Changing pickups does make a difference. I replaced the Seymour Duncan SH-1 with a 57 Classic Plus and the sound got noticeably "fatter". I guess there is still a subtle difference, but you can easily make up for it with slightly scooped mids on your amp. You wouldn't do it with a Gibson because the sound would get way too dark. In general something like 95% of Gibson tone is pretty much achievable with Edwards.
Let me first thank you for demonstrating the two guitars that I needed to compare. Playing-wise, fabulous and music right up my street (spot the Brit). Strikes me that the Edwards guitars are pretty comparable, spec-wise, to the Gibbo's but the stock pickups are different. I wonder that if the same pickups were installed in the Gibbo, the tone match might be comparable? Regardless, this has got to be the most informative vid for me, to date. Many thanks, chap.
@battuspuppius Errr the change of pickups will make a difference in tone but my gut feeling is that some tones are only achievable with heavier weights of mahogany etc ie the les paul std is f***king heavy compared to the Edwardes so the tone will still not be identical. Glad you liked the comparison
@Guitarshak I just bought an Edwards 125ALS and compared it to my Edwards 98LTC. The 125ALS is much warmer sounding, lighter, and more acoustically loud than the 98LTC. Seeing as how the Gibson Burstbucker pickups are warmer pickups than the pickups on any Edwards Les Paul, I speculate doing a simple pickup swap would make the 125ALS sound even closer to a Gibson Standard with the advantage of a long neck tenon sustain probably.
@Guitarshak I just bought an Edwards 125ALS and compared it to my Edwards 98LTC. The 125ALS is much warmer sounding, lighter, and more acoustically loud than the 98LTC. Seeing as how the Gibson Burstbucker pickups are warmer pickups than the pickups on any Edwards Les Paul, I speculate doing a simple pickup swap would make the 125ALS sound even closer to a Gibson Standard with the advantage of a long neck tenon sustain probably.
@Bflatest I prefer to play out of a loud amplified amp the way an electric guitar was intended. True sustain I agree is not down to the feedback but in order to get the amp to harmoniously feedback the guitar's sustain ability needs to get it there first. I prefer to deal in a real world scenario rather than "unplug' as you suggest.
on the les paul the note you held out was not sustain. That was feedback there is a difference my friend :) If you want to hear true sustain do it without the amp hold a mic real close and play a note. That is true sustain of the guitar.
it's like the Edwards Les Paul playing very easy and it is a good guitar. take a look on the channel of unbornchild5 he's got an Edwards les paul but white
I think the Edwardes is very similar in profile to a 50's les Paul standard , but it does not feel as heavy or solid. Weird I know it just feels lighter as a whole which obviously goes a long way to explaining the tonal variation. A standard les Paul was called "the log" for a reason! Cheers. Mike
Hi guys cheers for the feedback. As for changing the pickups I would not bother. If you add the cost of changing them you could probably stretch your cash and get a 2nd hand les Paul. Also the characteristics of the wood and build of the guitar help determine tone more than a new pickup would so personally I would either choose an Edwards and be happy or get a used les paul
As Nigel Tufnell said..."You can go out and grab a bite to eat and...wahhhh, they're known for their sustain!" Great Gibson tone, though the Edwards is a worthy contender.
Sweet playing bro! I have an Edwards 98LTC thinking of getting a 98LTS, but maybe might save up for a Gibson instead if it's worth it, but the playability of the Edwards for the price is too tempting. The Les Paul just sounds more full though... ugh... decisions
That could be it. I've read about people achieving a fuller sound by changing the pickups on the Edwards, such as Duncan Antiquities. I haven't gotten around to doing that, but I'm not really sure which pickups I should be getting. The Edwards just needs more low end, but I don't want to sacrifice anything in the process of changing the pickups.
I would say you cannot beat the industry standard les Paul but not everyone can afford one so if u are on a budget the Edwardes is an excellent value for money guitar which will give you many years of service for a lot less money. I would say that in the playability stakes it's as good as a high end les Paul. It's just the weight and tone is slightly more mid rangey which to my mind is just a personal choice
The guitarshak has been a bit quiet but this tone comparison should be helpful to those of you undecided about the gibson versus the Edwardes. Enjoy! Mike from guitarshak
Edwards sounds like a toy comparing to Gibson...
kangaxx89 2 weeks ago
Nice demo - both sound great to me. Check out some of my Gibson and Tokai demos. Cheers.
totalcontrolguitar 1 month ago
Changing pickups does make a difference. I replaced the Seymour Duncan SH-1 with a 57 Classic Plus and the sound got noticeably "fatter". I guess there is still a subtle difference, but you can easily make up for it with slightly scooped mids on your amp. You wouldn't do it with a Gibson because the sound would get way too dark. In general something like 95% of Gibson tone is pretty much achievable with Edwards.
ivanchenkovadim 2 months ago 2
Dear Guitarshak,
Let me first thank you for demonstrating the two guitars that I needed to compare. Playing-wise, fabulous and music right up my street (spot the Brit). Strikes me that the Edwards guitars are pretty comparable, spec-wise, to the Gibbo's but the stock pickups are different. I wonder that if the same pickups were installed in the Gibbo, the tone match might be comparable? Regardless, this has got to be the most informative vid for me, to date. Many thanks, chap.
