A few Guitar questions (gibson)
Posted by on 24th July 2009 in Blues
SolOfChst asked:
looking to buy a cheap les paul from gibson
1. i currently own an ESP ltd Ec1000 (with seymour duncan 59′ jb pickups) ..so would buying a gibson really make a huge difference? cuz the ec is mahogany and stuff as well and has summilar pu.
2. should i get the vintage mahogany (faded) series or the studio series and why
3. do i get better quality instruments from a les paul studio or VM OR a fender american strat ?
Kansieo.com
looking to buy a cheap les paul from gibson
1. i currently own an ESP ltd Ec1000 (with seymour duncan 59′ jb pickups) ..so would buying a gibson really make a huge difference? cuz the ec is mahogany and stuff as well and has summilar pu.
2. should i get the vintage mahogany (faded) series or the studio series and why
3. do i get better quality instruments from a les paul studio or VM OR a fender american strat ?
Kansieo.com
July 28th, 2009 at 5:09 am
If you want an LP-style guitar, you can get a VERY good one at. They have a very good reputation. Here is an example of one of their most expensive LP-styles:
-Solid mahogany (not a multi-ply!) arch top body
-Note: Pickguard and pickup rings are actualy black, not cream as shown
-Triple bound body, and headstock. Single binding on neck.
-Chrome hardware, including die-cast Grover tuners with 18-1 turning ratio for ultra fine tuning (Model 102-18G)
-Two Type V Alnico humbucker pickups for warm, tradional sound
-Two volume and two tone controls, plus a three way pickup selector switch
-One piece Mahogany set neck with 13.7″ (350mm) radius neck for fast play and adjustable truss rod
-Ebony fretboard with 22 Jumbo frets and real Mother-Of-Pearl Trapezodial inlays
-A pre-cut professionally Graph Tech graphite nut is included
-Individually hand filed frets for professional feel and playability
-Width of the neck at the nut: 1 5/8″; at the 21st fret: 2 3/16″
-Neck taper/thickness at the 1st fret: 21.5 mm; at the 12th fret: 23.5mm
-Overall length: 40″; Scale length: 24.7″
-Body thickness: 2″ at edge; Width at the widest point: 13″
-Bridge pole spacing is 3″, and the Tail piece pole spacing is 3 1/4″
-Actual Weight is only 10 lbs
Price: US$379.99
They also have less expensive models down to US$119.99.
So if your not married to the “Gibson” name, this might be a good option for getting a quality guitar at a low price.
July 28th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
You can tweak almost any guitar to sound like you want it to. They key is whether it suits you in terms of playability. Try before you buy is the only way to know for sure.
July 31st, 2009 at 3:56 pm
You should buy guitars mainly by adhering to the following quality –
Which guitar is the easiest for you to play. which guitar is easiest to press the strings, which guitar is easiest to play full chords, and which guitar is easiest on the fingers when soloing. Don’t buy any guitar based on social status, what’s popular, or what your friends will like best. You are the one who will be playing it, and, if you want to improve and play better & faster, you MUST buy whatever guitar is the easiest on your hands & fingers.
That’s it in a nutshell –
p.s. – I think that those Les Pauls you mentioned, as well as that Strat, are all super hi-quality instruments .
August 3rd, 2009 at 10:40 pm
I got me an ol’ GIbson SG and a 12 string Gibson-Epiphone..but to me I ge the best sound out of a guitar that is not meant for country but does kick *** on it…a B.C. Rich Blue Warlock
August 4th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
I wouldn’t hold it down to a make of guitar, I would nail it down to what you want the guitar to do and how well that particular guitar suits your in terms of playability.
August 6th, 2009 at 9:58 am
Hi,
1- I never had and ESP, but when I would like to try and make a test between two kind of guitar the only “right” way to have an answer is the follow:
go to the shop and play the guitar model of your choice.
There are too many things that could change your perception of the sound, your touch, your kind of play, your kind an preference to amplify the instrument. The best thing is a “real” test.
The ESP is a guitar based on Les Paul model, but could be a different experience try another guitar.
2- First of all is an estethic point of view, I didn’t like too much the studio serie but is my own choice. The vintage serie is a classic and the faded is another estethic choice.
The most popular les paul guitar is the standard model, inside the standard you could make a choice in different version of the guitar.
Don’t forget a thing les paul is heavy, his weight is high.
3- Les Paul is a great guitar as other famous brand model (as Fender), buy one is a personal preference in sound and other things.
Gibson guitars are built to last and are a perfect choice for a guitar fan or a professional musician.
bye
fede
August 8th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
You won’t find alot of difference between your LTD and the Les Paul. They’re both heavy, have alot of sustain. The Gibson will probably play better but with the right set-up so will the LTD. Your guitar has better pick-ups than the Vintage Mahogany or the Studio. If your wanting a cheap Les Paul then your better off with what you have.
August 9th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
well, i think you should get a gibson, they are amazing. i have the studio faded, i love it. its just like a 57 custom, without paint. i love mine so much. i think you get the same quality with a fender american, studio les paul or anything