Les Paul Vintage Mahogany Review

The Gibson Les Paul Vintage Mahogany brings together old and new Les Paul features to create a unique and special guitar. The round warmth of a carved mahogany top on a mahogany back first debuted in the famous 1957 Custom Black Beauty.

Features:	9.6
Sound:	9.4
Action:	8.4
Reliability:	9.2
Impression:	9.8
Overall rating:	9.3
Users rating:	8.9
Comments:	52

overall: 9.8

Featured review by: purplestrat, on june 26, 2007

Purchased from: Guitar Center

Features: Made in Nashville, Tenessee USA, this solid body worn mahogany finish is great for the estrewmely low price. It has the Gibson's Alcino V burstbucker pickups, 2 volume knobs, 2 tone knobs, and a 3-way Switch. The pickups use Alnico V magnets, made of aluminium, nickel and cobalt, which are more powerful than the Standard Alnico. They are wound with enamaled wire with an uneven number of turns on each bobbin. This gives them a more edgy and Vintage sound. It has chrome hardware, and a rosewood fingerboard with 22 frets and trapezoid position markers. It has a Tune-O-Matic bridge and a stopbar. It has a '59 mahogany neck which is known to be thick. It has black knobs, pickup selection Switch, and pickguard. The only noticable difference between this guitar and the Standard, is the pickups, and no binding. If this doesn't matter, save your money and go with this. It combines some the Gibson classic '50s and '60sfeatures with the new ones. It comes in Faded Cherry or worn brown colors, and isn't too flashy. I also couldn't believe how light this guitar is compared to similar It comes with a Gibson hardshell case white fur-like interior. // 10

Sound: This guitar rocks! It will fit the sound of the classic rock to the modern punk and Indie. I play sort of a pop/punk like Blink 182 and Relient K, and It is perfect for the style. The burstbucker pickups can also give it a very Vintage sound. I use it with a half stack of a Line-6 Spider 111 head and a Marshall cabinet. Nothing can beat Gibsons rich, buff sound, but this guitar can also get sort of a bright sound. It has a long enduring sustain on it, so you can hold notes longer. I went to Guitar Center and played a Similar Epiphone and the Gibson on the same amp and settings, and there was no comparison in the quality of the sound. The pickups were hotter, and it felt better. // 10

Action, Fit & Finish: I have not noticed any flaws with it, and once playing you can tell it's a USA made guitar. The pickups were adjusted perfectly, and has very low action and no buzzing. I recieved it in perfect shape, and it came with greaat strings. Some say that the frets come too sharp, and in a sense, they're right. After a while of play the high E string becomes very thin on the higher frets. However, it hasn't been much of a problem for me so far. // 10

Reliability & Durability: I have some mahogany furniture, and I kick it around all the time, so I'm sure the guitar would do the same. the strap buttons werent perfecr, but I got some locks for them and it's fine. The only thing about resistance is the soft wood is easy to ding. I had to get a new chair with padded arm rests in in fear of damaging it. I bring this guitar with me everywhere now, and It could definately sustain Live playing. Overall, it seems pretty solid. // 9

Impression: It suits most styles of rock from many decades. It's been loyal to me in styles of classic to modern and punk. I have four guitars and it is definately the best sounding. I started off with a Squire Strat, and grew out of it fast, and wanted something that I would play for many years. I may upgrade over the years to a higher grade Gibson, but I really do enjoy the quality and features of this guitar. It is very easy to tune and keep tuned. it's a great guitar and I wouldn't mind paying a little bit more for it. It has the same quality as the other studios, but several hundred dollars cheaper. // 10

Reviewed by: unregistered, on april 24, 2009

Price paid: $ 600

Purchased from: Guitar Center

Features: 2008 Gibson Les Paul Vintage Mahogany. Made in the USA. Two Volume, two tone knobs, 3-way Switch, Gibson Burstbucker Pro pickups, 22 frets. 3-piece mahogany body, two piece mahogany top. Mahogany Neck. Single cutaway profile with medium strap buttons. This guitar has a Satin finish and came with a tuno-matic bridge. Tulip tuners were stock (I think they're Kluson) Included was a hardshell case with a plush interior and an intonation adjustment Tool. I have the worn brown finish, which looks amazing. Coil tap would’ve been nice for a bluesier sound but oh well, you can’t have everything. // 8

