Les Paul vs Les Paul vs Les Paul vs Les Paul vs Les Paul vs Les Paul vs Les Paul vs Les Paul...

[@longandmcquade]

Want to hear them back-to-back? kzbin.infooapbBW_p2kI

[@jaymax3201]

This is the most amazing Les Paul video. It's not a comparison, it's a difference.

[@longandmcquade]

Exactly!!

[@sdriza]

​@@longandmcquadeyou guys killed this - best video on LP's there is

[@twelthstring]

Differences found by comparing.

[@gianni.chiarello]

give this guy a raise!

[@brianh9529]

Showing my wife this video to explain why I need one of each! 😎

[@Drainage_Eli]

That is so hilarious. We as married guys just can’t go out and buy toys without asking the person we share a bank account with.

[@RirtyDascal]

Haha Well good luck to you good sir! Hope you got the nod to collect til your hearts content.

[@vincemincevince]

how did it go did you win

[@Fraggr92]

@@vincemincevince Guy hasn't responded in three weeks... is it safe to assume that his wife killed 'im?

[@barrylawrynowicz5629]

😂😂😂good luck hope it worked out

[@sarahhothmusic]

So extremely useful… Actually explained the key differences instead of just messing around on each guitar. Thank you so much!

[@corkbour7708]

I love my Tribute, however I’ve got one with P90’s, which is the best of all configurations for me

[@titichartay7216]

Thank you for the comprehensive stroll. Very well presented & informative. Cheers !

[@AuthenticShaneR]

Great video. I have the exact LP Junior shown and it is awesome. Through a Marshall Stack, sounds sensational and has a lot of attitude.

[@junsulee]

this video helps me understand differences and decide which model to go with. thank you.

[@audiobunny1767]

Awesome video! Up until I watched this I thought I had a clue about Les Pauls in general. Very informative and well presented. New subbie! Thanks 🙏

[@longandmcquade]

You probably had a clue, but this video just filled in some of the gaps. Thanks for watching, commenting and subscribing!

[@brutallyremastered4255]

Such a helpful and clear run down. No nonsense. Good stuff.

[@longandmcquade]

Thanks very much!

[@Joe-mz6dc]

Hey very good video. I love the Long and McQuade stores out here in Vancouver. Great to see that Traynor amp behind you.

[@longandmcquade]

Thanks Joe! 🥰

[@moeedaftab4776]

i got my sg standard and les paul classic from long and mcquade stores. amazing experience. brilliant staff, crazy good knowledge

[@longandmcquade]

Thanks very much! 😄

[@msaintpc]

The late, great Leslie West played a Jr. at Woodstock in '69. That alone, as far as I'm concerned, gave the Jr. not only the stamp of approval but also made it royal. RIP Wes.

[@Pai3000]

Man... this was fantastic. I need to see many more, Ideally, explained by this nice fellow

[@longandmcquade]

Thanks! Make sure you're subscribed because we're working on SG vs SG, and then Epis and Custom Shops! All featuring Justin!

[@jerlar88]

This video has helped me decide which Les Paul I want. I currently have an Epi Les Paul Custom and love it. But ive always wanted to get the real Gibson. I love versatility of the Studio and Classic with the pot systems. Now all i need to do is go play both and pick one up. Thanks a million!👌🏼

[@unstabilizer]

Came here from the strat vs strat video and superb video again! Thanks man!

[@dalewetzel773]

I love how you play the same lick for comparison! Most reviewers play completely different licks which doesn’t help understand the difference as much

[@frettingitforward]

Hunted for one since 2021: 38 stores in 3 states and chose a 60’s Standard. But Dude, this is the most comprehensive explanation on the brand I have ever encountered. 🤗 Way to “Fret it Forward”!

[@2good2betrue3]

Best video I've seen explaining a Les Paul.👌 Glad I've stumbled upon your channel mate. SUBSCRIBED!💯

[@will976]

Great reviews, really informative Thank you..

[@benelder6431]

Please do a show on Epiphone guitar's from Long and McQuade.

[@drippinglass]

I like the Special. It’s a Jr. with a better logo, binding, and TV yellow finish… and it has a woman tone pickup. 😀

[@pcbmusic9289]

This was a very comprehensive video and explanation. Well done!

