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I love the sound of a Les Paul, but I refused to buy one because having been a Strat player for years, I just felt that LP's were uncomfortable to play. This Les Paul addresses the two major factors in why a traditional LP is uncomfortable:

#1, Weight. Ever pick up a real LP? They weight a ton and by the end of a show, your shoulder and lower back are killing you. This thing is super light! The acoustic chambers make it essentially a hollow-body. I'm not sure what the actual weight is, but it's significantly lighter than a solid body LP, but sounds the same (actually better with the piezo).

#2, Body Contours. I don't have a huge belly, but the sharp corners on regular LP's cut into my gut and just aren't comfortable. This guy has a nice body contour in it, so it's really quite comfortable.

The neck has some kind of radical "satin" finish on it that is LIGHTNING fast to play on. It's almost like a rough finish, but it's great because your hand doesn't stick to it like it would to a traditional painted finish. You just have to try it.

This thing has that LP growl that all guitar players associate with a LP. The humbuckers are phenomenal!! In my band, we play classic rock covers with a few heavier tunes thrown in. I figured this guitar would fit right in with some of the more "mild" songs, and songs that were recorded on a LP. "Hold On Loosely", "Deuce", "Life In The Fast Lane", and a couple of Journey tunes... stuff like that. This guitar certainly covers those styles perfectly. But wait... The first time I took this to practice, we started playing "Man In The Box" with a heavy overdrive, and when I hit an artificial harmonic in "G" on the low "E" string... O-M-G!!! The rest of the band members jaws all dropped and they commented that this guitar screamed like a Zakk Wylde. It's VERY responsive!! Then I dialed it back, and tried out the piezo acoustic pickup for our rendition of "Comfortably Numb". I know, shudder at the thought of playing a LP for a Pink Floyd song... The piezo acoustic sound was absolutely incredible, but then when I turned the piezo down and the humbuckers back on for the solo's, it filled the bill again!
This guitar will get you pretty much ANY tone you want (except for the buzz of a single coil). All I can say is, try it!!

There are only 2 things I don't like about this guitar, hence the 4-stars. While the body is light, the headstock isn't, and it tends to pull on the shoulder. It's just not very well balanced, so it takes some getting used to. Also, it's still tough to get to the higher frets just like any LP.

Otherwise, you get the killer LP sound with the added bonus of an acoustic, and the unexpected bonus of COMFORT! This guitar is well worth the price and I'd say it's essential to any collection. You can cover so much ground with it!

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But I was also desappointed, because one main thing was missing : Tony Iommi, almost from the start of Black Sabbath, removed the original bridge to put a Badass-style one. Iommi always play with this kind of bridges, and I'm sure it is part of the metal that you get from these guitars. This is one of the main modification that a Tony Iommi SG (Gibson or Epiphone) should have, but you won't find it on these signature models. Nevertheless it seems to be a very good guitar.Get more detail about Epiphone Tony Iommi G-400 SG Collection Electric Guitar, Ebony.

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Luna Oracle Eclipse Acoustic/Electric Guitar is an awesome guitar for the money spent.
I have had many guitars in my lifetime and this one ranks right up their with some of the best.
The set up and action is excellent, Just a little weak on the bottom end, Fit and finish is excellent.
Fishman Pre-amp is Just OK, med level but works fine.
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It's Great, and it will keep up with most med level Taylors or Martins in a group setting.
Because this is an all solid wood instrument it can only get better with age.
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I bought my Godin Exit 22 as my "return" instrument after taking up guitar again after a twenty-something year break. Here's what I can tell you: This is a great guitar, made even better by a very reasonable price. As it came off the rack, action was set a bit high and intonation was a little off, but after having it set up by my local tech, all is well. Been playing it for hours every day for almost two years now - mostly blues and rock & roll - and feel like I am finally growing into it. 24 3/4 scale makes for easy, slinky bends - so more of a Gibson touch to this guitar.

