Gibson Les Paul Studio 50s Tribute Feedback
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Rand-O-Monium
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Pic/Link?
Dunno teh specs...
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Dunno teh specs...
Snake Aces
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I have not played one myself but I have a cousin who hated on Gibsons for years until he played one of the new Studio 50s Tributes. Now he owns a Gibson and is likely to buy quite a few more. From what I've been told, they are nice guitars!
I have not played one myself but I have a cousin who hated on Gibsons for years until he played one of the new Studio 50s Tributes. Now he owns a Gibson and is likely to buy quite a few more. From what I've been told, they are nice guitars!
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One of Jerry's Kids
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I am thinking something along the lines of this with a st of WLHs.
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LPST5HGT
Already have an SG. It has a 498T/490 set in it I love. I don't want to change it. I need something as close to my No. 1 as possible without breaking the bank.
That is great to know. This is the kind of feedback I wanted. With all of the nightmare stories that have popped up about Gibson quality I am cautious about spending the cash.
I am thinking something along the lines of this with a st of WLHs.
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LPST5HGT
Already have an SG. It has a 498T/490 set in it I love. I don't want to change it. I need something as close to my No. 1 as possible without breaking the bank.
That is great to know. This is the kind of feedback I wanted. With all of the nightmare stories that have popped up about Gibson quality I am cautious about spending the cash.
Rand-O-Monium
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Snake Aces
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looks like a delicious guitar worthy of being more than a backup but obviously capable of filling any role you ask it... including those nights when you feel she's going to steal the show so you reach for her instead.
looks like a delicious guitar worthy of being more than a backup but obviously capable of filling any role you ask it... including those nights when you feel she's going to steal the show so you reach for her instead.
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Do you have a LP with P90s? If not, get one. If you do - an SG with P90s?
EDIT: Saw you wanted one as a backup for your number one - well you already know the drill then. Go and hand-pick the one that you feel would be the closest to your number one. Then you know exactly what you're getting.
Do you have a LP with P90s? If not, get one. If you do - an SG with P90s?
EDIT: Saw you wanted one as a backup for your number one - well you already know the drill then. Go and hand-pick the one that you feel would be the closest to your number one. Then you know exactly what you're getting.
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One of Jerry's Kids
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I don't like P90s. I find them lacking in body and thickness. Just not my cup of tea.
I don't like P90s. I find them lacking in body and thickness. Just not my cup of tea.
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Today I tried one called the '60s tribute model. I am not sure if it's the same as the '50s and it was just mislabeled but I liked it. It was very comfortable to play and the tone I liked. It had P90s in it which are one of my fave pickups. I love P90s. I think with P90s they varied a lot over the years so I am not sure how accurate they are compared to real '50s or '60s pickups but they sounded great. Great for Chuck Berry stuff I'd say if you like that, which I do.
Today I tried one called the '60s tribute model. I am not sure if it's the same as the '50s and it was just mislabeled but I liked it. It was very comfortable to play and the tone I liked. It had P90s in it which are one of my fave pickups. I love P90s. I think with P90s they varied a lot over the years so I am not sure how accurate they are compared to real '50s or '60s pickups but they sounded great. Great for Chuck Berry stuff I'd say if you like that, which I do.
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Ooops just read your latest post and you don't care for P90s, well the one I tried is out. Ever think of going for a Gretsch with FilterTrons?
Or how about this, these aren't FilterTrons but these are nice -
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guit...y-electric-guitar/j21843?rNtt=Gretsch&index=8
Ooops just read your latest post and you don't care for P90s, well the one I tried is out. Ever think of going for a Gretsch with FilterTrons?
Or how about this, these aren't FilterTrons but these are nice -
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guit...y-electric-guitar/j21843?rNtt=Gretsch&index=8
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ItsaBass
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My advice is to put it through its paces in person before buying it. Those were very popular for a couple years, and tons of them were made at a very affordable price point. As such, they were kind of slapped together. But they sound good, and with some refining of the finish details, they could be good. Like most production-line Gibsons, especially the lower end ones, it is going to need to have the flat frets crowned, end dressed (beveled ends rounded over), and polished, the fingerboard edges "rolled," and the nut slots perfected, or a new nut installed. That's about $150-$200 worth of work that every modern Gibson needs in my opinion. The main thing to look out for construction-wise is an overly steep neck angle. Many of those guitars had screwed up neck sets, resulting in an awkward "twisted" feel while playing, and the bridge/tailpiece riding way too high.
P.S. Black plastic parts FTW.
My advice is to put it through its paces in person before buying it. Those were very popular for a couple years, and tons of them were made at a very affordable price point. As such, they were kind of slapped together. But they sound good, and with some refining of the finish details, they could be good. Like most production-line Gibsons, especially the lower end ones, it is going to need to have the flat frets crowned, end dressed (beveled ends rounded over), and polished, the fingerboard edges "rolled," and the nut slots perfected, or a new nut installed. That's about $150-$200 worth of work that every modern Gibson needs in my opinion. The main thing to look out for construction-wise is an overly steep neck angle. Many of those guitars had screwed up neck sets, resulting in an awkward "twisted" feel while playing, and the bridge/tailpiece riding way too high.
