More air to the sound of 335 which seems to make sense since it is partly hollow. Less bass than an LP and a little less sustain though a good 335 is pretty close. Plugged straight in to a twin I would dial the amp in exactly the same as you can't really refine it any more without an EQ pedal. IMO a Paul makes a little better hard rock machine and the 335 is a little better blues guitar but they are both pretty killer, hence the thread. I could easily gig with a good LP for the rest of my life and be pretty happy.
Playing an LP is like hugging a fat chick.
You need to try a Luccile.
True that. I have to play in the classical position to make it work sitting down.
Well, the Lucille is the best of both worlds IMO.
You have an interesting point. A bit chunkier weight and low end. I had an aftermarket varitone installed in an ES333. I found I could get most of the tones it offers just by blending pickups and playing with the tone controls so I never really used it much. I know a guy locally who has one of the 335 studios from the 90's....basically a Lucille body with an ebony board and dots. It's heavier and sounds a bit more like an LP....
It does depend on what you play. The Lucille will handle distortion much better. I have a close friend that has one and he plays all kinds of music with it.You have an interesting point. A bit chunkier weight and low end. I had an aftermarket varitone installed in an ES333. I found I could get most of the tones it offers just by blending pickups and playing with the tone controls so I never really used it much. I know a guy locally who has one of the 335 studios from the 90's....basically a Lucille body with an ebony board and dots. It's heavier and sounds a bit more like an LP....
The open f-holes allow for easier feedback which works out well for me. If I had a Lucille right now it'd probably sit in a case most of the time cause my 335 smokes.
I'm not sure if they are still equipping the Lucille's with 490's but I've had good experiences with the 490r in ES and LP style axes both. It's a good pickup for more affordable than some of the other Gibsons. If I showed up to a gig with a Lucille people would be demanding I played The Thrill is Gone and I don't do that one cause everyone else who plays blues does it for me kinda like if I had a strat idiots would be demanding Little Wing. Screw that.
I don't even know if you can buy the Lucille anymore. When my bud bought his back in 96 it was about $2500.I'm not sure if they are still equipping the Lucille's with 490's but I've had good experiences with the 490r in ES and LP style axes both. It's a good pickup for more affordable than some of the other Gibsons. If I showed up to a gig with a Lucille people would be demanding I played The Thrill is Gone and I don't do that one cause everyone else who plays blues does it for me kinda like if I had a strat idiots would be demanding Little Wing. Screw that.
I'm a gigging player and don't give a crap what the crowd wants to hear.
First person to yell Freebird gets a bottle upside the head.I'm a gigging player and don't give a crap what the crowd wants to hear.
The more you cater to them the more they are disappointed when you are unable or unwilling to cater to them further which results in a net negative. Maybe if I was just doing classic rock covers and stuff I would but I'm playing what I want to play cause I'm the one doing the work. If that makes me selfish I'm ok with that because everyone else runs their business the way they want to. I turn down $100 tips for Little Wing cause that's only $20/man. I'd rather not have to play it than have $20.
I'm a gigging player and don't give a crap what the crowd wants to hear.
The more you cater to them the more they are disappointed when you are unable or unwilling to cater to them further which results in a net negative. Maybe if I was just doing classic rock covers and stuff I would but I'm playing what I want to play cause I'm the one doing the work. If that makes me selfish I'm ok with that because everyone else runs their business the way they want to. I turn down $100 tips for Little Wing cause that's only $20/man. I'd rather not have to play it than have $20.
most people have done both to some extent, but there's no denying it's like two entirely different musical universes
I think a tasteful mix of both like VH did works.That's a decision every musician has to make at some point
IME playing originals is like doing the music thing on maximum difficulty level, but with maximum satisfaction
Playing covers is far more profitable, and far easier, but doesn't feel as rewarding
They both have pros and cons but the key is that they are very, very different things and experiences that don't overlap a ton
