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Just took the plunge on this beauty. I've been intrigued by the concept and was certain I wanted to try one having never owned a LP before. I actually went to GC this weekend to try a Les Paul Traditional in ebony because it looked really sharp in pictures. Well, let's just say that the Traditional looked a whole lot better in pictures than it played and sounded in person.
On the wall was a heavily demo'd Axcess with lots of buckle rash and what not but I took the opportunity to check it out. Wow, it was seriously love at first feel. Beautiful guitar aesthetically but it also had the feel of a shredder unlike the two other LP's I tried which felt blocky, stiff and boring. Set up nicely, had a ripping tone with lots of versatility and was just so comfy and a real pleasure in all regards. I originally told myself I didn't want a chambered Les Paul but it doesn't seem to be a negative on this guitar.
Anyway, I was thinking I'd pick one up second hand for the $2,250-$2,500 range that I've seen on ebay every now and then but contacted a dealer and was offered this one which was more than that but I couldn't resist after seeing the pictures. Tops vary and these do come with nice ones overall but the used ones I was seeing were very plain or relatively mismatched.
In conclusion: Although I know that the purists say a Floyd has no place on a Les Paul, and that the prices are pretty high, if you are curious about them and are able to splurge I'd say go for it.
On the wall was a heavily demo'd Axcess with lots of buckle rash and what not but I took the opportunity to check it out. Wow, it was seriously love at first feel. Beautiful guitar aesthetically but it also had the feel of a shredder unlike the two other LP's I tried which felt blocky, stiff and boring. Set up nicely, had a ripping tone with lots of versatility and was just so comfy and a real pleasure in all regards. I originally told myself I didn't want a chambered Les Paul but it doesn't seem to be a negative on this guitar.
Anyway, I was thinking I'd pick one up second hand for the $2,250-$2,500 range that I've seen on ebay every now and then but contacted a dealer and was offered this one which was more than that but I couldn't resist after seeing the pictures. Tops vary and these do come with nice ones overall but the used ones I was seeing were very plain or relatively mismatched.
In conclusion: Although I know that the purists say a Floyd has no place on a Les Paul, and that the prices are pretty high, if you are curious about them and are able to splurge I'd say go for it.
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