Of course, I'm not slagging of the Paul, but I've decided (in my humble opinion), that Les Pauls need to be played with a bit more aggression, more powerchords etc, and leave the blues-y soloing to hollowbodies. But that might be just because I'm more into bands like Green Day etc. But brilliant playing nonetheless :D
I've always been a strat guy, but if I could have another guitar itd probably be a 57 les paul. only thing stopping me is the mindbloggling amount of zeros on the end of the price tag for one of these beauties
I love the sound of 60+year-old mahogany. The old Les Pauls have a fuller sound, bigger bottom, and more dynamics, and the old wood is the key. That's the key difference between the originals and the reissues. But, I've found (with new ones) that honduras mahogany sounds closer to the old stuff they used in the'50s/'60's than African mahogany (Gibson used Honduras mahogany on their Les Pauls until (I think) 1974). I have a Dean Evo made from Hond. mahog., and it sounds fuller than the new LP's.
To some I suppose it is. Generally, I think most people consider the '59 as the "Holy Grail" of Pauls. '57 was the first year for the humbucker though, and that's pretty cool.
At first I thought it looked too-nice to be a real '57, but the tone sounded way-too-good to be modern-Gibson (Not without a p/u-swap - I knew they weren't new Gibsons). I wish I'd truly-appreciated those original 50's Les Pauls back in the 80's. A friend from high school (mid '80's) had a '57 gold-top (Paid $400), and I remember how nice it played, and how the finish would crack in the winter, but mostly I remember the tone from those original PAF's, and I've been chasing that tone ever since.
@JWKennemur nice. I've been trying to learn for about 2 years now (between work and two young kids - super limited time.).
I write and produce music professionally, but was always a keyboard player. I love learning a few licks here and there through youtube. Post some more when you get a chance.
Sounds fantastic and great playing.
totalcontrolguitar 1 week ago
man thats a 450000 dollar guitar!
ChrisTrabantProject 1 month ago
Of course, I'm not slagging of the Paul, but I've decided (in my humble opinion), that Les Pauls need to be played with a bit more aggression, more powerchords etc, and leave the blues-y soloing to hollowbodies. But that might be just because I'm more into bands like Green Day etc. But brilliant playing nonetheless :D
PunksOfNature 4 months ago
I've always been a strat guy, but if I could have another guitar itd probably be a 57 les paul. only thing stopping me is the mindbloggling amount of zeros on the end of the price tag for one of these beauties
jakethesnake576 8 months ago
wow that guitar looks huge on you
seicheberlin 10 months ago
I love the sound of 60+year-old mahogany. The old Les Pauls have a fuller sound, bigger bottom, and more dynamics, and the old wood is the key. That's the key difference between the originals and the reissues. But, I've found (with new ones) that honduras mahogany sounds closer to the old stuff they used in the'50s/'60's than African mahogany (Gibson used Honduras mahogany on their Les Pauls until (I think) 1974). I have a Dean Evo made from Hond. mahog., and it sounds fuller than the new LP's.
gangtwanger 1 year ago
the 57 is the most desirable les paul isnt it?
guitarzz24 1 year ago
@guitarzz24
To some I suppose it is. Generally, I think most people consider the '59 as the "Holy Grail" of Pauls. '57 was the first year for the humbucker though, and that's pretty cool.
JWKennemur 1 year ago
At first I thought it looked too-nice to be a real '57, but the tone sounded way-too-good to be modern-Gibson (Not without a p/u-swap - I knew they weren't new Gibsons). I wish I'd truly-appreciated those original 50's Les Pauls back in the 80's. A friend from high school (mid '80's) had a '57 gold-top (Paid $400), and I remember how nice it played, and how the finish would crack in the winter, but mostly I remember the tone from those original PAF's, and I've been chasing that tone ever since.
gangtwanger 1 year ago
sounds great, what a tone
kinukim1 1 year ago
a 57 or a 57 reissue? in either case the guitar sounds really great and you sound awesome. tasteful, nice playing!
GEgloff 1 year ago
@GEgloff
Thank You. And, yes, that's a real deal '57.
JWKennemur 1 year ago
@JWKennemur nice. I've been trying to learn for about 2 years now (between work and two young kids - super limited time.).
I write and produce music professionally, but was always a keyboard player. I love learning a few licks here and there through youtube. Post some more when you get a chance.
GEgloff 1 year ago
thats a great tone!
Smoothtlknwhtboi 1 year ago
@Smoothtlknwhtboi
Thanks!
JWKennemur 1 year ago
is this the one at jacksons?
fretboarder 1 year ago
@fretboarder
Don't know where Jackson's is, but this one is around Chattanooga, TN.
JWKennemur 1 year ago
@JWKennemur hello, its jacksons rare guitar's they have a one tha looks the exact same.. sounds great by the way cheers,
fretboarder 1 year ago
Nice!
gtrs4ever 2 years ago