[@tonyobbeek8910]

Hi Justin, thanks so much for your brilliant comparisons video. You are amazing at this, your sincere voice, the speed at which you speak and of course your knowledge on the subject. I wish you well and keep burning up fret highway brother. Regards tones1957 (New Zealand)

[@peterbayliss1484]

Thanks for the first class video 😎👍

[@yellowsnout]

This is an excellent explanation. I think I only need about half the lineup so really I'm money ahead. Will my wife understand that?

[@longandmcquade]

Re-watch this video with her and maybe it'll help explain your need. 😆

[@HEZ63]

Once had a Studio GEM with P90's, sounded nice. Now I have another "gem". Semi-solid (chambered) without f-holes, instead a solid maple top, only 3.3 kg weight and an incredibly natural, almost acoustic tone, but completely different to an ES-335, nevertheless the guitar offers hardly less sustain than a solid body Les Paul. The only thing, I disliked, had been the pickups, for me a Les Paul needs P90's or PAF's and no high gain bridge pickup. So I replaced the pickups, changed neck tone to an extremely good working neck bass-cut, (which really only affects bass and not mids too) and bridge tone to master tone, so I not only get a lot of better sounding neck pickup tones, but maybe even more wonderfully different combined pickup tones too, perfectly well adjustable between warmer and brighter, which make - at least for me - a Strat obsolete and then there still are both volume controls there for fine-tuning....

[@richfiryn]

How many Les Paul's do I need? Just one more..........

[@renedekkers-gm8nj]

I got 45 :) And got almost every different type, including the archtops. Auch a great hobby. ❤

[@AdkRanchLife]

Jst one more. Please 😅

[@MrMikepresley]

Just found your video, long time customer;I remember suggesting to the store about doing a KZbin channel, featuring new guitars, used guitars, amps and FAQ on financing / trade-ins.

[@Mike_Hunt_69]

I have a Tribute, Classic. An SG and a Tele. Tribute is my couch guitar. I gig with the Classic and Tele. Have a Epiphone acoustic for the porch.

[@Mike_Hunt_69]

Gonna add a Standard this year and a REALLY good acoustic

[@jtwolfstories]

Well, I just bought a LP Jr. The last thing I need is another guitar, so thanks for that.

[@MrDanalaimo]

Very very helpful. Can you do the sameon the Epi LP line? Or a link to someone who does...

[@JustinWaterfield84]

We’re working on it!

[@PNWJEEPER01]

I really enjoyed this video. I'd also like to offer a constructive criticism: I feel like you did each of these guitars a disservice by only demonstrating tone at full volume/tone settings. Most of these pickups really come into their own with the vintage tones when rolled off a little.

[@KDSThunderbolt1]

This is by far the best gibsln video EVER❤

[@paulsharp6559]

I love the Gibson guitars. But” The Epiphone Custom Les Paul has a smaller neck which Fits my hand better. And they sound great.

[@Santaheckler]

Well done!

[@adriansperling5012]

Which Les Paul should you buy? As a longtime LPC owner, I would recommend something from the Reverend Setneck line…

[@douglascrawford4791]

The heritage one fifty, it's right there with it

[@kkrsnn5632]

Nicely done. LP Modern for me 😎

[@frettingitforward]

Wish to play a Modern; Didn’t k know of them at all?n 😮

[@MessyLaboratory]

How and why did you leave out the Trad Pro (IV, V) series? Yes, they're exclusive to GC, but man are they beautiful for the price, and not to mention versatile.

[@longandmcquade]

You answered your own question! They're exclusive to GC, so we at L&M cannot get them.

[@davidAll5]

vert nice review thanx

[@carls8286]

LP Studio for me. The others are too "bulky" with the thicker body. Have a Classic as well..and it looks/sound great, still I mostly pick up the studio.

[@eu3145]

Cant decide between the LP Standard 50s faded honeyburst and the Slash Jessica same honey! This Slash signature have the same neck profile like the Standard 50s, the faded honey in this case? Or this Slash signature have a thiner neck? Thank you!

[@billreynolds2221]

If you are bent on having a les Paul then buy the ones with the p90s. The Les Paul special is simply amazing. The simplicity and weight differences are notable. The price difference is even more notable.

