The best LP style guitar that stays in tune?

[colimofsmoke]

I've played a ton of Gibson LP's, and none of them seem to stay in tune. Particularly in low tunings like b standard or drop a. I know that you can get locking tuners and have the guitar setup for a lower tuning, but I'm wondering if you guys know of a LP style guitar that does particularly well with those tunings?

Cheers.

 

[Code001]

I have two LPs and have no problem keeping them in tune. It's all in how the nut is cut. Contrary to popular belief, locking tuners don't really add to tuning stability unless you have some ultra shitty ones already installed. They're mainly just for convenience.

 

[DoomBuggi]

I have had really good luck with the Grover mini-rotos. I have a Les Paul, and it is my main studio guitar, and it has the Gibson Deluxe tuners. It doesn't have any issues with going out of tune, unless it isn't set up correctly. With lower tunings, I've had better luck with 25.5 scale or beyond. Either that, or use larger strings maybe. I am interested in what others may have to state, and or what experiences you have had, or solutions you may find.

 

[luther910]

My LP didn't stay in tune so well. Did a lot of tuning live. Swiched to TonePro kluson style locking tuners. Seems to work fine now.

 

[thegame]

I've never seen a band fuss around with onstage tuning as much as Opeth live recently (twice !) Both players are playing new PRS signature axes, though I've never experienced or read much about PRS specific tuning issues myself.

 

[colimofsmoke]

Yeah I dunno. My schecter stays in tune forever. The low b goes a little out every once in a while, but that's it. Locking tuners and graphite bridge. Longer scale length. I just prefer LP bodies to superstrats.

 

[rupe]

I'm wondering if you guys know of a LP style guitar that does particularly well with those tunings?

Cheers.

 

[Digital Jams]

LMAO!!!!!

 

[colimofsmoke]

Ha

 

[mchn13]

Yeah man b standard wiuld be a bit much for a paul. I do it on my old mij charvels, carcass style, and they hold it good with a floyd and locking nut. But theyre also 25.5 scale

 

[JimmyDoomsday]

customize an agile baritone LP with locking tuners and swap out the pups. quality lp for well under $1000.

 

[SFW]

I believe that Gibson just came out with a Les Paul Studio baritone. Could be the answer that you are looking for.

 

[JesusCrisp]

Any Gibson that's strung correctly.

 

[mchn13]

Any Gibson that's strung correctly.

Dude you can string it however you like and adjust til the cows come home. Its not gonna intonate proper and your gonna have buzz. Op, your better off with a baritone, or just deal with the shortcomings of asking alot of that guitar.... With big enough strings, the nut cut for them, and setup as close as possible, it will still sound good, and might be close enough for ya

 

[Code001]

Any Gibson that's strung correctly.

Dude you can string it however you like and adjust til the cows come home. Its not gonna intonate proper and your gonna have buzz. Op, your better off with a baritone, or just deal with the shortcomings of asking alot of that guitar.... With big enough strings, the nut cut for them, and setup as close as possible, it will still sound good, and might be close enough for ya

I have 12-60 in B on a 24.75'' that intonates without any issues...

 

[mindseye]

The most rock solid guitar as far as tuning I have ever had is my old PRS single Cut, even after being in the trailer in 100 degree Texas heat all day that fucker would usually still be dead on in tune when I pulled it out for show time.
The 3 LP's I have will drift a few cents but nothing drastic by any means after sitting around but I never have a problem with them while playing.

This stuff is awesome for opening up nut slots so no binding is happening, also good for de-buring saddles
http://mitchellsabrasives.com/osc/index.php?cPath=21

 

[Mr. Willy]

I have two LPs and have no problem keeping them in tune. It's all in how the nut is cut. Contrary to popular belief, locking tuners don't really add to tuning stability unless you have some ultra shitty ones already installed. They're mainly just for convenience.

+1000. If the nut is cut properly and the strings are strung around the tuning machine right, with a bit of string pulling so they can settle, you shouldn't have tuning issues. 9 times outta 10, tuning problems are with a nut that's been incorrectly filed and slotted.

 

[bigdaddyd]

I don't know about in B, but my Les Paul Custom is one of the most stable guitars I own. It will be in tune if I pull it off the wall after 2 months, or if I play it none stop for hours. I do have Grover locking tuners on it, and occasionally hit the nut with some nutsauce, but other than that it has no special secrets. I would recommend finding the guitar you like, and setting it up to work for you. A properly setup guitar should work...period. If locking tuners, special nut (graphite or tusq..) or upgraded bridge (check out the Graphtech resomax if you are really having a problem,) don't work...then it is the player.

 

[mchn13]

Any Gibson that's strung correctly.

Dude you can string it however you like and adjust til the cows come home. Its not gonna intonate proper and your gonna have buzz. Op, your better off with a baritone, or just deal with the shortcomings of asking alot of that guitar.... With big enough strings, the nut cut for them, and setup as close as possible, it will still sound good, and might be close enough for ya

I have 12-60 in B on a 24.75'' that intonates without any issues...

Good point. Ive never used anything that big, so there you go. I ended up with 12 to 56's on my charvel tuned to b, but havent tried even bigger on a paul. You sir have man hands!

 

[Code001]

The tension is actually pretty slack. It's similar to 9-46 in E. No joke. For reference, I use 11-56 in C for 24.75, and it's fairly similar. For 25.5'', I use 11-52 in C.