I bought a new Gibson Les Paul Standard..... it's AWESOME....and terrible.

[@RDAmusic1]

I just got my first Gibson Les Paul standard 50’s gold top last week. I am like you man, grew up beyond poor and started playing in 1997 when I was 11 and have worked my hind end off to get to where I am now. I understand the feeling being able to get your hands on things that only felt like a dream when you were younger. Congratulations man! I actually just switched over to Gibson altogether, I’ve played Martin and Gretsch for years but now own a vintage Gibson jumbo and then sold my Gretsch Broadkaster and bought the 50’s Gold Top standard.

[@brooksphillips2234]

I own a 50's goldtop also! It's a killer guitar!

[@PickupsAreNotTrucks]

Also own the 50s gold top. Gold top gang! Whoop whoop!

[@RDAmusic1]

@@PickupsAreNotTrucks heck yeah man!

[@robertfrench4722]

Just received my Tobacco Burst Standard yesterday. A lifelong dream to finally get one. I thought I was the only one who geeked out like this opening a new toy. Great to see someone appreciate life's gifts!

[@terryoquinn8199]

Hey Robert , I’m 65 , getting ready to order a 60’s standard Les Paul in Heritage Cherry Sunburst and I will giggle and laugh out loud when I inbox it ! I’ve been waiting my whole life to be able to have this guitar and I’m going to get every single tiny little pleasure out of it I possibly can ! Enjoy your toy !

[@terryoquinn8199]

Forgot to say , unfortunately , in 1982 , I lived in my ‘70 Barracuda for about 4-1/2 months . It sucked .

[@geneevans7885]

The 59? Good choice. I went with the ice tea burst. Tough decision.

[@jasonbates2687]

I literally bought the same guitar in '20, LP Standard 60s Bourbon burst that was only 5 months old and used so I saved quite a bit of money too. It was totally mint with all the plastic still on it. I don't like the kidney Grovers either so I switched them out for locking gold Gotohs with keystone tips, Gohtoh bridge and tailpeice too. Swapped out the pups for Duncan Pearly Gates and I defy anyone to show me a better playing or sounding guitar.

[@thieveryguitars6206]

I put Pearly Gates on my ‘08 and it smokes. I think when Gibson nails it, they really nail it.

[@michaelr.4878]

I too have a 60s Standard Bourbon burst...but mine is lefthanded. Just like you did, I am about to put on locking tuners. But other than that, it is the perfect guitar in my opinion. I don't have tuning issues with this one like I did with a late 90s LP I used to have and the Tribute I also have right now. Though, I put a String Butler on my Tribute and that pretty much fixed the issue I was having. ...Imo, if Gibson put PRS style headstocks (3 on a side with teh strings going straight to pegs with no angle) on their LPs, they would have the ultimate, perfect and unbeatable guitar..

[@Smart-Alex]

I got the slash LP - love it so much more than a regular standard. Pickups are just so flexible

[@guitarlair]

The thing about Gibsons is that they are unique.. they all sound different, so its tricky for ppl that are used to superstrats with high output pickups to find a nice tone for metal because Gibsons have that growl and bite that is perfect with low/mid gain amps like Marshalls..if you dial in too much gain it gets muddy and you lose definition... if you listen to guys like Zakk and Sykes they don't really dial in a lot of gain, their tones are really mid gain but they track multiple guitars to have that huge wall of sound.

[@aureliusandthespiral]

True. But, an eq pedal or a different bridge pu make it easier to personally standardize a 'tone'. Personally, I really like the variables and uniqness of Gibson's. You are right on that they are all a bit off from one another.

