The Only Les Paul 99% of Players will Ever Need

[@intheblues]

This is a great-sounding and great playing Gibson without the crazy price tag. Let me know what you think in the comments and thanks for your support. 😎🎸 Check it out here: 🛒 Sweetwater - sweetwater.sjv.io/y2qqNb 🛒 Thomann - bit.ly/3fxCDMs 🛒 Guitar Center - guitar-center.pxf.io/75aagd 🛒 Sky Music - bit.ly/3KXh6uP (affiliate links)

[@toddflowers8052]

I have one identical to it , flame neck , bookmatched BACK and some figuring on top ...amazing guitar for the $ mate !!

[@intheblues]

@@toddflowers8052 Beautiful! Nice stuff :)

[@drivenmad7676]

The new Tributes are outstanding.

[@drivenmad7676]

​@@intheblues and they come in southpaw.

[@maxwellblakely7952]

If I’m gonna drop the money I’m gonna pay the extra for the body binding, neck binding, flame top, etc.

[@brianh794]

Not enough people talk about this guitar! This is a pure, striped down rock machine

[@smelltheglove2038]

Agreed. I have the right hand version of the tobacco burst. It’s great.

[@mikedwiles]

I completely agree with you. I have a Tribute with the P90s in it. It's one of my favorite guitars and weighs in right at 8 lbs. Feels great, sounds great, and never any issues.

[@enboheme]

Same here. Great guitar for a decent price

[@BedeLaplume]

The maple neck they put on those LPs is likely to be more resistant to break then the mahogany they typically put on.. It's cheaper to manufacture and you still get that Les Paul tone and vibe.. However, those 490 pickups are very good but too my ears and experience, are not as good to handle gain and keep definition when loaded with gain then the Burstbuckers.. However for blues with moderate overdrive they sound great.. As you say also that satin finish makes the guitar have a more resonant feel to it but it's thin and will wear out faster.. Which isn't a bad thing for those who like the relick look..

[@ericwarrington6650]

I wanted a LP my whole life and when I finally pulled the trigger at 45 years old I got a 2020 Les Paul studio in wine red and it's amazing..so much so I grabbed my other dream guitar 2 weeks later..2020 SG standard...both worth every penny and I'll never sell either of them..nice to see you giving the Gibson's some love brother..great work buddy

[@bmac5085]

Same here. Mines a honey burst tribute that I had just ordered yesterday. Can't wait to get my fingers on it 😊

[@intheblues]

Nice stuff mate! Congrats and thanks.

[@bmac5085]

@@intheblues love your channel from here in Ireland.

[@j_freed]

I would love an early 90s Les Paul Studio with an Ebony fretboard. Or a wine red Custom from that time! Those won't be cheap anymore. My friend has a nice one, when he was working at Manta Eastern sound Vivian Campbell offered to buy it from him (Def Leppard were there doing a Q107 live radio show or something.)

[@bmac5085]

@@j_freed Did he sell it to Vivian? I wonder how much he offered, probably a lot. I remember watching him play in Sweet Savage many years ago now in Belfast before he went to Dio.

[@mikepj1025]

I had a tribute for years. Absolute killer. So light and the satin finish was incredible. I ended up buying another one about 2 years after i sold my original one.

[@MyMotherTheCar]

Very happy with my tribute Goldtop. Pickups have just the right amount of bite and plenty of sustain and bloom. The neck is thinner than I normally like in a LP but I'm getting to where I prefer it. I don't like the satin finishes on these and they wear away very very quickly, especially on the neck. I oversprayed mine with a few coats of clear nitro and buffed it out to a nice mellow gloss. Other than that I haven't been tempted to mod it at all. The good stuff is all there.

[@Rover79]

I have a 2018 Tribute, that year they made all mahogany versions. Its definitely my favorite guitar. I don't feel like I'm missing out on anything. Usually people's initial passing over of this guitar is visual in nature. But it comes with the toggle switch washer and a pick guard. Once you add these I actually like the look better than the standards that have a finish. I swapped out the pickups because I don't really care for the 490's. I have Seymour Duncan WLH's and Ive got push/pull pots for coil splitting and phase reversal of the neck pick for that Greeny tone. Its a straight up riff machine. Love it.

