What I've Learned from MyLesPaul.com

[ekubischta]

Hi all - been reading these forums for a long time. Learned a lot so thought I'd join.

What I've learned:

1. Chapstick - I prefer Cherry, of course, and it worked wonders when I was having problems with my strings staying in tune.
2. Jimmy Page Upgrade - Take my advice and order the pre-built rig from Jonesy - after much trial and error, and frustration, I finally ordered the pre-built rig, installed it in a snap, and its the best thing I did to my Les Paul.. Jonesy was top-notch in his help and assistance.
3. Top Wrap / Not to Top Wrap. Decided on Not, but, really, its up to you.
4. Are my pickups any good??? - Well, do you like em? - Then, yes they are...
5. Which Les Paul is the best ever made?? - well...mine of course!

Anyway - thanks everyone for all the writings, advice, arguments, and lively discussions - its a great read. And when I was making decisions (like doing the JP Upgrade or the Top Wrapping) - I was able to read so many threads ad opinions and ideas that it really helped to make up my mind on things...

Thanks,

Eric
Bismarck, ND

1990 Wine Red Gibson Les Paul Studio. Ebony fretboard, chrome hardware, Gibson (Bill Lawrence) HB-L & HB-R Pickups. Owned it for nearly 20 years now.

Also, for anyone interested, I play it through 2 Fender amps with an A/B switch, a Crybaby and a Polytune. Fender Blues Jr. and a Fender VM Deluxe

 

[loucamaro91]

You forgot about Slashtone and pickguards.

 

[Skintaster]

I think the most unexpected things I've learned have concerned build changes over the years... Stuff like weight relief holes and chambering. Most casual LP players I know that don't spend a lot of time on the internet are usually surprised when I tell them that their "solid body" guitar is in fact, not entirely solid.

 

[gypsyseven]

Absolutely....

 

[Skintaster]

Oh yeah... As mentioned above, I've learned ALL about "Slashtone".

I honestly didn't know that Slash was still that big of a deal until I joined the forum.

 

[Iceman0124]

I've learned a ton here, met tons great folks...and got one of my LP's refinished by a fellow member and got my 50's GT from a fellow member as well....so both my lesters are a product of this place. I also see a Kauer and a Rist in my future....discovered both of em here first.

I love this place.

 

[gregggyf]

This is a wonderful site.
I have (and still do) met people whom have influenced my decisions regarding this thing of mine called the Gibson Les Paul.
Through this site I have found information about "individual pickup winders."
Also, "via this site", I have met a local guitar technician who is going to help me get from point A to B.

Thank you again MLP.com and all of the forum posters and repliers.

Greg

 

[ekubischta]

I will also add that reading the post about using your volume and tone controls was a big deal for me too. I was always a "all knobs on 10" kind of a guy, and always was trying to find a better amp, or, this/that pedal...

till I read that (and installed the JP Kit)... Now I don't really touch my amp much, just the controls for 90% of what I play...

 

[standard man]

Welcome man! Im glad your experiences here as good as mine have been!

 

[tojo]

I have learned how to open my wallet, with dizzying frequency, as a result of my membership here...

I never had GAS for much until I found this place.

But I will say that if not for MLP, I would still be buying a bunch of crap that I didn't need and would have already tossed by now. Instead I'm buying stuff I MUST HAVE and will own for years to come.

Guitars are among the noblest pursuits.

It's all good...

 

[marc1kim]

that people here hate sigs

 

[lp_junkie]

This site has cost me at least $15,000 in gear purchases in the last year, I've traded numerous Les Pauls in the never ending quest for the grail......

Tons of great people here and never a dull moment.

 

[ledfloyd]

6. How do I get slash tone? - kidnap slash

 

[wyldesixx21]

Welcome.

 

[99light]

6. How do I get slash tone? - kidnap slash

LMAO Quite possibly the best response ive seen to that question

 

[GitFiddle]

Thanks,

Eric
Bismarck, ND

Welcome Eric

If you can't learn at least one thing new everyday, then your life is being wasted.

 

[Last]

I've learned that I'll never cease to be amazed by the creativity, passion & to a certain extent obsession with our guitars that the members here share.

I also have made what I feel are some lifetime friendships too.

I'd have no problem loaning some here the shirt off my back if I new that it would help them & am certain that they would do the same for me.

Awesome forum to be sure.

 

[jimmy-j]

Oh yeah... As mentioned above, I've learned ALL about "Slashtone".

I honestly didn't know that Slash was still that big of a deal until I joined the forum.

uhhhh, he isn't. that is, at least not to every member of this fine forum. I do give him props for maintaining a career though.

What I learned from this forum? I am a cork sniffer....

 

[Gyroman]

I've learned that I didn't know half as much as I thought I did and that half of what I thought I knew was shite in the first place. There are some seriously knowledgeable people here who are willing to impart their knowledge onto anyone who wants to learn, and there are some right characters who are good for a laugh along the way as well. These are the things that keep me coming back.

 

[ringorock]

What I've learn from MLP

1. When buying a Chinese Les Paul from ebay, create a post stating that your friend bought it from GC. Then say that he faked it and call him a liar.
2. To acquire a true gold top, you must buy a smart wood lp and sit in the atlanta airport's smoke box for three minutes.
3. If you want to sound like slash, walk into a GC and walk out.
4. A hot thin blond makes a great case for your lp until that time of month unless you want a red flame top.
5. Sex is great until your dog knocks over your beer.
6. Levi straps are great for fat and warm tones.
7. Pickups are useless, use a microphone instead. Better yet, go with an acoustic.
8. The firebird is the guitar that will replace the les paul.
9. MLP is the best site ever next to TFF