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Published on 11/30/01 at 15:00I came across the Les Paul Standard Plus while searching the Gibson website. I love the figured maple look, and to see it on a Les Paul, i had to have it. I searched for almost 8 months, making no progress, i couldn't even find anybody who knew what a standard plus was. Then finally I remembered a friend of mine worked at Carty's Music in Ypsilanti MI, he was kind enough to call his distributor and find out what the deal was. Finally! a Light burst standard plus was ordered $2186 later it was mine.
The figured maple is beautiful, i got very lucky with the top on mine. The finish is flawless, somebody definitely cared about puting this guitar together. The tone, do i even need to say anything. I've heard some people say that Les Pauls aren't all that versital, i beg to differ. There isn't a sound out there that I can't produce. And last but not least, the value and quality, this guitar could very easily last me the rest of my life, it is built to last, and if times are ever tough i could sell it for almost what i paid.
The weight takes some getting used to but it's not as bad as some Gibsons i've picked up. Also, the strap buttons are a bit weak for the guitar, i definitely suggest getting some kind of locking system, droping it probably won't do much the playability, but it could wreck the finish.
As i mentioned earlier, some body really took care in the construction of my guitar.
The volume knobs are missing some paint in the numbers and one of my tone knobs is a little stiff but thats it. I own a fine example of a Les Paul.
When one goes out shoping for a diamond, does one get what ever one can find, just so they finally have a diamond? NO!!! The same goes for guitars, i firmly believe this now I've had my guitar a little over 3 months now and I still shake my head in awe of how easy it is to play and how amazing it sounds. The Gibson les paul is a historical work of art. You will not find a better sounding, playing guitar, the sustain, the tone, the whole package is perfect. These guitar are a bit of an investment but its worth it. One thing i would like to add, the AA figured maple top isn't always very figured! I you are even slightly concerned about how figured and pretty your top will be, DO NOT order a guitar on line or from some catalog! I got very lucky with mine and had no obligation to buy it, but i know that I've seen some "so called" Standard PLUS that honestly looked like plain standards, so some poor tops are out there, keep that in mind.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
The figured maple is beautiful, i got very lucky with the top on mine. The finish is flawless, somebody definitely cared about puting this guitar together. The tone, do i even need to say anything. I've heard some people say that Les Pauls aren't all that versital, i beg to differ. There isn't a sound out there that I can't produce. And last but not least, the value and quality, this guitar could very easily last me the rest of my life, it is built to last, and if times are ever tough i could sell it for almost what i paid.
The weight takes some getting used to but it's not as bad as some Gibsons i've picked up. Also, the strap buttons are a bit weak for the guitar, i definitely suggest getting some kind of locking system, droping it probably won't do much the playability, but it could wreck the finish.
As i mentioned earlier, some body really took care in the construction of my guitar.
The volume knobs are missing some paint in the numbers and one of my tone knobs is a little stiff but thats it. I own a fine example of a Les Paul.
When one goes out shoping for a diamond, does one get what ever one can find, just so they finally have a diamond? NO!!! The same goes for guitars, i firmly believe this now I've had my guitar a little over 3 months now and I still shake my head in awe of how easy it is to play and how amazing it sounds. The Gibson les paul is a historical work of art. You will not find a better sounding, playing guitar, the sustain, the tone, the whole package is perfect. These guitar are a bit of an investment but its worth it. One thing i would like to add, the AA figured maple top isn't always very figured! I you are even slightly concerned about how figured and pretty your top will be, DO NOT order a guitar on line or from some catalog! I got very lucky with mine and had no obligation to buy it, but i know that I've seen some "so called" Standard PLUS that honestly looked like plain standards, so some poor tops are out there, keep that in mind.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com