What's the best "Les Paul" for under $1000 WITH a thick-er neck?

tehanallang · 02-26-2012, 05:10 PM

What's the best "Les Paul" for under $1000 WITH a thick-er neck?

I've played a few ESP LTD's and they all have flatter necks which really bugs me.

I need something with a thicker C, U or V... are there any of those out there for under $1000? One that's chambered and with P90's would be ideal but I can swap out HB's easy...

Cheers.

JDB · 02-27-2012, 02:31 AM

If you watch YJ Japan for a few years you might get lucky and pick up a Navigator or Greco EGF but other than that its luck of the draw.

wulfman · 02-27-2012, 03:43 AM

Navis and EGFs will fit the bill but IMO Bacchus Classic are the best current thick-neck MIJ guitars. Some deals can be had new for as low as 59k for something like this plain-top. You get no nibs and no full-nitro finish like a Navi but everything else is there.

GammyBird · 02-27-2012, 06:57 AM

Here's another which JamesT posted in the Bacchus thread yesterday....just under the 1G mark.

???? Bacchus DUKE FM/Handmade - Japan Auction & Shopping Service - Japanese, Anime, Car Parts, Dolls, Robots, & Much More

Boritch · 02-27-2012, 07:04 AM

I love the neck on my first gen les paul BFG. The hollowbody sound and pickup combination are something to get used to, but the neck is perfect. Paid $799 new. Its a rounded 50s neck, not flattened, and not as chunky as most of the 50s necks I've played, but still a hand full. I prefer the 50s style neck.

HOT-BRIT · 02-27-2012, 07:15 AM

Gibson Les Paul Studio
why get a copy? some times only the real thing will do!

Udonitron · 02-27-2012, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GammyBird

And you can paddle your canoe with that headstock when not playing it.

On a serious note, the newer Navigators have the fattest necks I have ever played. YMMV however

jcsk8 · 02-27-2012, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOT-BRIT

Gibson Les Paul Studio
why get a copy? some times only the real thing will do!

Because for the same money they are usually much better?

GammyBird · 02-27-2012, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Udonitron

And you can paddle your canoe with that headstock when not playing it.

On a serious note, the newer Navigators have the fattest necks I have ever played. YMMV however

My bet is that once plugged in, the shape of the headstock won't mean shit

slapshot · 02-27-2012, 02:34 PM

looks like a Gretsch spade headstock
aren't edwards pretty big in the neck zone?

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOT-BRIT

Gibson Les Paul Studio
why get a copy? some times only the real thing will do!

binding,full SOLID body

ll IrOn CiTy ll · 02-27-2012, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOT-BRIT

Gibson Les Paul Studio
why get a copy? some times only the real thing will do!

I wonder what old Lester P. would say is more of a Les Paul??A 80's MIJ or a whats passing for Gibson Studio LP these days?

logen99999 · 02-27-2012, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcsk8

Because for the same money they are usually much better?

honestly, i wouldn't even go there.

slapshot · 02-27-2012, 02:42 PM

we did
and have

GammyBird · 02-27-2012, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOT-BRIT

Gibson Les Paul Studio
why get a copy? some times only the real thing will do!

tonebone · 02-27-2012, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by logen99999

honestly, i wouldn't even go there.

Which doesn't explain why those kind of comments are posted in this MLPF section.

TheWilly17 · 02-27-2012, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOT-BRIT

Gibson Les Paul Studio
why get a copy? some times only the real thing will do!

hmmmm,,sorry,,Studio would not hold a candle to any of my Greco's,,,,and yes I know I took the bait,,,I am quite content with that

logen99999 · 02-27-2012, 06:11 PM

you guys just cant help it can you.

slapshot · 02-27-2012, 06:37 PM

nah we're good with it
i dunno if anyone goes onto the gibson sections telling them to buy navs or something

ll IrOn CiTy ll · 02-27-2012, 07:16 PM

I love how no matter what forum your in on this site,theres a Gibson fan purposely instigating arguements motivated by there own insecurities about there own guitars... We get it bro..its ok.

TheWilly17 · 02-27-2012, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ll IrOn CiTy ll

I love how no matter what forum your in on this site,theres a Gibson fan purposely instigating arguements motivated by there own insecurities about there own guitars... We get it bro..its ok.

after 10,000 posts,,one was bound to stir the pot

logen99999 · 02-27-2012, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slapshot

nah we're good with it
i dunno if anyone goes onto the gibson sections telling them to buy navs or something

i felt the need to on a few occasions but managed to control myself.

Xyrium · 02-28-2012, 01:52 PM

Every now and then the Epi forum springs a leak and sh1t happens on the Gibby forum.

Quote:

Originally Posted by slapshot

nah we're good with it
i dunno if anyone goes onto the gibson sections telling them to buy navs or something

Malikon · 02-28-2012, 02:58 PM

well, it's an Epi and not an 'other' LP guitar.....

But the Epi Joe Bonamassa gold top is really nice. Thick neck, solid body, long neck tenon, Mallory 150 capacitors, full size pots, Switchcraft switch (not 100% on the switch, but it looks like a Switchcraft to me and has the same braided wire), Burstbucker pickups plus it comes with a hard shell case.

$699. stock and with a GC or MF coupon you can usually get it down to under $600.

I got mine for less then $600. and I couldn't be happier with it. The only thing that bugs me even a little bit is that the back is black instead of red/brown.

