2021 Gibson Les Paul Tribute

just a little riffing on one of my favorite guitars if you have a chance don't pass on this hidden beauty there's a lot of Les Paul's soul in these unsuspecting monsters 🤘❤️❤️

[@therollband1290]

These are pro level guitars, don’t let the haters fool you. The pickups and hardware are the same as more expensive models and they have nitro finish. Gibson always have decent resale value too.

[@henrymetal_and_metal_dad]

I love tributes I have all the USA LP models I just thought some of these reviews would help people figure out what to buy

[@therollband1290]

@@henrymetal_and_metal_dad Nice! Yes, I think you can’t do wrong with a good tribute or studio for the money. Gibson or an entry-level USA Fender and anyone would be golden. One of those and a decent tube amp is really all anyone needs.

[@JohnRose-zf6nm]

Yeah, these are great guitars, very very lucky and patient enough to have a 2012 traditional and an 2019 sg special in my life too, point being my 2016 tribute may well be my fave of the lot, just a killer no frills real deal les paul that will last a lifetime, thinking of getting one? Go for it!

[@henrymetal_and_metal_dad]

@@JohnRose-zf6nm I love all my Gibson's the tribute the standard the modern any of them are pretty awesome. I agree with a special or a tribute you get a no frills just rocking guitar

[@waynejohnson5611]

I have 2. A 2010 56 Tribute with P90s, and a 2021 like the one in the video only Ice Tea. Long time pro and active stage warrior. I have had the top models too, but weight is too much now. The Tributes are top notch guitars and mine are on stage regular.

[@coldwar1977]

it does metal fabulously!!

[@henrymetal_and_metal_dad]

I love mine great affordable Les Paul 🤘🤘

[@chrisbassman3936]

I just got one of these a few days ago. I am loving it. After some slight adjustments it is totally rad. I got a nice flamed neck on mine which is a plus. Doesn't sound much different than an all mahogany les pauls either, very close. I personally hate weight relief but it sounds great and is resonate. Cool Metallica riffs duder

[@henrymetal_and_metal_dad]

They are great guitars... It's a no frills Les Paul but it is every bit of Les Paul... I love satin finishes the neck after a while gets so nice

[@AreU4Real1]

Got a 2016 Gibson 50s Tribute HP Goldtop from reverb Gibson demo shop. it was modified with chrome Grover tuners, pots and knobs. Has a few scratches that are almost impossible to see. Just an amazing guitar. $999. Great place to find a deal on Gibson guitars.

[@robertwelch3240]

I bought my Tribute in February, and absolutely love it. Forcmecits the 490 series pickups that make this guitar great.

[@henrymetal_and_metal_dad]

Oh yeah it's a solid Les Paul for the amount of money you pay for its a phenomenally great deal...

[@mortb6584]

These are great guitars. I compared a Tribute to a Studio and thought the Tribute felt much better than the Studio, mostly due to the satin finish (especially on the neck). The maple neck is another plus in my book.

[@henrymetal_and_metal_dad]

I definitely like how unique it is it is one of the most under rated Gibson's it's affordable and great looking 😌

[@thegiron8730]

Yeees, i played a les paul tribute studio last week on guitar center and ever since i played the tribute i cant get it out of my mind, ive always wanted a gibson and the tribute will be my first

[@thomasrodabaugh2992]

The tribute is a most excellent guitar. The weight relief makes it more fun to play without sacrificing anything on tone. The pickups are awesome and the bridge pickup is hot enough to take care of business. As he said in this video, this is truly a player's guitar. The Tribute is the guitar you take to the gig! I got mine a few months ago and now the other guitars have become wall hangers.

[@henrymetal_and_metal_dad]

That's awesome...I added a custom pickguard to it and it's now named Mando as it's a siloutte of the mandalorian!

[@marcshea919]

I don’t know why people put this model down so much it’s still a American made Gibson lp it’s a true work horse

[@henrymetal_and_metal_dad]

I agree with you on that I love it. You can't play a flamed top 😊

[@mikeydubs_tv]

You said no binding but the maple top you can see it placed on top of the body and it looks like a pseudo binding to me! Love my Tribute

[@alanhiggins1093]

Great guitar and video I have just ordered one in cherry sunburst I can’t wait to get it

[@henrymetal_and_metal_dad]

Thank you I try to post videos as a lay person so people can see what they are getting ..

[@SR-xk8cd]

Beautiful guitar, is that the “Tobacco Burst”, colour? Sounds great!

[@vegeta11]

It is

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

The forum guys are ridiculous 🙄. I can’t play really heavy guitars anymore so I’m eyeing up both this and the studio since they both have the ultra modern weight relief.

