Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted August 29 Posted August 29 (edited) Picked up a new guitar from GuitarGuitar Epsom yesterday, a Gibson Les Paul Standard ‘60s AAA Bourbon Burst (a GG exclusive model.) The AAA flame top is gorgeous and although it added to the price, I have no impulse control (I blamed my medication for that and the missus understood). GG had thirteen to choose from on the website and this one just seemed perfect, it was the lightest one at just over 9lb and it had the nicest flame in the top. My own photos wouldn't do it justice, so I’ve nicked the pics from the shop’s listing. It came strung with 10s and plays great straight out of the case with a super low action. I’ll probably swap to 9s at some point and might have to raise the bridge a touch then, but I think with the lighter strings it’ll feel even better. Tone-wise, it’s lovely. The ‘60s Burstbuckers both have their own vibe, and they sound fantastic whether clean or with some dirt. Edited August 29 by Jean-Luc Pickguard 8 Quote
PaulThePlug Posted September 13 Posted September 13 (edited) Nice. Have you tried a wound Third?.. Warmer tone for higher pitch. I always feel a 0.16 or 0.18 a bit thick for a plain. Wounds feel and 'work' so much better. Edited September 13 by PaulThePlug Quote
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted September 13 Author Posted September 13 No, should I? Are there any manufacturers who offer a set of 9s with a wound third? Quote
PaulThePlug Posted September 13 Posted September 13 Give it a try, buy one separate, then you can go std if you don't like it... Earnie Ball do a wound 0.16 / 0.18 if ya use super/reg slinkies, to match... Quote
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted September 13 Author Posted September 13 What might be the benefit of a wound third? Quote
BassAdder60 Posted September 14 Posted September 14 Beautiful guitar I would leave 10’s on it for sure as I feel it’s the perfect match for a Les Paul Quote
LeftyJ Posted Thursday at 15:48 Posted Thursday at 15:48 Looks spectacular! Great top, and a wonderful burst. I love the Burstbuckers, I have a Burstbucker #1 and #2 in my Tokai ES-60 and it sounds great. I also love 10's more on a 24.75" scale. My Tokai has 11's on it currently, but I have 10's on my Cort MGM-1. Still in doubt about what suits my Jaguar (24") best. I have 10's on it currently, would like to try 11's but would need to do some work on the nut and I'm really not eager to. Quote
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