Gibson Les Paul R9

Here's a clip of a Gibson Les Paul R9. It's taken from the Gitarre & Bass Magazine 03/2008 where they compare a Gibson Les Paul Reissue vs. an original '59 using the same set up. Check out the other clip with the original '59: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1kAyFhNiLs

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[TheHabit00]

The original 59 sounds better more bite, presence and clarity... now what play better?

[matty8371]

the 'woodiness' and 50 years of aging isn't what gives it that edge. that same guitar sounded just as good in '79. there are so many subtle things about the materials used back then that can't be duplicated today.

[Carthsgtr]

@matty8371

Lmao. I smell a pretentious cunt....

[carlzard]

Study: $90 wine tastes better than the same wine at $10

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i think that pretty much sums it up

[ten8goa]

Cant tell the difference. You are full of shit if u say u can

[bbnatedogg]

People hear what they want to hear! The wood used in an ELECTRIC guitar makes a million times less impact on the sound than people make it out to. If we used a number of reissues and originals and compared them in a blind-controlled studio test, people would overwhelmingly FAIL to pick out the originals.

[bbnatedogg]

A little bit of a difference. Not 400,000 $ difference!!!!!!!

[Mustang1204]

@matty8371

I think they can't be replicated by Gibson because of their stupid building policies, but some private builders do a damn fine job on replicating.

[lollo1991]

is that a Rangemaster on top of the amp?

[vgemini85]

also i think the original 59 has nickel plated brass saddles. the original gibson bridge. people who play teles with brass saddles know how this affects the sound.

r9's don't have brass. but 50th ann. r9's do have nickel plated brass saddles.

[guitargonzo]

the only a little little difference... let the drummer come in and you hear nothing... Let there be no vid and you would not hear a difference in this distorted mess because you are optical stimulated to hear what you want.. Well I like the 59 best because of the looks and its rareness but for the sound the RI is a better deal for the money- Maybe clean we would hear a difference. Then again let the drummer come in...

[matty8371]

this r9 is not nearly as full sounding, less flavor and mids, and more harsh than the original. he's obviously fighting to get more tone out of it than when he played the original. i still think that it IS POSSIBLE for an r9 to come a little closer to sounding like the original tho.......