[@henrymetal_and_metal_dad]

So the major consideration if it's between this and the studio the tribute is a satin finish ...and the studio is clear coat with pull pots... I like both but ultimately up to you both are rockers if I had to split hairs and pick one I'd go studio for the pick up versatility but again all about what you like to play

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

@@henrymetal_and_metal_dad so I ended up getting a new Studio. The weight was amazing. Probably about 7.5 pounds.

[@henrymetal_and_metal_dad]

@@MrSpeed-lt8gr what color I have the tangerine burst awesome well rounded playing guitar

[@adamx9987]

I have this tribute and a studio. It seems to me the studio has a thinner neck. I could be wrong, but something to consider as well and possibly look into. The tribute neck seems to me to be between a studio and a special or jr. I love the size of the tribute neck.

[@henrymetal_and_metal_dad]

The studio does have a thinner neck and I think it's a little lighter than the tribute.... But if you want a really good weight relief Les Paul look at the Les Paul modern it has the best pickup set in it and it's a slim tapered neck that shaved at the neck joint

[@paulcowart3174]

Would rather have a Tribute than a Studio I'm thinking...but I have a newish 50's HCS Standard Mine was close to perfect 8.4 lbs Nice wide flame Great fit and finish No complaints except input jack plate plastic cracked a little

[@henrymetal_and_metal_dad]

I have the same 50s standard it's awesome 🤘🤘 great guitar

[@DamianS1893]

I love my 50's Tibute Goldtop Gibson Les Paul.

[@heavyjoechipman3594]

Bro! I was considering a new LP Tribute in the next couple of days. When you came outta the gate with Fade To Black, I took that as a sign to go and spend the cash now! I'm headed to the "big box" guitar store in Pasadena for a satin cherry sunburst, a new amp, and all the needed accessories needed to start playing AGAIN. Thanks for the inspiration brother and keep enjoying that badd ass axe you got there. Keep jammin'! God bless you.☺🙏👍

[@henrymetal_and_metal_dad]

Those great your going to love it !! Enjoy let me know what you think🤘

[@heavyjoechipman3594]

@@henrymetal_and_metal_dad Got my satin cherryburst tribute from Sweetwater yesterday(2/28/2021). It is soooo badd ass! Smokin' hot, bright 490 pickups. Was already setup with 10's on it. Had to put a lil' mineral oil on the fretboard. Otherwise, I'm a happy camper. Case/bag is black leather with 2 backpack style straps. Many years of happy jammin' from now on. God bless you bro!☺👍

[@henrymetal_and_metal_dad]

@@heavyjoechipman3594 The tried fretboard is because of the cleaner they use when it's brand new. After it sits it gives it that dried. Look if you use just a little bit of that Gibson frett board conditioner it brings it back. I hope you enjoy it. That's awesome!

[@dr.goldzahn6452]

Do there still make a First Picture from the Guitar in the Gibson factory??

[@henrymetal_and_metal_dad]

Yes they do! It's in the side pocket of the leather case

[@matthewwinship2487]

Thanks for the review, just bought one myself. Itching real badly to play it.

[@henrymetal_and_metal_dad]

Update I put some slash buckers in mine and it just really awakened it

[@richardwright1195]

I just ordered mine from REVERB

[@monmixer]

Binding and gold hardware have nothing to do with tone. If it does it would not be very noticeable to the human ear. I have been wanting one with P90's in it.

[@ElJuli24]

Wooow I just was deciding between this one and the LTD James Hetfield . Well I mostley like play metal and hard rock.I would like to it be in plain colors as black or white .If I buy the gibson I will paint it in black. Still dont know what to do, nice review thanks!

[@henrymetal_and_metal_dad]

I'd always go Gibson over LTD bit at the end of the day it is what YOU bond with as a musician .... I love my own guitar identity over another musician ..🤘

[@ElJuli24]

@@henrymetal_and_metal_dad Nice, thanks for the reponse !, I will keep thinking about what to get but maybe i will go with the gibson. Greetings!

[@rywk4225]

@@ElJuli24 please dont paint over tht beautiful new gibson finish oh god if you want paint get an ltd.. or epiphone

[@ElJuli24]

@@rywk4225 haha dont worry buddy at the end i bought a Scheccter solo II made in south korea , for me was a better deal and instrument than the gibson for the price

[@AlessioC97x]

