A Quick Les Paul Family Shot

[jeremy]

billys mostly a bridge pup guy but i do like the pgn too

 

[Securb]

always liked that '73

But...but...it has a pickguard

 

[jeremy]

so did my lp when i got it

 

[80's_Thrash_Metal]

If you look close, you'll notice I replaced the original Klusons with actual 70's Grovers with Pearl Buttons just like this one. Man - that was scary! 50 year old headstock....

I'd be willing to bet it wasn't as scary as this was.

 

[Mincer]

I'd be willing to bet it wasn't as scary as this was.

Yikes!!!

 

[Aceman]

But...but...it has a pickguard

Pickguards: No flame, no shame.

 

[Aceman]

See I'm the opposite. I think the neck is a wee bit too dark (but not so much that I don't like it), but IMO the PG bridge is the perfect "aggressive" PAF

And I do play aggressive music with a PG in the bridge too...

 

[GuitarDoc]

See I'm the opposite. I think the neck is a wee bit too dark (but not so much that I don't like it), but IMO the PG bridge is the perfect "aggressive" PAF

You're saying a PG neck is "dark"?!
I've lost half my high frequency hearing and it still sounds pretty bright to even my ears.

 

[Securb]

You're saying a PG neck is "dark"?!
I've lost half my high frequency hearing and it still sounds pretty bright to even my ears.

There are many variables to consider. The guitar's wiring, signal chain, amp, and even the player's technique. No pickup is going to sound the same in every application.

 

[GuitarDoc]

Yeah, I think that's pretty obvious to everyone.

 

[NotDemanic]

After all these years, I finally picked up an LP.
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I don't even think that I'm going to change the pickups.
It sounds like what I want an LP to sound like.

 

[Aceman]

What year and what pickups, just out of interest? If it works for you, it works.

 

[Rex_Rocker]

The green one is my fave!

I'd just give it black pickups and knobs!

 

[Aceman]

The green one is my fave!

I'd just give it black pickups and knobs!

That's why you are not allowed to have one.

 

[Rex_Rocker]

That's why you are not allowed to have one.

I'll just have to buy one to prove you wrong!






... someday! Hahaha.

Killer guitars, BTW. Orange guitars aren't usually my thing, but I can respect classy guitars like yours.

 

[orpheo]

I'd be willing to bet it wasn't as scary as this was.

You have balls of steel. I'd never use an electric drill freehand to drill those holes. I'd use a reamer, or a pillar drill with a very specific bit (not a bradpoint) to neatly and safely drill out the holes. If the headstock snaps off, you'll not only have to fix that, but also can go to the ER because the fast-spinning wood will destroy your hand(s) and/or balls.

 

[80's_Thrash_Metal]

You have balls of steel. I'd never use an electric drill freehand to drill those holes. I'd use a reamer, or a pillar drill with a very specific bit (not a bradpoint) to neatly and safely drill out the holes. If the headstock snaps off, you'll not only have to fix that, but also can go to the ER because the fast-spinning wood will destroy your hand(s) and/or balls.

Ha ha I didn't learn what a reamer was until after I first posted that. Then ​​​​​​A lot of guys pointed that out to me.

I kind of just treated it as a piece of wood and went for it.

​​​​​​I had just enough skill to pull it off... Or just enough luck. Either way it was a win.

 

[80's_Thrash_Metal]

Do you like those 57s Bob? I had them in an LPJ and they were kind of tasty.

And, how does The Paul compare tonally to your stds?

 

[Aceman]

Do you like those 57s Bob? I had them in an LPJ and they were kind of tasty.

And, how does The Paul compare tonally to your stds?

Go to pickup lounge and see "My Custom Shop Experience" regarding the 57's

As for compare;

Generally it is a solid Les Paul. Really like it, as I do most Les Pauls. Definitely a keeper, and I was prepared to return on day 2 if needed.
Neck is slightly different than the others, but close to my 70's guitars. Thinner than the Studio which is 50's style
The frets are a little higher than I'm used to. Not a bad thing, just a thing. There were no finish/polish issues though.
Remember - the pickups in most of them are SuperD's and Distortions. So tonally - not at all - LOL.

I have been playing the The Paul a bunch lately. The T-Tops are "ok" as they always were. Reminds me of a failure to create the Jazz that accidentally went into production. I may post about that guitar seperately.