Sound: I play lots of genres, from rock to blues to jazz to shred. This guitar definitely lived up to my expectations. My setup is a Gibson Les Paul VM through a MXR Smart Gate, Ibanez TS9 Tubescreamer through a Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal through a MXR Carbon Copy Delay (effects loop) all through a Peavey Classic 30 Amplifier. I first went out looking for a cheaper practice guitar, and was thinking about a PRS SE Custom and a Schecter C-1 Classic until I found this baby. The sound quality out of the BB pros was amazing, and I was shocked that this guitar was the same price as most of the higher-end Epiphones. Even though the pickups didn’t have as much bite as initially expected, I was amazed at the sustain and clarity of the neck, and the lower end growl of the bridge. I am a big Satriani fan and this guitar, along with my Classic 30 and TS9, Created a perfect sweet Satriani tone like heard on ‘Always with me, Always with You’. This guitar is very versatile and was able to to go from jazz to hardcore rock with the flick of a Switch. I use this guitar for any style of gig EXCEPT for blues, as I find my old Strat more soulful. The fact that this guitar has a no maple top makes the sound more raw and untamed. I love the sound and versatility of this guitar and knew I had made the right decision a few weeks after I had bought it. I’m giving it a 9 because the pickups lacked clarity and were muddy while playing lightly distorted chords. // 9

Action, Fit & Finish: Ok….. Heres where things get a bit dicey. There were 3 Vintage Mahogany’s at the store and only one had filed down fret edges. The other two guitars had sharp fret edges which were literally a pain to play on. I’m sure you could sand them down, but I had expected a little bit better quality control from a Gibson USA guitar. Other than that, factory set-up was fine; proper intonation, good action, well adjusted pickups. The mahogany top was very well book-matched…. At first I thought it was a one piece top (I wish). All was good until I got the guitar home. At first, I noticed that there was a drink stain around the 16th fret on the fingerboard….. Which I had not seen at the store. I was really disappointed, because I had bought the guitar brand-new. Also, the inside of the cutaway had not been sanded properly, so therefore left a rough feeling. Although these problems didn’t affect the overall sound of the guitar, I was disappointed of the craftsmanship of the Gibson workshop. I opened up the case and looked at the owners certificate, and they had it registered to the wrong serial number (tsk tsk). I was able to call Guitar Center and get it sorted out. I started playing the guitar and did a bend on the high E string from the 22nd fret to get to a high ‘F’. The Gibson Factory strings broke, so I replaced them with D’Arddio 10s and everything was fine from then on. Also, the tuners are terrible. They are molded wrong and don’t work. If you do a bend, the string is immediately out of tune. When I restrung the guitar, I put some graphite on the nut and it seemed to fix the problem. Otherwise, everything else was fine with the guitar, but I had expected better quality control from Gibson. // 6

Reliability & Durability: I play a lot Live and this guitar can definitely handle it. Just in case, however, I will never play without a backup. Things happen, not the fault of the guitar. The strap buttons are medium sized, but to be safe, I replaced them with strap locks. You can never be too careful. In terms of the durability of the finish, it's easy to scratch, but that’s the price you pay for letting the wood breathe better. The hardware is solid and will hold up. Overall this guitar is a tank. I’m surprised it hasn’t dented yet. // 9