[@jerrymorgan1752]

I had purchased one from Sweetwater last year. After having it for two days, I had to return it. The fretboard was slightly smaller than the neck that it was glued to and you can feel the side of the neck needing to be sanded down. This was a dealbreaker for me.

[@charlesrawlinson429]

Same here.

[@johnshandloading7907]

I tried one at Guitar center a few weeks ago. It looked beautiful, played nice and sounded good. The rosewood fingerboard was not flush with the neck, not even close. I have never seen another guitar where the neck was wider than the finger board, it was a big gap too, more than you would believe unless you saw it. The entire length of the neck consistently wider that the rosewood like they did it on purpose ( I am sure they did not design it like this, but they let it go through QC like this as an acceptable amount of difference) I showed the guy at guitar center and he said he sees QC issues with real USA made Gibsons all the time. I was really disappointed. I just can't believe it. The guitar was like $1300 or something. I looked at several different Les Pauls and they all had issues, even one that was $2400, had uneven binding. The Epiphones I saw did not have these issues. Makes no sense.

[@jamesmarkham7489]

It’s probably a spec that’s usually fixed with binding. But without that step they probably aren’t thinking about shrinking of wood enough.

[@isaiahj117]

The Les Paul Tribute is really a great guitar to have. In the US, it was $599 back in 2017 now 2023 it sells for $1299. I will keep looking for used guitars.

[@edwardprete]

Agreed. I just saw that Gibson raised the price of the Epi 1959 to 999 now. That is just unfathomable.

[@thisistimwoods]

599? No chance. Try 2007

[@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040]

@@maidenthe80sla That's OK, let them price out themselves out of the market with people turning to much more affordable copies that are aplenty. Or even Chibsons.

[@miahconnell23]

@@edwardprete that price is a little steep, but most Epi s are fair, reasonable, they’re usually far better than “just ok” considering their price-points. I’d have zero problem recommending an Epi to a student just starting out (y’know, a student that might give up at the beginning). I adore Casinos, for real !! I feel like there must be a way to address the branding issue, especially because they ARE gig-worthy after you do a thorough setup. I’m sure there is a psychological or marketing technique that could be implemented to get us all to stop thinking: “ha ha, price is more important to you than factors that matter to experienced & involved players…” really, because I full on-admit that what brand is on the headstock does matter to me, even though through MY ENTIRE LIFE ppl whom I respect have explicitly told me: “how it sounds, and how it feels in your hands is what really matters.” I think Epiphone *could* wash its hands of the “I see you got the cheaper version” stigma. And similarly: over $3000. USD for a Gibson 330 is too much. I get that “perceived value” thing, and I WOULD prefer a Gibson, but I couldn’t take a $3,500. guitar to the pubs I play… 🤷‍♀️

[@miahconnell23]

@@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040 Dude, you hit the nail on the head when you wrote: “price themselves outta the market.” Your statement immediately got me thinking about real-estate: How a house or building seller won’t allow normal market forces to push them into charging less. They’ll sell to a company like BlacKRoc at a price too high for the ‘average Joe’ wanting to buy a house to raise his family in. Properties sit empty, investment portfolios and real-estate speculators can afford to hold onto them… It’s like people who aren’t even into music buying up all the good vinyl from your local GoodWill, and collectors who might not even PLAY buying up expensive (and pretty) Les Pauls.

[@robertevans2143]

I bought one in 2020. Problems right out of the box. All pots scratchy and one volume pot failed completely after a few weeks. Sharp frets all the way up the neck. Action was too high even with the bridge all the way down. Even the stamped serial number was not done properly because the wood of the back of the headstock was uneven. You get a nice picture of the guitar on the bench for inspection but I think the guy went out for lunch and never checked out the guitar.

