Les Paul Deluxe

meth91 · 03-21-2008, 02:32 PM

Hey team..
First of all, I apologize if this has come up before, I'm pretty sure it has.
Nevertheless, I just wanted to give a shout out to the 'forgotten' model of Les Paul, the Deluxe. I have a Norlin-era '79 which has a neck from the Gods and tone you just cannot find inside a Standard model (I'll post a pic soon).
Any other fans out there? I have Standards and Customs, but the Deluxe is almost Strat-like in it's ability to dial in an individual sound.It also seems the Deluxe is an incredible deal on the used market still...

Rock Johnson · 03-21-2008, 03:41 PM

I had a 74 gold top that I stupidly sold. It was a great guitar, I wish I had it back.

LoKi · 03-21-2008, 03:46 PM

Deluxes are GREAT! Love those mini buckers, what a scream!

Mike60 · 03-21-2008, 03:53 PM

...near mint '78 Delux'

nice, sparkly and toughens up easy...a cross between a HB and a single coil...these are severely under-rated...this one has such a low action on it,even my plekked ones can't match it...

Roman Rist · 03-21-2008, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike60

...near mint '78 Delux'

nice, sparkly and toughens up easy...a cross between a HB and a single coil...these are severely under-rated...this one has such a low action on it,even my plekked ones can't match it...

Can I have that one, Mike??

Mike60 · 03-21-2008, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RFR

Can I have that one, Mike??

...contact me...BTW,except for the strings and strap pins she's 100%...

tralf · 03-21-2008, 08:21 PM

Hi all,
I have a 2000 Deluxe, one of the re-issues that they stopped making a year or so back. It is an ebony and weighs about a little over 10 pounds. I don't play it so much as my classic antique, but I really like its clear sound. The notes have a definitely LP sound but brighter. I like it but my CA really grabs my attention. The Classic '57 and 57 Plus have more oomph and bite to them comparatively.

I have been thinking of replacing the minis with a pair of black P90s and swapping the cream pick guard for a black one. Getting it to put out more I guess and have it look a bit unique. Or maybe sell it, but I just have not been able to let go of it. So maybe that says something about it. I may yet though as the siren call of an R8 has been catching my attention. So it may be part of a trade sooner or later.

Anyway, I think that they are great guitars, it sounds like you are enjoying yours.
Cheers-

Tralf

03-21-2008, 02:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
meth91 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Les Paul Deluxe Hey team.. First of all, I apologize if this has come up before, I'm pretty sure it has. Nevertheless, I just wanted to give a shout out to the 'forgotten' model of Les Paul, the Deluxe. I have a Norlin-era '79 which has a neck from the Gods and tone you just cannot find inside a Standard model (I'll post a pic soon). Any other fans out there? I have Standards and Customs, but the Deluxe is almost Strat-like in it's ability to dial in an individual sound.It also seems the Deluxe is an incredible deal on the used market still...

03-21-2008, 03:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rock Johnson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Columbus, Georgia Posts: 337 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Les Paul Deluxe I had a 74 gold top that I stupidly sold. It was a great guitar, I wish I had it back.

03-21-2008, 03:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
LoKi V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 5,582 Thanks: 97 Thanked 18 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Les Paul Deluxe Deluxes are GREAT! Love those mini buckers, what a scream! __________________ www.youtube.com/LoKi6922 I ams what I ams.

03-21-2008, 03:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mike60 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Reflectorland Posts: 4,468 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Les Paul Deluxe ...near mint '78 Delux' nice, sparkly and toughens up easy...a cross between a HB and a single coil...these are severely under-rated...this one has such a low action on it,even my plekked ones can't match it...

03-21-2008, 08:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
tralf Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jet City, WA Posts: 226 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Les Paul Deluxe Hi all, I have a 2000 Deluxe, one of the re-issues that they stopped making a year or so back. It is an ebony and weighs about a little over 10 pounds. I don't play it so much as my classic antique, but I really like its clear sound. The notes have a definitely LP sound but brighter. I like it but my CA really grabs my attention. The Classic '57 and 57 Plus have more oomph and bite to them comparatively. I have been thinking of replacing the minis with a pair of black P90s and swapping the cream pick guard for a black one. Getting it to put out more I guess and have it look a bit unique. Or maybe sell it, but I just have not been able to let go of it. So maybe that says something about it. I may yet though as the siren call of an R8 has been catching my attention. So it may be part of a trade sooner or later. Anyway, I think that they are great guitars, it sounds like you are enjoying yours. Cheers- Tralf

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