Impression: Overall this guitar has replaced my mexican Strat (which now collects dust) as my #1 guitar. I play mainly rock, but this guitar is versatile enough to go from metal to jangle, with the right pedals and amps. My setup is aforementioned, and with it I can create pretty much any tone I want (maybe a Vox AC30 and a Crybaby in the future). If this guitar were lost or stolen, I would devote the rest of my life to finding the guy who took it and making him pay =). Otherwise I would buy another one (unless I had enough cash to buy a PRS) (PRS>Gibson>>PRS SE>>>Fender>>>McDonalds). I wish I had checked the guitar out a bit more before I had bought it. It was a spur-of-the-moment decision that ended up paying off. (I originally went out to buy a PRS SE model, which sucks compared to this) Overall, I love this guitar (even though it's not quite perfection) and hope to continue playing for a long, long time (Or at least until I save up enough to buy a PRS Custom 24). // 9

overall: 9.6

Reviewed by: Butters8754, on january 28, 2009

Purchased from: Guitar Center Greensboro, NC

Features: It is a 2008 Gibson Les Paul Studio Vintage Mahogany. Built in Nashville, TN here in the USA. 22 frets typical fatter Gibbo neck(which I like) which is stained mahogany. Rosewood fretboard with trapezoid inlay. The body is chambered(meaning it has hollow pockets for weight relief) full mahogany I believe. 2 Burstbucker Pro humbuckers with 2 volumes and 2 tones. One for each pickup. A 3 way toggle Switch Rthythm/Both/Treble. A Tune-O-Matic bridge with Kluson style tuners. All metal hardware is chrome. // 10

Sound: Excellent sound for what I play. Rock and clean fingerpicking. A fatter, warm sound thanks to the Burstbuckers. Pretty clean too, and there has been no pickup noise/static! I usually play on the bridge and have always been able to enjoy the tone from this position.
Overall, great sound. // 9

Action, Fit & Finish: Some folks have said that Gibson's QC has been lacking but I have honestly had no problems. Maybe I got lucky. Regardless though, the intonation was almost perfect. Zero dead spots on fretboard and zero buzzing even with Ultra low action. No exposed wood and all screws are tight. Pickups are sturdy, hardware seems to be good quality. I might change the Kuson tuners though. The case is impeccable. Absolutely stunning! 5 hatches, white interior with a wonderful smell. Hope this stays. // 10

Reliability & Durability: So far so good. Stap buttons are good. I wish it had felt washers under the strap buttons though. The finish is beautiful and I am sure it is built to last. The only issue is when tuning the G the Kluson tuner makes this high pitched creaking sound. As said, might replace them. // 9

Impression: You get an American made instrument that has great quality components and you can tell that the folks in TN really care about what they build. Gibson has been VERY helpful. The Studio VM IS ALMOST A Standard, it has the same hardware(minus tuners) and only is without a thick nitrocellulose finish and white binding. I really don't care though. I find it beautiful the way it is. I sent them an e-mail and had an in-depth repsonse within 2 days. First class Gibson. Good job, Keep it up. I will hopefully buy from you again. // 10

Reviewed by: unregistered, on december 09, 2008

Price paid: $ 870

Purchased from: guitar center

Features: 2008 All-american Gibson. 22-frets with rosewood neck, 50's profile. The body is all mahogany(including the color). The body style is basically the same as and les paul. Same bridge as most les pauls, tune-o-matic bridge, stopbar tailpiece. This guitar comes with awesome burstbucker pro humbuckers. Neck and Bridge volume and tone knobs. The tuners are Gibson one's that are made to appear Vintage. This came with a great Gibson USA case. // 10

Sound: This guitar is amazing. It made made me change my playing style in two days! I used to be a shredder but now I play proggressive metal and rock. I run it through a decent Marshall MG100DFX and a DigiTech turbo distortion. There is little or no noise at all. The sound that comes at of this guitar is called beutiful. At high gain it sounds great for Dream Theater, fates warning, and heavy shit. With little distortion it is perfect for almost any 70's rock. The only problem would be the cleans. If you're someone Who likes bright stratty clean tones, don' buy a les paul! Pretty much this guitar sounds great on cleans, nice and smooth and deep sounding. // 9

Action, Fit & Finish: Alright, the thing that made me buy this guitar was that it was way louder and soulful than any other guitar I played at guitar center. About 3 weeks I had to get it fixed though, it was worth it. The frets buzzed like mad and the bridge pickup was out of place, although it sounded great. Now it looks great and sounds great! Everything else on her was setup good. // 7

