All user reviews for the Gibson Les Paul Standard

I bought my Gibson Les Paul there just two months on ebay for about 1800 euros fdp Twann and taxes included.
This is a standard "50's neck" of 2004.
The table is sublime in heritage cherry sunburst, flamed slightly (with a bright light but slightly subdued the flames stand out even more, and the contrast between the colors too, aaaaahh! It boooooooo !!!!... ..)

UTILIZATION

The handle type is very comfortable 50's, 60's a more rounded. (I prefer) but overall I found the sleeves a little less comfortable gibson the fender.
The rosewood fingerboard is nice, but also requires a little adaptation from a maple handle, fingers glide so well.
Access to acute is the weak point of the instrument, the weight and the abscence of muzzle, too, the ease of playing is nothing like a fender for example.
8 So I would put no more but certainly not least, for a time the first notes sent, well, comfort, trust me, we no longer have much time to think about it! (We will come back ...)

SOUNDS

Sound monstrous, very hot. The power of humbuckers is immense, and in all possible configurations. Because contrary to popular belief, the les paul is very versatile. Blues, rock / Hd rock, jazz or more sounds, it performs well in all situations. The crunch is good to cry, the sustain is endless, and when we send the sauce into a Marshall, you say that it will still be hard to beat.

But I would not say "this is the best." This type of sound, beautiful, but that does not allow any play, despite its relative versatility. Try playing an old Dire Straits and you will see that you will be next to the plate. All that to say, think carefully about what you want to play, and beware of remarks like "yeah it's crap fender next to Gibson" (and vice versa!)
I put 9 of 10 since the gibson does not sum up in itself the sound of an electric guitar.

OVERALL OPINION

It's been two months now that I bought it, and I think to keep it all my life.
The price is obviously very high, although for my part, having bought on ebay, I'm pretty shot, but I took some time before I decide, as I see it as a long-term investment .

From the aesthetic point of view, the instrument of unparalleled beauty, the table Flamée and color magic, light years away from other guitars!
The sound is obviously the ultimate all in one marshall (hard rock type) in a fender deluxe reverb type '(type blues).

It's a mythical instrument just like a '52 tele eg.
Anyway, if you're feeling about to fall for this type of scraper, so let yourself go, it's worth it!

(That is like good wine, it can only improve with time!)

My guitar 2002.Toutes date characteristics are the site of Gibson and have already been cited. I Desert Burst finish and it's really beautiful! on the other hand is true that the nitro-cellulose lacquer and very fragile and brand than on a Fender, for example but the result is much higher than an aesthetical point of view!

UTILIZATION

Being accustomed to the neck Telecaster surprising because round and thick but quickly got used to it and it becomes very nice once you get used to having. It is true that access to acute and a little hard but hey it's typical of the Les Paul! It is heavy (again this is typical!) Etjou first sitting is a little hassle at the beginning but watch you play on Les Paul and so we know what to expect! It is part of the charm incorporate the guitar! By standing against no worries, but you have to be careful to position selector (especially in large rhythm sections!! Especially since as I said before I'm used to the Telecaster). It should also provide a wide strap to suffer less of the weight of the beautiful. As for the cons is the killing, not to get a good sound should be doing it on purpose or out of tune! (Provided that the height of the microphones is resolved ...) So yes this guitar is not the most ergonomic, but it compensates by its ca finishes falling, charisma and a typical sound especially unique!

SOUNDS

I see rock in a directory and double metal coils work wonders! It's bold, it's hot, it's great! And the blues better than that! Of course those who want a crystal clear typed Fender will look stupid but you know what you want! As against the output level of the microphone allows for very large distortion, the crunch to cry with happiness! As against the death metal hardcore trash is not his favorite (and again ...) but no need to make a pearl like the Les Paul for that! For my style it's true I love the large distortion in the bridge position but I hate to say the least of his sound would be a lie. Jen have her try a Fender hot rod deluxe, on Marshall and a Mesa-Boogie (this is the nirvana) and frankly this guitar prowess is everywhere! ITS a very versatile, so even if as it has been said, it does not cover all the sound palettes that can have on many other guitars. In a word the sound of this guitar is amazing! It's blindingly obvious! (Well, ears ...)