[@neslesman6708]

Interesting

[@plugnplaybaby]

“Zakk and Sykes is mid-gain” in what universe?? Zakk usually does the 666 EQ and kicks in a SD-1 with both Drive and Level on 6. That is really gainy. The 2203 is not gainy at all. And Sykes’ best tone was in Whitesnake 87 with a Boogie. Also this guitar thickness argument is complete BS like most things the guitar community regurgitates m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGGVpXyjmMpmd6c

[@guitarlair]

@@plugnplaybaby have you ever played a JCM800? The amp is not gainy AT ALL. that's why he kicks in the SD-1 with the drive at 2 o clock, it does not give him a heavy metal tone, it gives his tone more body... just listen to the isolate tracks of no more tears on youtube and tell me if that is high gain.. In regards of Sykes, he tracks multiple guitars, always has.. he even had issues with producers in the Whitesnake's 87 album because of that.. there's multiple videos about that on youtube, don't be lazy and look it up.

[@BeamMonsterZeus]

A super high-end Gibson sounds unique - anything beneath that can be replicated on a hyper-budget instrument from the same factories they source from.

[@huffgames9103]

Last week I ordered a new Gibson Les Paul Slash Standard in November Burst, I’m not a slash fanboy but I was when I was a kid, plus I got a killer deal on it. I remember playing my first Gibson Les Paul Standard at guitar center in 2008 and dreaming of owning one but thinking I’d never be able to afford it. Tomorrow that dream shows up and 13 year old me from 2008 would be so proud. So I’m sure I’ll have the same reaction when I open that case for the first time! Congrats on a beautiful guitar!!

[@ltgray2780]

My best LP is a 2008 standard plus honey burst. You missed out.

[@patfix]

For some reason I actually really like the lower frets of the LP's. Also combined with the scale length it makes it such a unique feeling guitar imo. Always cool to see you exploring a new guitar Kyle!

[@TheGospelGuitarist]

Unboxing a Gibson Les Paul never gets old. I'm totally with that choice. Sweet top. Congrates, hope you still have it a year later.

[@Unclevic64]

Are you going to do a follow-up video after you've had it set up properly? I would be interested to know what you think of it after it's been set up

[@Boogieplex]

Gibson guitars are popular for a very good reason. well,many good reasons.But ive got a bunch and i used to be into modding them, but ive come full circle and realized i like keeping them stock, letting them each have their own personality. congrats on the beautiful guitar Kyle.

[@OldeDog_NewTricks]

Agreed

[@DavidDurham-sn4yk]

Ever since Gibson started doing pcb I stopped being a fan then when I found out it's not real mother of pearl inlays.

[@Boogieplex]

@@DavidDurham-sn4yk While almost every high end guitar manufacturer uses synthetic versions at some point, you are certainly getting real MOP when you buy a Custom. As far a pcb electronics, only certain years and models have them. Some may say they are better, but regardless Gibson have gone back to their original, handwired harness formula. I will say their prices though have gone up, so owning a newer, high end model is not for the budget minded guitarist. Plenty of deals on the used market. But regardless, a Custom will cost you.

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

Gibson guitars are not that popular haven't been for awhile

[@Boogieplex]

@@BlueberryStinkFinger62 I have no idea what planet you live on, but it’s not Earth. As of 2023 Gibson holds the highest sales at 34% of the market. They are only followed by Fender at 30%. Maybe in your little guitar community they aren’t “trendy”, but I assure you they are top dog as far as nationally(and probably globally).their sales numbers dont lie…people do.

[@TheMerc1950]

Congratulations on the new LP! Can't wait to hear it when you get it all set up proper! Love me some metal on a Gibson!!

[@Skoora]

I like the new Les Paul’s but they have tiny frets, so it’s a no for me. Not spending nearly 3K after tax to then pay 250-400 for a refret. @13:30 It’s Klusson’s or nothing for me on a standard. It just looks right.

[@billyarbrough291]

I owned a 2001 Lp Standard. Awesome action and a nice heavy guitar. Also installed the BK signature Lace Dissonant Aggressor pick ups. Which made it sound even ticker. Any drop tunings was an added bonus as well. Enjoy!!

[@6nosis]

I got lace hummies on my 79 black beauty it’s glorious with 12s tuned to c standard 🤟🏻

[@ad_burner_sc]

Nice score on the new guitar Kyle. She looks great 👍 I recommend trying a Dimarzio Air Zone in the bridge.

