Just ordered a Les Paul Custom! (Quality?) UPDATE: got one!!

[DutchRay]

Oeoe that smell

 

[Dr. Green]

the one thing I am not clear about is why a guitar such as a 57 black beauty reissue needs to be used to play highly distorted metal riffs ?

(some blues riffs thru a tweed deluxe and no effect pedals would much more clearly demonstrate the guitars tone )

 

[El Gringo]

Oeoe that smell

Nothing beats that sweet smell of Nitro (well there is that smell and the scent of a woman ) (As AL Pacino said "Hoo-ah!" )

 

[El Gringo]

Oeoe that smell

That takes me back in time to a more care free fun time for sure . Miss those benders !

 

[DutchRay]

the one thing I am not clear about is why a guitar such as a 57 black beauty reissue needs to be used to play highly distorted metal riffs ?

(some blues riffs thru a tweed deluxe and no effect pedals would much more clearly demonstrate the guitars tone )

Well, everyone has his preference of music. GuitarjonSDS clearly likes metal and while I agree there's more to a guitar than heavy distortion, but there's plenty of video's taking care of that.

 

[Kutt]

the one thing I am not clear about is why a guitar such as a 57 black beauty reissue needs to be used to play highly distorted metal riffs ?

(some blues riffs thru a tweed deluxe and no effect pedals would much more clearly demonstrate the guitars tone )

I don't think it's a '57 reissue. It's a "modern" LP Custom (for lack of a better term). That 490R/498T set loosely caters to heavier music so I can understand Jon's angle.

 

[GuitarjonSDS]

Oeoe that smell

It smells soooo good though...

 

[Joe M]

Dude! Is all that gear behind you yours, or are you sitting in the stock room of a Guitar Center????

 

[GuitarjonSDS]

Well, everyone has his preference of music. GuitarjonSDS clearly likes metal and while I agree there's more to a guitar than heavy distortion, but there's plenty of video's taking care of that.

Oh yeah it's a very versatile guitar. These are just my main styles but I'm looking forward to exploring what else this guitar is capable of. I think my 60s Standard will inspire me more to play some mid gain crunch stuff though... Fwiw, I did play some nice edge of breakup clean tones in the video so it's not alllllll heavy rock.

 

[GuitarjonSDS]

Dude! Is all that gear behind you yours, or are you sitting in the stock room of a Guitar Center????

Yeah I got a lot of amps. That's kinda my thing. It got out of hand for sure haha! But it's fair to say I'm a collector. I think I have around 48 now...

 

[Joe M]

Yeah I got a lot of amps. That's kinda my thing. It got out of hand for sure haha! But it's fair to say I'm a collector. I think I have around 48 now...

 

[DutchRay]

It smells soooo good though...

Was typing that while I was watching your video

 

[GuitarjonSDS]

Got my 60s standard today. Will post some more thoughts and pics once I've played it some more. I'm not sold on the burstbucker 61s (yet). They seem a little lacking in the low end so I might swap at least the bridge pickup out for something with a little bit more beef. Any recommendations for pickups that are well suited for a Les Paul, still remaining that 'classic' sound but with more low end beef and perhaps a slightly more modern tone?

 

[GuitarjonSDS]

I just posted a review of my standard 60s here if you're interested: https://www.lespaulforum.com/index.php?threads/ngd-les-paul-standard-60s-iced-tea.218493/ I figured it would be better to put it in its own forum area...

 

[Midnight Blues]

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!! Nothing like a "Black Beauty" in my book! Congrats, HNGD

and play her in good health!

 

[YoSkip]

Hi all,

New member. Long time LP owner/lover. Have been buying guitars for 25 years, but have never ordered new from the Gibson Custom Shop. Also debating pulling the trigger on a brand new Custom (ebony). Not a reissue, just the Custom - those pickups are just perfect for me.

Anyone purchase anything from the CS in 2023? Anything to be wary of? I know this thread isn't that old, but curious if anyone has any experience as of late.

Thank you!
Skip

 

[LCW]

Hi all,

New member. Long time LP owner/lover. Have been buying guitars for 25 years, but have never ordered new from the Gibson Custom Shop. Also debating pulling the trigger on a brand new Custom (ebony). Not a reissue, just the Custom - those pickups are just perfect for me.

Anyone purchase anything from the CS in 2023? Anything to be wary of? I know this thread isn't that old, but curious if anyone has any experience as of late.

Thank you!
Skip

23 LPC Silverburst. Flawless.

 

[YoSkip]

That is a beauty! If I get a 2nd, it'll definitely be a Silverburst