OVERALL OPINION

I have a 1 month and a half but my friends helped to attend a long time. As the Telecaster, I think his look is very charismatic! As I said, the sound is truly inimitable. (And personally I find it far outperforms the Studio, I also Isaiah but hey it is cheaper ...) The biggest problem is its price, as it is between 2200 and 2800 euros new. It's expensive but the price of a guitar legend! I do not regret that choice (and I am even more happy) now it's up to you ...

Made in the USA in 2001, Tobacco Burst finish, pickguard.
22 frets,
Good, classic hardware, tune-o-matic, etc.. Usual settings (pickup selector 3 pos., 2 volumes, 2 tones).
Channel '50 's.

Super beautiful (original remark, I know), I would not have bought if the finish had not rained.

UTILIZATION

Channel '50 's, but thick enough that I find comfortable (no access to acute super clear but it will).
Heavy, yes, but that's okay. It does not bother me, even after three hours of use.
Adaptation time needed to access and manipulate the selector knobs.
To obtain a good sound ... Ben, in fact, so good.

Ah, yes, I rather regret the lack of holding the tuning and the tendency of the bridges to break the strings (I had the same problem on my Start). The varnish gets dirty very easily (the sweat leaves more traces than the Fender).

SOUNDS

They agree quite my style of music (rock a little Péchu 70s sounds to Led Zep typically rock and a little more "garage" and psychedelic, like Pink Floyd, Doors).
Of course, she completed a Start that I use for the sounds more, uh, Fender, like Pink Floyd, or the rhythmic dynamic enough and not too heavy.
With the purchase, I found the sound of the pickups a bit unbalanced, even after adjustment, and the sound of the neck pickup a little garish. So I changed the pickups (496R and 498T from the seller) against a '59 Classic and '59 Classic +. The level is slightly lower, but the sound becomes more grain, smooth and, for me, easier to control (except perhaps the feedback).
In a good tube amp is nickel, but the couple pedals RP7 + Marshall, I was also pleasantly surprised.

OVERALL OPINION

I had long project to have one, the opportunity presented itself on Ebay for € 1560. It is my ideal guitar to complement my Strato. An instrument that has more personality than the Start (in addition to his course very different), but keeps on versatility.

Despite the minor flaws listed above, it is an instrument for me, very pleasant and really enjoyable (one of my friends, very good guitarist, do not feel on the other hand not at all).

After three months of play on this guitar, I would do without hesitation that choice, a sound point of view, such as aesthetics.

Gibson Les Paul United States, 22 frets, 2 humbuckers, 2 volume and 2 tone ... stick big enough but not too ...

UTILIZATION

The handle is very nice ... access to acute, however, is pretty average (I'd recommend the technique of Slash and Zakk Wylde (guitar presuqe taken vertically, and there is good !))... Weight is really the only handicap of this guitar, but it is perfect !!!!!!!!!

PS: I do not even mention the superb oduer of "Nashville" ... owners understand me ... yum!

SOUNDS

Bah ... sound level there is nothing to say apart that it is the sound of the largest ... complete this wonder by a Start 'and good you are and Vieu Marshall Parr for the adventure ... To return to the Les Paul, it is the exceptional level I'm in love! : D

OVERALL OPINION

I have less than 6 months ... ets it great, the small problem is its weight (and price but hey ...)...

I tried before buying three different Gibson SG (sound thinner than the Les Paul) and an ES 135 or 175 I know more ... very good guitar but also big ...
The value for money is good (bah another side to Euro 2900 it just be great, but I dreamed and I ...: p !!!!)
This choice I would do without hesitation ... I would give all the same a little advice, you definitely need a good strap very comfortable (I have a leather strap courtesy of the store!) and also ask strap locks ...

- United States nashville tennessee
- 22 frets, original microphone Gibson
- 2 buttons for the volume of the microphones / 2 buttons for the sound
- Channel type 60 ', finer than 50' at the junction with the body of the guitar.

