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Oscar the Grouch « My Standard ... »
Published on 04/22/13 at 08:06Made in the USA, it has the technical characteristics of old video, I do not consider too worth repeating. Not to bore you, I will focus in this new std. 2012:
The four knobs on the guitar are "push-pull"
- The split of the volume knobs can transform the Burstbucker associated with a single coil pickup *.
- The split of the tone knob pickup (lead) puts it in "pure bypass", ie, it is as if the microphone was connected directly to the output jack of the guitar, the volume knob tone and no longer has any effect *.
- The split of the neck pickup tone knob (rhythm) inverts the phase of the latter *.
* I will explain the sounds obtained in step 3.
Asymmetric key handle: it is more curved in severe to facilitate agreements with the left hand and flatter in acute lead to facilitate Thurs
Grover locking tunes: these are mechanical blocking that facilitate and accelerate (really) change the strings because most need to turn the mechanical 30 times to block the rope.
The wood of the "top" of the guitar is higher than the 2008 model quality.
Things less compared to 2008:
- More strap lock factory (the last in 2008 had strap locks factory). Personally, for use every day as a group, I would prefer to have factory, but I understand that collectors and purists scream a bit of that classic Gibson returns to strap buttons.
- The mechanical sound like kidney and non trapeze (this is a plus for those who prefer kidney, hihi).
UTILIZATION
I find the handle very nice (facilitates bends, tremolo, etc..), For me it is a highway compared to other models I've tried, after I advise every one to try because we all hands and different habits, so do not rely on an opinion
The access to acute is the first weak point (two) Les Paul compared to stratiform or SG, but not to the sound of an LP with a Strat, haha! In all cases these acute remain easily accessible it suits my style of play (Blues / Rock / Metal).
The second weakness is well known weight. Although the room has acoustic guitar, it is a heavy guitar, you should equip yourself with a good many large and well padded strap to play the beginning of history have less pain in the shoulder.
The guitar is very well balanced when playing seated.
It gets a great sound Gibson easily (plug and play anything).
SOUNDS
I like the hot fat that is easily obtained on any amp (I tried marshall (JCMS), Blackstar, fenders (Deville) and vox (AC 4)) lamps. I have not tried on hybrid amps or transisteurs.
No need to push the amp thoroughly to get the sound, just push the microphone volume on the guitar.
In general my micro switch is in the middle, ie, both active pickups, I think they complement each other very well. As for the rhythm as in the lead. This does not preclude the solos from time to time with the neck pickup, more oriented rhythm (rhythm position switch, of course) or easel.
I find this very versatile Les Paul 2012 compared to its predecessors or competitors, especially thanks to its push-pull knobs.
In splittant volume knobs for single coil pickups, one can easily reach funk sounds (on a LP is a novelty).
I use the push pull tone chavalet microphone (true bypass) as a small boost. Because it emphasizes the acute and increases the volume at the same time, I used to play with a crybaby, it rocks.
With the push pull to invert the phase we get a very clear sound when both pickups are activated (when the selection of micro swith is in the middle). I do not use it a lot.
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for almost a year.
The feature I like most ... sound, impressive face (it feels overpowered with, hahahaha).
I tried a little while before buying: the Strats and SG. I prefer the sound and the handling of my LP after, I think that we should not compare a Strat with LP because they are two different worlds.
The SG was odd to me after trying the LP and the Strat is not made for me too.
I prefer Gibson, among others because I like the Gibson fans will look at Fender SRV certainly
I think it may be a bit too expensive compared to what it's worth, but that Gibson must pay these sacred advertising campaigns!
I remake the choice, no doubt. I found my happiness ^ ^
The four knobs on the guitar are "push-pull"
- The split of the volume knobs can transform the Burstbucker associated with a single coil pickup *.
- The split of the tone knob pickup (lead) puts it in "pure bypass", ie, it is as if the microphone was connected directly to the output jack of the guitar, the volume knob tone and no longer has any effect *.
- The split of the neck pickup tone knob (rhythm) inverts the phase of the latter *.
* I will explain the sounds obtained in step 3.
Asymmetric key handle: it is more curved in severe to facilitate agreements with the left hand and flatter in acute lead to facilitate Thurs
Grover locking tunes: these are mechanical blocking that facilitate and accelerate (really) change the strings because most need to turn the mechanical 30 times to block the rope.
The wood of the "top" of the guitar is higher than the 2008 model quality.
Things less compared to 2008:
- More strap lock factory (the last in 2008 had strap locks factory). Personally, for use every day as a group, I would prefer to have factory, but I understand that collectors and purists scream a bit of that classic Gibson returns to strap buttons.
- The mechanical sound like kidney and non trapeze (this is a plus for those who prefer kidney, hihi).
UTILIZATION
I find the handle very nice (facilitates bends, tremolo, etc..), For me it is a highway compared to other models I've tried, after I advise every one to try because we all hands and different habits, so do not rely on an opinion
The access to acute is the first weak point (two) Les Paul compared to stratiform or SG, but not to the sound of an LP with a Strat, haha! In all cases these acute remain easily accessible it suits my style of play (Blues / Rock / Metal).
The second weakness is well known weight. Although the room has acoustic guitar, it is a heavy guitar, you should equip yourself with a good many large and well padded strap to play the beginning of history have less pain in the shoulder.
The guitar is very well balanced when playing seated.
It gets a great sound Gibson easily (plug and play anything).
SOUNDS
I like the hot fat that is easily obtained on any amp (I tried marshall (JCMS), Blackstar, fenders (Deville) and vox (AC 4)) lamps. I have not tried on hybrid amps or transisteurs.
No need to push the amp thoroughly to get the sound, just push the microphone volume on the guitar.
In general my micro switch is in the middle, ie, both active pickups, I think they complement each other very well. As for the rhythm as in the lead. This does not preclude the solos from time to time with the neck pickup, more oriented rhythm (rhythm position switch, of course) or easel.
I find this very versatile Les Paul 2012 compared to its predecessors or competitors, especially thanks to its push-pull knobs.
In splittant volume knobs for single coil pickups, one can easily reach funk sounds (on a LP is a novelty).
I use the push pull tone chavalet microphone (true bypass) as a small boost. Because it emphasizes the acute and increases the volume at the same time, I used to play with a crybaby, it rocks.
With the push pull to invert the phase we get a very clear sound when both pickups are activated (when the selection of micro swith is in the middle). I do not use it a lot.
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for almost a year.
The feature I like most ... sound, impressive face (it feels overpowered with, hahahaha).
I tried a little while before buying: the Strats and SG. I prefer the sound and the handling of my LP after, I think that we should not compare a Strat with LP because they are two different worlds.
The SG was odd to me after trying the LP and the Strat is not made for me too.
I prefer Gibson, among others because I like the Gibson fans will look at Fender SRV certainly
I think it may be a bit too expensive compared to what it's worth, but that Gibson must pay these sacred advertising campaigns!
I remake the choice, no doubt. I found my happiness ^ ^