Sound is wonderful through my Roland modeling amp, with solid, clear, clean tones from the single coil bridge and middle pups and as much nasty growl as one wants through the bridge humbucker. (I tend to play with the bass on the low end, but there is plenty of bottom-end available if that lights you up.)

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I did have a cross threaded nut on the jack socket, but not a huge issue...plays like a dream! Looks damn cool, simple controls. Sounds pushed to the limit, but also great for warmer jazz tones.
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While researching this guitar I found that this very guitar was a labor of love for Mr.Godin. He wanted to re-invent the arch top and did he ever!
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I love this guitar, and as much as I've tried in this review, I can't do it justice. Play one for yourself. You'll see what I mean.Get more detail about Taylor Guitars 614ce Grand Auditorium Acoustic Electric Guitar.

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Why not five stars? It's not as big as I anticipated. A Martin dreadnought is definitely bigger, or wider, I think. Also, the first four strings do not project so exceptionally well as the last two, but sound pretty enough.Get more detail about Alvarez AJ60S Acoustic Guitar, Natural.

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For the cheaper price, you get just the guitar and NOT the package deal as shown in the photo. I already have an amp and all the trimmins'. I bought mine from Guitar Audio via ebay for $130 and it seemed the best deal at the time. They offered free shipping. Do some shopping around. I've seen the Playmate J selling for $100

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Guitar: Dean has been in business for over thirty years and they have have a reputation for quality while aiming at the metal shredder market. I'm no shredder so I wasn't particularly looking for a Dean product. I sort of stumbled across this and decided to give it a shot 'cause it looked cool and not so radical. I figured that if it turns out to be a dog, I'm not out too much. Well, Guitar Audio is a good dealer and I got my puppy within a week. I've been playing with it for nearly a month and I'm real pleased with my puppy. BTW, the guitar is made in China for Dean.

The body is basswood. Basic budget guitar wood. Nicely finished. I'm assuming the finish is urethane and it's sprayed on smooth and polished out well. The routings look clean and the control cavity looks like it's been painted with shielding paint. The cavity cover has a strip of metal foil underneath to add to the shielding. Nice detail touch for a budget ax.

The neck is two piece maple with a rosewood fingerboard. The neck glue joint looks solid. The neck is finished in a satiny clear and feels very silky. The neck profile is slim and fits my hand comfortably. After about a month, the neck hasn't done anything cheap like bend or twist. The truss rod is adjustable and comes with the proper size allen wrench The frets look average size and properly dressed. I don't feel any sharp edges.

The tuners look like they're Gotohs and should hold up with normal use. I tightened the buttons down just a little and there's a nice sense of precision when I tune up. FYI, Gotoh uses the same size of mounting hole as Grover or Schaller should you ever want to change. The pickups are said to be made by Dean. How could you tell?. Anyway, they sound good to me. They're F-spaced humbuckers so you have alot of options available if you ever want to mix and match. The bridge and stoptail also look like Gotoh and well made. The volume and tone controls seem a little stiff but smooth in action. The knobs are metal with plastic inserts and have a good, solid, feel in the hands. The output jack is side mounted on a metal jack plate. Looks pretty sturdy.

Set-up: Most guitars need a tweak before you play them and this one is no exception. Like many bolt-on necks, this one is set too shallow. The bridge bottoms out and you still have a high action. I have some 30 thou. brass shim stock, trim to fit and glued in at the back of the neck pocket. While I was at it, I got just a dab of moly grease with a cotton swab on the bridge studs and pins. Just enough to keep the bridge adjust mechanism from binding. Neck back in place and I could get the action as I like it without any problems. You can get a pretty low action on this neck before you start to hear fret buzz. This being a short scale neck, you might consider using slightly heavier gauge strings. There's less tension so light gauge strings tend to fret rattle.

Beefs: If I have one, it's a personal taste thing. I don't like where the pickup switch is. As a SG girl, I'm used to having the switch near the bridge. I keep hitting the volume knob instead. Moving things around is a little work and I haven't done anything about it just yet. When I do I'll probably replace the switch, too. The lever arm feels a little wiggly-wobbly to me.