UTILIZATION

- The handle is nice, it does not stick as I had read elsewhere.
- Regardless of the handle 50 'or 60', access to treble is less easy than on a Start.
- Contrary to what you read frequently, the weight is not a constraint. However, it is time to adapt early to play the guitar sitting as tends rotate opposite the handle because the center of gravity that seems to be at the easel.
- Gibson Les Paul sound, the sound! Endless sustain, accurate sound, warm and big ... nothing to do with a Start.

SOUNDS

- I play blues / hard rock type Led Zep, Guns n 'Rose, Aero, Clapton, Freddie King ... and there is the guitar that suits my taste.
- I am currently on a Peavey Bandit 112 (second edition) which I find to shit on all points but I will soon move to a full tube combo (like JCM800), tired of transistors!
- For me the 4 knobs are not used much, my two would suffice. Since the start I had previously, a single button configuration for me and I do not ever change.
For clean sounds, I use two microphones (middle position) or the sound is bigger and less garish than the micro bridge. Otherwise I rarely use the mic Neck alone. At the moment I do not intend to change the pickups as I have not an amp worthy of the name, but I try very open humbuckers (formerly of Seymour Duncan).

OVERALL OPINION

- I've had nine months and no problems, it sounds better and better every day.
- What I like most: the sound as a priority, and finishing second (that is a Finish Lightburst for mine). I did not install the pickguard, I prefer not, and anyway I did not want to pierce the body of the guitar to install it. Since I play, I found no raillure is due to blows to the place of madiators pickguard.
Lightburst finish (on that one the pickguard was installed and the pickups are not original):

- What I regret:
1) access to high-pitched past the 17th box, you must practice to get there.
2) the exorbitant price I have paid 2400 euros to a German mail-order site (Cologne) and since this model has increased. However, the Luhya, which settled me told me that to build a specialist would cost the same price (the finish is expensive it seems) so who to believe?
Attention, change the locks, straps original Dunlops or by Shellers as those of Gibson are pathetic.
3) The knobs: on mine there are 2 that do not seem quite parallel to the body, such as eccentric. This is in my opinion a lack of seriousness during assembly, at the price we pay their instruments, Gibson should make an effort on quality control!

- But with experience I would do of course this choice, rather than 2 times! It's really the guitar that suits me, I feel at one with it. It's true at the beginning I bought it because it was played by my favorite guitarists (Page, Slash, Perry ...) but I really am not mistaken!

Contrary to tradition, I do not like these guitars .. I had a les paul deluxe has 74 small microphones ... So hyper rating and research .. sunburst and candy in perfect condition (pictures if you voulezmais sold without regrets .. and a custom black and gold 86 ..

UTILIZATION

Well me, it was not my thing .... ... DSOL big round, too round, a cellulose varnish the ancient acroche mimine of you to sweat a little, can not be too speeder above, it is almost to fight with! .. the sound is fat, sure, but a small amount it is going absolutely nothing (even with a black beauty and of 86 big bang) tois body or fender twin Bond has donf .. it's hot in the mechanical or gibson KLUSON move everything goes ... .. and even in 10-46 Dean Markley siouplait.et.ca is background noise despite the humbuckers .. (Bond hush in the studio)

SOUNDS

Well it is on it's mouth, despite its thick petty cash without wings, well-rounded .. and empty your chquier ... Moreover, everyone has told me: "blah, it has the look, 1959 (oh yeah, great!) the sound is a total picks it up, unless you play a hundred or 200 watts, the handle is big and wide, but I paid so expensive that it starts to please me, and worse my friends, well they find that it is old scholl tellemnt! " and do not compare to a stratum, it's so diffrnt ... and even a default: one is lespaul INBRICOLABLE .. while Start is great, we change the sleeves, microphones, vibrato, the Plaka, Mecanik, in short everything kon wants, and it is always better, so that the damn paul, nothing can do .. except the pickups, and even!

