decision between two guitars to get?
Posted by on 6th May 2009 in Rock and Pop
George T asked:
just a question about which of these two guitars to get
just a question about which of these two guitars to get
1. Gibson Les Paul Studio Electric Guitar
or
2. Gibson Les Paul Vintage Mahogany Electric Guitar
here’s a link that compares both http://www.musiciansfriend.com/compare?base_pid=517030&base_pid=517536
so i know that the studio is probably better because it’s more expensive (though i could be wrong), but is it a better buy for the money?
a friend’s brother said i should i should get the mahogany because it’s a better value, and i trust him, but i just wantd a few more opinions to see what other people would choose
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May 9th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Yea, tough decision……..but in the end I’d go with the Mahogany.
Both being Gibson Les Paul designs, they’re both gonna be good……but that mahogany body will beat a ‘non fan’ off your stage and not miss a beat. The point on the headstock of an Ibenez is good for this, too. Ok, a little off point…..either one will bring you much joy!
May 9th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
yer lucky
and cannot make a wrong choice here
now playing:Chop Shop Serenade/Prestissimo – joe stump
May 13th, 2009 at 6:00 am
looks like there are subtle differences in the bridge and pickups and that is about it- and a case with the studio. And one has a 59 neck. I would try them both out and if you can’t and are getting them online I would get the Vintage one
May 13th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
I’d get the GLP studio seeing as it’s my dream guitar…I just have to save up for it. Isn’t the studio something like $1,649?
May 15th, 2009 at 1:37 am
I’d say the “Studio”. WHy? The studio has the T500 pickups, better sound than the Vintage’s “Burstbucker” pickups. The studio features Schaller tuners , which are better than the Vintage’s stock Gibson tuners (first thing i did with stock Les Pauls is replace the tuners). Also , the Studio neck shape specifies as “N/A” (which means it’s the current LP neck) , while the Vintage has an older type neck (more rounded), and unless you are used to older vintage style neck , they are sometimes more uncomfortable to play. With the Studio you get a good hard case – Vintage gets you a “gig bag” – not the best protection. Both have Mahogany bodies – the vintage having a mahogany top as well, but that’s mostly a cosmetic feature at that point. Bottom line – go play them both , and listen to and feel them both , and that will actually give you more insight.