Les Paul Traditional

[Skyweaver]

Picked up a Les Paul Traditional today, absolutely awesome guitar !

It's Heavy, but I like that in a guitar, its got awesome sustain and great tone, just couldn't go past the price cost: 2,400 (for Australia that is pretty good.)

Definitely worth checking out if your looking for a new fiddle

http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-USA/Les-Paul-Traditional.aspx

 

[hogan666]

How's the quality?
I'm also looking for a Gold Top.

Sadly, the Traditional PRO Goldtop is only available in the States & not in Germany, 'cause I'm more in the 60's Neck.

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Do you downtune? Everyone tells me, that I should go for ESP, 'cause there's a lot of hassle when downtuning a Les Paul. To me it sounds bullshit, but it's a long time ago I used a Gibson.

Happy NGD!

Cheers, Markus.

 

[Derpsicle]

Imma get an Edwards instead

 

[Skyweaver]

quality and finish is excellent, that 5 - 7K models have a little more attention to detail, but really its a great guitar for the cost

check one out at a guitar shop and see what you think

 

[Ermz]

Congrats Dean!

 

[Skyweaver]

Congrats Dean!

thx mate - I'm getting buried with this guitar

 

[greyskull]

THE best new les paul

 

[006]

How's the quality?
I'm also looking for a Gold Top.

Sadly, the Traditional PRO Goldtop is only available in the States & not in Germany, 'cause I'm more in the 60's Neck.

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Do you downtune? Everyone tells me, that I should go for ESP, 'cause there's a lot of hassle when downtuning a Les Paul. To me it sounds bullshit, but it's a long time ago I used a Gibson.

Happy NGD!

Cheers, Markus.

24 3/4" scale length is the same result on any guitar, ESP or Gibson. I have owned several 24.75" scale guitars, have one now too (Gibson Explorer), the lowest I can ever get them down to with good intonation is C/C# standard.

 

[Derpsicle]

I wonder how Amon Amarth do it ...

 

[sprack]

So what separates this from the Standard and Classic?

 

[greyskull]

So what separates this from the Standard and Classic?

the body isnt chambered for starters!

 

[sprack]

Looks like it is chambered.

the Les Paul Traditional starts with a Grade-A mahogany body and adds nine strategically placed traditional weight-relief holes for a beefy tone that maintains the resonance of modern Les Pauls, while losing a large portion of the weight.

 

[Robert W]

They're nice guitars, no question about that, but those prices are just insane!

I remember when a new LP cost around $650-$700, while used examples could be had for $4500-$500. Seeing new LPs going for 2.5K and up is just nuts.

 

[kvoid]

Looks like it is chambered.

Weight relieved != Chambered

If you want a full solid Les new with the Gibson name on it, Historic is your only option. I want one of these Traditionals, BAD!

 

[sprack]

Ah I found it. The Traditional is the old style Standard that's non "chambered", but still full of holes. For $500 less.

 

[Fox Mulder]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the ESP Eclipse II beat the shit out of this? I've haven't much experiences with either of the guitars so I wouldn't know. Just asking because I remember someone saying it around here and a bunch of people agreed.

 

[deckrg]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the ESP Eclipse II beat the shit out of this? I've haven't much experiences with either of the guitars so I wouldn't know. Just asking because I remember someone saying it around here and a bunch of people agreed.

I started the thread about Traditional Vs Eclipse, as I couldn't physically play the guitars everyone (30vs4 I think) told me to go for the eclipse because it had better QC and were more reliable. However in the end I didn't really wanted a guitar with EMG's I went for the Gibson and I don't regret it. I played some 2008 STD that I really didn't like However I love the Traditional.

Edit: old thread - http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/equipment/624097-esp-eclipse-ii-vs-gibson-les-paul-trad.html

 

[Skyweaver]

Ran through some test recording with it yesterday - the fuckn thing is brilliant ! really happy with the results.

 

[hogan666]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the ESP Eclipse II beat the shit out of this? I've haven't much experiences with either of the guitars so I wouldn't know. Just asking because I remember someone saying it around here and a bunch of people agreed.

I heard a ESP Eclipse, LTD EC 1000, LTD 1000 FT, Les Paul Std (2008?) & a Les Paul Studio in direct comparison. Didn't play it by myself so I could focus on listening.

To me, the Gibson slayed the EDS/LTDs (think the were all loaded with EMGs) for heavy rock stuff. They sounded flat compared to the Gibsons + the Gibson had that "whooomb" (don't know ho to describe) which sounds very big.

Since that day, the ESPs died for me as a new guitar.

Cheers, Markus.

 

[lolzgreg]

Gibsons are hit or miss; you find a great one and you're set. Enjoy it Dean! Did you get the Senny yet?