OVERALL OPINION

Come on, yet one thing: have you seen the height of the strings between the two table microphones ??... unacceptable .. compare a Vigier Excalibur Ultra or stratum, ibanez rg, jackson ... of course, you're not in the same vein .. well I repeat: NOT ME JAIME LES PAUL and that's it!. TOO EXPENSIVE AND TOTAL EXCESS. but if you like, get out your 2200 for a new mini Roros .. I had two (74 and luxury custom 86) that I bought was young .. 5000F of a lpok .. now is the DLIR ... live ibanez, jackson, kramer, blade, Vigier, fender and others !.... but I am saying is because I am a colr ... tomorrow will be better .. I will buy one like Garry Moure 60000euros a 59-play "parisian walkaway". !!!!!!!!. or sustain what I take to the milonga, a brand elipse 180 Roros .. she looks like a max, but I do not know if it is as well ..

Dj said

UTILIZATION

L is a whole dbat. recess was to the old design a guitar and you want to be comfortable APRS fifteen minutes of play, go your way. What must be understood is that this is another set of comfort or dbat. Indeed with a Les Paul not need to play a fast solo impressive, but that does not mean that we can not play fast with. This is a guitar that has me, the characters, certainly more than the modern guitar, so to learn the master. APRS is that happiness! It's like an old car, we pass the turns slower than a modern car, but it takes a lot more fun taking them. In short I had some difficulties dpart but now I'm even more comfortable than an ibanez !!!!!!!

SOUNDS

The question does not even! It's extraordinary. Guitars, I tried over 50 MODELS this year in all price ranges. None had the characters and color at the sound of a gibson. Are readily prcises more guitars, more aggrassives, but when you plug in the Les Paul, it is really going on something: It's less prcis, hot trs, trs old school but so sublime! Add it the look and prestige, and you have the numro winner. CHRE but then it is legendary. If you want even better buy a custom or supreme, or else buy a good PRS trs. I put on 10 but it is in the Paul's CATEGORY (AC is not like a Start)

OVERALL OPINION

I play it for over a year and I'm beginning to know well. It perfectly matches my Personal and my style of music. Prvois I bought a Les Paul Supreme secondhand if possible! So yes it CHRE but it's worth it! This guitar is and will remain one references. To those who say that it is difficult to play with (his sometimes imprcis, large round and round, heavy guitar), I would rpond: We never said that the Les Paul guitar for a silent little guitar! It has the characters and that's why the guitar is the greatest!

Manufactures in the United States in 2000. SERIES N: 02300307.
22 jumbo frets, 2 doubles Gibson 490R 497 T.
+ Bridge tailpiece Tune o 'matic.
2 volume, 2 tone.
Acastillage chrom an eye-catching quality.
Mahogany neck, mahogany body, table Saddle A.
Note that The models manufactured in 2000 are the last have a handle standard (before sparation in 2 MODELS 50 'and 60'), and they are covered with a translucent varnish beautiful, well relatively slow (but hey, it does not speed metal on a Les Paul, unless we MRIT, with a level adquate).
The finish is EX-EMP-Lair! It is well above the MODELS Studio, and more gnralement a galaxy beyond all that is done, even on the PRS mid-range.

UTILIZATION

The handle, trs round, and wide enough for comfort is "rustic", and represents the spirit of the guitar: authentic, and the old. The varnish is far from being fast, but it increases the sensation of contact with the guitar.
CHAC is the acute "Gibsonian," that it is better to have big hands, if not, beware the gym from the 18th box.
The weight is consquent, and it is better to invest in a good strap, and especially in solid strap-locks.
When the sound ... ahhhhh the sound ...
Full, round, singing is the sound of rock, blues! A warm and velvety on the micro serious module that well with the volume gradually, ideal for the blues. A full and muscular with sharp micro, can be softened with the volume up to become frle, and flexible sound of flute and a more soft rock with the Tone is a marvel 'efficiency.
With a little practice, you can do anything with this guitar: jazz, blues, funk, pop, rock, metal ... Micro, aids with good volume and tone trs effective, can apprhender all styles, except everything that is base speed: trash, speed and the whole shebang, unless have a level adquate!

