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fredian
Published on 07/03/08 at 10:23
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.
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.