[@althulhu8537]

Lovely guitar. I bought myself a LP Special Tribute last year for an absolute bargain price, brand new. Its very rough around the edges but in a way that just adds character and it feels in many ways more premium than my other stuff, despite being so cut down features and finish wise

[@michaelsinAWE]

I may be alone but I thought it sounded good from here lol. I got a 60's standard bourbon burst a couple months ago and I'm in love with it. First guitar I've ever had where I didn't change a thing until the first string change. I even got the Gibson 10's again so it sounds the same. Stock pickups definitely don't go past like modern rock gain very well but I still think they sound amazing as hell! Something about the vintage tone/texture of them feels real good. I should've bought one a while ago. Sounds like once you set that sucker up you're set!

[@sols.2525]

You arent alone. I didnt jump on the Gibson sucks PRS great craze that people have. I still love my Gibsons and also have one of the new 60's in heritage cherry burst.

[@unknownentity2429]

​@@sols.2525I've yet to play a PRS I thought was great but man when you pick up a good les Paul there is nothing else like it

[@cosmocalypse3708]

I love my LP Standard. I did have it refretted with jumbo SS though. The original frets were small and sort of flat topped from the factory.

[@Starch1b2c3d4a]

Its a good guitar…. After all the mods 😂

[@cosmocalypse3708]

@@DerSilvano How so? I got a new LP standard in 2013 on sale for less than $2K. Played the already small frets down and got it refretted by a pro that has done two of my guitars. It plays great and sounds great. Haven't lost anything.

[@cosmocalypse3708]

@@Starch1b2c3d4a It was a good guitar before the mods. I just prefer larger SS frets. Gibson doesn't offer them from the factory.

[@cosmocalypse3708]

@@DerSilvano Compared to what? What's a comparable spec US built guitar for cheaper? No one is denying that guitars can be built cheaper in Asia.

[@guitarandmore69]

It's a shame that Schecter and ESP seem to be the only companies offering extra jumbo frets of SS. Refrets are overpriced and a little frustrating to do on a new guitar.

[@K707OR30]

Congrats! Not a Gibson guy but I’m all about the PRS S2s. I’ll get accused of a humblebrag on this I’m sure, but I feel incredibly fortunate to own three S2s and a higher spec SE, and all my other gear I don’t realistically need. Worked my ass off for literally a couple decades to be where I am now financially and will always be super grateful. Never was homeless but I know what it’s like to have to stretch 20 or 30 bucks over the next week for food til the next paycheck, praying no financial surprises befell me, and doing that for years, wondering why the fuck I’m working so hard when I have nothing to show for it. Thankfully it’s all turned around for me in the last few years, and appears for you too! Good for you Kyle!

[@mannymejia7972]

Right there with you bro, I stopped playing for over 30 years after constantly having to sell stuff for kids braces, surgeries etc. kids are now grown and I now have high end PRS cores, Silver Skies, Fender strats, a LP, and some SEs and Squiers. I worked my ass off for many years to get where I am now. Stay humble or be humbled.

[@godsinbox]

what on earth prompted that?

[@ehsanhaq155]

Been eyeing the S2 singlecut over the Gibson LP. Can you give me any idea if the 85/15S pickups are any good and worthy ???

[@randyrandle399]

PRS S2 didnt bond with me even after changing pickups and wiring. Gibson best for me

[@randyrandle399]

​@@ehsanhaq155PRS pickups are limp

[@jarredbaca8112]

The pickups are potted actually. They are only un-potted when you buy them separately

[@jarredbaca8112]

Unless whoever owned this before you changed them etc

[@kaptkrunchfpv]

How did you break the neck twice, I mean I know why you broke it, just wondering how it happened. Strap broke? fell off stand? I just bought my first LP and I want to avoid snapping the neck as long as possible and still play it.

[@ryanwhipple7703]

Been playing a 2013 Wine Red Les Paul Custom, just traded it in for the new Cobalt Burst Les Paul Modern, I love the flamed tops as well, stunning! Traded it for the modern weight relief and the flamed top. Miss the fancier headstock on the custom a little though.