SOUNDS

Nirvana (paradise, not the group ...)
What can he find default, except that it does not sound Stratocaster??
Some great pickups, volume and tone trs effective (this is rare), sustain a crazy, impossible dsacorder (even with bends in two-tone) ...
With a Marshall, a face in all directions, with a Mesa, you lose bagguy with a Fender hallucinates it (its a big Fender, if-if there was ...). All amps are wonderful.
So of course, we regret the lack of sensitivity in his clear, or only the position of intermdiaire slecteur CASC provides softer sounds, but it's good, knowing that any time we can extract the music! So, I put that 9.

OVERALL OPINION

I have since 2001, not only is it more beautiful (the varnish patina), but also it sounds better and better!
I also have a Start and a Custom Dean, and even when it's something ...
So of course, according to the tastes of everyone, it will not please everyone: the weight, lack of flexibility (albeit with volume and tone, you can do anything), style (we can not love), the lack of fast and especially the price!
Say that I almost bought it a few years ago MODEL Epiphone, PRS, or a low-end! Fortunately, I knew to be patient, and believe me, you can not regret that choice, at least not wanting this type of guitar (because it is not either a Start or an Ibanez ...)

See below ...
I use a 1990 les paul standard ebony ... like new!

UTILIZATION

The handle is very nice, it slides well, though.
Access to treble is typical of a les paul ... narrow. We like it or not personal, I love ... and then who knows how to play on a gibson, and especially a les paul (or ES and former model) will be able to play all the guitars in the world ... .

The weight is substantial, but the sound is magnificent to visit.
the sound is very easy to obtain, we set the knobs it sounds right now ... gibson and it sounds of course!

SOUNDS

Fantastic, we find the true grain at gibson.
Gun's roses, acdc, Mettalica, blues, jazz, funk, everything is go ... .
The les paul standard left hand the sg (even better) and the les paul studio a lot more sustain and character in his ... décoiffe here!

OVERALL OPINION

This is the guitar to own!
It will age much better than sg ... Let me explain: Imagine you brush your 60 les paul actually doing blues or rock, that makes him immediately more than sg class (which for my taste, and here is only my opinion, too aggressive in look, I do not like guitars symmetrical).

Bought used like new, I would not change it for the world my les paul gibson against another or against another brand of scratching. The price is high but it is a good investment for life, and remember ... Gibson is, and no offense to people who do not like (because he does not like the sound, shape, or who are just jealous) it sounds the death!

Manufactures in the United States in 1992. MODEL Tobacco Sunburst, the rest is a Les Paul Standard

I changed the pickups with original cache mtallique by Seymour Duncan Alnico 2 Pro that offer better sustain and a more round with a beautiful grain.

I also vir the pickguard that I can not find trs beautiful, for against, over time (15 years) from minor scratches appeared on the coating strength to play.

UTILIZATION

The handle is enjoyable to the touch, the size is perfect for my hands, no problem for the bars and the like. He slides mtal enough to play in any case has not impede me.

on the other hand, Access in acute is difficult (the handle is too pais section with the body) but hey, it does not shred with a Les Paul or you get used to!

Ergonomics is not perfect, the body as trs heavy guitar tends to lean towards the right, over the body does not have the rear and it dcoupe uncomfortable when sitting. It must be said that design is vintage and has only little volumes trs. ESP LP forms with corrected these small problems. These are dtails minors.

For sound, no problem, although it's heavy to do is nickel. No need to spend time on the knobs or switch, a ring.

SOUNDS

The Les Paul is a versatile guitar you can play blues, rock, punk or heavy metal and hard, or even the pop channel clear. on the other hand, we will not completely crystal-clear sound of a Start or a Tele slamming.

I jou with a lot of amps, a Marshall transistor to beginners, and a Laney tube now and especially the modlisation Guitar Rig 2 and Line 6. Moreover, the Marshall of transistor-level n'tait not terrible, invest in an amp or modlisation medium range with a guitar of this type!

Since I changed the original pickups, the sound is a bit of DIFFERENT MODEL standard, well I have a fat, round with a great sustain. Basically, I can play the solos of Slash Do not Cry type without adding too many effects

IDAL scratches with this is I think to use the distortion of the amp (Marshall type) with one or two pedals (wah, EQ, and a time limit for example.) C ' config is a minimalist sounds of hell.

