Beautiful Les Paul

[Jeff_H]

I have always loved the look of a flamed top Les Paul. As time went by, I started to realize that the most beautiful LP's were not the insanely flamed tops, but subtle flame models like the originals, with dark mineral streaks, faded looking finishes ect. Now browsing the LP forum I came upon this picture. It's an R8 Plaintop in a Lemon Drop finish. Possibly the most beautiful, non flamed guitar I have ever seen. I just had to share it with you all.

 

[That90'sGuy]

Re: Beautiful Les Paul

I agree. Sometimes flames aren't everything. That one is beautiful!

 

[flank]

Re: Beautiful Les Paul

i dont like the heavy flames......the subtleness makes me feel warm inside.....*ducks away into the shadows*

lol

 

[Blueline]

Re: Beautiful Les Paul

You hit the nail on the head - the "plain" maple is the reason gibson started doing hte bursts in the first place - to spice things up
Sometimes I find overly flamed tops with elaborate bursts a little too much - but then again - I'm a sucker for em too

 

[casblah]

Re: Beautiful Les Paul

Sometimes the "Plain-Jane-guitar-next-door" can be real attractive as well.

 

[JumpMarine]

Re: Beautiful Les Paul

Now that makes me all warm and fuzzy inside!

 

[Scott_F]

Re: Beautiful Les Paul

I love em all.

 

[RiffRaff]

Re: Beautiful Les Paul

sweet looking guitar!

 

[XSSIVE]

Re: Beautiful Les Paul

a LP for me either has to have a monster amount of flame or a solid painted top, nothing else does it for me.

-Mike

 

[Kevin@BlackRose]

Re: Beautiful Les Paul

That is beautiful looking guitar.

 

[Mr Wolf]

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I love plain tops the best with a nice grain. Flame and quilt tops are too pretty for me, theres something very utilitarian about plain tops that i love

 

[kherman]

Re: Beautiful Les Paul

That's very nice.
Some plain tops can look awesome depending on grain patterns.
Otheres can look just dull and boring as can be.

Many guys prefer the plain top not just for looks, but for sonic quality.
There are many that feel a plain top has more snap and more clarity than a
figured top.
They feel a figured top mellows an LP too much.

Kent

 

[Woodcutter]

Re: Beautiful Les Paul

:32: :32: :32: :32:

 

[rinse_master]

Re: Beautiful Les Paul

That's not fair, I already have an LP but you're giving me LP gas!!!

 

[darkshadow54321]

Re: Beautiful Les Paul

I'd like it better if both sides matched better... the contrast in the colour of the finish of the sides ruins it for me.

 

[sooperunkn]

Re: Beautiful Les Paul

I have to go to the bathroom :32:

 

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

Re: Beautiful Les Paul

I love plain looking tops, sometimes all those flames and quilts makes it look like a damm piece of furniture.

 

[Stringmachine]

Re: Beautiful Les Paul

I'm not to thrilled about flames myself, but that one didnt do anything for me.






J/K Beautiful!!

 

[Robert S.]

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My #1 LP is very simular looking to that guitar, except mine is a 98 std in honeyburst (more amber than a lemon), mine has better grain and came with gold hardware.

That is a great look for a plaintop.......

 

[B Bent]

Re: Beautiful Les Paul

a LP for me either has to have a monster amount of flame or a solid painted top, nothing else does it for me.

-Mike

I agree with Mike. I love the Premium Plus LPs. A LP has to have some flames. There is nothing like a sweet flame top or solid red Les Paul. IMO of course!!