The guitar comes without a case or gigbag. I bought a bag from Gator that they claim is for 3/4 size guitars (39 inches). It's about 2 inches too short for this guitar. I found one on ebay that fits. Look for one that is 41 inches long. (This just in: Road Runner makes a nice semi-hard case for about $55-60. This guitar fits perfect in it.)

Conclusion: OK, this is no Gibson Custom Shop work but I'm really impressed with the quality of this guitar for the price. (I only hope the Chinese workers got paid fairly.) Whether you are a beginner or have played a while and want a short neck I really suggest you give this model a close look. "So how does it play, Phyllis?", they shouted! Ham handed chunka-chunka style as I play, I like how it plays, too! Some chords that required a stretch across the fingerboard seem easier to finger, for example.


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Probably designed for a young teen wanting to be a rock star. Too girly/ not serious-appearing enough for our mid-twenties daughter who was attracted to it because she has small hands.Get more detail about Daisy Rock WildWood Acoustic Short Scale Guitar, Purple Daze.

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Sounds great. Feels solid. I am more comfortable with the parlor size. I used to own a Gibson J-45 and never fell in love with it. A family member has an old gibson parlor and I've always liked the body size. I am not a small person, but anyone should try a parlor size first. To me, the sound isn't greatly affected, it seems to have more punch. This is the first time I haven't played a guitar before I bought, but I did read a lot of reviews and I am very impressed and pleased with it.Get more detail about Blueridge BR-341 Historic Series O-Style Parlor Guitar.

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When it first arrived, I was impressed at its small build, but at the same time I was worried that it wouldn't quite cut it for me (looks like a toy at times). After playing for a couple of hours, I fell in love with my Traveler.

Pros:

1) Good for traveling, obviously, due to its VERY small frame.

2) It may not look pleasing to the eye with an armrest attached. But you could play standing up without the armrest. It's light. It's not suffocating (like some guitars are when played standing up). And it trains you to get used to playing standing up.

3) When the guitar arrived I jumped straight into playing it from the box. It worked great, and I was surprised at how comfortable the guitar felt. Almost like my first love (: It sounds great, has great tone and clarity. Wood quality was good, and sliding was surprisingly easy.

Cons:

1) Pickup. It may not cut it for metalheads. But I paired it with my Roland Microcube and it's good to go for me.

2) The armrest creeks at times. It could feel like a full-build guitar really if the armrest attaches better.

3) Restringing. Enough said.

Some notes:

1) The tuning pegs have really limited space around them. It may be inconvenient to most guys, but I have small fingers, hence tuning was made easy for me (I just use my right hand all the way!)

2) I think this guitar really fits my size. Guitars are always made for males; hence us female guitarists always have to accommodate. It's light, so I don't have to feel like I'm carrying bricks on my shoulder when I play standing up. I don't know how to put my next point appropriately, so I'm just gonna say: for females, it fits.

3) If you're the type that rests your 3rd and/or 4th finger on the guitar while you pick, it may feel strange when you first play the Traveler as there is way less solid space to rest on (due to the tuning pegs' position). You WILL get used to it, though; your body will automatically adjust and make use of whatever space there is.

Why 4 stars, not 5? Because I really want to restring to XL strings, but I get tired when I think of assignments AND look at the back of the guitar (:Get more detail about Traveler Guitar Speedster Electric Travel Guitar (Candy Apple Red Metallic, Gig Bag).

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We bought this as our first guitar, along with a learn to play guitar book. It came with an electronic tuner which we weren't expecting. It is a small guitar but people who know better than I do say it has a nice sound. I think it sounds nice but that's not saying much... It isn't fancy at all. Some of the little pieces are plastic, but it works well, and sounds good. Everyone loves to play it. I would say it is an excellent first guitar for someone who doesn't want to make a big investment, but wants something that works well, looks good, and sounds pretty nice.Get more detail about Kansas K-COLT Mini Deadnaught Travel Guitar, Natural.