[@stevenhargrove6249]

Face is how I felt when I opened up my shecter hellraiser special with floyd. I fell in love instanly! Got it for $350 its a beast! Congrats broski!

[@Pastor_Grant]

I bought the same guitar but it didn't stay in tune worth anything. Bought a Slash custom Les Paul standard and it stays in tune amazing.

[@canyonproductions7683]

Kyle, great intro! I haven’t popped by this channel in a few years and you seem really humble and appreciative. I applaud ditchin a few pieces of gear. I myself sold most of mine off as well. As far as Gibson- thank goodness they fixed their QA issues around 2018-19 Ive been much happier with both Gibson and Epiphones since. Congrats on the new model. Keep up the great playing and capturing tones💯

[@ericbitzer5247]

I have an 86 Gibson Les Paul custom SG three pickups gold hardware. The 80's customs have the good Tim Shaw pickups. I have 3 in one.

[@jski718]

Congrats, she's a beauty. I just a 2023 Standard 60's in Ocean Burst and the top is sick.

[@dananthony6258]

I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure those pickups are potted.

[@flufficornss]

you should put some bareknuckle polymaths in there if those are more your style since i feel like the tone matches the axe

[@sir.shreddington]

I can vouch for this comment! I have a pair in a 2022 LP Custom and they sound amazing 🤙

[@chrissgardiner]

My only Gibson I ever bought new was a 2012 Gibson Les Paul Classic Custom in Wine Red. It looked as close to a full blown LPC as you could get without the back binding. I was conflicted for so long but I inevitably sold it and it's still one of my biggest selling regrets. After selling it I almost purchased a second one but in black. Months later they discontinued the model. Just now I looked whatn new Gibsons were available and holy shit... the new Gibson Custom Les Paul Axcess in Bengal Burst? STUNNING!

[@stevenm78]

I bought an 82’ Les Paul Custom. Black with gold hardware. Was completely stock. the woman I purchased it from, was her late husband’s favorite guitar. It literally looks like a brand new guitar with of course the binding aging. Original Tim Shaws and the old Gibson chainsaw case. Couldn’t believe this find. Hang tags and manual still in the case. My point to this is, it’s the only LP I’ve ever purchased because I’m just not a fan and won’t ever be. This guitar was just an investment for me. Plays great and is definitely full sounding. The weight of it is absolutely ridiculous though and you would need back surgery after a full tour with this beast. Congratulations on your new girl Kyle. Keep killing it with awesome content. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@NelderGuitar]

Congrats dude! I’ve got 5 LP’s. 2 customs (20, and 22) a 16’ R8, 22 R7 Murphy lab, and an 04’ Classic. I’ve had about half a dozen others over the years but I think the stable is solid where it is now. Also, to be fair…it’s always been in style to hate on Gibson lol

[@DoctorEnigma01]

I recently bought a 2024 60s standard in blueberry burst and it is friggin flawless!

[@Facedrummer12]

Gibsons are absolutely an addiction. My 2016 Traditional is by far my favorite guitar that I’ll never get rid of, and if I had the money I’d probably have 20 just like you did. You really did get a perfect one, couldn’t have spec’d it better myself 👌🏻

[@craigtodd8297]

2016 seems to be a good year.

[@mannymejia7972]

Awesome dude, I just bought my first Gibson Les Paul a few months ago. It’s a Tribute but I love it. Congratulations

[@mihaiionescu3713]

Hello I am Mihai from Romania and I just bought a Gibson les Paul studio made in USA in 1998 and I love that guitar, it with dots inlay not trapezoid inlay but beautiful guitar and very good I wish you all the best!😇🙏🎸

[@EdHeinzelman]

have played a 1966 Southern Jumbo and 1960s EB-0 bass for over 40 years and loved them but my electrics were always Telecasters until I finally got LP Studio Tribute what I love. So my goal is a Standard 60s in the future.

[@neue01]

Sorta looks pretty much like the tradition from earlier?

[@belligerentamateur]

Sorta!

[@SuperWhy555]

Digitech Drop review?