[@simontromans2748]

Err....shopped for another Les Paul, after owning a few incarnations and selling them on. Ended up with a Firebird, best of the bunch.

[@11000038]

Excellent video but that amp simulator doesn't do justice to the guitars.

[@longandmcquade]

Noted, we're not using that same amp sim going forward.

[@prismaandrade6611]

What about the Faded T? Is like a Studio one?

[@longandmcquade]

The Faded T was discontinued in 2017 and we only featured current models in this video. The Faded T was most like the current Tribute model. The Faded T was the most affordable in the 2017 lineup (with a carved maple top) just like the Tribute is now, and also has the unique maple neck like the Tribute, and no push/pulls like the Studio.

[@prismaandrade6611]

Thanks a lot

[@ralvknights]

Please correct your facts: maple is heavier than mahogany. Density is not the same as weight. Les Pauls are heavy do to the maple cap. An SG is a light guitar since it is made of just mahogany.

[@claudialuciano3033]

Hi. I'm Paolo from. Italy. I think your videos are great! Both simply and exaustive, easy to understand also for one who is trying to study english (io parlo italiano/je parle francais). I love the new gibson les paul supreme 2024, but rumors said to me that it's only a modern, with some gold placks and a custom price. What should you get to say about that? What making a video to explain their differences?

[@longandmcquade]

Hi Paolo, thanks for watching! It's true that the Supreme is very close spec-wise to the Modern. We actually covered that in our SG vs SG video. The Les Paul Supreme wasn't around when we made this LP comparison video. Check out the SG Supreme section of our SG vs SG video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/joeUpHx-j7iYrLs

[@claudialuciano3033]

Thank you. The golden magnets covers and groovers, the beatiful fourty ispired geometry decoretions (and of course the sound) are temting me to buy one les paul supreme very soon... I think here in Italy, because fees and taxes for shipping from Canada are expensive... but your videos have been very precious and useful... thank you so much!

[@longandmcquade]

@@claudialuciano3033 You're welcome!

[@timguitar862]

thanks for the video, if I was to purchase the same custom shop you have with the big neck, what would I tell Gibson?

[@longandmcquade]

In general, the 50s profile necks are the fatter ones and the 60s profile necks are the thinner ones, so if you want a fat neck, you'd be looking at a 50s reissue. You would tell them you're interested in an R7, R8, R9 ("R" = reissue, 7, 8, 9 represent the year 1957, 1958, 1959).

[@timguitar862]

@@longandmcquade ok got it. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@__Andy]

Really nice and informative comparison, but the overdrive on that UA modelling box is just trash. Would've loved to hear each through a dimed JCM 800

[@longandmcquade]

Thanks. We agree, the choice of amp model was not ideal for this demo, and when we do a refresh of this video down the line, we'll make a different choice.

[@adampeacock7992]

Man I’m stuck. I feel like I should want the standard 60s but compared to my tribute it just wasn’t as nice to play and even though it has a slim taper neck it felt big to me. I love the playability of the modern but that burst finish on the 60s…. Decisions 😢

[@adamfindlay7091]

Great tutorial here.

[@longandmcquade]

Thanks Adam!

[@TomBrown-t5c]

I have a 2016 worn brown Studio no push pull. your thoughts of this guitar

[@JustinWaterfield84]

Personally, I love all of Gibson’s “worn” or “faded” finishes. There’s something so elemental about the feel of bare wood. I wish Gibson would do more “worn” finishes!

[@peterjones4621]

Hi there, new subscriber here, I own several guitars, a Martin D28 modern deluxe, a Fender Stratocaster Ultra Luxe, 3 travel guitars, and the list goes on, lastly I have an older Epiphone Les Paul in very good shape, but it's pretty darn heavy and similar to a Gibson of course. Anyway, I've started saving for a Gibson guitar, they're pretty expensive so I'm looking at purchasing it in the summer of 2024, I want to get a nice Gibson but hopefully not too heavy. I appreciate your video and I hope it will help me make the decision. I watch the Trogly Guitar Show on KZbin with Austin and he definitely prefers Gibson guitars. Thanks again, take care.

[@brianmclaughlin4419]

I have a terrific non-Gibson LP MIJ from the Eighties. It puts All Others out of the competition. You need to poke @.

