Who likes the Gibson Les Paul?

MilitaryNurse · 07-06-2007, 08:17 PM

I do and I am a huge fan of it.. hehe.. Rock on!

***Alex*** · 07-06-2007, 09:20 PM

I dig the Gibby LPs. I currently have 2 and am saving up to buy a Historic. Might take a little while but it'll be worth the wait.

MilitaryNurse · 07-07-2007, 08:37 AM

Rock on and heck yes it would be worth it!

And I Need to find me one of the pink Gibson guitars someday so I can rock out all day! *Winks*

Adwex · 07-08-2007, 01:35 PM

I do !

***Alex*** · 07-08-2007, 01:57 PM

That's a beauty, Adwex!

MilitaryNurse · 07-08-2007, 06:20 PM

Yes Indeed your guitar is a beauty.. Adew!

Hmm.. it shall be a Christmas present for you then, Alex!

fiftycalibre · 07-09-2007, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

I dig the Gibby LPs. I currently have 2 and am saving up to buy a Historic. Might take a little while but it'll be worth the wait.

G'day Alex, Your avatar, is that a manhatten midnight lp limited edition?
I love that model/colour.

If you ever want to flog it off...

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***Alex*** · 07-09-2007, 04:35 AM

Hey fifty, yes that's the one in Manhattan Midnight. A few large pics of my Gibby.

Thanks for noticing.

fiftycalibre · 07-09-2007, 05:32 AM

That's a very nice guitar Alex.
I have been looking for one here in oz, but they don't make it any more and the stores are out of stock.
I'll get one 2nd hand oneday.

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Adwex · 07-09-2007, 11:06 AM

Alex, is that a Limited Edition or a Class 5?
Love that finish.

MilitaryNurse · 07-09-2007, 11:11 AM

Hehe, Alex.. that guitar is a beauty indeed!

Adwex · 07-09-2007, 12:16 PM

I'm fairly sure that the guy on the right likes Les Pauls.

MilitaryNurse · 07-09-2007, 02:44 PM

Haha.. yeah that's right!

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Originally Posted by Adwex

I'm fairly sure that the guy on the right likes Les Pauls.

***Alex*** · 07-09-2007, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Adwex

Alex, is that a Limited Edition or a Class 5?
Love that finish.

Yea, it's the Limited Edition. I wasn't aware that they ran out of Manhattan Midnight until about a month later after my purchase.

Thanks, I dig the finish too.

fiftycalibre · 07-10-2007, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Adwex

I do !

Hey Adwex,
Nice goldtop. I notice you have strung the tail piece a bit different. What benefit does this give you?

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***Guv'nor*** · 07-10-2007, 02:21 AM

Les Pauls are SEXY!!!!

That's the guitar I always wanted to have since I was a kid.

MilitaryNurse · 07-10-2007, 08:54 AM

Hell yeah they are..

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Originally Posted by Guv'nor

Les Pauls are SEXY!!!!

That's the guitar I always wanted to have since I was a kid.

Adwex · 07-10-2007, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Guv'nor

Les Pauls are SEXY!!!!

That's the guitar I always wanted to have since I was a kid.

Me too, but it's not easy for a kid to afford one.

HookShot · 07-14-2007, 07:27 PM

I love them. Slash is one of my favorite users of the guitar. I also like the Gibson SG, which Angus Young uses. Gibson makes absolutely amazing guitars, I wish I could afford one.

Adwex · 07-15-2007, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by fiftycalibre

Hey Adwex,
Nice goldtop. I notice you have strung the tail piece a bit different. What benefit does this give you?

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Sorry for the delayed response...
There's lots and lots of debate about this subject on The Les Paul Forum. On a Les Paul (or any guitar with a stop tail and bridge design I guess), it is desireable, to some, to have the tailpiece screwed down all the way to the body. The theory is that it transmits the vibration of the string to the body better. The problem with this is that the strings tend to touch the back of the bridge = not desireable. You can raise the tailpiece to avoid this, but then it's not touching the body. "Topwrapping" allows the benefits of both...tailpiece all the way down, with strings not touching the bridge due to the reduced break angle over the saddles.