[@lueysixty-six7300]

Got one. It's so good, ive got no plans to ever upgrade to a Standard. Its perfect as is! And i don't have to worry about scratches and dings half as much as i would for an LP twice the price or more

[@relevantinformation6655]

I’ve got one of those with the P-90s. Absolutely love it. I also have Suhrs and around 2 dozen various guitars I’ve purchased since the 70s. My special tribute P-90 is natural, bare bones, and I just can’t stay away from it. My wife calls it the Rat-Rod :) That and a couple of old Teles I have are my most “comfortable” guitars 🎸:)

[@hutchfromba]

Those are the same Pups B.B. King used. Gibson 490R in the neck & 490T in the bridge. Great playing & demo Shane ! Blues On....💙

[@MikeYeary]

I love my custom, but I'd really like to have a backup, and I like the satin look that these have.

[@boogerz]

I have one of these from a few years ago with the satin goldtop and it's one of my favorite in my collection. Great playing and sounding. If you want a niro finished guitar for less than a high end Epiphone then picking up a gently used one of these is a great option.

[@dannops]

I remember when the satin Goldtops came out. I thought I would wait it out until the price dropped. At $999 they didn't last long though. Ended up buying a Gibson Standard P90 Goldtop. No regrets with my purchase but I am sure that the tribute would have been enough. Moral of the story is never wait for a bargain to go down in price.

[@dmac3316]

Cool vid. I traded some gear for that guitar a while back. It’s been great and I agree with it’s the only LP most people would need. It’s shoulder to shoulder with my LP Standard but half the price 👍

[@intheblues]

Nice stuff, D Mac! It sounds great and is nice and light compared with some of the more expensive ones.

[@michaelkeudel8770]

I'll stick with my almost 12 lb solid body, not Swiss cheese, 1979 Standard.

[@chrislowmusic]

I have something similar from 2010 with the burstbucker pro pickups, and it is absolutely a great value. Every time I think about trading it for something else, I pick it up and play it, and change my mind!

[@addicted2tone349]

I have a nice Standard but I had a Tribute and installed 50s wiring and PAFs and it was absolutely amazing.. I gave it to my stepson for his graduation present..

[@mentalcog2187]

Gibby's have always sounded great through Fender tubes! 😉😄 Love the fun you had with the sustain and feed back. 😁 Yeah,.. the sounds of old school rock are awesome! Great bit mate! Love it!👍

[@intheblues]

Thanks mate! Much appreciated. The sustain with a cranked tube amp is unmatched, it's so fun :) Cheers man.

[@rickclark4714]

I’ve got an older p90 tribute. Good guitar. Paid $750 for it. I like that is doesn’t have neck binding. It’ll be a cleaner install when I put stainless frets on it…. Good review!

[@christopherguzzi1316]

I have this guitar in the honey finish. It has served me well with 100's of hours of playing, but at some point I wanted a standard. Something of note, these have a thinner fret wire than a standard.

[@michaelball7830]

When I started getting obsessed with Les Paul's the Honeyburst tribute was the one I craved. Then I got the beauty of the burst book & was hooked on flamed finishes. Had a gold top studio & it was great but never looked back after I got my standard

[@williambeckham7703]

I got tha 1959 Les Paul Standard Epiphone in that same exact Dark Burst and it's fookin awesome!!

[@PonziZombieKiller]

Same as my $80 pawn shop Epiphone Special II 2002 except for the pick ups and inlays on the neck. Great guitar.

[@allenmahan9393]

Man, that does sound _SWEET!_ Im saving up for a 90s Standard burst ...

[@wouterkaas]

Thank you for making a great, informative and to the point demo that doesn’t last 30+ minutes and contains all necessary info and sound bites.

[@jeffpagel8178]

great vid. I have an '18 and honestly i pick it up more than my '24 50s standard. I surprisingly like the 490 p'ups a lot. Compared to LPs I've owned in the past, the tribute (and my '24) are much more resonant and alive than I expected. I love the satin finish, and the neck (thin taper) plays like butter. Great guitar

[@chuckpon4910]

I own one & the only thing I like about it is the Maple neck and it is very light . I swapped the 490's out for Demarzio Air Norton & Tone Zone . Painted it blue and changed all the plastic , including the pick gaurd to black . Much better .

[@jblooz2371]

I love my lefty tribute. It's every bit as much fun to play as my Standard, and I'm a sucker for the satin "Plaintop" burst.

