The Gibson Les Paul you should actually buy! | Gibson Les Paul Tribute

[@heavyjoechipman3594]

I stopped playing for a long time. Sold all my gear. After taking care of my elderly, retired, mother during a severe knee injury, she bought me a brand new, satin cherryburst tribute in February of 2022. Came in that black padded gig bag. Those 490 pickups are smokin' hot. I really wanted a standard, but settled for the Tribute. Glad I did. It is a real Les Paul. I love mine. I prefer the Tribute over the Studio which costs more. I'm getting a Standard soon but the Tribute will always be my go-to axe. Glad you got one Mitchell my brother. Happy pickin', thrashing, and shredding. 🎸🎶❤😊👍

[@mitchellvanvliet]

Enjoy your Les Paul bud!

[@JasonBarden-ph6cc]

Just picked one up love it feels perfect easy to play looks fantastic the wood with thin nitro satin finish is so comfortable i knew it would be perfect for me love it

[@thebeardspeakspodcast]

This Les Paul Tribute is an amazing guitar. Hands down worth buying. I picked one up in a guitar shop in Iowa for 700 bucks. Plays amazing and has become one of my favorite guitars to play out of my arsenal of guitars. 🤘🏽

[@hazbean6125]

thank goodness there's no crappy plastic binding, how much nicer is some solid wood.

[@lucFok]

“The nothing more than a tribute” bit killed me, love it.

[@mitchellvanvliet]

Straight up inspired by Tenacious D.

[@timtime9167]

I've have an iced tea one. It's a killer guitar. I did have an experienced luthier address the nut for some micro adjustments that made it play just as good as any production les paul.

[@raulmeiojas6453]

Thanks for the review. I love my LP Tribute.

[@kirkgray6949]

Just got mine….I wouldn’t buy a LP with a mahogany neck…the maple neck is better and feels great…everything you need,nothing you don’t!Tributes rock hard!

[@mitchellvanvliet]

It does capture the essence of rock n roll!

[@dommccaffry3802]

Had one for 7 years. Love it

[@shanewilfon6860]

I had a goldtop lp standard gibson and a trad pro both had pcb boards with burst bucker only diff was coil splitting pullup knobs which i hated

[@socialmeaslesinpartnership1252]

Yeah. Coil split sucks.

[@noblehatred978]

Great review . Your delivery is beyond reproach and your playing was class - no bullshit ... .

[@mikey-dubs]

These guitars are great. Why people would pay for an Epiphone when you can get one of these used for the same price is beyond me.

[@darkone292]

Just bought one. Can’t wait till it arrives!

[@garyp5522]

First off your playing is GREAT. The review is great too.

[@mitchellvanvliet]

Thank you kindly!

[@markmartin3221]

I bought the Honeyburst 2022 model. There are some refinement issues like the nut needs filing and a few other things but I love it and I have always loved Strats. Still do but this tribute is fun to play.

[@shanewilfon6860]

21 honey burst here put in burst buckers and locking vintage klusons now its perfect and soooo gorgeous ❤❤

[@socialmeaslesinpartnership1252]

Excellent review. Everything you want to know and a comprehensive playing demo. Dude is mean player, knows what clean-or-dirty actually means, knows that controls matter, case-or-carry-bag etc. Is it a real Les Paul? I agree with him - it is. Mine is Gold Top with mahogany neck and one-piece mahogany body - the rest all as he says. The timber and hardware is all the real deal - it's a real one. Don't leave it around backstage or someone will steal it - it's a real one. The hardest thing to understand is why Gibson do these short "runs" and chop-and-change each year instead of reliably churning out their most accessible and desirable Les Paul-and-other-Tributes for years. Bunch of idiots? Not my problem, I've got mine. Is it good? Absolutely! But take a listen to his most very excellent demo for yourself. I'm not getting rid of mine...... that's for sure.

[@glenclifton4563]

Great show! I've always been a Fender guy but a good dose of humbuckers from a les Paul or SG may be in order!