An additional benefit is a "slinkier" feel to the strings, allowing easier bending. No, the tension in the string is not lessened (other wise the pitch would be flat), but the effective string length that "participates" in the bend is longer. It may feel easier to bend a note, but you have to bend it more to reach the same pitch. I'm not sure I buy the technical explanations...they make some sense though. I do notice a difference.

I may have also noticed a difference in the tone, but it's very subtle. I thought I sensed a more "complex" tone, as if the harmonic content was slightly richer. Maybe a plecibo effect.

Zakk Wylde, Billy Gibbons, and Duane Allman are a few well known Les Paul'ers that have been seen topwrapping....and BG and DA used real '59 bursts.

fiftycalibre · 07-16-2007, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Adwex

Sorry for the delayed response...
There's lots and lots of debate about this subject on The Les Paul Forum. On a Les Paul (or any guitar with a stop tail and bridge design I guess), it is desireable, to some, to have the tailpiece screwed down all the way to the body. The theory is that it transmits the vibration of the string to the body better. The problem with this is that the strings tend to touch the back of the bridge = not desireable. You can raise the tailpiece to avoid this, but then it's not touching the body. "Topwrapping" allows the benefits of both...tailpiece all the way down, with strings not touching the bridge due to the reduced break angle over the saddles.

An additional benefit is a "slinkier" feel to the strings, allowing easier bending. No, the tension in the string is not lessened (other wise the pitch would be flat), but the effective string length that "participates" in the bend is longer. It may feel easier to bend a note, but you have to bend it more to reach the same pitch. I'm not sure I buy the technical explanations...they make some sense though. I do notice a difference.

I may have also noticed a difference in the tone, but it's very subtle. I thought I sensed a more "complex" tone, as if the harmonic content was slightly richer. Maybe a plecibo effect.

Zakk Wylde, Billy Gibbons, and Duane Allman are a few well known Les Paul'ers that have been seen topwrapping....and BG and DA used real '59 bursts.

Thanks mate. Great info. I might try it with my stop tail axe.

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MilitaryNurse · 07-17-2007, 03:48 AM

Heck yes.. Slash does rock in my book so does gibson les pauls.. yeah!

JCM800 · 07-22-2007, 05:25 AM

i think they are kinda over rated. dont get me rong, i love a gibson les paul as much as anyone else, but they just aint practical. i mean the pickup switch is always in the way when playing them, and anything past the 15th fret is a struggle. and i HATE gibson necks, except for the 50's necks. i need somthing to fill my hand.

SG's are good, but they are too light, i feel realy insecure about playing them, like they are gunna fall or somthing, and i dont like their thin necks, or how they outweigh the bodies.

if you havnt noticed, im not easy to please, i need my gear to be perfect.

fiftycalibre · 07-23-2007, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by JCM800

i think they are kinda over rated. dont get me rong, i love a gibson les paul as much as anyone else, but they just aint practical. i mean the pickup switch is always in the way when playing them, and anything past the 15th fret is a struggle. and i HATE gibson necks, except for the 50's necks. i need somthing to fill my hand.

SG's are good, but they are too light, i feel realy insecure about playing them, like they are gunna fall or somthing, and i dont like their thin necks, or how they outweigh the bodies.

if you havnt noticed, im not easy to please, i need my gear to be perfect.

I don't think they are over rated but they are over priced IMO.
I find the opposite with the switch, I'm always bumping my strat switch but when I play my mates Les Paul it's not a problem.
Welcome to the forum.

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Shawn Fate · 07-23-2007, 06:59 AM

I agree they are pricey, I got mine in a partial trade for a Harley. Since MF has them on sale for $4900 there is no way i would have bought this guitar on my own.I am really starting to dig it now that i am getting use to the Bigsby.

fiftycalibre · 07-23-2007, 07:14 AM

How well does it hold tuning with the Bigsby?

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Shawn Fate · 07-23-2007, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by fiftycalibre

How well does it hold tuning with the Bigsby?

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Great !
The Bigsby is better than i expected , You can pullup for days ,but you cannot dive bomb with it . I abuse my trems (I mainly play metal ) and it has yet to go out of tune on me, The only other guitar I own that will stay in tune due to my abuse is my Jackson Custom.I have owned many guitars with trems over the years that could not touch the Jackson or this LP.

