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Published on 01/07/14 at 07:36Ok so here's a modern Paul 2000s, variation of "classic" series that the brand has been able to produce before. Here we are on the classic "More," I think it has to do with the quality maple table "AA" and 2 or 3 other things, see the info on the net to find out more ...
Contrary to what I read in another review, there is no push pull on the knobs. Or maybe they forgot to put them on mine? No seriously, this is a basic electronics: 2 doubles, a volume / tone with a microphone, a 3-position selector and basta. The rest is up to the amp and fingers to do ...
Level finish is correct, but it is not on the Japanese or even Asian standards at present in general, it is clear that at this level, Gibson charged its brand. I do not care, I think that's part of the myth, but I understand that some people find it unacceptable for a skyscraper over 1,500 euros. After that, there are more important in life, and if the guitar is played things, it does not remain intact for years. Do not forget that we have a nitro lacquer (which smell when you open the case the first time!), And by dint of playing, it develops a patina, it lives, it's working ...
On the button, I like this color in-between, and then it reduces the precision in the definition of notes.
UTILIZATION
The neck profile, the 60's neck is super fluid, once settled action ... Yeah this is Gibson, they manufacture in the U.S., they do not go the more you adjust the guitar before you deliver ... It is clear that it is as a political means, but ... Tone Pros bridge, it's not too bad rule anyway ... Access to acute is ... Gibson Les Paul, so it is playable, but not super ergonomic, everyone knows.
The body is "chambered", it has advantages and disadvantages:
Maybe less, you lose fat and thickness what is gained in resonance, because by then it was against the sustain was a typical sound a bit pinched without plugging the guitar, which improves gradually to measure time. Another big advantage is weight. Yeah it's not "completely solid" but where is the fun to end a rehearsal or concert with the back destroyed because everyone not a strap or top level of the dorsal muscular enough to take the weight a massive Les Paul on his shoulders. I think Gibson knows modernize while keeping the "spirit", and that's not so bad.
SOUNDS
The sound is modern, it may be so that are sometimes mixed reviews on this guitar. However, this sound is open, clear and well defined. By adjusting the height of microphones, I did not have huge volumes of differences between bridge and neck. It sounds good, and with time the sound opens. So sure it's less fat than Les Paul Standard or a PAF equipped 57, but why not consider changing the pickups before ruin the reputation of this guitar?
In a modern amp head, I assure you that when you do good big tumble grraouh with this shovel, it goes something ... Nothing like a drummer to calm a bit intrusive!
The clean sounds are widely usable, playing with the tone you break a little treble is not so bad, because sometimes it shears rather, it is a little dry. But crunch and distortion, everything thoroughly, it's good!
OVERALL OPINION
I played for almost 2 years, I think she gets better, she earns resonance vacuum, it is still easy to play and enjoyable. I remake that choice in order to have a piece of legend Les Paul without buying a Faded and putting 600 euros less than for a standard. Maybe I will choose another color to make more Les Paul "classic", but the blue Manathan Midnight is deep, with beautiful shades ... It is a skyscraper to discover, really pleasant, keep in mind that Gibson highlighting some modernism. You just need to approach it with an open mind a little ...
Contrary to what I read in another review, there is no push pull on the knobs. Or maybe they forgot to put them on mine? No seriously, this is a basic electronics: 2 doubles, a volume / tone with a microphone, a 3-position selector and basta. The rest is up to the amp and fingers to do ...
Level finish is correct, but it is not on the Japanese or even Asian standards at present in general, it is clear that at this level, Gibson charged its brand. I do not care, I think that's part of the myth, but I understand that some people find it unacceptable for a skyscraper over 1,500 euros. After that, there are more important in life, and if the guitar is played things, it does not remain intact for years. Do not forget that we have a nitro lacquer (which smell when you open the case the first time!), And by dint of playing, it develops a patina, it lives, it's working ...
On the button, I like this color in-between, and then it reduces the precision in the definition of notes.
UTILIZATION
The neck profile, the 60's neck is super fluid, once settled action ... Yeah this is Gibson, they manufacture in the U.S., they do not go the more you adjust the guitar before you deliver ... It is clear that it is as a political means, but ... Tone Pros bridge, it's not too bad rule anyway ... Access to acute is ... Gibson Les Paul, so it is playable, but not super ergonomic, everyone knows.
The body is "chambered", it has advantages and disadvantages:
Maybe less, you lose fat and thickness what is gained in resonance, because by then it was against the sustain was a typical sound a bit pinched without plugging the guitar, which improves gradually to measure time. Another big advantage is weight. Yeah it's not "completely solid" but where is the fun to end a rehearsal or concert with the back destroyed because everyone not a strap or top level of the dorsal muscular enough to take the weight a massive Les Paul on his shoulders. I think Gibson knows modernize while keeping the "spirit", and that's not so bad.
SOUNDS
The sound is modern, it may be so that are sometimes mixed reviews on this guitar. However, this sound is open, clear and well defined. By adjusting the height of microphones, I did not have huge volumes of differences between bridge and neck. It sounds good, and with time the sound opens. So sure it's less fat than Les Paul Standard or a PAF equipped 57, but why not consider changing the pickups before ruin the reputation of this guitar?
In a modern amp head, I assure you that when you do good big tumble grraouh with this shovel, it goes something ... Nothing like a drummer to calm a bit intrusive!
The clean sounds are widely usable, playing with the tone you break a little treble is not so bad, because sometimes it shears rather, it is a little dry. But crunch and distortion, everything thoroughly, it's good!
OVERALL OPINION
I played for almost 2 years, I think she gets better, she earns resonance vacuum, it is still easy to play and enjoyable. I remake that choice in order to have a piece of legend Les Paul without buying a Faded and putting 600 euros less than for a standard. Maybe I will choose another color to make more Les Paul "classic", but the blue Manathan Midnight is deep, with beautiful shades ... It is a skyscraper to discover, really pleasant, keep in mind that Gibson highlighting some modernism. You just need to approach it with an open mind a little ...