[@CS_Murphy_R9]

My first Gibson Les Paul is a 2016 50's tribute and for the $600 i paid it is excellent! I also now own a 2022 50's Les Paul standard that cost me a lot more! Both are really great but i do prefer the Standard for many reasons.

[@mitchellvanvliet]

Thanks for your comment! I really love the tribute. Mine is from somewhere 2021 so I’m not sure how big of a difference that makes. In a future video I really want to compare it to a standard sometime.

[@spekenbonen72]

Most important thing to make sure of when buying a guitar priced at a certain point is that it still needs a proper setup. I bought a Standard in 2002 (a 2001 production model) and played it with factory setup for ~20 years. After having swapped so many different gauge strings on the guitar, it was time to replace the nut. I picked a luthier (not a wholesale shop) in Groningen who replaced my nut. And boy, what a world of difference. Not sure why I never thought about having it serviced before. It had a very high action and a bow in the neck, both caused by a BAD factory nut. I can really recommend doing this (even though €170 for a nut replacement, full setup and and a set of strings isn't expensive it all, not everyone has the budget to have this done) But again, well worth it.

[@socialmeaslesinpartnership1252]

That shouldn't come in at more than $80.00 or so. It's true that when you buy a new high-end guitar, you have to factor the set-up cost. They don't leave the factory all set-up because everyone is different so - they leave room. Neck relief according to string choice, adjust the factory nut to suit (skilled job) and the bridge action, stopbar tension - between $60.00 to $80.00.

[@gsbguitarsgsb679]

I have a 2016 gold top tribute Gibson lp. I like yours better though, it looks great and sounds perfect. They didn’t have those when I bought mine, what I really want is a ebony standard but those are out of reach as far as price. So I’ll just have to wait for the one to show up in my price range. Thanks for the ride…

[@mitchellvanvliet]

Thanks for your reply! I actually totally loved the gold tops and they weren’t available when I bought mine. Funny how that goes. Deep inside we all want the standard I think but the price difference is huge. And as I said I do believe playing wise this one does it all too. Someday I’ll get a standard too but this one absolutely scratches the itch for now.

[@stevebrusseau3301]

I recently purchased a new cherry burst Tribute and havent even picked up any of my Fender guitars since i got it. I agree Gibson should give a hardcase.

[@deanallen927]

Nice video. The maple neck is not a traditional Les Paul wood although it has come and gone before (late 70's on all models). It is much less expensive wood, less expensive to apply a finish. It is typically more stable than mahogany, brighter with more sustain. It is an excellent choice to both bring down the price and bring other qualities to the table. GREAT JOB. Because of you I think I may buy one of these.

[@mitchellvanvliet]

Thanks for the cool info! I still have the guitar and still love it.

[@deanallen927]

Thank you. Mine will arrive tomorrow (Honeyburst).@@mitchellvanvliet

[@deanallen927]

And also thanks for the closeup of the pc board. I really don't have a problem with that. I can see how could easily hook some DiMarzios right up without changing a thing, if I wanted to.@@mitchellvanvliet

[@Jamalama555]

honest review thanks

[@mitchellvanvliet]

Thanks for watching!

[@wizzle-]

Nice review and demo. Cheers!

[@joachimlindback]

Got two Les Pauls (one real expensive) and I agree. Zakk Wylde also prefers maple necks...

[@danpritchett5617]

I've got four Les Paul guitars. None have weight relief. I'm thinking I need a Tribute. Sounds great and much lighter!

[@rogerYT69]

cool video! have a 2016 60' tribute also in tabacco ...yes, its a tribute but also a true LP in my opinion. think the 2016 models also have a mahagony neck but no pickup covers...😊

[@phillipjennings963]

Wow great playing!! Thanks for the review. Awesome guitar!

[@mitchellvanvliet]

Thanks for watching!

[@beyondreamtime420]

Can you please do a review on R9 Gibson Lp please 🙏🏿

[@bmac5085]

Nice review thanks. I have always had strats/super strats, but just ordered the lemon honeyburst and will be my first ever Les Paul.