The switch allows for a more dry playing on the mic "neck". That's enough for some INTERESTED rhythmic and offers some versatility the Les Paul (without that of Strato especially clear sound).

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 15 years, having done my APRS beginners on a Washburn and other copies, I take DCID srieux something more and more sustainable. The Les Paul with me so all these years, well before she trs.

I love the shape and colors of wood ribs and is a work of art, nothing to do with the simple "paint" some strats or tele. And of course what a sound!

I like the least of dsquilibre weight, CHAC difficult for acute and dcoupe rear. Gibson should evolve while a. The Green mcaniques Keys also are not the level of Grovers example.

I tried a lot of guitars but I find that with the Les Paul, playing with something in their hands, there's sound but also be quite heavy and feel of the handle and wood. I hardly play anything else ...

The report is difficult to assess because qualitprix A model is quite expensive but over the years, he watched trs trs well and resale can be done without problem for a mod the such. It was worth the money and we do not regret buying this is not the case for less Chres guitars that often default.

With exprience, I would choose the same even if no hsiter with the passing years, I want to point me to a more slamming of a Telecaster, which completely terait round and fat sound of the Les Paul. But the Les Paul is by far my guitar prfre!

Apparently the same as in the picture. I removed the plate crme.

UTILIZATION

Round of the correct size if m ^ me parat some pais priori, and frettese a little high, when you come from a Fender for exemption. Once connected, it all contributes to sustain, and forget the priori.
TRS is (too) heavy, but with a leather strap and padded ultra-wide, we forget the weight: Magic ... and indispensable!

SOUNDS

The sound is surprising. Clearly, neck pickup, is still quite crystalline, without going to the sonoritsmtalliques Fender (I like also for their sound propore) and it's also jazzy trs. Bridge pickup, satur: harmonics, sustain, are the. No need to type Sustainer hacks, booster, compressor, and more. Between a saturated, or drive a nail mdiator: a ringing, hang the harmonics as desired. Art!

OVERALL OPINION

I bought this guitar new for over 10 years. It is like new. It always surprises me. It does not do everything with Lespaul, but in his inimitable style is a must. I tried to like the PRS bx beautiful ... They are great, but Different.

I return to the store, or I could try several Les Paul Standard. I'll be back on CHARACTERISTICS no "normal" of the les paul. Here is the 3 dtails I tried:
_Standard Stick with 50's of 2006.
_Standard Stick with 60's of 2006.
_Standard Stick with 60's of 2007.

Note three important things:
_The Les Paul in 2007 (or in 2007 I do not know exactly) are lgres because they have some parts of the hollow body ... this affects the sound as discussed below.
_The Finishes are simply unacceptable for the price of guitars, 2500euros, it may require perfection: three guitars on the patent had lightweight defects. Strata 'standard half that price are better.
_A Les Paul by ca DEFINITIONS Agreement is evil, but when even the mcaniques OE are really cheap for a guitar this price.

7 out of 10 so

UTILIZATION

I usually play on Start, and sometimes JS1000.
The handle 60 is closer to a handle of the Start 50 '.
However contrary to what everyone told me, the 50 'is not a log, it is enjoyable and easy to play (I have big hands).

The LP 2006 is heavy compared trs a stratum, but again nothing traumatic with a good strap.
The LP-2007 is much more because of lgre cavity.

This is when even a little less ergonomic than a Start.
This gives a good sound very easy.

SOUNDS

It is the everyone is agreed.
The Les Paul is a vritable weapon of war. Make an agreement with the distal half is to have the impression that a fighter is driven dcoller just cot. The sustain is super long. The sound is typical Gibsonian. For me it is THE guitar rock / hard rock. In the register of rock, I think we can make it do everything may prs, the same metal. This guitar is weeping in the solo. It's fat, I run out of superlatives. I love it gnial, and perfect my complte Start '.
But beware:

Of the 2006: it should be noted that the handle 50 'even if it is more difficult to play, brings a lot to sustain the attack and bass guitar. Trs is obvious.
The 2007's no longer the same as 2006, much less a guitar "mchante" normal cavity = less wood means less rsonnance less big sound. I think it's a disaster vritable! I understand that Gibson wanted to make his guitar wider audience, weight as a barrier for many people, but the sound does avritablement sacrificed.
Take your emergency 2006 Most recent internship!