[@vechap]

I have a 2018 Tribute. It is amazing the quality of this instrument. Looks good, and sounds great!!!

[@michaelbarbour9827]

I bought one for myself last Christmas. I’ve wanted a Les Paul since I started playing 35 years ago. My dream is a Gold Top but as a lefty that’s just way too out of my price range. I got the honey burst (or as my son calls it “fake Gold Top”) and I really couldn’t be happier with it!

[@DennisJPolson]

As always, great demo and playing, Shane. I am definitely impressed with this model.

[@almostclement4975]

I’ve got a 2018 LP faded I use as a daily player it’s already lost a lot of finish and it’s got its a few dings in it now but for £900 new I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a "cheap" Les Paul

[@rickycompton2610]

Great video Shane, I think these Gibson tributes are underrated but I think I like the Les Paul studios better, I have 2 of them both are from the 90s they both have the 490 r and 498t with the ebony fretboards they used to be really cheap but not anymore, but again these tributes sound killer and play great and who wants to take a Les Paul standard or a Custom out to a bar gig only to have someone knock it off the stand and snap the headstock off I’ve been looking to get one of these Tributes and you just sealed the deal for me, again great video.

[@L.J.P]

I've had my 96 Stuido Custom Lite (don't make them like that any more) and it's been a workhorse. So well made

[@MRoo1oo]

I bought this guitar a year ago and I love it. I was planning on buying an Epiphone and decided to try a tribute to cover my bases. I was pleasantly surprised with the Gibson as it was so much better than Epiphone. I'm still happy with this purchase and when I'm ready to buy a guitar with P90s, the Gibson Tribute line will be the guitar to beat.

[@kimholland9316]

Sounds and looks good. A bit disappointed that you included pedals. The guitar without pedals would be better.

[@Parabola001]

I had a Gibson Les Paul Studio in Worn Brown from 2011 with two Burstbuckers. When I bought it it was the cheapest 'real' Gibson Les Paul money could buy, but it was the best Guitar I ever owned, it could easily keep up with the most expensive Les Paul customs every day of the week. I'm still kinda sad that I sold it and have been trying to find the exact same guitar ever since.

[@geneevans7885]

I got a 2018 tribute. Love that guitar. And they’re still priced pretty decent.

[@JimMorrisonsBathtub]

The only Les Paul I need is an SG but that one looks and sounds great

[@intheblues]

haha! SG's are fun! :)

[@philldag]

OK I have had 3 LP's in my time - I had a Etune - got rid of it, had a Classic, got stolen, I bought one of these on the fly last week and loving it.

[@4vinylsound]

I purchased the same guitar about 2 years ago maybe 3 and it had a faulty switch which I wasn't so happy about and the bag was black now Brown I really like the Brown bag.

[@synonyx]

I took one of those once and gave it a complete fret polish, rolled the fingerboard and replaced all of the electronics. It was definitely a player then. I actually preferred the maple neck and satin finish.

[@tedparkinson6892]

I bought a LP Tribute on sale several years ago and love it. The pickups are "chunky" and great for blues, rock and even 'fusion'. They are not as articulate as Lollars (for example) but I love their vibe. It is also weight reduced which makes it easier to play. And the neck is thinner than many Les Pauls and I really prefer this. I had an Epiphone Goldtop "Chinese Custom Shop" LP with Seymour Duncan pickups and I loved their tone. It was a nice guitar. But the neck was a more traditional 'thick' style and I was not crazy about it. So I loved the Tribute and wound up selling the Epiphone.

[@GarryWan666]

I bought my 2017 Tribute used in 2019, imported from Austria to Sweden(550€), it has been my most beloved guitar(and most played) since day one. Despite all those scratches dents and worn out finish, it still rocks like a champ. I use it both for gigs and practices, totally flawless! The 2017 Gibsons were great, unlike the 2015 and the 2019 models; my guitar teacher then had a 2017 Traditional, and it felt perfectly perfect in my hands.

[@MoreMeRecording]

Seems like very good value indeed. Sounded a little dark at times (thinking to my Eastman SB59-GD by comparison) but there could be other contributing factors for that.