Hii!! Sorry for my English 😅 I have to buy a Les Paul, so, I would buy a Les Paul Studio because I love 498T pickup (like Seymour Duncan JB), but now I hate LP Studio colors… Red Wine is too strange, and Smokehouse is beautiful but too dark. I love color of this Les Paul Tribute, like a Les Paul Jr, it’s awesome! So, now I don’t know if buy Les Paul Studio with 498t and bad color, or a Tribute with nice color but “unknow” pickups… I didn’t know about 490T pickup, I knew only 498T, Burstbucker Pro and 57 Classic. I like everyone, but for my music maybe it’s better 498T (I play punk and alternative rock, but also I need a guitar for more melodic and pop stuff). I saw a video comparison between Studio and Tribute, and you know, it seems Tribute with 490T has a more tight and defined sound, it sounds nice! 498T seems to be fatter and buzzier, or I’m wrong? Maybe I like more 490T… However I’m afraid 490T is too soft and weak respect to 498T, I need an high output pickup like 498T, Burstbucker and JB… So, do you think I should take a 498T or a 490T pickup? I also am thinking about change neck pickup, because I don’t like generally Les Paul neck pu… They are too fat and compressed. I could take a Seymour Duncan 59, or a Gibson P90, do you think it’s a nice idea? 😁

[@henrymetal_and_metal_dad]

It's a 490r pickup I'm sorry.. it's for the neck... For punk rock that guitar would do great... The Les Paul tribute is a solid Les Paul sound .. it's a no frills guitar... I will say though the Les Paul special is really good for that as well but make sure you get the one with the humbucker in it..... Personally and I've played a lot of different pickups I think Gibson makes some of the best pickups out there if you feel it's a little too muddy or too deep adjust the settings on your amp... What I like about Gibson pickups is they have a full range of the guitar sound in them... Do you have any questions about any model of Gibson USA I generally have a good deal of knowledge so feel free to ask I put these video goes up to help people make some informed decisions

[@Ravenarh]

This is Gibson!!!!!

[@henrymetal_and_metal_dad]

Yes and it is on the cheaper side but sounds great

[@nerad1994]

I thought the pickup selector didn’t have the white ring around the knob on the Tribute model?

[@henrymetal_and_metal_dad]

mine came in the Bag I guess it's optional if you want to put it on

[@shawnparker3671]

I was wondering, what your used to polish your tribute?

[@henrymetal_and_metal_dad]

I use luthiers choice ... Or the Gibson polish both are awesome

[@lesliebarth8026]

I have the 2020 tribute tobbacco Burst...💯% LP. Haters will hate.

[@henrymetal_and_metal_dad]

Oh yeah man the difference is all Gibson Les Paul's start out as a tribute and then they become something else when you put binding on there. But the truth of the matter is you don't play the binding... And I say that owning about 20 different Les Paul's

[@p1ippers]

$1750 CAD now

[@spankeyguitars8457]

nice guitar!

[@hakanacir]

Hi,thanks for the review. :) My question is the neck profile. In website,it say rounded neck,as far as I can understand,it is something between 59 and 60 slim taper. What do you personally think about playability for fast playing (shred ) stuff ?

[@henrymetal_and_metal_dad]

It is a thicker neck, a more slim taper neck would be on the studio ...then ext one up, this is definitely a more c shaped neck but I like either neck...your faster neck with be on your studio, 60s standard, or modern .... Certain specials have them too

[@patrickd1805]

i like this neck. not the thin neck.

[@henrymetal_and_metal_dad]

@@patrickd1805 I like either I have large hands so bigger me ks don't matter to be I think the smaller nicks are a little easier for harder cord phrasings but other than that just jamming on power cords. This thing is a monster

[@chrisbassman3936]

I got a 2021 model. It has a nice round c shape and isn't as fat as my epiphone 50s standard but it is close. I love chunky hand filling necks, especially C shapes.

[@henrymetal_and_metal_dad]

@@chrisbassman3936 I like either ... What I like about the neck is the maple neck that's just a unique feature to Les pauls.

[@martinjohn4292]

Had one 2017. Should have never sold it.

[@henrymetal_and_metal_dad]

I've learned not to sell my guitars unless I just don't bond with them

[@agreetodisagree7059]

I still have my 2017 tribute

[@hammondsfromtexas]

You put 1000€ plus in that guitar and they can't even sell it to you with a real case? DON'T BUY IT. i have multiple Gibson but screw them

[@henrymetal_and_metal_dad]

The case believe it or not is one of the most expensive aspects of the guitar. A tribute is a no frills Gibson that they can put it in your hands of the least amount, but they can charge for a guitar of that quality. You can always buy an aftermarket case. I actually like the leather case it came with. It's what I usually transport. My guitar is the guitar store in

[@mikeydubs_tv]

Gibson Tribute comes with a super leather deluxe gigbag. It looks sweet.

[@mojohinson1540]

Has single coils abs no humbuckers though

[@KevinTheMetalhead]

It has humbuckers dude. Both the 490R and 490T pickups are humbuckers.