Reliability & Durability: This guitar will Definatley Withstand Live playing. I have already stupidly dropped it, scratched it, and banged it around but it is great and sounds great! The hardware seems like it will last. I would completely depend on this guitar Live, the only reason I wouldn't use it without a backup is that I perfer to use a Strat or my Jackson for a brighter tone. The finish is great having the fact that there is no finish to worry about! I hate when people complain about their finish being worn or whatever. With this guitar you can bust it up and it will still look pretty damn awesome. // 10

Impression: This guitar is perfect for me. For about a year I have been looking at buying a new guitar and always hated every les paul I have played. The thing about it is that whenever I play it there seems to be this magic that just inspires you to write riffs! The thing I love about it is definitely it's tone. Although the finish isn't much to be desired you get that incredible les paul tone Who has fueled the rock of countless songs. There is nothing I would imptove on this guitar. In, short If you are thinking about a great guitar that will inspire you and make you feel warm and fuzzy inside, try out this baby! // 10

overall: 9.6

Reviewed by: V_mike, on october 18, 2007

Price paid: $ 700

Purchased from: eBay

Features: This an '06 Gibson from the Nashville factory. It has a 2-piece mahogany Les Paul body, 1-piece mahogany carved top, and a 1-piece mahogany neck. Worn brown satin finish. Neck has 22 fret unbound rosewood fretboard w/aged trapezoid inlay. Nickel hardware: Tune-O-Matic bridge, green key Gibson tuners, and small strap holders. Black plastic parts. Passive electronics: Gibson Burstbucker V Pro pickups, separate volume and tone controls w/3-way switch. Came with a hardshell Gibson case (made in Canada) and a Tool. // 10

Sound: Let me first say I had played a few of these in shops before buying one, and these things have a great sound even when unplugged. The all mahogany construction makes this guitar a bit darker than other Les Pauls. With the Burstbucker Pros it has a great classic rock tone, which I really love. The neck pickup is great for blues and jazz if you play with the volume and tone knobs. The bridge pickup is awesome. Clarity, balance, and not too hot. I use this guitar and an '06 MIM Fender Fat Strat through an Epiphone Valve Junior, Boss DS-1 Dist., and EHX Dr. Q Envelope Follower. Mostly use the envelope follower for funky sounds with the Strat. The Les Paul is the classic rock machine, but I need a fuzz, this guitar doesn't seem to like the distortion too much (lower output pickups I guess). Not a noisy guitar, unless you let a note sustain and feedback forever. Rich clean sound, chunky overdriven, and sings on the single note runs. The sound is not as bright, more mellow. There is a good variety of sounds this thing can make, but the humbuckers kind of limit your quacky funkiness off. That's why I have a Gibson and a Fender. Best of both worlds. // 10

Action, Fit & Finish: Set-up was great when I got it. Action was not too low, not too high. Just where I like it. I did buy it used, so there were a few scratches and dings. The finish is satin, which some people don't like. It can be sticky, but I find that it lets the wood 'breathe' better (better tone). Also, the lack of heavy finish takes a good portion of the weight off. // 9

Reliability & Durability: The satin finish means this guitar will not be as tolerant to collisions, and will ding and scrath easier. The hardware is solid, except for the strap buttons. They're kinda small so I'm going to replace them with some Dunlop straplocks. I think this guitar is certainly gigworthy, I mean come on, it's a Gibson. The studio title does accurately describe the appointments, however. This one is not a showpiece work of ART, just a tone machine. // 9

Impression: I play a lot of blues/rock, but I also play reggae and funk. This guitar is a great match for blues or classic rock, however at higher gain, the sound is not so great. If you play metal, you might just Switch out the pickups for some EMG's or something. I've been playing about three years now, and I also play a Fender Fat Strat through an Epiphone Valve Junior (head & cab), a Boss DS-1, and an EHX Dr. Q. If this were lost or stolen, I would probably get another, it is the only Gibson Les Paul for less than a grand. My favorite feature is the finish, and the burstbucker pros sweeten the deal a whole lot. I did compare it to other Les Pauls, and the price difference to quality ratio was good enough for me. It has the same pickups as a Brand New Standard, so that's worth something. I wish it had better strap buttons, though. // 10

Comments

[Kikuta]

I really don't get why people play such excellent guitars through cruddy amps...