JCM800 · 07-24-2007, 05:20 AM

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MilitaryNurse Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jersey Girl Posts: 46	Who likes the Gibson Les Paul? I do and I am a huge fan of it.. hehe.. Rock on! __________________ ~Thank you to the United States Army, Navy, Marines Corps, Airforce and Coast Guard for serving our country and fighting for the freedom we have. ~

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*Alex* Administrator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 94	Re: Who likes the Gibson Les Paul? I dig the Gibby LPs. I currently have 2 and am saving up to buy a Historic. Might take a little while but it'll be worth the wait.

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MilitaryNurse Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jersey Girl Posts: 46	Re: Who likes the Gibson Les Paul? Rock on and heck yes it would be worth it! And I Need to find me one of the pink Gibson guitars someday so I can rock out all day! Winks __________________ ~Thank you to the United States Army, Navy, Marines Corps, Airforce and Coast Guard for serving our country and fighting for the freedom we have. ~

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Adwex Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 563	Re: Who likes the Gibson Les Paul? I do ! __________________ Band Websites: http://www.loudrocker.com/ http://www.myspace.com/rockerlivemusic

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*Alex* Administrator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 94	Re: Who likes the Gibson Les Paul? That's a beauty, Adwex!

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MilitaryNurse Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jersey Girl Posts: 46	Re: Who likes the Gibson Les Paul? Yes Indeed your guitar is a beauty.. Adew! Hmm.. it shall be a Christmas present for you then, Alex! __________________ ~Thank you to the United States Army, Navy, Marines Corps, Airforce and Coast Guard for serving our country and fighting for the freedom we have. ~

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*Alex* Administrator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 94	Re: Who likes the Gibson Les Paul? Hey fifty, yes that's the one in Manhattan Midnight. A few large pics of my Gibby. Thanks for noticing.

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fiftycalibre Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 151	Re: Who likes the Gibson Les Paul? That's a very nice guitar Alex. I have been looking for one here in oz, but they don't make it any more and the stores are out of stock. I'll get one 2nd hand oneday. .50 __________________ Whats wrong with Jack the Riffer anyway....

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Adwex Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 563	Re: Who likes the Gibson Les Paul? Alex, is that a Limited Edition or a Class 5? Love that finish. __________________ Band Websites: http://www.loudrocker.com/ http://www.myspace.com/rockerlivemusic

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MilitaryNurse Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jersey Girl Posts: 46	Re: Who likes the Gibson Les Paul? Hehe, Alex.. that guitar is a beauty indeed! __________________ ~Thank you to the United States Army, Navy, Marines Corps, Airforce and Coast Guard for serving our country and fighting for the freedom we have. ~

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HookShot Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 11	Re: Who likes the Gibson Les Paul? I love them. Slash is one of my favorite users of the guitar. I also like the Gibson SG, which Angus Young uses. Gibson makes absolutely amazing guitars, I wish I could afford one.

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MilitaryNurse Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jersey Girl Posts: 46	Re: Who likes the Gibson Les Paul? Heck yes.. Slash does rock in my book so does gibson les pauls.. yeah! __________________ ~Thank you to the United States Army, Navy, Marines Corps, Airforce and Coast Guard for serving our country and fighting for the freedom we have. ~

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JCM800 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: wollongong, australia Posts: 39	Re: Who likes the Gibson Les Paul? i think they are kinda over rated. dont get me rong, i love a gibson les paul as much as anyone else, but they just aint practical. i mean the pickup switch is always in the way when playing them, and anything past the 15th fret is a struggle. and i HATE gibson necks, except for the 50's necks. i need somthing to fill my hand. SG's are good, but they are too light, i feel realy insecure about playing them, like they are gunna fall or somthing, and i dont like their thin necks, or how they outweigh the bodies. if you havnt noticed, im not easy to please, i need my gear to be perfect.

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Shawn Fate Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 24	Re: Who likes the Gibson Les Paul? I agree they are pricey, I got mine in a partial trade for a Harley. Since MF has them on sale for $4900 there is no way i would have bought this guitar on my own.I am really starting to dig it now that i am getting use to the Bigsby.

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fiftycalibre Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 151	Re: Who likes the Gibson Les Paul? How well does it hold tuning with the Bigsby? .50 __________________ Whats wrong with Jack the Riffer anyway....

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