2006 _Standard handle 50 ': 10/10
2006 _Standard handle 60 ': 9 / 10
2007 _Standard handle 60 ': 8 / 10 (it's still a great guitar)
_moyenne 9 / 10

OVERALL OPINION

It's a great guitar, legends, and with a sound that dtruit all. What I find most ESG is finishing and the quality of mcaniques for such a price. Level violin is currently well above PRS. The woods are lovely, however, all trs. It's the accessories that are less good.

The report quality is average trs. When I see that for the same price it was a McCarty or a custom shop Stratocaster (Fender also offers a laundry kit, a jack, a strap, etc. ...).

Remains sound. It's overtaking everything I said above. The PRS is better but its sound is intrinsquement compltement asptys act of Les Paul. It's the sound mythical, it's standard, and only for a, this guitar is exceptional.

I think I'll buy a 2006 with handle 50's one of those days. New MODELS seems be a mistake to Gibson, avoid.

United States manufacturing
MODEL in 1979, bought new in the United States.
Truck, big sound, rglages simple. This is your kind of game that will make fine or violent.

UTILIZATION

Channel Gibson suits me perfectly. Not empty to frolic freely Most recent internship boxes, but the exercise is worth it (sound and sustain).
The overall weight of the guitar is consquent, when you love a does not count.
The varied sounds are easy to find: two microphones, i switch 3 positions, 1 volume and a micro tonality.
I hear much talk today about the multiplicity of rglages assets and liabilities on the modern guitar.
If you are looking for this kind of support electronic driving state of intoxication, go your way.
If you DSIR an instrument that allows you to make your sound (a little patience) and give you moments of motion tural, then try.

SOUNDS

It is ideally suited my style of music (old school), blues, rock, but to have it in other styles (jazz, heavy, ...), it seems to suit all styles.
I gnral branch of a twin reverb or a jbl Rothelle rivera. It allows me to get my sound without effects complmentaires.
With a good amp lamps, one Scult without difficulty since its sounds clear sounds dirty until saturation.
Versatile guitar that I find, except Obviously, if you search the twang of the single coils. And again, spending time with rglages (guitar and amp) ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use it from birth ... 1979. Ele took a few white hair and some wrinkles (like me), but embellished over the years (unlike me), both in terms of its looks and especially his sound.
I confess I've never in a situation of frustration with this guitar. In mdiator, fingers, agree, solo, sonic, she always has something interesting to say.
With the exprience I would do exactly the same choice

Made in the United States, in Nashville, I had the opportunity to acquire a good standard flametop 2003.
All my Les Paul, I kept 2 and under no circumstances I do not separate (see my review Custom)
Entirely original, otherwise I will have not kept ... not even bought it anyway ...
a real dream, but that requires, above all, know how to play a minimum and to get into the trip ...
I think people who say they see no difference between an Epiphone and a Gibson, they go to learn to play and then they die of shame one day he could dare to think and say such immonderie! (I know .. if so ...)

UTILIZATION

Handle my faith ... that of a Les Paul ... Therefore, an end to the base and well rounded.
But very enjoyable after a few minutes when you do not know this guitar.
For regulars, the handle of a Les Paul is a Les Paul neck (except the Classic ... a bit more end more ...)

The only snag is that playing sitting small problem.
For this one in any case, the weight has been revised since the last few years, Gibson has had the foresight to break the bodies of Les Paul, which has the effect of lowering the weight (and then some .. . 2 pounds between my 2003 and my Standard CUSTOM 80) and improved sustain.

In any case, his level, there is nothing to say, we do what we want ... of very fine to very straight forward, very poluvalente, it allows to switch between the neck pickup in warm clear sound quite loud and aggressive distortion in bridge!
And for the solos, the two microphones do wonders each with its particular signature.
Personally, the neck pickup makes me cry ...
and sends the bridge! it's amazing!