[@morrismaglasang1646]

I'm so happy for you Kyle, seeing the pure joy you shared unboxing your guitar. I wish one day I can also share unboxing my dream Gibson Les Paul.If I can afford lol😅 more power to you and this channel👊🤘🇵🇭

[@mikemercer5808]

Sounds best through the Marshall IMO. But what do I know? I play 9's.

[@hootowl6354]

I have a '88 LP Custom Showcase Edition, came stock with EMG's. It rocks! It oozes quality. But when I tried on a Strat, wow, what a difference. Strats are so much more comfortable. So I put two humbuckers in my Strat and that's what I use most of the time. The most noticeable thing about the Strat is the rounded bout (I think it's called) under the right arm. Why aren't all guitars made that way?

[@RByrne]

After owning a 50s Standard, then an R9, i decided to go with a 60s Statndard in Iced Tea. It took a while to find a decently flamed top, but I did. Ive got a couple Custom Shop LPs, and the current quality of the USA line is very close.

[@JoeyJoJoJr51]

I’ve been burnt by shitty Gibson QC a few times over the years, but I keep coming back for more. Currently waiting on a Standard 50s in sparkling burgundy to arrive. It’s a 50/50 mix of excitement and anxiety over what I’m going to find when I open the case. Unfortunately I couldn’t find any dealer in my state that had that colour in stock, so I had to order it unseen. Fingers crossed!

[@Koake1002]

I have the same one 60s style standard. I got the limited edition triburst. It looks so amazing. But it did take me three guitars to find the right top. I returned a bunch at guitar center couldn’t find the right ice tea color. So when I found the triburst and it came it was perfect. So happy and happy for you

[@Stefan-Van-der-Pulst]

15:40 Bold statement , If you're only playing rhythm (chords and a few single notes). It's absolutely not difficult to play with heavy strings when there's not one bending in the whole video. Might as well play with 015 as the lightest string.

[@belligerentamateur]

you ever heard of jokes?

[@Stefan-Van-der-Pulst]

​@belligerentamateur There is always a bit of truth or what the joke maker considers as truth in a joke. As a matter of fact who says I wasn't joking ..?

[@Yourd4d]

​@@Stefan-Van-der-Pulst oh you're fun

[@Stefan-Van-der-Pulst]

@Yourd4d Yes, I do stand up comedy.

[@Yourd4d]

@@Stefan-Van-der-Pulst holy moly stand up is cooked

[@DavidDurham-sn4yk]

Acrylic inlays, AA top, pcb controls, super thin nitro cellulose finish, what's not to like?

[@che2335]

Put your strings on before you tape bc they are to taste if it flavors the impressions. I change and clean board before i ever plug a new axe in at home so theres no dissatisfaction w the "new" tone after my setup. Its a clean slate w action and intonation then improve from there w pup hieght or swaps.

[@emartinezr]

Wow that's one good looking guitar. Sounds amazing too. Best tone was through the Marshall, but I also liked it on the 5150. I have a Standard 60 too, but running it with a EVH Iconic and a Marshall, and not really into that drop tuned metal or very modern stuff. I'm more into 80s metal, thrash and punk, so i can get reaaally good tones with the Iconic and Marshall plus a couple pedals (Revv G2, SD1 and MXR Badass Distortion). Also, you gotta adjust the pickups to dial in your tone. Especially if you're planning on very "niche" metal and high gain, as opposed to typical classic rock.

[@brians1793]

12:50 Probably Tusq, basically a fake ivory/bone nut but I'm not sure what they used before either.

[@nedludd3641]

Have you looked at the Tokai Love Rock or the PRS McMurty 524 or the Heritage H-150 or the Eastman Single Cut?

[@Roodski]

I really liked my LP Classic I had for awhile, turns out the neck was too small for my hands my hand would go numb after long practice sessions

[@rayrayde]

Another great vid man ty. It's interesting hearing your thoughts on tone vs. Glenn Fricker who has made some strong cases that at high gain the pickups and guitar don't make a huge difference in tone. Feel is something totally different and I love the way my les Paul studio plays and feels but tone wise in a mix it makes me think differently. Have to try out my own experiments like Glenn. How do you feel about Glenn's most recent tests on pickups and guitars at high gain impacting tone? Ps big congrats on the find that's a beautiful guitar.

