Slash Sig. Goldtop or Gibson Traditional Pro?

DanW · 06-08-2009, 04:29 PM

If you had both of them in front of you which one would you pick?

Why?

I am having trouble deciding and need to hear some other opinions.

Keep in mind the scenario is that they are both free but you can only pick one or the other not both.

Thanks
Dan

The Guitarist · 06-08-2009, 04:35 PM

purely because it's a Gibson, i would take it, but that's me being blindly ignorant and taking what it says on the headstock. Play both and ignore the headstock, it's a choice you need to make.

jbzoso2002 · 06-08-2009, 04:39 PM

I have a slash epi goldtop and after mods it kills any usa gibson
ive played in stores in the last 3 yrs.

it cost 1500 w abr1 bridge sd antiquity's rs pot kit, bone nut
and frett work, the way i see it i saved $700

jimmy

sasquatch · 06-08-2009, 04:57 PM

Les Paul Traditional Pro.
That is one SWEET guitar.
For $1999 it can't be beat.
Has everything I want on it except a TP-6.

diceman · 06-08-2009, 05:58 PM

The Gibson is a better guitar - no questions asked - not even close.

blakem · 06-08-2009, 06:03 PM

I have a Slash Signature THAT I LOVE!!!!!! Im SAYING LOVE!!! but...I rather have a real Gibson ....why get a substitute when you can have the real deal..yeah you will save yourself $900 with the Slash, and they are GREAT guitars, worth every penny.. but you will also have resale value with the Gibson, kind of like getting a Harley over a Kawasaki......but.. if you get the Slash, you will be happy also, because they are great guitars

-=[Shifty]=- · 06-09-2009, 05:26 AM

No question, I would take the Gibson. Plain and simple because it's a better guitar.

kjlugo · 06-09-2009, 10:58 AM

No need to hesitate.......Gibson Traditional of course.....

epilespaul2000 · 06-09-2009, 01:00 PM

For one thing, I like to chase my own tone. Buying a signature guitar kinda defeats that purpose. Least that's my opinion.

Plus, I like the spec's of the traditional better.

dcooper830 · 06-09-2009, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by epilespaul2000

For one thing, I like to chase my own tone. Buying a signature guitar kinda defeats that purpose. Least that's my opinion.

Well... by that logic.... buying a Les Paul in general would defeat the purpose of chasing your own tone then.

BTW I voted for the Gibson Traditional PRO cause I've heard GREAT things about them and I think it's a cool slightly uniquely designed LP.

Although I know the Slash also a great guitar.

diceman · 06-09-2009, 10:12 PM

WHAT!? Who is this "Les Paul" you speak of!?

I'm sure that the Slash is a great guitar - and if I had one of each in front of me, it is possible that I'd prefer the individual Slash model over the individual Traditional Pro - but without having a chance to go hands on, I'll wager on the Gibson being a better guitar.

As a side note, I just got my Epi Custom back from the luthier, and it now plays as good as any guitar I've ever owned - and sounds great as well...

PeteTerra · 06-09-2009, 11:26 PM

Gibson Traditional, although I've never played one, surely beats any Epiphone (no need to mention that).

vladmaximus · 06-10-2009, 12:08 AM

Only a GIBSON is GOOD enough...

what do u think ???

so?

up to you bro...

hi hi hi hiiii...

Loserface300 · 06-10-2009, 12:12 AM

good neck, good pickups, and pretty much a good guitar for the money when i tried it out...... SLASH!!!

-=[Shifty]=- · 06-10-2009, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeteTerra

Gibson Traditional, although I've never played one, surely beats any Epiphone (no need to mention that).

They don't beat any Epiphone. If the question would've been 'Gibson Traditional or Epiphone Elite/Elitist Standard', I think I would've chosen the Epiphone

The_Sentry · 06-10-2009, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diceman

The Gibson is a better guitar - no questions asked - not even close.

There it is.

If you've sat down and played both of them you probably wouldn't have posted this poll.

jimmypage14 · 06-10-2009, 12:53 PM

I say traditional because it's not a signature so you can get your own sound out if it.

Yogi · 06-10-2009, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmypage14

I say traditional because it's not a signature so you can get your own sound out if it.

I don't get this. Just because The guitar has Slash's name on it doesn't mean you're going to sound like slash or can only get slash like sounds. You buy a signature guitar because it has the specs that suit you that aren't available on standard issue guitars. The fact that it also happens to be the specs that another player likes can just be a bonus or a drawing factor to the guitar.Well enough of that rant...

I chose the Traditional. There's no doubt in my mind that it is a better guitar. If you can afford it I don't even think the Slash should be considered. If I had Maserati money I wouldn't be looking at Hondas

Yogi · 06-10-2009, 01:20 PM

that said, you can get good sounds out of the slash:

YouTube - Gear trials part 5

dcooper830 · 06-10-2009, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yogi

that said, you can get good sounds out of the slash:

YouTube - Gear trials part 5

That just shows you're only going to sound like Slash if you play the Slash LP.

-=[Shifty]=- · 06-10-2009, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yogi

that said, you can get good sounds out of the slash:

YouTube - Gear trials part 5

I never doubted that! Nice playin', man!

qwank · 06-10-2009, 08:09 PM

the trad pro:

jason_mazzy · 06-10-2009, 08:11 PM

trad pro. 2 pups. 2 push pull pots for single coil. 7 different sounds from them without adjusting amp. sexxxy and versatile.

1 for sale now in classifieds. good one.

kjlugo · 06-11-2009, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qwank

the trad pro:

That's a nice guitar......

loverockkid · 06-11-2009, 11:19 AM

The Traditional !!!!!! What are you dumb????????? if it sucks you can sell it and make more money. Then a new Epi slash bla bla bla top. Really man...REALLY?

Hogman49 · 06-11-2009, 02:04 PM

Ummm, TRADITIONAL PRO, without a doubt !

qwank · 06-11-2009, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kjlugo

That's a nice guitar......

thanks bro! i love it!

gibbbbbbbaaaay!!! · 06-11-2009, 02:46 PM

Trad. PRO FTW! I've played a few trads. and they are terrific guitars. I think the case is that you need to try both of them out if possible and choose for yourself what is best for you. Now just because everyone on here says the Gib. doesn't mean that it will you suit you best. You may try them out and the Epi. may suit you best. Best of luck to you man with your purchase.

-=[Shifty]=- · 06-11-2009, 02:53 PM

Didn't he say like he'd get them for free?? Or was that just to get the 'if you can/can't afford' stuff out of the equation?

gibbbbbbbaaaay!!! · 06-11-2009, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -=[Shifty]=-

Didn't he say like he'd get them for free?? Or was that just to get the 'if you can/can't afford' stuff out of the equation?

I think I misread the post.

He said it was part of some scenario. IDK.

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06-08-2009, 04:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
DanW Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 184 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Slash Sig. Goldtop or Gibson Traditional Pro? If you had both of them in front of you which one would you pick? Why? I am having trouble deciding and need to hear some other opinions. Keep in mind the scenario is that they are both free but you can only pick one or the other not both. Thanks Dan

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jbzoso2002 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nw indianna Posts: 240 Thanks: 7 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Slash Sig. Goldtop or Gibson Traditional Pro? I have a slash epi goldtop and after mods it kills any usa gibson ive played in stores in the last 3 yrs. it cost 1500 w abr1 bridge sd antiquity's rs pot kit, bone nut and frett work, the way i see it i saved $700 jimmy

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