[@kmdracer]

I agree. At least for me. I bought a 2018 tribute, heavily marked down ($850usd) new. I put creamtone drifted 57-59 harness, and a pair of gibson 59 tribute burstbucker 1 in the bridge and neck (both unpotted, neck nickle cover, bridge double black) I chose the 2018 as it has mahogany neck, no weight relief, and this particular one was fairly bright for a les paul. Did it need some setup and some fret touch up? Yep, but I have a perfect LP (for me) for about $1100 usd including mods.

[@jamalabdul2009]

First!!!😁😁😁 I love the Tribute series Les Pauls! A great value that may not have all of the signature elements of a Standard, but it will certainly have the tones! With prices of the entire line going up (Standards are going for $3K US!!!!!😮) the Tribute line is absolutely the most affordable way to get a Gibson LP. 😎😎😎🎸🎸🎸

[@intheblues]

Hey Jamal! The Standard line is a great series. I am huge fan of those 50's models but they are starting to get out of reach now for a lot of folks 100%.

[@craigpimlott204]

I bought the gold top tribute ,it plays and sounds great ..now. After I took all the pcb stuff out after it started to hum like a single coil strat after a few weeks ..but wired it with stock old school wiring and ironstone pickups it’s now great ..the other thing I didn’t like was the satin finish but it felt right to play ,so I stripped it and polished it to a gloss finish .now it’s right ..❤

[@doogledog1740]

Thanks, Shane. I can't say I'm a fan of the satin finishes, but I don't think I've seen a review of these LP Tributes that wasn't very positive. They would seem to be a good option for anyone considering an LP Studio but at a lower cost.

[@nieko3038]

I think it’s great. The 2013 future tribute has a mahogany neck an classic 57 pickups. It was 650 euro back when I bought it at Thomann

[@Beermaker2000]

...such good playing Shane, as always. And I agree, the 490r and 490t are so underrated.

[@indigos290]

The sustain in this guitar is ridiculous! 😮😮😮 My first Gibson. And the tone!!

[@dunnigan66]

I had a tribute it was ok. Like my Shecter Solo2 much better for the money. I do want a tangerine studio though!!!

[@j_freed]

Very nice.. Where do you buy left-handed guitar strings?

[@user-sx5sh9tp8k]

I have the exact guitar. It plays great and sounds killer. You really can’t go wrong with this model.

[@thepizzaveteran]

I've got a Tribute in tobacco burst and it's just fantastic. I also have a Classic Player Plus in a satin finish and the Tribute is every bit as enjoyable to play. I think it may actually be the best value American made guitar out there.

[@MsMusicman56]

Been thinking for a while about buying one of these. Think you've convinced me ... tks

[@zelkovabright7723]

I have a Gibson Les Paul Special HH from 2002. Satin worn finish, no maple cap, no binding, no fancy inlays, just a slab of mahogany. It’s been with me through everything. I’ve bought and subsequently sold or traded much higher end Gibsons because they just didn’t do it for me like that guitar does.

[@Gibbo1050]

Totally agree. Wanted a singlecut/LP but didn't want to spend loads so went for one of these. It's now my go to for jam nights and I always get comments about how good it sounds and looks.

[@richterduplessis4201]

Love these Les Paul Tributes! I bought a 2nd hand well looked after Gibson LP Tribute 2013 version in vintage sunburst and it is an amazing guitar for the money!

[@luciano-br8788]

I just got an used 2013 60s Tribute, with Burstbuckers (in Vintage Sunburst too). Great guitar and value. But the fret work could be better. I found the fret edges to be really sharp. I'll try to round them.

[@alexdenton6586]

Just need a poster of Barry Wood and Keenu Reeves in the back and it’s perfect

[@volv]

My problem is that a Les Paul without binding does not look convincing to me. I would always feel like I don't have the right thing.

[@j_freed]

I disagree because the single cut Les Paul special is still the coolest looking instrument, Dot Neck and P90s and all.

[@dirtyworks8084]

Binding costs $24.00 an inch. 😂

[@rainypath96]

@@dirtyworks8084 lol how did you get that number?