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This is an absolutely beautiful guitar. The photo is great, but it is definitely better in person. Lovely, rich sound. Slightly smaller than a dreadnought - which is great for smaller/shorter women. The Luna Flora Lotus has an attached digital tuner which is pretty handy. It was packed very well and shipped out quickly. I am so happy I bought this guitar. Yay!Get more detail about Luna Flora Lotus Acoustic Guitar, Tranz Plum/Quilted Maple.

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I lost all of my electric guitars in Katrina and figured I owe this review to offer shopping suggestions to everyone looking to replace thier guitars. I am a former professional musician and really only play now as a hobby. I decided to replace my Gibson SG that was lost in the flood with the "Rolls Royce" of all guitars: the LP Custom. Here is what I think of it:

Of all the items I have reviewed on Amazon, the LP Custom has to be the most difficult for several reasons. First, since it is a handmade guitar, the buyer should know that no two will be exactly the same. On the same day I bought mine, for example, I noticed that the one right next to it on the wall had a sixth string groove that in the nut that was situated too close to the top of the fretboard. I also played several other custom shop models that had similar quirks, including the Jimmy Page Custom (which has a neck like a Kramer and the body of a Les Paul...yes, it's ridiculous).

Second, because my playing style is hard picking mostly, I don't know if everyone would agree with what I have to say about the action on this guitar, but it was the deciding factor in my selection. The all-black/gold Custom I picked had just a bit more resistance to "digging" than the others I tried (then again, I learned to play on a Sears and Roebuck special). Still, all the LP customs have ebony ("fretless") fretboard wire; and when the action is set right the guitar seems to "play your fingers".

Anyway, assuming that you can find one of these LP customs that has off-the-shelf action that fits YOUR playing style, the sound of the heavy cruiser will take you away. This axe has a 3-ply maple top with a mahogany bottom. You can tell its very high quality wood by the way the strings resonate.

Notes "wobble" and "swell" after being plucked even when the guitar is not plugged in. The sheer weight of the bottom guitar seems to make the neck (which is relatively thin on a basic custom)much more vibrant and responsive than it is on a single slab guitar. Since this tonal quality is coupled with a natural resonation in the ebony fretboard, the player can squeeze every ounce of juice out of a single note. Also, this resonance quality works well to enhance spooked notes in arpaggio sweeps. As as result, the LP custom can be suited out as a digitalized metal cruncher or a acoustic jazz box

The sound quality and feel give the basic LP custom some big plusses. You will also notice a change in your playing prowess from the responsive fretboard. However, there are a few small minuses that first-time high-end guitar buyers should be aware of.

First, the basic Custom is the plug-ugliest looking guitar in the world. There are only 4 color selections (Black, White, Narural and Red). The gold humbuckers on the Black Beauty only seem to make it look gaudy to me. But, again this is subjective.

Second, the basic customs come equipped with standard Gibson Alnico Humbuckers. Although these pups blow doors on most humbuckers, the clarity of the 3rd and 4th strings tends to get buried when the guitar is phased and flanged through a tube amp and there is a low note ringing. I'm going to try putting in a burstbucker to solve this.

Another obvious drawback to the guitar is the weight. Playing this guitar standing without staplocks is crazy. It is killing my lower back. If you're going to gig with this axe, drink plenty whiskey and take some cortizone. I suppose this is another price to pay for that solid mahogany sustain and tone!

In retrospect, I love this axe, but wish that I would have looked harder at the Les Paul Custom Class 5. I've heard they are about a thousand more, but I didn't come across one in any stores. Those come in many different colors and are outfitted with burstbuckers off the shelf. Also, they have chambered mahogany bodies that are supposed to make them weight-relieved. Still, I wonder if they could achive the same sustain and tone?

Rule #1 is to always make sure you can return the guitar if you find a defect! For the price of this one, you should have perfection!

Regards
Valjean
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