Thinking of getting a 50s Gibson Les Paul....... I never thought I would but yeah..... It's time *_*

[The~Kid]

I had an ES333 in satin. I used zymol car wax and a lot of elbow grease to buff it up a bit but it still looked old and slightly dull. Every gig I ever played people wanted to know how old the guitar was, cause it looked old.

If you decided to take it to full gloss I'd use a quality rubbing compound and a good terry cloth towel, work it until the satin texture is gone, then use a 3M imperial glaze, and finally a quality wax. It'll save time and should get you pretty close to a factory gloss. It should have wet look when you are done. Real choice.

I hope you find the LP of your dreams even though that means it should be a 335.

Honestly have used this stuff on Epiphone VOS type 59 LP finishes which are pretty much like satin and have gotten great results.


Good stuff too.


Yeah honestly just a decent random LP would do nice especially given Gibsons consistent quality recently when it comes to current production models *_*

 

[Music&Chaos]

I played a 50s reissue goldtop with P90s the local shop had for 3k. Absolutely epic guitar. The opposite of everything I thought I'd personally be into, but I was into that guitar 100% after playing it. No, I do not own it, but I would if I could!

I realize now, after 20+ years of shredding, I like rounded, thicker necks, easier on my hands, so 50s rounded seems to be my jam.

 

[romanianreaper]

I have three Les Pauls, a 2019 Standard Iced Tea, 2003 Classic, and 2025 Studio Session. I like the 60s neck personally but would play a 50s neck.

The Studio Session is one of the best purchases I've ever made and I can't put the damn thing down. I love my Standard too.

I think it is great that Epiphone is making great Les Pauls but if I get a Les Paul, it is a Gibson. It is just iconic to me. The headstock, the logo, etc. For people wanting a cheap Les Paul, I'm glad they are making them better now.

 

[skoora]

Les Paul’s definitely need to be played in person, more so if used. It sucks. I’ll save a few on the ol’ wishlist on GC used but rarely pull the trigger. I know I can return it but I prefer not if I can help it. Plus they often give it the wrong model description which can mean a completely different neck profile than you’re expecting. Plus I’m one of those, need it on the light side, pussy’s. 10 pounds can just fuck right off.
I look for older ones before they went 50’s/60’s neck because they tend to have bigger frets. These newer ones can be pretty nice but needing a refret out of the gate is a hell no, unless it’s a crazy deal giving you room.