[@volv]

@@j_freed I like the TV yellow specials and would like to have one. However, any other finish that is not just a solid colour I prefer with binding.

[@volv]

@@Pfhor_1 I am not planning to buy it. I had a Gibson LP Tribute gold top with mini humbuckers in the past. It was a good guitar but I was always craving for that binding. It just didn't look complete without it to me.

[@thejoshbtv]

Dear Mr Fantasy, play me the blues. I have a tribute for my LP. It is I think a 2017 model that has the mahogany neck to match the body. Can't beat it. I really like the fact that it has the open grain neck instead of any of the lacquer/poly on it. Great guitars for the money, even if the new ones are like $400 more than what mine was new now.

[@kremepye3613]

I had a 22 model tribute iced tea and it was a great axe, only weak pointt would be the plastics and my selector switch. Played like butter though and sounded beautiful!

[@seancollins3106]

i have a '21 honeyburst. it's an excellent guitar. the satin neck ('50s) is extremely comfortable. the pickups sound great. i have much expensive guitars, but the tribute is the one i still grab first.

[@Mr.D34]

Not a fan of those pickups but it's a gorgeous guitar. I like the satin finish.

[@davidneath8194]

Hello Shane, I tried one of these a few months ago, it blew me away! Sound , feel and looks. Saving my pennies for this beauty! Great vid! As always 😉

[@edwardprete]

Through the years I've tried about 20 of these, wanting one, but the best one was one I tried 8 years ago at a GC in Connecticut and I should have bought it. I'd honestly put my money on a used Flametop Studio Deluxe from years ago (late 2000s) which can often be had for 75% of the price of this new and every one of those I've seen and tried, has felt as good as my Standards.

[@TAM-gz5tc]

I use a 1972 les paul gold top deluxe with mini humbuckers. These are much brighter, with good note definition.

[@smokintee117]

I agree 100%. I have a 2021 honey burst and love it. I’ve owned all of the different models over the years and only one 76 wine red standard played better.

[@StratBurst92]

I love my Gibson Les Paul studio in tobacco burst that I bought in 2013.

[@dirtyworks8084]

I own this exact color. Love the 490's. Great guitar and remember boys and girls, binding costs $24.00 an inch! 😉

[@scarcam]

They sound superb, every bit as good as the '57 classics 👍

[@markdakel9253]

Great guitar, fair price but it would be nice to get a hard shell case, there are other options in the market place , compare to high end Epiphone models with BurstBucker pups and a proper case, 6 of 1 - half dozen of another ? The Tribute has a Rosewood board and the Gibson name on the headstock which adds value.

[@jeremywills9303]

You don't get the nitro on the Epi like you do with the Gibby. Also country of manufacturer is important to some folks. The current crop of Epiphones are ridiculously good so if you can get over the finish and where they are made they are incredible value for the money.

[@bwall615]

I just did a session with one of these today. No one asked how much it cost. They just loved the way it sounds.

[@tonepilot]

The bridge pickup sounded surprisingly muddy but I think that might have more to do with mic placement than the actual pickup as that bridge pickup isn't known for being dark.

[@intheblues]

4:10 - lots of tops on my speakers. I went for more of a room sound over the close mic thing for a change. :)

[@adamgalambos8137]

i had a 2012 tribute .. i loved the chambered body , had a great resonance but the pikcups 496/498 is to much for me. i couldn't use the bridge pickup at all. i must sold that guitar and get something with 57classics...

[@Bronzedrag0n_Gaming]

Agreed. I love mine and love playing it. Sometimes I would like a glossy, fancier finish. But that's life, wouldn't we all.

[@TexanUSMC8089]

I agree. The Tribute is outstanding.

[@hanovergreen4091]

Just picked up a used Epiphone Les Paul Special I. Bolt on but rocks hard and plays well. Probably getting a P90 version next. Great value to be had at the very bottom of the LP lineup ... even from China. Best Regards and Best Wishes!

[@joshuajohnson4935]

Went to buy one of these but I couldn’t get along with the neck shape. Wish it was a little skinnier. Ended paying a little more for a trad pro V mahogany top and I love that guitar.

[@glenfougeron2823]

Great demo and playing, Shane!