[@mevebarr713]

Mate i have the Les Paul Héritage 80 Élite. After 40 years of playing and owing several guitars i kept this one. It is just the mojo i wanted and kind of Zeppelin sound though i play fusion. It is a miraculous les paul that sounds idem as the cd's any kind of music. Try one

[@BobK5]

Great vid, what does the Custom shop sound like?

[@longandmcquade]

Justin uses his own Custom Shop model in lots of our other videos. Here are a few, and you can choose to hear his Custom Shop either through drive pedals, mod pedals, super high-gain, etc: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6eVlXmbpKydkNk kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYbRmYuAgNyKhNk kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJWWqnyprJ6qh7M kzbin.info/www/bejne/laHaknRoftaJnNU kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGHLeYyvd55loJI kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIDRkHiep559arc

[@BobK5]

@@longandmcquade thanks 😎

[@GothicXlightning]

only one main ultimate choice when it comes this Belmont give me my BLACK BEAUTY CUSTOM LES PAUL OF GOTHIC HONOR it is the one i been loving the most aside my obsession for Black SGs well i could also love the Silverburst and the Wino for sure but custom is my ultimate MUST version of all of course that is not talking about it's OVERPRICED NONSENSE almost impossible to afford Budget which is the real main flaw sadly

[@ivan_emege]

I love to see Macaulay into Les Pauls

[@DRChevalier]

My commendations on a very well structured and presented video. Tone is of course subjective, so different folks like different sounds, so this video is informative, specifically the clean tone presentations. I am reminded why my 71 Deluxe got converted to PAFs. You folks saved me money. Sadly the price of Gibsons has been jacked so high as to be unobtainium while quality has fallen through the floor. The China made Epiphones are better built and in some cases have better components (ie pots) and you don’t pay through the nose for a tiny inlay. I own many CS Les Pauls and recently compared Specials from both and the Epi was a much better playing guitar. Still a Les Paul. Have not found a decent Gibson USA on the rack in years. My own experience, your mileage may vary. A substantial shout out to the presenter for an excellent and believable job and for never once using the words “iconic” or “authentic” in his conversation.

[@bewusstsein3527]

thats fine if you love epi more than gibson thats great.. they both owned by the same people.. i stick to gibsons.. still dreaming to own a burst and a 1952 lp or 1954

[@DRChevalier]

Respectfully I did not say that I love Epiphone more than Gibson. What I said was at present Epiphone is building better instruments than Gibson for a fraction of the purchase price. For me, but not everyone the quality of the playing experience is more important than the label.

[@bewusstsein3527]

@@DRChevalier i dont buy that kind of shit.. gibsons has better wood,electronics,paint job than epi. so that being said i prefer the gibsons.. i know they are pricey so as prs and esp..

[@DRChevalier]

So don't buy it. As a builder and trained tech I know the differences. If you don't agree then don't. That's your prerogative. There's no cause to be rude.

[@bewusstsein3527]

@@DRChevalier its not being rude.. its called brutal honesty..

[@Joe-mz6dc]

21:26 Raunchy. 😎

[@RobertMarchetti-zi5fb]

I prefer the 58 reissue

[@antilaw9911]

Interesting. I've had my cherry transparent 2019 classic and never knew the phase pull.

[@longandmcquade]

Your reward for watching this video was gaining a really cool new tonal option on your LP Classic!

[@ชคัตตรัยอําไพรัตน์]

It all depends on your money. That's it. If I had 750 dollars, I'd have to go to Epiphone.BTW I find the Tribute is prettier than the plain looking Studios and even cheaper.

[@NnxkBeats]

The Tribute sounds the best here imo

[@garyp5522]

On the bridge,, Exactly.

[@Synthetrix]

The one you like.

[@ChhayHengll-c3s]

That's so nice guitar 🎸 , how much is it?

[@adamwatson6916]

I love Gibsons high end pickups like Custombuckers Burstbuckers 2 and 3 Greeny buckers Slash buckers and 57 classics nit those 490R/490T pickups sound awful.

[@aermotors]

Anyone know what the Traditional Pro is closet to? Seems like a Classic/60s or something?

