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Gibson Les Paul GT

LP-Shaped Guitar from Gibson belonging to the Les Paul series

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«  my Number One! »

Published on 05/17/14 at 06:32
manufactured Nashville, orange candy with flames whose vision changes depending on the viewing angle. nitrocellulose varnish look great!
mahogany body, maple top
binding cream color for the body and neck (small drips on mine)
classic '50s mahogany neck, C
ebony fingerboard as the custom. this is a strong point in my opinion. touch is more enjoyable, less stringy than rosewood. the sound is more accurate and compressed.
24,75 "(thus taking up a large preference if you want to attack vigorously without it frisse severe)
Original nut Gaph Tech, replaced by a bone nut on mine (default a notch)
Trapezoid pearl pins
junction sleeve / reinforced head (to prevent breakage)
the frets are small as the custom, which is not displeasing.
Double tussroad for strengthening the stability of the handle. cool for the scene when not stir trouble! it never moves
Chrome Hardware: stop bar tailpiece and bridge tune-o-matic, 2 volume knobs and 2 tone (ie one for each pickup) system with push / pull, to Grover Locking (very practical and specific); holding perfect agreement!
in electronics, we have the right torque 490R and 498T pickups smoky coil, both splittable. they control with a conventional 3-position switch.
Note the presence of a high pass filter to keep the treble at low volume (this is important).
the wiring done on this guitar, completely independent with respect to said volume buttons, that even when the knobs are zero, a very light signal passes (we see in high gain mode, nothing to hear, must cut 2 volumes and 2 tones).

Dunlop straps locks (a significant safety) and Neutrik locking jack system (prevents unwanted débranchemnts live).
case with croco imitation coating, sturdy and functional.
short, this guitar has a very comprehensive and designed for the stage.

-1 For imperfections in finishes and the original nut problem

UTILIZATION

This is a guitar that takes time to tame and tame, especially to send furious solos at the top of the handle! she deserves.
The handle is awesome, yes, but once used, it is very comfortable, it fits nicely in the hand. The size of the handle part in full and ample instrument sound.
Ergonomics is not really optimized. These are the Gibson criteria. The heel of the neck joint / body is a little annoying, it hinders access to acute. but this is the price to pay for this huge sustain.
The weight is substantial. planning a good strap. after 2 or 3 hours of play, you can feel it. but it is also this characteristic that generates the grain typically Gibson.

SOUNDS

I play essential ment of blues, rock and hard rock. this guitar is perfect.
there is a fairly wide range of sounds through all possible combinations of microphones and settings knobs.
on the other hand, for those who want the lens, this guitar is not for you. The sound is always a little dirty while being warm and musical.
In all configurations, the big and bold spirit is present and this is what I love. This Les Paul GT sends the wood. It is always ballsy! (Even split where the sound is dry and fine)

Very melodious guitar like that into him.
I am currently using with a Mashall ADF100 head and there is pure happiness. before, I was plugged into a Marshall JVM 410h head (it is also faisiat). Whatever the amp, this side a little filthy microphones are kept, it is enjoyable!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 5 years now and no other guitar has been able to divert me from it. The first time I got in my hands, I was captivated by the organic nature of the instrument. Vibration is felt intensely through the woods. It seemed as alive. And what a look! visually, with original flame (discrete) and class with chrome.
short, this is a rock guitar n 'roll by gasoline, sounds fabulous. Very often people are eyeing on.
Despite some small flaws finished, and the relatively high price, I do it again this choice without any hesitation!
In almost 20 years I have tested many guitars (entry, mid-range and high) of different brands and aunsune else has done me such an effect. This Gibson has a little something extra, that extra touch that makes the difference!

to listen to the grain of the Gibson Lespaul GT, here are the link to my group Six Feet Usual:

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