Sure, solid states are cheap as bread and great for the casual player, but Line 6? Ah well, it's your choice.

[Zimwibwe]

Nothing wrong with Line 6, They make high end amps(Flextone) and they make budget amps(spider).Just like any other company.

[Change_In_Story]

Personally, I find the only way to go for amps with a Les Paul is Marshall, but hey you get what you can afford and work w/ what you got.

[kirby92]

What, are you people retarded? Line 6 are kickass amps, even the spiders. you people are tools

[rednightmare]

What, are you people retarded? Line 6 are kickass amps, even the spiders. you people are tools

ahahaha haha ha ha..oh right...you were being serious...

[chrisontheroad]

kirby92 wrote:

What, are you people retarded? Line 6 are kickass amps, even the spiders. you people are tools

I'm thinking this guy has a Spider...

[purplestrat]

If i wasn't on a budget, I wouldnt have even thought about getting the line 6...but alas, I did

[k1ng_pooh]

lmfao spiders suck sooooo bad lol kirby92 i think line6 has braonwashed you too, the only way to cure this is to take a hammer to you spider and squash it, squash it goooood!

[guitarwhiz234]

man i tried a spider ****ing god awful lol

[The7thStone]

Line 6 amps are shit...im sorry its just true.

Plus if u want low budget amps that sound amazing just get a Behringer...

[goldbuddist]

you can hardly get a good distortion sound from marshalls unless you have a pedal.
Line 6 on the other hand has it built in as a setting that you can change.

plus it comes with like 7effects that all have their own pedal if you should buy them....


its all about what your opinion is.
me and my friend in my old band played line 6 amps and gigged with them and people loved the sound.


people bash line 6 amps too much for no reason.

[purplestrat]

Line 6 effects are alright, but they reset every time you change the distortion, and it only has four buttons to choose the intensity, I'd much rather have a knob to fine tune it...I haven't played any other amps better than this so far, so I dont know what to compare it to...just a fender frontman=suckiest amp ever!!!

[El_Diablob]

hey if you want basic...why not try the Epiphone Valve Junior Series? Tube amp. Only 5w...but you stick your ear up to it while cranked and see how long you last*L*
If you want volume....mike it and run it through a PA.

Change_In_Story wrote:
Personally, I find the only way to go for amps with a Les Paul is Marshall, but hey you get what you can afford and work w/ what you got.

This person has it right....especially "get what you can afford and work w/ what you got."

Lots of studios have amps....and if you're good enough to be working in a studio...you have access to all the toys....all you have to do is bring your weapon of choice....in this case a Gibson Les Paul Vintage Mahogany ...pretty sweet gig, wouldn't you say Kikuta? *L*
Pretty sad to say that this was a guitar review...someone's own pride and joy that they paid for out of their own pocket and chose to write about and you bag on them for their choice of amp???

Enough said on that nonsense.

Great Review by the way!

[ark]

i have the same guitar. I got it for the pickups mainly, the burstbuckers are one of the ballsiest vintage pickups. I play it through a vox ac30 and a marshall cab, its soo raunchy..

anyway, great guitar, i love it. I could care less bout the finish, i love that the finish is dinged up, and its even worn out at a bunch of places from my arm and pick. Love it.

[Perforator]

Change_In_Story wrote:

Personally, I find the only way to go for amps with a Les Paul is Marshall, but hey you get what you can afford and work w/ what you got.

Gibson trough Fender kicks ass too.

[xdeline!]

i like how the posts are about amps,
not the guitar itself lol.

[IbanezGod007]

Gibson Les Paul thru a Marshall TSL 100. Nuyce.