Battus
battuspuppius 2 months ago
@battuspuppius Errr the change of pickups will make a difference in tone but my gut feeling is that some tones are only achievable with heavier weights of mahogany etc ie the les paul std is f***king heavy compared to the Edwardes so the tone will still not be identical. Glad you liked the comparison
Guitarshak 2 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@Guitarshak I just bought an Edwards 125ALS and compared it to my Edwards 98LTC. The 125ALS is much warmer sounding, lighter, and more acoustically loud than the 98LTC. Seeing as how the Gibson Burstbucker pickups are warmer pickups than the pickups on any Edwards Les Paul, I speculate doing a simple pickup swap would make the 125ALS sound even closer to a Gibson Standard with the advantage of a long neck tenon sustain probably.
wind016 1 month ago
@Guitarshak I just bought an Edwards 125ALS and compared it to my Edwards 98LTC. The 125ALS is much warmer sounding, lighter, and more acoustically loud than the 98LTC. Seeing as how the Gibson Burstbucker pickups are warmer pickups than the pickups on any Edwards Les Paul, I speculate doing a simple pickup swap would make the 125ALS sound even closer to a Gibson Standard with the advantage of a long neck tenon sustain probably.
wind016 1 month ago
@Bflatest I prefer to play out of a loud amplified amp the way an electric guitar was intended. True sustain I agree is not down to the feedback but in order to get the amp to harmoniously feedback the guitar's sustain ability needs to get it there first. I prefer to deal in a real world scenario rather than "unplug' as you suggest.
miketackisgod 2 months ago
on the les paul the note you held out was not sustain. That was feedback there is a difference my friend :) If you want to hear true sustain do it without the amp hold a mic real close and play a note. That is true sustain of the guitar.
Bflatest 2 months ago
it's like the Edwards Les Paul playing very easy and it is a good guitar. take a look on the channel of unbornchild5 he's got an Edwards les paul but white
eliasenmathias 2 months ago
A lot lighter hence the more mid range tone compared to the Gibson standard. Cheers. Mike
miketackisgod 3 months ago
I think the Edwardes is very similar in profile to a 50's les Paul standard , but it does not feel as heavy or solid. Weird I know it just feels lighter as a whole which obviously goes a long way to explaining the tonal variation. A standard les Paul was called "the log" for a reason! Cheers. Mike
miketackisgod 3 months ago
Hi guys cheers for the feedback. As for changing the pickups I would not bother. If you add the cost of changing them you could probably stretch your cash and get a 2nd hand les Paul. Also the characteristics of the wood and build of the guitar help determine tone more than a new pickup would so personally I would either choose an Edwards and be happy or get a used les paul
miketackisgod 3 months ago
As Nigel Tufnell said..."You can go out and grab a bite to eat and...wahhhh, they're known for their sustain!" Great Gibson tone, though the Edwards is a worthy contender.
5150VanAlien 3 months ago
Sweet playing bro! I have an Edwards 98LTC thinking of getting a 98LTS, but maybe might save up for a Gibson instead if it's worth it, but the playability of the Edwards for the price is too tempting. The Les Paul just sounds more full though... ugh... decisions
wind016 4 months ago
@wind016 "The Les Paul just sounds more full though"
Couldn't that just be down to the difference in pickups?
Noirie93 4 months ago
@Noirie93
That could be it. I've read about people achieving a fuller sound by changing the pickups on the Edwards, such as Duncan Antiquities. I haven't gotten around to doing that, but I'm not really sure which pickups I should be getting. The Edwards just needs more low end, but I don't want to sacrifice anything in the process of changing the pickups.
wind016 3 months ago
You should probably mute the guitar while talking. Thanks for the vid, though!
bpd111 4 months ago
I would say you cannot beat the industry standard les Paul but not everyone can afford one so if u are on a budget the Edwardes is an excellent value for money guitar which will give you many years of service for a lot less money. I would say that in the playability stakes it's as good as a high end les Paul. It's just the weight and tone is slightly more mid rangey which to my mind is just a personal choice
miketackisgod 5 months ago
could you say if gibson is much better?
wilson09051995 5 months ago
The guitarshak has been a bit quiet but this tone comparison should be helpful to those of you undecided about the gibson versus the Edwardes. Enjoy! Mike from guitarshak
miketackisgod 5 months ago