JohnnyGuitar
New member
Re: Should I own a Les Paul?
If you love the tone - yeah.
If it's only about the looks or/and brand - I say no.
If you love the tone - yeah.
If it's only about the looks or/and brand - I say no.
Should I own a Les Paul?
- Thread starter astrozombie
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uOpt
Something Cool
Re: Should I own a Les Paul?
I had no intention to get involved in a "better than" debate.
I was merely listing reasons why Fender's design is often more practical and some feel more comfortable having them. Whether those factors are important to you or not - what the hell do I care?
I had no intention to get involved in a "better than" debate.
I was merely listing reasons why Fender's design is often more practical and some feel more comfortable having them. Whether those factors are important to you or not - what the hell do I care?
whatshisname
New member
Re: Should I own a Les Paul?
But, Blackmore, and Hendrix have played Les Pauls. I'm sure Rory and Brian have at least owned one. :1:
But, Blackmore, and Hendrix have played Les Pauls. I'm sure Rory and Brian have at least owned one. :1:
astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
whatshisname
New member
Re: Should I own a Les Paul?
Yep Blackmore played a Les Paul, as well. Hendrix played several Gibsons. He's mostly known for his Flying Vs, but also a white SG Les Paul Custom, and I've seen many shots of him with other Les Pauls. Had to have been awkward as hell reaching the upper frets, playing them upside down, though.
Yep Blackmore played a Les Paul, as well. Hendrix played several Gibsons. He's mostly known for his Flying Vs, but also a white SG Les Paul Custom, and I've seen many shots of him with other Les Pauls. Had to have been awkward as hell reaching the upper frets, playing them upside down, though.
Kam
Shaftologist
Re: Should I own a Les Paul?
I have no idea at all what that was recorded with. I had alcohol in my blood, someone said propaganda and I remembered how much I love those guys. I guess I probably thought I was being smart posting a song called This Might Be Satire in response to some of the posts here but I've no idea.
It's just a really cool ****ing song. :friday:
I have no idea at all what that was recorded with. I had alcohol in my blood, someone said propaganda and I remembered how much I love those guys. I guess I probably thought I was being smart posting a song called This Might Be Satire in response to some of the posts here but I've no idea.
It's just a really cool ****ing song. :friday:
misterwhizzy
Well-known member
Re: Should I own a Les Paul?
I'm surprised any real guitarist has to ask if he should own a Les Paul. Do you really not know? Either you love Les Pauls, or you don't. It's my guitar of choice, and I'm definitely not a Strat guy. You may be the opposite. But you should know one way or the other unless you're just starting out.
I'm surprised any real guitarist has to ask if he should own a Les Paul. Do you really not know? Either you love Les Pauls, or you don't. It's my guitar of choice, and I'm definitely not a Strat guy. You may be the opposite. But you should know one way or the other unless you're just starting out.
whatshisname
New member
Re: Should I own a Les Paul?
Honestly, I think it would benefit any guitarist to own both.
Honestly, I think it would benefit any guitarist to own both.
ImmortalSix
John Mayer's Mankini
Re: Should I own a Les Paul?
I am as Fendery as they come, and I really want a Les Paul.
My compromise days are over. I want a pickup truck and a sports car - not a Subaru Baja.
I am as Fendery as they come, and I really want a Les Paul.
My compromise days are over. I want a pickup truck and a sports car - not a Subaru Baja.
misterwhizzy
Well-known member
Re: Should I own a Les Paul?
That's not what I'm getting at. I'm not interested in continuing the Fender v. Gibson debate. You can like one, the other, or both, or neither. My point is that once you've been playing for any length of time, you know what you want.
One day, I went around looking for what guitar I wanted as my ideal guitar. I played everything, and I walked out with a Les Paul. I haven't looked back, and that was the last guitar I bought.
That's not what I'm getting at. I'm not interested in continuing the Fender v. Gibson debate. You can like one, the other, or both, or neither. My point is that once you've been playing for any length of time, you know what you want.
One day, I went around looking for what guitar I wanted as my ideal guitar. I played everything, and I walked out with a Les Paul. I haven't looked back, and that was the last guitar I bought.
whatshisname
New member
Re: Should I own a Les Paul?
Sure, I get ya. I still prefer to have both, and think that it's better to have more tools in your box. But, if you took away everything but my Gibsons, I'd be good, because when it comes down to it, that's my ideal.
Sure, I get ya. I still prefer to have both, and think that it's better to have more tools in your box. But, if you took away everything but my Gibsons, I'd be good, because when it comes down to it, that's my ideal.
blueman335
Mojo's Minions
Re: Should I own a Les Paul?
Showing your bias again. This diversion was started by uOpt, promoting the 'benefits' of Fenders over LP's, which spun things off track. Why didn't you talk him about it getting off topic? Fender guy starts it, and you chastise a Gibson guy. Good thinking. Could it be we're getting tired of your fake impartiality and holier-than-thou attitude?
Showing your bias again. This diversion was started by uOpt, promoting the 'benefits' of Fenders over LP's, which spun things off track. Why didn't you talk him about it getting off topic? Fender guy starts it, and you chastise a Gibson guy. Good thinking. Could it be we're getting tired of your fake impartiality and holier-than-thou attitude?
uOpt
Something Cool
Re: Should I own a Les Paul?
I didn't post anything about why Fender/shreder construction is better.
I specifically answered the question "why would some people end up owning no Les Pauls". I was pointing out that there's more to it than a fat sound. Some people just want it practical.
I didn't post anything about why Fender/shreder construction is better.
I specifically answered the question "why would some people end up owning no Les Pauls". I was pointing out that there's more to it than a fat sound. Some people just want it practical.
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Funkfingers
Guest
Re: Should I own a Les Paul?
No, Astro, in my opinion, you should not own A Les Paul. You should own several. :naughty:
No, Astro, in my opinion, you should not own A Les Paul. You should own several. :naughty:
guitfiddle
firstlessonologist
astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
Re: Should I own a Les Paul?
I'm definitely picking up a couple of gibsons whenever possible. whether or not I choose to use them live is up to me.
I don't think any of the two companies is better.
to me, Fenders with humbuckers bark, Gibsons guitars growl.
I'm definitely picking up a couple of gibsons whenever possible. whether or not I choose to use them live is up to me.
I don't think any of the two companies is better.
to me, Fenders with humbuckers bark, Gibsons guitars growl.
elscorcho
New member
Re: Should I own a Les Paul?
If Les Pauls are too heavy and you want a "Gibson Growl" (albeit slightly different).....
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Get an SG
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<edit>.....there's also some chambered Gibby LPs that(contary to popular belief around here) actually sound good and are LIGHT
If Les Pauls are too heavy and you want a "Gibson Growl" (albeit slightly different).....
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Get an SG
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<edit>.....there's also some chambered Gibby LPs that(contary to popular belief around here) actually sound good and are LIGHT
astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
Re: Should I own a Les Paul?
I examined the Epi. looked at the fakes... it seems to check out
it felt amazing, like a friend's les paul studio.
I examined the Epi. looked at the fakes... it seems to check out
it felt amazing, like a friend's les paul studio.