[rugbyman]

What a sweet guitar. to bad it aint a beter colour

[frontmanofdoom]

i read all the comments on this juat now and only 5 of them had anything to say about the guitar itself which is what this is supposed to be about so thank you to those who stayed on topic and for those of you who didnt grow up

[johnnyray666]

I own this guitar too. Mine is the worn cherry finish. It is an awesome guitar. Sounds badass. The only thing I don't like about this guitar is that it kinda smells like cat pee. I don't know why. I don't even have a cat.

[Ponchibego]

So my question is has anyone played a Gibson LP Classic and this guitar too and is there a huge difference between the two? If the prices are that different then there is most likely a difference, but in todays society more money doesn't actually mean you get more.

[purplestrat]

Ponchibego wrote:

So my question is has anyone played a Gibson LP Classic and this guitar too and is there a huge difference between the two? If the prices are that different then there is most likely a difference, but in todays society more money doesn't actually mean you get more.

most of the difference in money between guitars is the finish, thats why this is so much cheaper is because it doesnt have the binding and the finish that the classic does

[AnAzNGuitarist]

The only thing I don't like about this guitar is that it kinda smells like cat pee. I don't know why. I don't even have a cat.

LOLOLOL.

[Mychel x Murder]

The higher strings sound incredibly weak to me. I'd give the sound a 7.

[purplestrat]

The only thing I don't like about this guitar is that it kinda smells like cat pee. I don't know why. I don't even have a cat.

my case does...smells really strong...lol

[dutch5367]

Just got home from guitarcenter and I bought this guitar. Couldn't resist after I played it in the store.

[V_mike]

Bought it on eBay today. I'm like gonna have a seizure when it finally comes. Worn brown looks TIGHT. Will review.

[Ic3man586]

I was dead set on getting a epiphone LP Standard at Guitar Center but, after I checked this baby out WOW! Don't get me wrong the epi is a solid guitar but after palying this vintage and actually feeling the reverberations of the strings go through the pick ups and the wood. Undescribable I can't afford more than $1000 so who cares about looks screw the epi for $500 I would gladly get this gibson for $800 It's all about the sound and soul of the guitar.

[bucketslasher34]

hey man this kids got a nice rig, ive been playing line 6 and deans and its pretty much my perfect sound. ive been looking to try a les paul and i think this is the one

[V_mike]

Take your present rig and then add a musical instrument like a Gibson, oh yeah brother! Highly recommended git-box with the in sound from way out man. This baby takes is what i call a "heartbreaker" - as in it will give you a heart attack, and if it's lost/stolen, it'll break your heart.

[valley boy]

is this a review on the guitar or what amp to use with it??

[swab_jocky]

i played this guitar at gc today and i'm gonna go back and pick it up next week i love it i play alot of sabboth, ac/dc and wonlfmother and found the sg to uncomfortable so i tried this baby in turd brown and i love it

[Kazmo]

has anyone ordered this guitar over the internet from Canada i'm kinda nervos of doing it across the net.

[SG69]

you want to play a les paul trough a MG series?, you;d be better off with the Line6, play a AC30

Change_In_Story wrote:

Personally, I find the only way to go for amps with a Les Paul is Marshall, but hey you get what you can afford and work w/ what you got.

[jasamb]

Too funny about all the amp comments...

I have this guitar. I bought it as a kinda-first-guitar (I owned a Squire Strat in high school 15 years ago, but never took the time to learn to play, and ended up selling it). I have zero complaints about this Les Paul though. The finish looks tuff (I got the brown one), and I kinda like the "stripped down" look of it. The satin finish on the neck seems easier for me to move around, and the thing sounds GREAT through my little 15 watt VOX amp.

[Schmeg Junior]

I think these guitars are great, especiialy in price. (being to young to have a job sucks!) Allthough, if I did get it, i woudl take to this crazy old dude I know that's a freaking guitar guru and have him set it up with Alnico Pro II's and sand the finish off or have it all worn down where it's really faded..don't dig the finishes that much. Other than that, These are sweet. Great Review.

[Schmeg Junior]

Btw, any amp can be good. I used to play through a Roland Synth amp, and the clean on it was better than a Fender, and I just through on some kind of stomp box-don't remember which- and the drive was way better than a Marshall. Except the Vintage Modern, that amp pwns all!

