Gibson Les Paul Studio: yay or nay?

[y2stevo]

Re: Gibson Les Paul Studio: yay or nay?

But what About Les paul Studio Plus'? they have Rosewood fingerboards and the specs seem pretty much the same too except from the bindings(IMO they Look Better)

[Xeromus]

Re: Gibson Les Paul Studio: yay or nay?

I have to agree with 59paul though despite my prior post, if you can find a good studio, it's a great guitar. I still think they are overpriced, but at least it's a good guitar.

also I'm in agreement with the setup. Setup makes or breaks an instrument sometimes. I always set up a new guitar immediately after purchase. Guitar center is horrible about this, and they seem to get the bad shipments from Gibson too.

so I'm not saying you can't get a good Gibson, you can, but expect to do some searching and emptying of your pockets, including the lint.

[59paul]

Re: Gibson Les Paul Studio: yay or nay?

I agree with ya on the price thang....I see em used and think " Whoa " !!!. I have one place that I have done 99% of my Business with for years, and I stick with em. #1. They know me there
#2. They are a very small and reputable shop, and the owner can find anything I'm lookin for.

#3. They take proper care of their stock

#4. They don't screw people.

As with the purchase of any guitar, if you can take the time to play a few of em, you'll more than likely find one that stands out.

[midnite_man]

Re: Gibson Les Paul Studio: yay or nay?

I agree with ya on the price thang....I see em used and think " Whoa " !!!. I have one place that I have done 99% of my Business with for years, and I stick with em. #1. They know me there
#2. They are a very small and reputable shop, and the owner can find anything I'm lookin for.

#3. They take proper care of their stock

#4. They don't screw people.

As with the purchase of any guitar, if you can take the time to play a few of em, you'll more than likely find one that stands out.

When I eventually get ready to buy a Pauly, Rob, I'll have to ask you to search your favorite haunts and find one for me (heh-heh). There's a few guitar stores around my area that sell used Gibsons, but I don't really know any of the people who run 'em.

[Xeromus]

Re: Gibson Les Paul Studio: yay or nay?

moral of the story: buy a guitar that sounds, feels, looks, and plays just right for you. Ignore whatever is on the headstock. In the end that ends up not mattering anyway.

put my $200 Yamaha CG-101 classical guitar up against a wall next to my teacher's hand-made french $3,000 classical guitar and they will look identical. Nothing on the headstock.

of course his plays and sounds a LITTLE better than mine.

not really the point I wanted to make, actually I don't think I'm making any point at all. bah, I messed it up. I'll try better next time, I promise.

[arvid4prez]

Re: Gibson Les Paul Studio: yay or nay?

As for the set up: I will set it up to my specs as soon as I recieve it.

As for trying: thats a bit hard here in Belgium (most stores only carry standards, in most cases only one or two). Especially to find one in the color I want (wine red). I just wanted a quality LP, with a student-friendly price , so I'll have to order it any way.

But if I set it up myself (Duncan Distortions, 11-48's, ...), I guess I better go for it?

[59paul]

Re: Gibson Les Paul Studio: yay or nay?

Hey Bob-O, when ya get ready to buy that Pauly, I'll show ya THE Haunt, Bro !!!