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the Les Paul was conceived not to be a whammy-able guitar in the first instance. but recent models do sport a vibrato bridge to appease the whammy camp:
some vintage models were also equipped with Bigsby back in those days...
Need some advise for electric guitar
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the Les Paul was conceived not to be a whammy-able guitar in the first instance. but recent models do sport a vibrato bridge to appease the whammy camp:
some vintage models were also equipped with Bigsby back in those days...
loldude333
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Hmmmm i'd steer clear of whammy bridges if i were you.........IMHO they're a pain to tune and also not easy to change strings.............hence i feel the Les Paul-type guitar would suit you. Check out the Rally GL300 from SV, its got great tone and fit and finish, plus stunning looks and a great price. It should be more than suitable for church use, and if you've got the cash i highly suggest switching to Tesla pickups.
yehosaphat
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Thanks bro! Was also reading some reviews on the various choices. Came across a review saying craftman's les paul is not like the actual les paul cos the neck is thinner?
loldude333
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Depends on which Les Paul you're referring to. I'm no expert on necks but i believe that Les Pauls from different eras (eg '59, '70s etc) has different neck profiles, some of which were considered more playable? Regardless of that, it all depends on your preference, i have big hands so i prefer a chunkier D shaped neck. I hate C shaped necks, always give my left hand a thumb cramp :X.
yehosaphat
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D shaped necks I can picture. What is C shaped necks?
yehosaphat
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Now that I will get getting the guitar soon and pairing it with the zoom G2Nu, do you guys have any recommendations on resources that I can practise and train up my fingering, scales and stuff?
Many thanks!
Many thanks!
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yehosaphat
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Thanks for the useful info subversion. Appreciate it!
Was also wondering if there are good resources on the web or any books worth getting to do my own fingering exercise/scales, practise, etc. Many thanks again!
Was also wondering if there are good resources on the web or any books worth getting to do my own fingering exercise/scales, practise, etc. Many thanks again!
loldude333
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I'm sorry, but i will have to agree with dodgethis. There are a myriad of resources online, youtube has some great videos as well. Perhaps you could go and do your own searching, and then if you have any queries about the subject matter of the video, post it in the how-to guitar section? It'll be easier for us and you.
yehosaphat
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Yup agreed. Saw some very good link under the How-To-guitar, video lessons link. I was more refering to books. Got a recommendation on advance guitar technique by guthrie govan.
loldude333
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^Hi please read te previous posts.......he's already going to get or has already gotten the guitar. The thread has taken a totally different route now.
monkengreg
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Okay basically from what I know.
There is always of course the fact that the most well-known brands are Fender, Gibson, Ibanez, LTD and etc.
Gibson & Fender are always at the top.
There are guitars which are better but its more of your opinion and views.
However, there's a reason why Gibson & Fenders gets so popular.
First thing first, if you're starting out on a basic, get something cheap and good.
There are so many les pauls out there, copies and all.
My brother uses an Epiphone Les Paul and one thing is for sure, i hate the metallic sound when you pick or you strum.
The action is very low, so it comes off this loud picking sound which sounds rather bad.
I use a squier Strat. I am rather surprised at the tone, it is very versatile. But one thing bad? Both squier and Fender stratocasters are buzzing-prone. It means that it has a very buzzing tone whenever you plug in and shred the hell out of your guitar on heavy drive.
So it's more of your preferences.
Check out guitars of every kind.
Watch demos.
And also, check the tone you want.
Les Paul is more Slash-Like.
While Flying V's are more Kirk-Like.
Cheers!
There is always of course the fact that the most well-known brands are Fender, Gibson, Ibanez, LTD and etc.
Gibson & Fender are always at the top.
There are guitars which are better but its more of your opinion and views.
However, there's a reason why Gibson & Fenders gets so popular.
First thing first, if you're starting out on a basic, get something cheap and good.
There are so many les pauls out there, copies and all.
My brother uses an Epiphone Les Paul and one thing is for sure, i hate the metallic sound when you pick or you strum.
The action is very low, so it comes off this loud picking sound which sounds rather bad.
I use a squier Strat. I am rather surprised at the tone, it is very versatile. But one thing bad? Both squier and Fender stratocasters are buzzing-prone. It means that it has a very buzzing tone whenever you plug in and shred the hell out of your guitar on heavy drive.
So it's more of your preferences.
Check out guitars of every kind.
Watch demos.
And also, check the tone you want.
Les Paul is more Slash-Like.
While Flying V's are more Kirk-Like.
Cheers!