SOUNDS

For rock, nothing to say, you have the beast!
Any good guitarist must have a ... besides, you know one who does not?
Even the scratch signed by a registered have a ... (Sisi, Satriani has, in a Vai, Malmsteen has even!)

They did not leave because they do not want to scare it!

OVERALL OPINION

This one, I've had a year and I enjoy as much to look at the play, a real treat!

What a pity that so complicates the task Gibson retailers ...
For me, Perpignan, I have to go up to Toulouse in order to find one ...
A Gibson, commercial level, I say Zero!
Manufacturing level, you are the champions ... can not be good everywhere ...

Guitar made in the United States (in 1996 with respect mine)
body and set neck curved (specificity gibson legacy of their expertise in the manufacturing of traditional instruments) mahogany table maple, rosewood fingerboard
2micros gibson humbucker 490R (neck) and 498T (bridge)
Mechanical gibson deluxe
Selectors 2 volume, 2 tone, 1 3 position pickups selector

regarding finishes, they are much more careful than the models "studio".

However, they (including paint) leave an impression of fragility, with a presence far too important parts of scratching plastoc for this price (pickup Closed, that the rest tends to delaminate over time), switch, contours microphones, backplates, pickguard that I removed ... of course) when you can have all wood in a violin maker ...

Briefly, I find that limit (I am also trying to make customization of those infamous plastic parts that I replaced with wooden parts)

anyway, I think this guitar is a whole aesthetic success (the table in maple finish with this sumptuous iced tea (unless it is "honey burst "?)!)

UTILIZATION

The neck is super comfortable (no offense to those who are too round, but hey, matter of taste). This is a good compromise between thick and grip. I find it pleasant and reassuring.

access to acute is more difficult than on other guitars strat-type, but for the use I make, I am totally appropriate (question usually more comfortable than real).

In terms of weight, it remains a Les Paul Custom it does not bother me, matter of habit, even if for a few hours of play standing up (which rarely happens to me, I'm rather lazy), the belt is felt on your shoulder.

an ergonomic point of view, no problem, I play standing or sitting (mostly) while being perfectly comfortable in each case.

Finally, the quest for a "good" sound is facilitated by the presence of two tones and two volumes, a combination that I like. after, depending on the pickups and what we're looking ...

SOUNDS

So the sound .. . having owned a "studio" before, I realize now the difference between the two: the sound is still as distinctive, bold and friendly, but also deeper, more powerful, a little more specific in terms of mediums and Acute (where the studio could be a little confused), including distortion.

However, if distortion and crunch in this pair of microphones (490 R/498T) is shown to advantage with a powerful and very rock n 'roll, its clear I am on my hunger and much prefer my Start and my tv. Indeed, it has a very pole, thick, loaded with bass and lower midrange encroaching too much on the treble, although I recall that the definition and precision are better than on a studio (maple table in addition to the standard ), this same tone with the neck pickup in 10 (in bridge, the sound with the tone-bottom clear sound is rather blah). While this can be an advantage in some styles, including jazz, but personally it makes me tired a little at a time.

So I plan to change the mics for trade for a couple less loaded with bass and lower midrange, even with an output level a little lower.

In any case, sounds perfect for all that is rock, jazz, or hard metal. However, no finesse in its clear. damage. This is the same for newer models equipped Burstbucker? to see ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use this guitar for two years. initially, she was my favorite, then my tastes sound somewhat bifurcated into fender telecaster and, much higher in terms of clean sounds, and on arrival, more versatile.

indeed, if at the time I was looking for his big fat rock n'roll though, that this lp brings to perfection, with time and the discovery of the tele, my expectations were a little sound evolved, I know now seeking some type of clear sound, more subtle and fine, which is not really that brings the lp standard, far too loaded with bass and low mids that are losing treble clarity and definition. damage.

In addition, for the price, the excessive presence of parts plastoc is a scandal, especially as this affects the rest of the aesthetics of this magnificent yet shovel (form, table, color ...).

Fortunately, I got it secondhand, but it is still very expensive compared to what you can find elsewhere for versatility .....

That said, it remains my childhood sweetheart with her slinky shapes and effectiveness in crunch sounds / saturated. I forgive him so badly without its minor flaws.