[sektor47]

I'm going to be saving up for this guitar! Can't wait.

[Triumph2002]

I have had the worn brown now just over 1 year, replaced the pick ups with 496R and a 498T to get a little more bite. This guitar cost me 725 out the door. For the money it is tough to beat sounds good with the burstbuckers and more metal with the 496 and 498 combo. Bottom line if you want LP at EP budget get one of these. I am replaced all the chrome with black hardware and looks sick.

[purplestrat]

just an update to my review... I did have a slight problem with the pick up switch... just opened it up and sprayed some WD-40 on it and it's good as new...

[pig god 121]

sektor47 :
I'm going to be saving up for this guitar! Can't wait.

Are You 10?

[PedroLesPaulVM]

I've had this guitar in worn brown since February, and i love it mucho. The Burstbucker pickups are incredible, and the action is smooth.

[tincho729]

Are You 10?

[tincho729]

sorry about that ^

I was about to say that I'm nineteen and I still have to save up for gear in this price range..Not everyone is a spoiled kid/has enough money to buy 800 dollar guitars on a whim

[monopotassium]

i love this guitar,ive had it for about a year now and its awesome

[ivri]

Totally agree with tincho729: I'm 39 making very good money working in a petro plant and I still gotta save up for gear. No matter how you slice it, $800 (what I paid for mine almost a year ago) is still a good bit of scratch. A car payment and a half, almost my house payment-must be nice to not have to worry about such things. This guitar is definitely worth saving up for or, if you can, buying on a whim. But, yeah my case also smells like cat pee. Freaky.

[rocnroll4evr93]

goldbuddist wrote:

you can hardly get a good distortion sound from marshalls unless you have a pedal.
Line 6 on the other hand has it built in as a setting that you can change.

plus it comes with like 7effects that all have their own pedal if you should buy them....


its all about what your opinion is.
me and my friend in my old band played line 6 amps and gigged with them and people loved the sound.


people bash line 6 amps too much for no reason.

have u ever even played a line 6 b4? all you get is either overly distorted, overly twangy, or overly reverbed. all of which come with a shitload of static.
line 6 sucks

[rocnroll4evr93]

^
im getting this guitar really soon. i love everything about it.

[igorrr]

goldbuddist wrote:

you can hardly get a good distortion sound from marshalls unless you have a pedal.
Line 6 on the other hand has it built in as a setting that you can change.

plus it comes with like 7effects that all have their own pedal if you should buy them....


its all about what your opinion is.
me and my friend in my old band played line 6 amps and gigged with them and people loved the sound.


people bash line 6 amps too much for no reason.

dude, I used too think the same about marshalls, until I tried the old school JCM 800. The thing only has a pre-amp, 3 band eq, and a master volume lol. so basically, in order to get mean distortion you have to pick up the pre-amp to 10, and crank the volume all the way.. I was using an LP standard, i struck one chord.. and was kicked out.. not for excessive noise, but for climaxing all over the cab lol

[kingofnima]

kirby92 wrote:

What, are you people retarded? Line 6 are kickass amps, even the spiders. you people are tools

HAHAHAHA wow I hope you are kidding cause otherwise you are the only tool around!!

I agree I mean solid state amps are cheap and alright if that is what you like go ahead but spiders??? are you kidding me?? they should sell them at the toysrus rather than at a music store!!!

[lespaul#1]

I was gonna ask why they have Gibsons through cheaper amps. I think the MGs and Spiders are decent, but if you buy a Gibson, you better have a decent amp.

[purplestrat]

Okay, for all the comments about amp preferences... so its about a year later and I have finally done my Les Paul justice by giving it a great amp to really let out its potential: Orange- Tiny Terror combo. It really compliments the burstbuckers to have a vintage sounding tube amp. My Line 6 will continue to collect dust now until I can sell it for what I want.

And now its my turn to state my opinion of Line 6... they have some great effects, very easy to use. However the tone and distortions are horrible.