[@intheblues]

Cheers, Glen!

[@SoulconversationDuo]

Hey Shane, is the blues deluxe your favourite amp? If so why do you rate it so high? Thanks for the videos.

[@intheblues]

It's the ultimate gigging amp. Loud enough for all venues, great with pedals, and not massive.

[@Johnsmusic416]

I bought a gold top Tribute when they first came out and it played terrible, I took it in a few times but it was never right. Also the frets were popping out and were very sharp and would kill your fingers after 4 or 5 songs. I played it off and on for a couple years but finally sold it.

[@guitarplayerlp7018]

really great demo of the Tribute ! Would have loved to hear it through the Marshall as well

[@metalliholic]

It’s crazy, I just spent the last week looking at Les Paul’s and was looking at this exact model And color and thinking. This is probably good enough without having to spend 3k lol Thanks for the video

[@intheblues]

These LPs are by far the best value in their range while still feeling and sounding great. Thanks Edgar 😊👍

Hey, and what about the case?? Is the greatest soft case that you can get. I have a Standard, a 2014 Futura and a Studio. And yes, how great the Studio is. Alsot his doesn't apply to SGs at least in my experience. I had a Tribute, but then I sold it and keep my Epi Korean flametop upgrade with 57 classics and is a beast.

[@1992YR]

Your video is right on the money! The Gibson Les Paul Tribute looks and sounds great! Excellent value!

[@IamMusicNerd]

The Tribute is a good value as far as Gibson is concerned. It’s nearly the same thing as the new Epiphones with Gibson pickups. But my favorite value Les Paul is the Traditional Pro V. Normally they are $2k, but if you wait for a sale, you can sometimes find the satin version for around $1500-1800 brand new, and it has higher quality PAF style pickups, pearl inlays, and the option to either coil spilt or coil tap, a phase in/out switch, etc. And you get a hard shell case instead of a gig bag. Way more features for not much more than the Tribute. (in my opinion)

[@smelltheglove2038]

I’d much rather spend a couple hundred bucks more to support US manufacturing. As a US resident and blue collar worker, I like supporting the home team. I advocate for bringing manufacturing back to the states so if I didn’t practice what I preach it would make me a hypocrite. I’m not sure why anyone would settle for the “knockoff” when you can get a US made Gibson for a few bucks more.

[@MD-mh6iu]

Thx, Shane, for another great video. I agree 100%… I just got an LP Tribute and it’s become my main guitar, even more so than my LP Classic. I got one of these new for $US998. A total steal and a huge value. I also don’t have to stress about a ding or keep it locked away unplayed for safety. Thanks for the always informative and inspiring videos!

[@sharkbark9338]

I really love my SG Tribute! That guitar is a total workhorse!!!

[@lptv1957]

Good choice of tunes to demonstrate the sound

[@andydinesguitar]

I have a 2017 one and prefer it to all the Standards and Classics I have played, they're awesome. I may also have the SG and Les Paul Special Tribute models as well......🙄

[@maitrikashin3906]

Nice amp and pedals help create that tone. I'm happy with my Artist 59 golx top.

[@mortonwilson795]

Nice vid demo! I've played it in the shop a few times - very nice guitar and I like the no-nonsense design and the satin finish. Back and forth with the Epiphone / Gibson 1959 Ltd. Edition (also satin) and ended up buying the Epiphone, it was actually a bit cheaper even though pick-ups, wiring etc. are all from Gibson US.

[@jameswilson3554]

That's so true. Great video the one I got is close enough to perfect...2thumbs up great video..

[@Blankishish]

I love my Les Paul's and if you want in on the game and don't wanna cry buying one go used guys or search for those clearance models. My main Axe is Les Paul Traditional Pro IV that I got for 1700 instead 2400 because they needed to make space for me guitars.

[@Blankishish]

I also got a Les Paul special for 500 used love that thing gig with ut all the time. Deals are out there it doesn't have to be new and if you can live with a fee quirks you open yourself up to so many fantastic guitars.

[@jefferyfindle2169]

I have a honey burst Tribute - I love it - and I totally agree with you on the excellent properties of this Gibson!