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Published on 01/18/05 at 15:00I played this guitar for about 20 minutes at Sam Ash on Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. It was selling for $1549.
The transparent amber finish on this guitar may be the most gorgeous finish I've seen yet on an electric. Visually, everything about this guitar radiates class -- arched top, the flame top, the
pickups. And typical of a Les Paul, the sustain is terrific and the sound ferocious yet complex, suitable for a diverse array of styles -- trebly chimes, wailing blues, fierce rock rhythm.
The addition of the top cutaway does not add any upper-fret access at all. I had been eyeing the Les Paul DC design for a while, thinking it might be the perfect union between the Les Paul sound and double-cutaway upper access. But not only did the Les Paul DC not even come close to the upper-fret access of my SG and Flying V guitars (admittedly a lot to ask), it feels exactly the same as an ordinary Les Paul when going into the highest parts of the neck. And with this guitar's master tone and volume controls, two knobs vs. the four on a regular Les Paul or SG, you get a little less control over your sound.
Excellent. This guitar looks and feels as classy as Paul Reed Smiths costing double the amount.
My issue with this guitar is that it just doesn't feel any different from a regular Les Paul...so why buy it, considering Les Paul DCs will go up much less in value than a regular Les Paul over time? If you're strictly looking for a player's guitar, it's a viable option, because it's $400 less than the Les Paul Classic and $600 less than the Les Paul Standard. Still, even then I might think a Les Paul Studio might be a better investment. The Les Paul DC is a good instrument; I just don't really see what would make me pick it over a regular Les Paul. If you do want comfortable upper-fret access, go for an SG or Flying V -- the Les Paul DC won't meet that requirement.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
The transparent amber finish on this guitar may be the most gorgeous finish I've seen yet on an electric. Visually, everything about this guitar radiates class -- arched top, the flame top, the
pickups. And typical of a Les Paul, the sustain is terrific and the sound ferocious yet complex, suitable for a diverse array of styles -- trebly chimes, wailing blues, fierce rock rhythm.
The addition of the top cutaway does not add any upper-fret access at all. I had been eyeing the Les Paul DC design for a while, thinking it might be the perfect union between the Les Paul sound and double-cutaway upper access. But not only did the Les Paul DC not even come close to the upper-fret access of my SG and Flying V guitars (admittedly a lot to ask), it feels exactly the same as an ordinary Les Paul when going into the highest parts of the neck. And with this guitar's master tone and volume controls, two knobs vs. the four on a regular Les Paul or SG, you get a little less control over your sound.
Excellent. This guitar looks and feels as classy as Paul Reed Smiths costing double the amount.
My issue with this guitar is that it just doesn't feel any different from a regular Les Paul...so why buy it, considering Les Paul DCs will go up much less in value than a regular Les Paul over time? If you're strictly looking for a player's guitar, it's a viable option, because it's $400 less than the Les Paul Classic and $600 less than the Les Paul Standard. Still, even then I might think a Les Paul Studio might be a better investment. The Les Paul DC is a good instrument; I just don't really see what would make me pick it over a regular Les Paul. If you do want comfortable upper-fret access, go for an SG or Flying V -- the Les Paul DC won't meet that requirement.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com