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Post by shadfan4 on Jan 14, 2018 22:39:57 GMT
Even though my last Les Paul standard was impossible to set up tuning wise (£2000+) so had to go, I have slowly tweaked the 335 to somewhere near to being happy with it, but never 100%. I would still like a LP again BUT not with the usual dodgy tuning problems. So thinking of going for the much lower spec studio at well under a grand, or almost guaranteed top notch playability out of the box with a top spec PRS? Mike.
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Post by gruntfuttock on Jan 14, 2018 23:22:39 GMT
Hi Mike. I'm hearing so many negatives re Gibson quality control or rather lack of same that I personally wouldn't go for a LP. PRS are the D's B's! They are beautifully made instruments that not only sound good but are a pleasure to play. 'Nuff said! Regards Dave
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Post by glyderslead on Jan 15, 2018 0:34:20 GMT
Hello Mike,
So, a Gibson Les Paul was not up to par and a Gibson 335 doesn’t give full satisfaction. Not what you would expect from that mark and a real shame that they do not provide full pleasure of ownership particularly when you consider the cost. I have some expensive instruments too, but find some cheaper guitars and brands are worth a look too. You only need to change any of the parts or pups if you are partularly picky.
I guess I was lucky with my Gibson LP purchased 2nd hand for £500 some years ago and has been well worth it. Of course it had a small ding............on the back edge where it does not show, but for me it is a keeper even though I prefer my instruments to be ding free. It plays very well.
Another even cheaper LP I have that is ding free, because I bought it brand new, is an Epiphone Les Paul Ultra 11. This guitar is very pleasant to play and has its own unique sound that is very good, particularly when the Nanomag pick up is blended in. Drop it and you won’t cry - just buy another.
As for an arch top, I have an Epiphone Dot.........2nd hand, totally ding free, looks brand new came with a case all for less than £300. Again the sound is “well ok” as they say and it too is a pleasure to play and provides a high degree of satisfaction. Drop it and you simply buy another............though I haven’t dropped any of my guitars yet.
Good wishes
Mick
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Post by baz on Jan 15, 2018 10:53:50 GMT
Hi...........for me personally I'd not hesitate to consider a PRS.
I've had an SE Santana for many years and its a joy to play.
You'd need to check the spec out of several models as they do a wide range of pickup configurations and some are with trem, some hard tail,
Good luck.
Baz
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Post by clivekay on Jan 15, 2018 11:19:38 GMT
Most tuning probs with Gibsons are the Tuners and the nut !! Use Grover tuners and get a tech to check the smooth running of the nut .. You shouldn't hear any noise when changing the tuning from the nut. Also do not use 9-42's use 10-46 minimum. Stay in tune much better and with the shorter scale length than a Strat will not affect bending !
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Post by glyderslead on Jan 16, 2018 0:44:21 GMT
Just for info., both of the Epiphone’s I mentioned earlier come with Grovers as standard and the nuts are ok. In fact I bought a Stetsbar from Noel, that I installed on the LP to give it even more versatility. It stays in tune so the nuts do pass muster.
Cheers
Mick
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Post by andyj47 on Jan 16, 2018 10:33:01 GMT
one word mate FENDER!
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Post by shadfan4 on Jan 16, 2018 12:34:00 GMT
Iv'e got two of those and their not a problem Mike.
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Post by shawbridge on Jan 17, 2018 9:10:32 GMT
Hi just to add, both Martin Barre 'Jethro Tull guitarist' and Mark Nophler, who's cousin is one of my clients, both have gone over to PRS gutars Peter
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