. Like they did for EVH's "Frankenstein". So my point is this is probably not going to give you the screaming whaling crying sounds like in Comfortably Numb. I also love Gilmore. If it were me I would buy a used American Standard STrat and buy the active Gilmore pick up set complete with pick guard attached (around $300). And with all that savings you will be more likely to achieve the classic Gilmore sound without the array of $50k amps and effects. And since you saved all that money you can still get the perry model you want. Although personally I would just go with the Gibson LP Standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmac Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 see, LP users are frugal! i'm with the suggestions to take it down a notch moneywise and try to get both. obviously, having a signature model is pretty sweet, but there are plenty of models that still look great and sound as good for a bit less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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