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MGR/Anonymous « Gibson Les Paul Standard »
Published on 06/26/01 at 15:00My beginner Godin Electric was cool, but was satisfying the need for a deep, hearty tone that could warm up your very soul. I wanted something with some more depth to it, but didn't know if the Les Paul would be too much beef, and too much money. I got it used for about $1450, quite a steal as it was owned but not really used by the previous owner.
Les Paul's deliver the traditional warm, full, and long-sustaining sound. No complaints about the weight of the guitar because with a nice warm tube amp it delivers all the warmth I need. My fears of too much beef were calmed by simply turning down the gain and allowing the distortion to just give the sound depth. Excellent for those like myself who want warmth and rhythm from an electric, not just a whining power solo.
Les Paul's are a little chunky and not as smooth to play as, say, a Paul Reed Smith. Still needs some fretwork too. Not sure if that is a problem with LP's.
Well made, with all the quirks of a Les Paul. High quality.
Absolutely. Solid guitars.
Les Paul's are a good buy, an investment. They will go up in value, and provide the warmth and depth of tone you can't find in a Stratocaster or other single/double-coil guitars.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
Les Paul's deliver the traditional warm, full, and long-sustaining sound. No complaints about the weight of the guitar because with a nice warm tube amp it delivers all the warmth I need. My fears of too much beef were calmed by simply turning down the gain and allowing the distortion to just give the sound depth. Excellent for those like myself who want warmth and rhythm from an electric, not just a whining power solo.
Les Paul's are a little chunky and not as smooth to play as, say, a Paul Reed Smith. Still needs some fretwork too. Not sure if that is a problem with LP's.
Well made, with all the quirks of a Les Paul. High quality.
Absolutely. Solid guitars.
Les Paul's are a good buy, an investment. They will go up in value, and provide the warmth and depth of tone you can't find in a Stratocaster or other single/double-coil guitars.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com