New Slash Gibson Les Paul

[lex666]

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gibson-Slash-Appetite-for-Destruction-Les-Paul-Electric-Guitar?sku=423695&src=3NL0CB&ZYXSEM=0&indiv_id=2438791

Another case of: "I love the top, but hate the goofy headstock graphic."

[lex666]

Re: New Slash Gibson Les Paul

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[ImmortalSix]

Re: New Slash Gibson Les Paul

I think it's cool.

Not all guitars should look alike!

Especially 60 year old designs!

[Seraphial]

Re: New Slash Gibson Les Paul

Better than the Chickenfoot...

[GuitarStv]

Re: New Slash Gibson Les Paul

The description is interesting. What's "traditional weight relief"?

[Seraphial]

Re: New Slash Gibson Les Paul

Swiss cheesing the body rather than chambering it strategically.

[lex666]

Re: New Slash Gibson Les Paul

Swiss cheese actualyl results in a heavier guitar vs. chambering.

I actually prefer the swiss cheese weight releif holes vs. tone chambers.

[Gingrel]

Re: New Slash Gibson Les Paul

Its more understated than the chickenfoot headstock, which is a very good thing.

I really, really wish i had the money for one of these!!

[tc]

Re: New Slash Gibson Les Paul

Considering that for less you can get a similarly spec'ed Trad Plus, or that for a little bit more you can get a plaintop VOS R8/R0....

I think the signature costs too much. The top does look killer.

Not bashing Gibson at all...I'm sure they'll sell real fast.

Edit: Well compared to a Trad Plus it might not be that much of a difference...

The A2Ps (normal not Slash) cost about $80 each in zebra, so that's $160, plus the $116 from the Tonepros bridge and tailpiece makes it about $276 in upgrades...the Trad Plus costs about $2300 so that's $2576.

[phil_104]

Re: New Slash Gibson Les Paul

I would not play a signature guitar anyways. I know it's psychological and has nothing to do with rational thinking, and I have come to terms with that. I just don't get inspired to find my own sound, and play my own way, when I see someone's name or logo on my instrument.

Nice top though, lol.

[Seraphial]

Re: New Slash Gibson Les Paul

Considering that for less you can get a similarly spec'ed Trad Plus, or that for a little bit more you can get a plaintop VOS R8/R0....

I think the signature costs too much. The top does look killer.

Not bashing Gibson at all...I'm sure they'll sell real fast.

Edit: Well compared to a Trad Plus it might not be that much of a difference...

The A2Ps (normal not Slash) cost about $80 each in zebra, so that's $160, plus the $116 from the Tonepros bridge and tailpiece makes it about $276 in upgrades...the Trad Plus costs about $2300 so that's $2576.

Can't forget the assymetrical necks on the Slashes. Very comfy.

[That90'sGuy]

Re: New Slash Gibson Les Paul

Why are the specs f'd up? Slash's most sought after Les Paul was ghost built and it was based on a '59 LP. Why does this signature model have a weight relieved body and a 60's style neck, it doesn't make sense?

[JaySwear]

Re: New Slash Gibson Les Paul

definitely a very cool finish on this one... and nowhere near as ugly as the chickenfoot headstock! not great, but definitely better.

[Iron Horse]

Re: New Slash Gibson Les Paul

The description is interesting. What's "traditional weight relief"?

The classic 1990s vintage method of swiss cheese.

[Iron Horse]

Re: New Slash Gibson Les Paul

I would not play a signature guitar anyways. I know it's psychological and has nothing to do with rational thinking, and I have come to terms with that. I just don't get inspired to find my own sound, and play my own way, when I see someone's name or logo on my instrument.

Nice top though, lol.

Les Paul... It's a signature model already...