[@longandmcquade]

It seems the Trad Pro is closest to a Classic.

[@aermotors]

@@longandmcquadeNice, that’s sort of what it seemed. Excellent video thanks!

[@cliffbungalow9373]

Buy as many as you can

[@dannyrivers3922]

You left out a Les Paul!! The traditional. After the classic is the traditional. No wait relief

[@jalaskabtu]

top video

[@neogeoriffic]

Hmmmmm, L&M's logo sure resembles the Lunar Industries LTD logo from the film MOON.🤔

[@longandmcquade]

Our logo has been around since 1956, so if anything, the Lunar Industries logo resembles the L&M logo! 😉

[@adamwatson6916]

Page removed his covers intentionally . They did not fall off . Pickup covers don't just fall off . The covers falling off is a myth

[@13druber]

Yep, they are soldered on.

[@ertanayhan]

By far the best Gibson Les Paul lineup comparison I have been watching

[@longandmcquade]

Thanks very much Ertan, mission accomplished!!

[@shannonhondo260]

This seriously is a godsend for me. I’ve been trying to decide for the past few months which Gibson I wanted to get as I’ve never owned a Gibson but have always wanted one. Thanks a million for your hard work and information you put into this video

[@longandmcquade]

You're very welcome. But you've left us hanging! Which Gibson Les Paul are you leaning towards after watching this video?

[@wildbill2122]

OMG, you needed this video to figure out that you need to get a LES PAUL STANDARD ? AMAZING, the fact that just about every famous Guitar player alive (and DEAD !) has one wasnt a BIG enough CLUE ? even David Gilmour, King of the Stratocaster, plays one !

[@snakeplissken6273]

chill out why do you feel the need to be salty @@wildbill2122

[@Blue_3rd]

Such a helpful comment.

[@liberty4all885]

I’ve owned 3 Gibson guitars. Electric that is lol. 2 studios and a 71 standard. I can tell you that the studios are a fantastic instrument for the money. My 96 studio has a 50s profile neck but my 2018 smokehouse studio has a thinner profile almost like the 71 standard. I swapped out the push-pull pots for traditional pots and a set of Seymour Duncan, Saturday Night Specials in my 2018 studio. It is a fantastic tone. My next purchase will be a Les Paul classic in ebony

[@benrobinson3438]

You said you think people are scared off by big necks and I'm over here like "I like big necks and I cannot lie."

[@Rski1234]

😂

[@glencooper1091]

This is the BEST comparison video that I have seen, it gives good user information without over convoluting the details.

[@Lxtag10]

Bonjour, Merci pour cette vidéo qui résume parfaitement toutes les qualités des les paul. Je suis guitariste depuis 5 ans et passe près de 10h sur mes instruments. Je possède une studio, et j'ai pu tester une classic , une 50, 60 et 70, ainsi qu'une signature slash. J'adore la studio, elle est légère, possède une belle finition et plus polyvalente qu'une SG. J'ai vraiment adoré la classic, Pour sa finition et polyvlance, les 50 et 60 sont différentes et j'accroche plus avec la 50.. mais c'est question de goût. J'ai vraiment été déçu de la 70 , surtout au niveau des micros...la slash reste la guitare qui m'a le plus impressionnée... ouais c'est mon vrai coup de cœur... Si j'en avais une à choisir, ce serait la classic, pour sa polyvalence, sa finition et son poids allégé.. mais la studio n’est pas loin derrière. Je vais prochainement tester une junior car curieux de cette guitare que tout le monde adore. Merci encore pour la qualité de la vidéo et les explications, si intéressantes.. la seule chose à conseiller, cest de tester plusieurs guitares...avec le même ampli et faire wson choix en fonction de nos styles de musique et notre feeling...

[@kentuckywindage222]

Late to the party but I've been 👁 new guitars and this is a help. I love the body contours and shape of a Strat, 24 ¾ scale and humbucker sound of a Les and twang of a Tele. With that in mind I like the thought of an investment for my son later. Excellent content. Keep'em coming!

[@tobym9045]

or maybe you need an Epiphone Les Paul to save a few $$$.