But for this much guitar for that little money, it's a steal.

I hear ya on the LTD's. I love mine but the neck is definitely wide and thinner.

straightblues · 02-28-2012, 04:06 PM

You should at least consider the Agiles from Rondo Music. They are very nice bang for the buck guitars.

It varying shapes are ok, you should look at vintage Yamaha, Ibanez, Aria Pro II, Burny and other made in japan guitars from the 70's.

Xyrium · 02-28-2012, 05:31 PM

Speaking of Epiphones, grab an Elitist. It sounds exactly like what you're looking for.

..and though there's an Epi subforum, I still find the MIJ models to be part of the "other" classification.

GammyBird · 02-28-2012, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wulfman

Navis and EGFs will fit the bill but IMO Bacchus Classic are the best current thick-neck MIJ guitars. Some deals can be had new for as low as 59k for something like this plain-top. You get no nibs and no full-nitro finish like a Navi but everything else is there.

AHEM! Couch cough!!

Gold_topped · 02-28-2012, 06:28 PM

+1 on checking out Rondomusic.com and looking at the Agiles. Obviously I play them, but love them. For under $600 you can generally get a very nicely done up axe.

250Keith · 02-28-2012, 08:13 PM

I like my Agile also, But I'm not a big fan of the thin neck, I have the wide model.

slapshot · 02-28-2012, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GammyBird

AHEM! Couch cough!!

http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/grou...ksniffers.html

GammyBird · 02-28-2012, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slapshot

http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/grou...ksniffers.html

I joined only because of the current outstanding members

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JDB Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: australia Posts: 4,963 Thanks: 2 Thanked 12 Times in 4 Posts	Re: What's the best "Les Paul" for under $1000 WITH a thick-er neck? If you watch YJ Japan for a few years you might get lucky and pick up a Navigator or Greco EGF but other than that its luck of the draw.

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wulfman I'm calling dibs! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Singapore Posts: 4,890 Thanks: 18 Thanked 51 Times in 19 Posts	Re: What's the best "Les Paul" for under $1000 WITH a thick-er neck? Navis and EGFs will fit the bill but IMO Bacchus Classic are the best current thick-neck MIJ guitars. Some deals can be had new for as low as 59k for something like this plain-top. You get no nibs and no full-nitro finish like a Navi but everything else is there. __________________

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ll IrOn CiTy ll Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Pittsburgh,PA Posts: 1,169 Thanks: 40 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Re: What's the best "Les Paul" for under $1000 WITH a thick-er neck? I love how no matter what forum your in on this site,theres a Gibson fan purposely instigating arguements motivated by there own insecurities about there own guitars... We get it bro..its ok. TheWilly17 likes this. __________________ 40 watt Phaez "Dazed" EL34 1969 Fender Stratocaster Replica The Headstock is the most overrated part of a guitar.

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Malikon V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 20,917 Thanks: 408 Thanked 1,055 Times in 207 Posts	Re: What's the best "Les Paul" for under $1000 WITH a thick-er neck? well, it's an Epi and not an 'other' LP guitar..... But the Epi Joe Bonamassa gold top is really nice. Thick neck, solid body, long neck tenon, Mallory 150 capacitors, full size pots, Switchcraft switch (not 100% on the switch, but it looks like a Switchcraft to me and has the same braided wire), Burstbucker pickups plus it comes with a hard shell case. $699. stock and with a GC or MF coupon you can usually get it down to under $600. I got mine for less then $600. and I couldn't be happier with it. The only thing that bugs me even a little bit is that the back is black instead of red/brown. But for this much guitar for that little money, it's a steal. I hear ya on the LTD's. I love mine but the neck is definitely wide and thinner. __________________ "Your scars are beautiful" Lessons/Demos

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straightblues Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 744 Thanks: 0 Thanked 22 Times in 4 Posts	Re: What's the best "Les Paul" for under $1000 WITH a thick-er neck? You should at least consider the Agiles from Rondo Music. They are very nice bang for the buck guitars. It varying shapes are ok, you should look at vintage Yamaha, Ibanez, Aria Pro II, Burny and other made in japan guitars from the 70's. TheWilly17 likes this.

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Xyrium Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: USA, NJ Posts: 415 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: What's the best "Les Paul" for under $1000 WITH a thick-er neck? Speaking of Epiphones, grab an Elitist. It sounds exactly like what you're looking for. ..and though there's an Epi subforum, I still find the MIJ models to be part of the "other" classification.

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Gold_topped Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 195 Thanks: 9 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: What's the best "Les Paul" for under $1000 WITH a thick-er neck? +1 on checking out Rondomusic.com and looking at the Agiles. Obviously I play them, but love them. For under $600 you can generally get a very nicely done up axe. __________________ Agile 3100 Tiger Eye Agile 3100 Honey Sun Burst Jonesy'd Agile 3125 Chambered Tobacco Sunburst, Mid 90's Ibanez Artcore AFS75T w/ upgrades [B]2003 Ibanez S520 /B] 1971 Epiphone FT120 Acoustic (Kalamazoo made) [B]1999 Marshall DSL100 Watt JCM2000 Head w/ Lead 60a /B]

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250Keith Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SE New Mexico Posts: 362 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: What's the best "Les Paul" for under $1000 WITH a thick-er neck? I like my Agile also, But I'm not a big fan of the thin neck, I have the wide model.

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