P.S. Black plastic parts FTW.
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I am with you there the problem is I never see them anywhere. The alternative which is becoming the norm is to buy it try it out and return it if I don't like it. They come stock with 498/490 sets so I probably won't even need to do a swap. I like 498s a lot. I was only thinking WLHs to have a tone match with my other Paul
I am with you there the problem is I never see them anywhere. The alternative which is becoming the norm is to buy it try it out and return it if I don't like it. They come stock with 498/490 sets so I probably won't even need to do a swap. I like 498s a lot. I was only thinking WLHs to have a tone match with my other Paul
Drunken Bowling
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I'm debating between one of these, a Wylde Audio Odin, and an SG Standard at the moment. If you get one, tell us about it.
I'm debating between one of these, a Wylde Audio Odin, and an SG Standard at the moment. If you get one, tell us about it.
Hecubus
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I have a Traditional and a 60s Tribute. The similarities end at the body shape.
Assuming that the 50s tribute is like my 60s but with humbuckers and a fatter neck, you will find that the studio tribute has different weight relief making it much lighter. The difference in finishes also makes them feel like completely different guitars.
Both are awesome. However, I think a regular Studio would provide a better backup for your Traditional.
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I have a Traditional and a 60s Tribute. The similarities end at the body shape.
Assuming that the 50s tribute is like my 60s but with humbuckers and a fatter neck, you will find that the studio tribute has different weight relief making it much lighter. The difference in finishes also makes them feel like completely different guitars.
Both are awesome. However, I think a regular Studio would provide a better backup for your Traditional.
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One of Jerry's Kids
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Thanks, that is valuable to know. Pretty much spot on what I was looking for in regards to feedback .
Thanks, that is valuable to know. Pretty much spot on what I was looking for in regards to feedback .
allbutromeo
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You could go used, IIRC Gibson started Chambering the Studios in 2008, but if you are going new Sweetwater is definitely the way to go. They're customer service is so good that the only complaint I had was my CS rep kept calling me to make sure I was still happy with my purchase, which was nice but did get old after a while.
You could go used, IIRC Gibson started Chambering the Studios in 2008, but if you are going new Sweetwater is definitely the way to go. They're customer service is so good that the only complaint I had was my CS rep kept calling me to make sure I was still happy with my purchase, which was nice but did get old after a while.
Laughing Kookaburra
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I just got one last week. Nicely finished, feels great.
Look: The goldtop finish looks great on top, the black sides and back are probably hiding a multi piece body, but that's fine with me, and while that black isn't as nice as a see through mahogany finish, it works for me. I love the look of Standards, but for my own use, I have a neurosis about the more "formal" look. I have had that issue with other guitars with high quality cosmetics. So, the more understated look here suits me.
Feel: I love the fat 50s profile neck, one of the guitar's biggest selling points for me. Not so much for tone value as hand comfort. I had a non guitar injury to my fretting hand, and while it has more or less healed, if I do have a problem, it is when I have to curl my hand to a greater degree around one of my thinner necked guitars. It actually makes a difference. I also have a slight personal preference for a thicker neck, but of course something that is based on taste often can be adjusted. The injury is another thing.
The weight of mine comes in at 8.0 pounds.
I bought the guitar from Sweetwater, and it came out of the box ready to play. Well set up and intonated, fret ends were nicely finished. As I understand it, they have a fairly comprehensive quality control system, so I can't vouch for set ups and fret ends from other retailers.
The pups, 490 neck, and 498 bridge, both A2, sounded better than I thought they would, and they'll stay in for now.However, even if you know you would change the pups out, I'd say this guitar is worth looking at.
I've only had this a week, but I have been playing it a lot, and I am very happy with it. As always, YMMV!
I just got one last week. Nicely finished, feels great.
Look: The goldtop finish looks great on top, the black sides and back are probably hiding a multi piece body, but that's fine with me, and while that black isn't as nice as a see through mahogany finish, it works for me. I love the look of Standards, but for my own use, I have a neurosis about the more "formal" look. I have had that issue with other guitars with high quality cosmetics. So, the more understated look here suits me.
Feel: I love the fat 50s profile neck, one of the guitar's biggest selling points for me. Not so much for tone value as hand comfort. I had a non guitar injury to my fretting hand, and while it has more or less healed, if I do have a problem, it is when I have to curl my hand to a greater degree around one of my thinner necked guitars. It actually makes a difference. I also have a slight personal preference for a thicker neck, but of course something that is based on taste often can be adjusted. The injury is another thing.
The weight of mine comes in at 8.0 pounds.
I bought the guitar from Sweetwater, and it came out of the box ready to play. Well set up and intonated, fret ends were nicely finished. As I understand it, they have a fairly comprehensive quality control system, so I can't vouch for set ups and fret ends from other retailers.
The pups, 490 neck, and 498 bridge, both A2, sounded better than I thought they would, and they'll stay in for now.However, even if you know you would change the pups out, I'd say this guitar is worth looking at.
I've only had this a week, but I have been playing it a lot, and I am very happy with it. As always, YMMV!