[@steveengleman9257]

Hands down THE best video on the Gibson Les Paul lineup! Thank you! (Speaking of Thin Lizzy, I saw them in Louisville, KY in 1977. I was next to the stage, just a few feet away from them, and was absolutely mesmerized by those two wailing on their Les Pauls! A great concert I'll never forget!)

[@adriancoppin977]

Hey, Phil Lynott was born just up the road from where I live. He ain’t Irish. He’s English and was born in West Bromwich near Birmingham (the real one, not the one in Alabama).

[@johntruman6571]

In the same year I saw them in London (Bad Reputation tour). I don't think I've ever fully recovered!

[@christopherway5704]

Outstanding! A great overview of LP’s. Thanks for doing this.

[@baristart123]

This video really explains it. Definitely true about the standard 60s having the thin neck.. it’s very thin compared to the 50s which I found to be almost too bulbous. A very underrated model is the Les Paul Traditional - it’s very close to actual 50s spec and feels like the necks on the custom shop reissues. If you can find a used one from between 2008-2012, snag it!

[@TorzJohnson]

Very informative and well-presented. P.S. I'm so glad I bought my LPs before the prices went absolutely insane.

[@LightBranches]

🤘black Custom for me...a brute in a tuxedo!

[@StealthParrot]

This is a reference video. Truly the best description of all Les Paul models and their differences I've seen. Well done indeed Justin! Thank you.

[@cheezyridr]

this is seriously over complicating things. when faced with the question "which les paul should i buy?" the answer is ALWAYS "the red one". all kidding aside, i bought my LP at the bloor store, it's a great place to shop for gear. i loved going there when i lived in toronto. customer service was top shelf, every time i went in. i got some really good deals there, too. L&M on bloor is the thing i miss most about toronto.

[@TheMayoSkitzYt]

Awesome video, thought this was Dave Grolh up until 10 minutes in😂

[@taylor12elementvb]

The Les Paul Jr was the preferred axe of my longtime favorite guitar player, Leslie West of Mountain. Just a real stripped down workhorse of a guitar. Love the p90 sound. Leslie, RIP brother. Thank you for your contribution to the music scene. In my eyes you were a giant of a guitar player.

[@brooksphillips2234]

I own a 50's standard goldtop and it plays as well as the custom shop LP's i have played. It seems like Les Paul guitars are about finding the right one. How its set up matters a lot too!

[@danielcoleman4807]

Yep, the Standards are plenty good for me. The setup makes a big difference, I agree.

[@Tom-iw3zh]

Thank you for your expertise. I learned a lot more about Les Paul guitars. I have a 1972 54' Copy Custom Les Paul. It is 51 years old this year. It sounds beautiful with its P90's. I love playing it more than my 1986 Stratocaster made in Japan, of course. I had a relative, David Wiegand (Deceased), who had much to do with inventing the pickups on guitars as well as magnetic tape recorders. He was an electrical engineer. As a Born-again Christian, I like Phil Keaggy's guitar playing, especially when he lets loose on his, I believe, 60's Les Paul. If you have seen him play, check out on KZbin his 1980 year of playing his song, "Time."

[@zososhep]

I very much appreciate the effort in showing the differences between each model. However, why, why, why would you use an amp simulator pedal? That thing sounds awful! It made each Les Paul sound...ummm...not so great! You have amps sitting behind you, why use a a horrible sounding pedal? Rant over...Thx.

[@patrickquinlan85]

The best Les Paul comparison video out there! I have been watching different videos comparing one model to another but this has been a godsend, Thank you!

[@LGuitarB]

Hurray for mini-humbuckers! I've got an SG with those :-) Excellent video!

[@billydworrell8259]

1st time here. I'm a novice guitarist @ best and had those questions in my mind before buying a guitar. In particular what were all the difference s between the Gibson s. I wish I had seen this video prior to my purchase. Nevertheless I was hooked by the beautiful AA flame top of the Gibson LP Studio Plus. Absolutely love your description of the LPs. The Studio Plus has been even better than advertised. I had the notion to add to my collection a variety of guitars. But after I bought the LP Studio Plus. Now all I want is more LPs. Keep up the good work. The Modern may be next.

[@yonniesboy]

Awesome video,I love my Gibson Les Paul Studio Wine Red Color , it was Giving to me ,and I hope to get another Gibson Les Paul when I turn 50 😊