[@IanVase]

I would also like to see a video from Kyle on this topic!

[@standardbrickproductions3328]

I have never watched your channel before but what a wholesome review! Watching you unbox it was so sweet!! Guitar looks beautiful!

[@danielbarza8600]

Wholesome except where he suggests that you shouldn’t reproduce if you play 9-42

[@DougGarrett]

I bought a Classic a couple months ago. I love it. I'm toying with the idea of swapping the bridge pickup.

[@dananthony6258]

You just become one of my favorite channels. I had no idea you loved les Paul's like this.

[@craighamley3669]

Heritage makes a better instrument for a little less money and their headstock design leads to better tuning stability. Gibson is owned by a Private Equity Group now (KKR) that doesn't have a good rep in re to their ownership style, and their marketing re the re-issue Falcon Amps is downright deceptive. Despite all the noise they've been making there are still way too many instances of poor quality control being reported, imo.

[@SpaceAceScott]

I have always played Les Pauls and have always been a Metal guy as well! Latest purchase Matt Heafy Epiphone Origins Custom Les Paul in White. Sounds and plays great!

[@rickycompton2610]

Congrats, Kyle I’m a Gibson Les Paul and Sg and Flying V junkie also, I know Gibson always gets a lot of hate but to me but I’m with you on The Gibson Les Paul and the resonating, great video.

[@dansboutique26]

I play metal and only use gibsons. Using a 2012 classic and a 2007 60’s vintage reissue. They both have the ceramic 500T in the bridge

[@Steve.Cutler]

I recently found a 2019 Traditional in manhatten misnight, really just a 50's spec standard, on marketplace that was like new never played for 1600 bucks. One of my favorite guitars ever. I'll never get rid of it.

[@guidofamularo]

Hi Kyle! Great video!. I have a Gibson LP Standard 2010 (chambered) with BBPs and a Mesa Dual Rec. I've always found BBPs too bright and don't play well with high gain amps. Do you think the Seymour duncan JB would be a better option for a guitar with these characteristics?

[@steves12strings]

Raise the bridge p/u a little and bring the tone down around 5-7. If that doesn't do it, JB all day. 59/Custom is another favorite for a darker/fatter tone with better dynamics.

[@buzzbabyjesus]

I have a Studio, '76 Deluxe, a 2017 Traditional, double cut Special, and a MIJ Orville. Also a '67 ES 125, and a '68 L-48. So yeah, I like Gibsons.

[@Shiznitt_]

When I was a kid I was looking at an ESP for my first guitar and my dad came home the next day with a Les Paul Studio instead. Still one of my favorite guitars that I will never get rid of

[@JobForAMaxboy]

I get using heavier strings if you're solely a rhythm player, but I have to say I do love swapping out my high e from a 9 to an 8. That extra loose vibrato and easy bends for days is what playing lead is about for me! I do like a 46 on the bottom though, especially for gallop picking. Too thin a string on the bottom can trip you up

[@acdclexu6296]

i would recommend you the ernie ball 9-46

[@acdclexu6296]

but on a gibson scale 10-46 or 10-48

[@fullmetal_3961]

I was looking for a comment like this, heavier strings are fine if you only play rhythm, but you're literally fighting against yourself if you play heavier strings as a lead player.

[@ayoung246]

Had a 22 standard 60s iced tea for 5 months and love it so much, my 1st Gibson

[@generationofbmx]

I bought a Standard 60’s in late 2020 I think. Looked, sounded, and felt really good. I went to the guitar store yesterday and played 3 different Standard 60’s in diff finishes and the guitars just felt cheaper and didnt sound as good as the one I bought in 2020. I was gonna consider a trade in for the new ones but quickly got my answer NOT to. I cant help but wonder if they're making them cheaper and selling them for MORE!?! Shouldn't they be progressing? Obviously just my opinion but what areothers thinking about the newest models over the last year or so?

