convince me to get a les paul

[bucketshred]

Right, after being a devout hater of Les Pauls (love the look and tone, hate the feel) I played on mate of mines tonight (80's LP) which was T3H S3X!

When slung low, they just feel lovely and they look and sound hard rockin' as $%&#...never knew their necks were that skinny and the body resonated like a mutha!

Now, I have an Ibanez PGM on order, I'm actually tempted to cancel the order and get a Gibson/Tokai instead, someone convince me to go ahead with this!  I would really like a sunburst type LP for that hard rockin' tone with the possibility of shredding when I want to (oh yes, shredding on a low slung LP, if Zakk can do it, why can't I?)

Got £700 to spend!  and you have til tomorrow!

Andy!

Andy!

[chrisola]

dont bother, my LP Classic was poor.

It played ok in the shop (i spent an hour on it..)

then after a while at home i noticed all the little quality issues, and the neck started to go off, it never stayed in tune and developed a couple of dead spots, so i had to keep taking it back to get tweaked.. in the end i sold it, and  with the £950 i got back, i had my own custom axe built and its perfect 8)

PGM and LP is a BIG difference too lol... LPs neck heels are shiteter mc shite and more trouble than its worth imo  :shock:

Those Edwards alexi laiho flying vs look good, $925inc shipping would be within your budget... even with VAT 8)

[TwilightOdyssey]

From Paul Gilbert to a Les Paul?!!!

They're apples and oranges!

[Bird]

A custom guitar by Feline, or one of the others on the forum, would be very cool  :twisted: A much better investement IMO 8)

[Skybone]

Just get one, you know it makes sense! ;)

For your budget, you're either looking at an LP Studio or a Tokai/Epi Elite. Just remember to try a load out first, as I don't think the Tokai neck will suit you, what with it being a bit chunkier than an Ibanez, though not as chunky as a '59 LP.

[indysmith]

grrr i want both of those guitars - i'd probably go for the LP though. I'd have an Epi Elitist! or another guitar MIJ for giobson (Orville)

[Ratrod]

Just watch a DVD of Led Zep or Guns n' Roses. Makes me want a Les Paul anytime.

Be sure to get one with a '60's slim taper neck, it'll suit your taste better.

[_tom_]

Dooo itttt! Doooo itttttt!

[indysmith]

I LOVE the Les Paul slim taper necks - they rock

[blue]

hello folks, about the 60's neck:  when i bought my les paul, i assumed i'd prefer the slimmer neck, but i tried quite a few of both the 50's and 60's ones, and ended up going for the 50's!  it just felt more comfortable in the long run.  it's odd because my main guitar has a skinny modern neck, which i love, but it just didn't feel right on the les paul.  it makes lower down chording more awkward and really doesn't help higher up because that big old heel is still in the way.  how slash and zakk wail on these things amazes me!
i think the general thought here is you should stick with a modern rock axe for your shredding, and hold on to the les paul dream until you can afford a second, luxury, guitar.  go for practicality first.

[Skybone]

Nah, flog the shred-axe and buy something with a tree trunk for a neck. ;)

[bucketshred]

I was thinking of the Tokai/Edwards route anyway...

I think I'll stick with the PGM for a while, and if I don't like it, I'll sell it and get a LP.  It's going to be a right touh decision but I'm still very tempted by a Paul, they just felt right :D

Andy!

[Custom79]

I love Dawsons  :D  here's my three ....
'78 Deluxe - '01 Classic - '79 Custom

[chrisola]

get a custom LP with a better heel\neck joint and the neck with same specs as the PGM, and some BKPs.

bucketheads LPs are 'shred' style custom ones with a decent neck joint...

[indysmith]

Could you get one of those made for £700 though!?