Why do I prefer playing my Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s over my R9 and R8?

[HowieJams]

I love the newer Gibsons except for the fret size. Wish they'd go back to at least whatever they used in the 90s. Or just limited runs with larger fret sizes instead of dumbass different colors. I'd think a lot of folks would jump at an LP Standard or Explorer with 6100-style frets.

I really like the Standard 50s fret size.

 

[HowieJams]

I've said this before but you get a much better chance of getting a good LP from the more expensive CS lines but the USA's can be every bit as good once you find one that rings like a tuning fork.

The Custom Shops were definitely more consistent, but when you get a great Standard 50s, it is a great guitar.

 

[skoora]

I love the newer Gibsons except for the fret size. Wish they'd go back to at least whatever they used in the 90s. Or just limited runs with larger fret sizes instead of dumbass different colors. I'd think a lot of folks would jump at an LP Standard or Explorer with 6100-style frets.

It’s the one thing that has stopped me buying a new one. I got a decent deal on a used Les Paul Special recently so went with the refret to 6100’s. Now it plays really well. Not paying to do that that on a new, 2700-3K guitar.

 

[Geo]

Same here, my 02 Classic is the least expensive paul I own and it gets played the most. Go figure.