An Introduction to the New Gibson 2008 Les Paul Standard

This is a video which explores the basic features of the new 2008 Les Paul Standard.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• 2008
• Gibson
• Les
• Paul
• Standard
• Grover
• Plek
• Neutrik
• Tune-O-Matic
• Burstbucker
• Alnico
• Bourns
• asymmetrical

[markyellowseries3]

why play gibson strings??

coz there crap thats why. I play an 07 gibson les paul, but have been playing for 10years +. i have tried most makes of strings, and gibson are one of the worst.

[rldel149]

@markyellowseries3 - sorry to hear your disappointment with the product. Thank you for sharing your opinion and post.

[FixedHDD]

Will these features also be included on the LP Brimstone finish?

[rldel149]

@FixedHDD That I don't know.. sorry

[mattnara]

Asymmetrical necks have been around since Eddie Van Halen had those Music Man guitars built. There may have been some before but I'm no expert or anything.

[rldel149]

@mattnara - yea, someone mention a company that made them but I was unfamiliar with them as quantity production runs. - I too (not being a wise guy - am no expert - or historian).

[CosenaEnzo]

Thank you!

[rumblefish85]

This guy sure loves this guitar! Like he's telling a nursery rhyme to his kids...

[MsChrissummerfield]

@al91176 i have an 08 standard les paul and my playing sucks. why must you validate buying one? i just like to show of with it :) rock on,,,,,,,,,

[al91176]

That is one beautiful guitar. One day I hope to be able to play good enough to validate buying one.

[ZenDriveSeven]

@RGplayer01 I think it may come down to a matter of taste.  I actually prefer a more subtle top. I recently bought a new 2011 Standard in Heritage SB and the top has a very nice mild flame. It's a great player, which is the main reason I bought it, but the top almost looks like a one piece cap. I see your point though, but I like the fact there's a variety of tops out there for different tastes.

[minecraftawesome]

@FixedHDD yes

[MsChrissummerfield]

thanks for the review :)

[RGplayer01]

Great review ! I just don't understand why the maple tops of the Standard or Traditional Les Paul guitars are so different (quality wise). I own a Standard 2008 (Iced Tea) and this guitar has an amazing flame top. But I often see Standard Les Paul guitars that have a poor maple top without any flame figure... Okay it's still a Les Paul and every piece of wood is different but those guitars are expensive and it's not fair...

[MenaPaws21]

Thank you for a great review, Picking up one of these models soon! :)

[shredicon86]

Great job on this video, very informative.