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Published on 04/11/12 at 07:16Guitar-Made in USA
-Tune-O-Matic and tailpiece TonePros
Asymmetric Channel (thicker at the lower strings and finer level of treble strings)
-Locking Tuners
Corp-mahogany resonance chambers
Table-flamed maple "more" to fall
-22 Boxes
-2 Volumes and 2 tones
Burstbucker Pro pickups-Two specially designed for this model
Nitrocellulose-lacquer
UTILIZATION
Coming from an Ibanez RG, I must admit that the transition between the two was pretty harsh. Accustomed to the handle and a slim access to acute total, I get the impression of fighting with this Les Paul at the beginning.
Now, I realize that this Les Paul is a real treat to play, especially compared with other models. The handle is a real plus asymmetric because it is neither too thin nor too thick and perfectly fits the hand shapes.
The access to the highs that is worthy of a Les Paul ... it is always the same, it is not the top but we made it.
Of its resonance chambers, the corp has been lightened and we will not complain, especially when the cheek several hours straight.
The mechanical blocking chrome are also a guarantee of comfort and give a visual-art.
A thin layer of nitrocellulose lacquer finish covers the entire guitar. This traditional varnish is very bright but marks easily. Indeed, it is a brittle varnish but breathable timber so that it gets better with time. This claim has always been debate ...
SOUNDS
I play mainly blues, rock / hard and a little jazz. Plugged into a Marshall JVM 410, the sound that it's just magical. A sound this big, powerful, massive and raucous but always with a certain roundness and warmth characteristic, even in the treble.
Resonances of the rooms are aptly named. The sustain is impressive, especially in the clear. One detail struck me: the vacuum resonance of the instrument. Comparing with Traditonal, the difference is obvious, the sound of that vacuum seems almost suffocated.
The pickups are powerful but the sound always keeps a kind of "halo" serious, it is a treat.
In his clear, it is generally very round and very powerful micro serious in bridge pickup. Sometimes it takes a little lower volume knob because it can be a bit overwhelming (for my taste). In crunch, it's dynamic desire and distortion, it is very bad. There is no doubt this is a Les Paul!
Fan sound of Gary Moore, Joe Bonamassa or Slash? We're right into it!
OVERALL OPINION
When you open a case Gibson for the first time at the store or at home, the reaction is always the same. There is a white, one is amazed and say "wow". Then the branch, and we smile. There's this guitar that sounds as well, it's crazy.
Gibson here offers a powerful model and comfortable mixing vintage and modern. It is not given, it is clear, but it is worth its price.
It's been 3 years that I have and I realize, playing on top of cuts in which old Les Paul was used, that the personality of the guitar is still there and even as we recognize that sound between mile.
I do not understand the revolt engendered by this guitar.
Shortly after having bought it, I began almost to regret this purchase in light of criticism such as "It's not a real Les Paul", "it does not sound", "this is the end of the myth" and so on ...
While a full corp may not sound like a corp partially hollow, but was told it would sound worse? This is slightly different, rounder, but still very distinctive. There is really nothing to cry foul.
When I bought it, I tested a Classic Antique and Traditional. The Standard was my real favorite, both audible and visual.
You will understand, I do not regret this purchase!
If you want to see and hear, it's here!
-Tune-O-Matic and tailpiece TonePros
Asymmetric Channel (thicker at the lower strings and finer level of treble strings)
-Locking Tuners
Corp-mahogany resonance chambers
Table-flamed maple "more" to fall
-22 Boxes
-2 Volumes and 2 tones
Burstbucker Pro pickups-Two specially designed for this model
Nitrocellulose-lacquer
UTILIZATION
Coming from an Ibanez RG, I must admit that the transition between the two was pretty harsh. Accustomed to the handle and a slim access to acute total, I get the impression of fighting with this Les Paul at the beginning.
Now, I realize that this Les Paul is a real treat to play, especially compared with other models. The handle is a real plus asymmetric because it is neither too thin nor too thick and perfectly fits the hand shapes.
The access to the highs that is worthy of a Les Paul ... it is always the same, it is not the top but we made it.
Of its resonance chambers, the corp has been lightened and we will not complain, especially when the cheek several hours straight.
The mechanical blocking chrome are also a guarantee of comfort and give a visual-art.
A thin layer of nitrocellulose lacquer finish covers the entire guitar. This traditional varnish is very bright but marks easily. Indeed, it is a brittle varnish but breathable timber so that it gets better with time. This claim has always been debate ...
SOUNDS
I play mainly blues, rock / hard and a little jazz. Plugged into a Marshall JVM 410, the sound that it's just magical. A sound this big, powerful, massive and raucous but always with a certain roundness and warmth characteristic, even in the treble.
Resonances of the rooms are aptly named. The sustain is impressive, especially in the clear. One detail struck me: the vacuum resonance of the instrument. Comparing with Traditonal, the difference is obvious, the sound of that vacuum seems almost suffocated.
The pickups are powerful but the sound always keeps a kind of "halo" serious, it is a treat.
In his clear, it is generally very round and very powerful micro serious in bridge pickup. Sometimes it takes a little lower volume knob because it can be a bit overwhelming (for my taste). In crunch, it's dynamic desire and distortion, it is very bad. There is no doubt this is a Les Paul!
Fan sound of Gary Moore, Joe Bonamassa or Slash? We're right into it!
OVERALL OPINION
When you open a case Gibson for the first time at the store or at home, the reaction is always the same. There is a white, one is amazed and say "wow". Then the branch, and we smile. There's this guitar that sounds as well, it's crazy.
Gibson here offers a powerful model and comfortable mixing vintage and modern. It is not given, it is clear, but it is worth its price.
It's been 3 years that I have and I realize, playing on top of cuts in which old Les Paul was used, that the personality of the guitar is still there and even as we recognize that sound between mile.
I do not understand the revolt engendered by this guitar.
Shortly after having bought it, I began almost to regret this purchase in light of criticism such as "It's not a real Les Paul", "it does not sound", "this is the end of the myth" and so on ...
While a full corp may not sound like a corp partially hollow, but was told it would sound worse? This is slightly different, rounder, but still very distinctive. There is really nothing to cry foul.
When I bought it, I tested a Classic Antique and Traditional. The Standard was my real favorite, both audible and visual.
You will understand, I do not regret this purchase!
If you want to see and hear, it's here!