[@mitchellvanvliet]

Enjoy! I was just like you. I always played Ibanez RGs back in the day and after that fender strats. This is also my first les Paul.

[@bmac5085]

@Mitchell van Vliet Thanks Mitch 😉

[@davidblanche7961]

Also my first, I’m a fender guy for 40 years. I grew into this guitar. I’m looking at the Vintage brand lemon drop. For 700 bux and great reviews I was thinking of letting the tribute go. I’m getting 2nd thoughts

[@bmac5085]

@@davidblanche7961 I've also been looking at the Japanese Tokai love rock guitars and have been tempted. Think that I will just stick with the tribute.

[@socialmeaslesinpartnership1252]

@@davidblanche7961 Stick or twist?

[@pleasantlindsey33]

Nice fretting hand touch, I like this demo.

[@mitchellvanvliet]

Glad you like it!

[@famtoonen18]

Great vid mate. I bought the exact same guitar 1 year ago, used through Marktplaats. Mine is from 2020. I agree, it is a great guitar.

[@kirkgray6949]

Just got mine..love the neck

[@jimlutz1290]

Great presentation, I've been looking at this guitar lately and it starting make its way into my wallet. Tryi g to resist , but its not easy. Probably my mext birthday guitar in August. Jim - Arkansas, U S A

[@georgeg4136]

Nice video! Your signal path? Well, this gibson or a good epiphone with gibson pickups?

[@jasonswitzer1748]

This is weirdly my favorite LP… mainly because of the weight relief. The only thing that could make it better is if they offered a version of it with a bound body and neck. I’d pay an extra $100 - $200 for that. I know it’s just a cosmetic thing, but what can I say… we get more inspired to play by the things that look “pretty”to us.

[@avh9394]

Thanks man, great review! Honest and concise! They're far too expensive new now, but love the Honey Lemon, and Tobacco the most

[@mitchellvanvliet]

Couldn't agree more!

[@buddy9577]

ALSO A GOLD TOP WHICH IS THE BEST LOOKING ONE

[@garypannone7755]

Nice playing.

[@chesalgado]

Where did you learn to play that version of Nobody Loves You When You're Down and Out?

[@mitchellvanvliet]

I think I heard it in Paul David’s channel and just learned it by ear from there. So probably not exactly how he plays it!

[@dark666shredder]

Are you using like a plexi with od?

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

And don't forget if not for Les Paul and Epiphone in 1941 with his invention of his solid body guitar the Log ..the Gibson Les Paul would not exist Today plain and simple as that..

[@deanallen927]

Weeellll......my experience with this guitar didn't go so well. Not only loaded with defects, but I continued to read on through the reviews farther than I did before; many of the defects are recurring. Some really bad mistakes, in terms of how easy it would have been to avoid, detect or correct them. just bad. I sent it back. And because of the commonality of these problems I got something else. Too bad, it could have been a great guitar.

[@ehsanhaq155]

Great video. I hate it when people ask what's a real Les Paul. Such a dumb statement. If you wanna talk legally, then Epiphone LPs are also real Les Pauls.

[@Moby604]

it was my first choice until someone made me buy a standard🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Gfy7365]

12:27

[@jimjim7008]

You got no right telling ppl what to buy unless you tried all LP.

[@enthused7591]

LOL you must be joking hahaha

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

Absolutely No on the Gibson and a huge YES to my 2021 Epiphone custom Koa Les Paul..

[@Edward1312]

The Epiphone 59 is a better guitar and cheaper.

[@josemacias1773]

Pues yo ya toque las 2 y definitivamente me quedo con la guitarra americana es mejor en todos sus componentes que la epiphone. ( aunque la epiphone venga con pastillas gibson no suena igual que una Les paul de verdad)

[@buddy9577]

YEA BUT ITS AN EPIPHONE AND CHEAPER. ITS NOT A GIBSON

[@jimmyhartman573]

I have the honeyburst and its really really nice . I did tweak a few things to dial it in , i also have both colors of the tribute SG and they are just as good . . great video

[@MikeBall-sz2jf]

Hey Einstein.. use an allen key on the bridge