2019 Standard 50s/60s vs (whatever year) R9/R0

[ns2a]

For those who have played (and spent some time) with both, what do you think - tone, playability etc?

I have both right now - a 2019 50's Standard and a 2014 R0. No VOS or Murphy or anything else fancy. I'm thinking one has to go as they seem to overlap. I paid $1000 more for a used R0 and I'm still in the return period. I love the R0, but can't really justify both. The 50's Standard is paid for. Both play great - to me the 50's plays a bit better. Both sound great. But the R0 sounds a bit better.

I've just played them on my DSL 40 in my basement - where I play most of my gigs

For those who have given both a good run, through different gigging/amp situations - any opinions?

 

[PierM]

Keep the one YOU think works better for you.

Done.

 

[joedonner2001]

Sounds like an option might be to sell the R0 and investigate a pickup change on the 50's Standard, with potentially quite a bit of money back in your wallet.

I sold off the historics in favour of a Gibson USA Les Paul with a neck profile which suits me, and Wolfetone Legends pups.

I still see reissues I'd love to give a spin every day, though.

 

[Christosterone]

I am obsessed with the 50s and 60s standards.....

I always like new and don’t spend north of $3k so it’s a no brained for me....
couldn’t afford a new historic even if i didn’t love the 50s and 60s models...

-Chris

 

[Achysklic]

The 60’s Standard I have is hands down the nest LP I have owned . It’s as close to perfect as you can get.

 

[PauloQS]

I'm on the RIs camp, but I think the gap is now smaller than ever. The thinner binding on the 50s and 60s give it a more precise feeling akin to RIs. Perhaps the neck on the Standard 50s is a better fit than the R0 for you.

 

[Benniator]

I don't have any real play time with reissues, but I'm completely satisfied with my Standard '60s. It's going to stick around for a while.

 

[Tim Plains]

I have both right now - a 2019 50's Standard and a 2014 R0. No VOS or Murphy or anything else fancy.

Umm...R0s are VOS. It means Vintage Original Spec.

 

[Thunder Dump]

Umm...R0s are VOS. It means Vintage Original Spec.

Not all R0s are VOS. Quite a few are gloss.

 

[dCi_king]

I only can say that I love my 60's. Simply perfect.

 

[joedonner2001]

Not all R0s are VOS. Quite a few are gloss.

Yup, I had a 2008 R8 which was full gloss.

I believe VOS refers mostly to the non-gloss (or not quite so gloss, or whatever) finish and dull (or aged or whatever) hardware on reissues.

 

[mdubya]

I would have to get a pretty awesome deal to justify a Custom Shop or Historic Reissue at this point.

I can say there is not a single thing on my new TV Yellow LP Special that I would want to see improved. It is the business.

I will be on the lookout for a 50's Standard Goldtop with P-90's. And another Firebird, too.

 

[mdubya]

Also, or shens! Them's the rules.

 

[mudface]

I’m not good at making decisions for other people. You have to decide for yourself..... besides you have both..... why would anyone else’s opinion even matter??

 

[musicmaniac]

It sounds like you should return the R0 and see if a better one comes along.

 

[RocketKing]

Hmm.. I also say to keep the one that satisfies you the most.

 

[CB91710]

The 60’s Standard I have is hands down the nest LP I have owned . It’s as close to perfect as you can get.

That's how I feel about mine.

But I have no hands-on with the R series.