[@jasonwright7513]

Congratulations on your new Gibson I owned an 82 les paul custom which was extremely heavy 11 and 1/2 lb and I eventually sold it and now I only play Jackson Guitars with overwound alnico 5 humbuckers. They are light they sound great they are 25 and a half inch scale and yes I do use nines on them which sound great in my opinion. I do customize all my guitars for me much like you do as any guitar player should. I will look up your band I think you are a great player good chops that only comes with practice. 👍

[@alexstrums]

I have a 2022 50s Standard. Fantastic guitar with a lovely medium sized neck. Didn’t like the butstbuckers much though, so they had to go!

[@markolivares6943]

Hey Kyle, how’s the weight? Is it chambered?

[@vannmagruder9038]

I have a 2021 Gibson 50s lp standard, woodfeel and tone is great but the pickups need changed out. It would be great if you’re looking for that 1960s Clapton vibe. So I’m hunting for a good set of pickups myself

[@jimshomestudio]

It really is about Love At First Sight. Congratulations, thanks for sharing the moment with us. Happy for you. 👍

[@user-cd2cz3tv3u]

I’ve played a 20 yr old Sg (got new back in early/mid 2000’s, for a gift/1st brand name guitar, got very lucky. Has 60. Neck 490r/498t, the grain of wood and feel and sound is great! Love it). ; But seeing ive always loved LP’s & 20 yrs wirh my orginal axe, saw gibson went back to old school for new (2023 standards), i went for the 60s model burst, it looks great, feels good but different around heel lol), Big question is due to having spent a pretty $ on this brand new 60’s LP standard burst…im familar with 61 (or sny burstbuckers), i assumed the 490/498t was a very close model to the classic rock PAF

[@robertmellang6998]

I would love to go get a Gibson Les Paul. I have an Epiphone Les Paul. I tried to buy an older Gibson Les Paul, but they wanted too much for it. I guess I will keep looking.

[@andrewmallard2301]

Just bought a 2012 Standard. Love the tone.

[@waynefelkey9821]

Les Pauls have a mahogany neck. Pretty much everything else has a maple neck. Mahogany necks have a lower resonant frequency and give a “warmer” tone. Tap the headstocks of both and you’ll hear the difference. Maple necks have a different decay and more sustain as well.

[@jrtme]

I have 4 new ones 2019-2021. A custom, modern and 2 standards. I hate those pickups in the 60s. Replaced them with Bareknuckle Painkillers. It’s a 2023 and already went to used?

[@digchevelle]

I just bought a ‘23 50s and I love everything about it except burstbuckers. .. but I knew I’d want something else so I bought 57 classics with it.

[@christopherclarke3022]

Definitely a 10 to 46 gauge man myself although I originally used to use 11 to 52 on my LPs but overtime got slack and went 10 to 46s on my Fenders and Gibson's. I have never be happy with un-potted pickups as for 9 to 42 I am still trialing them on a recent Ibanez jem7 blue still not sure how I feel about the lighter guage yet for that guitar suspect I may end up for 10s for that too some one said Ibanez are better suited for 9 to 42 frankly I not sure if that correct or not. Thanks for that clip. OK a year has passed hows is the Gibson after this time?

[@morningstar3188]

I always have to throw in some hotter pickups. As a general rule with Gibson at least in the bridge, ohm the pickup that came in it and then multiply that by 2 and that's how hot the pickup you wanna replace it with should be.

[@mvenuti1980]

Love ‘em. Gone through a bunch. Have a ‘21 R8 and a ‘85 Custom w/ a Kahler right now.

[@GERMAUG]

i stay in your channel almost 1 year... this is the best sound of that era.

[@pedrolourenco2707]

One thing that makes the Les Paul so special is the fact that the bridge pickup Is closer to the bridge. That makes it sound tight and agressive! Not even epiphones copy this feature!

[@Bognerman14]

Have you checked out the USA PRS Singlecuts? I rarely pick up my LPs any longer. :)

[@leadstrat]

Beautiful top for a Gibson USA guitar. I’ve always been a Fender player most of my life and got hooked on Gibsons about a year ago. I went with a 50s standard. Very good guitar, but I did change the tuners. One kept intermittently slipping. Try the Kluson Revolution locking tuners if you like that look better. They are much better than the stock tuners. But congrats. My next Gibson is going to be a Custom Shop 61 SG VOS… it’ll also be my first ever custom shop guitar. Wish me luck in my hunt!

[@Skateuniverses]

I Love some of the new standard LPs from Gibson like the Standard 50s Faded it the Standard Greeny burst but i also like the Schecter Solo ii Supreme Black cherry. i would like to see them compared

[@ERiCtheBuLL]

I am also anti kidney bean tuner buttons on my Les Pauls. I've changed every single one in my collection to the keystone shaped buttons. The Standard 60s series is excellent and I love mine from 2021.

[@XXTROB]

Congratulations on the new guitar man 🍻

[@michaelhotz7118]

IMHO Gut it , take out all the wiring, pots, pickups and install Throwback Electronics wiring harness ( 50’s wiring) and some good vintage reissue pickups.

[@MikeYeary]

Nice! I just got my first single cut guitars today. I got a Schecter Solo II and a Fender JA-90 Telecaster, which are both based off of Les Pauls. All of my other guitars are super Strats. I'm really enjoying these 2 new ones though. The Tele is also my first experience with P-90 pickups. I'm really digging the sound of them.

[@dannyboyblue1111]

Hey Kyle, Would you say you prefer the standard to the customs?

[@NStuffGuitars]

I think the burst buckers sound good and I like light gauge strings easier to play I feel

[@richbriggs6053]

Last fall, I got a used 60's Les Paul standard reliced by the previous owner. I thought for only a year old with a little road rash I saved $300 off the new model.

[@sb632]

I did not like LPs for years. Then about 3 months ago I walked into GC and they had a silver burst epiphone LP custom. And I had to try it because silver burst looks so good. And the neck on that guitar felt so nice. And I kinda got it. So now I'm thinking about one and swapping in a set of pick ups I really like and enjoying it. Or even just a prophecy model with the fishmans.

[@LP-123]

I did exactly this - have a silverburst Epi Custom and replaced the stock pickups w/ some custom orders from Sunbear Pickups (small maker out of the UK). Hand-wound pickups and a fresh set up for C standard tuning, and this thing is a fucking animal. Goes toe-to-toe with my LP Std and LP Studio. Love the LPs (and I'm LP too, so...)

[@IanVase]

Congrats man! I have a 2016 Les Paul Studio Satin (ebony). Love it so much! Would love to see a video from you in response to Fricker about pickups. Its an interesting topic. Also you have me intrigued by the Jubilee. And also again.....the timing on your lights dying....Holy hell lol.

[@Eliphas_Elric]

Also for something different you could always try some Lace Humbuckers. I'm eyeballing a set of Dirty Heshers for my LP for some High on Fire type riffing.

[@american_psycho1147]

I've had my 2022 60's Standard for almost a year now and I've basically not played any of my other guitars since. They are definitely an addiction because now all I want is my own custom shop Black Beauty

[@kcbc9037]

They're great! I have a 2020 standard 60's in Iced Tea burst and not only is it simply gorgeous it is one of the best playing guitars I own. That's against some stuff that is at a higher price point. Now I'm eyeing a 61' Les Paul SG reissue.

[@IndyRockStar]

I just got a Gibson Custom LP R9 M2M a few days ago. I have a Gibson LP Standard, and I was surprised how much better the Custom R9 really is. I also picked up a PRS McCarty 594 Core. I already had the S2 McCarty 594, but I was also surprised how much better the core is. I'm over being a "just as good as" guy. You really do get what you pay for.

[@xavierc8383]

Damn it’s a beautiful top! Congratulations! I love LPs, they are not without their flaws but to me they are the most iconic rock guitar ever. Really happy for you, enjoy it!

[@GlynsGuitars]

What model is that Marshall head? Sounded good