Overall User Ratings

"Get it. Get it NOW!!!"

This reviewer purchased this item from Same Day Music.

Feature:
Doesn't need gimmicks. If you have strings you'll be happy!

Quality:
It's a Gibson..'nuff said

Value:
These guitars actually increase in value over time.

Desirability:
Like I said before, it's a Gibson. Even a dumbass drummer knows what that means!!Just kidding guys!

Sound:
I finally made the leap to the world of awesome. Yes, its true, I am forever ruined and can never again own or even play an inferior guitar. Once one has picked up and actually played a Les Paul Standard the days of mediocrity are over. Gone are the days of wannabe instruments. But really folks, this guitar HAS A SOUL!!It has MOJO!!There really is a reason that those that can afford ANYTHING still elect to play THESE!!! It is an almost religious experience. I am sure that if one was to see GOD playing a guitar it would surely be a Les Paul Standard. Do whatever you have to do but get one of these.WARNING###do not play one unless you are willing to spend the money to get one

Ease of Use:
Yes,there is NOTHING AS COOL AS SOUNDING THE SAME AS ALL THE GUITAR HERO'S YOU GREW UP LISTENING TO BECAUSE THEY ALL PLAYED THIS SAME GUITAR.

Support:
24 hour customer service.I have never needed them for a guitar problem but they can tell you where your guitar was made and by whom and what the builder had for breakfast that day!

Overall:
I'm so glad I finally stopped messing around and just bought the damn thing. The single smartest thing I have done in quite a while.

"Cheap? No. Wow? Yes."

Feature:
Quality hardshell case with that gorgeous purple lining makes a snug fit for the guitar, and should protect it from the trials and tribulation of gigging. The Gibson logo on the case makes me think I've finally arrived in the big league. However, for the money I do think that Gibson could have included a good strap and lead like Fender do.

Quality:
The AA flame top is fantastic. The plastic tuning keys may look cheap, but above all they look authentic. The nitrocellulose finish was perfect. I am careful not to knock it and I do worry about the headstock and rubber-covered guitar stands are out, but again these are "authentic LP Standard features". I am as picky as all-get-out on "incorrect" aspects on guitars, but this is as near to a genuine 1960 LP Standard as I'm ever going to get without a mortgage and a divorce.

Value:
As a guitar, it's not cheap. I could have got two Strats for the money, but that's not the issue. It is a real, solid, flamed, cherry sunburst Gibson Les Paul, and it plays and sounds like one! If it's good enough for Jimmy Page, it's plenty good enough for me!

Desirability:
I gig it and it makes people look twice. I polish it carefully and clean it after every single use, which I don't often do with my other guitars. I have it hanging on the wall opposite my bed, and sometimes I just lie back and admire it. If I never gigged it again I would still be happy to leave it on my wall. The Gibson logo, the flame, the Les Paul signature...

Sound:
I originally went into my local music store to buy an Epiphone Les Paul. I wasn't all that impressed, and tried a 1975 Gibson. Nope. Then I picked up the new LP Standard. Wow! lovely blues sounds from the neck PU, and cranking up the volume and gain on a Marshall gave fantastic raunch on the bridge PU. With both pickups on the sound was uniquely Gibson. I was sold in seconds but still played it for half an hour!

Support:
Not applicable. No fuss, no muss.

Overall:
I have been playing guitar for 20 years and the LP is my 16th guitar. My first guitar was a relatively cheap LP Custom copy and I PXd it without a second thought. But this is a GIBSON LES PAUL STANDARD. I made it! I have five other guitars, some of which I'm more fond of than others, some of which I would sell without a qualm. But this one is sacrosanct. I don't see me ever getting rid of it. If you can afford one, buy it!

"best guitar in the world to bad it costs to much for average players to afford."

Feature:
these guitars include a realy nice case and the best features are the ease of play and killer tone and they look great too !!!!!!

Quality:
their the best quality there is on the market although i do like my kalamazoo made paul's a little better than the nasville models though but what the hell you cant get the kalamazoo's anymore so these are still the best you can get today.

Value:
this is the only thing their short on while they are the best guitar in the world they need to make these so the everyone can own them.$1000 would be a perfect price for these at least some younger players could get their hands on them then. back the the 70's i bought my 68 gold top $280 and while that was quite a bit of money then it still didnt compare to the $2500 you have to pay for one today.what would i be willing to spend for this item ?? i have to pay what you ask if i want it but that doesnt make it fair now does it ???

Desirability:
Male

Sound:
these are the best guitars ever built. i have four les pauls and nothing compares. they play better sound better than any other guitar. sure if you want that thin fender sound thats ok sometimes(i just whip out the 56 gold top paul and i get the same hum only it plays way better)if your a serious player(i dont mean you have to be great or a pro just"serious about good sound) then buy yourself a gibson.if your stapped for cash then get the next best thing the epiphone les paul.the best deal on a guitar right now are the worn model sg's for $580 and you get true gibson humbuckers.

Support:
i dont know how their support is ive nver had a problem with a gibson and thats the truth.

Overall:
nothing compares as ive said and ill buy another for sure no doubt about it.

"You get what you pay for."

Feature:
Well both pickups have that Gibson sound. The bottom one is crisp and funny enough the top one is a soft kind of crispy. not muffled. You can get anything from this... A different blues from a strat, and a different whalling guitar than a Ibanez. Features are not extenive (like 3 pick ups in a strat) but it has all it needs.

Quality:
Just hold one. Even if you don't play guitar you can see and feel the craftsmanship. You know it's not just dead weight. Good Mohogany quality wood maple top.

Value:
You know why it's expensive?...........because it's worth every penny.

Desirability:
It sounds like your making it feel beautiful.

Sound:
The sound is devine if you can play. It does miracles with a player's touch. If you can't play, you'll hear your mistakes clear and crip as well, but if you can play it sounds like nothing else. Nothing. It's so sensitive to the sound, so crisp(espesially with a good amp like a Marshall like i have). It's just you and the guitar raw (The greatest sound you can get for me).

Support:
No problems in 6 years so far. Got it mainteneced from a Gibson certified shop but haven't had to contacet them

Overall:
I like it raw as it is. Fender Strats and Teles are also great. depends. But if you want to get lost in a guitar, it has got to be a gibson. Ibanez, well for the whalers with a fuzzy sound. Strats are great, as are Teles which are sensitive as well on their twangy sound as Gibson. But the sound of a Gibson... you can hear how heavy the guitar is... Solid. PRS is nice too. A bit smoother in sound, but if you can play a gibson, everyone feels the extra effort you put it.

"I SLEEP WITH MY LES PAUL! (okay, I dont, but I do dream about it)"

Feature:
Great hardshell case included. Normal LP Standard features. Very nice!

Quality:
Best quality guitar I have played. Gibson knows how to make a quality product!

Value:
If my house was on fire, I would die burning to save my Les Paul!!

Desirability:
Simply put, a beautyful guitar with ATTITUDE!

Sound:
Gibson quality all the way. Burstbuckers RULE! The action RULES! Sustainnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn......!!

Support:
Never needed. Thats a good thing, trust me.

Overall:
Id give this a 10, but no guitars are perfect. Id hate to know what a perfect guitar would cost. In comparison to other guitars Ive played, (fenders, Ibanez, ESP.....) Its the best!

"The greatest guitar money can buy."

Feature:
This guitar is the cream of the crop. The fine craftsmanship and precision to detail that are put into this guitar. Many of the great guitar players such as Jimmy Page, played the Les Paul because they knew of its greatness. From the rythym switch to the treble switch, this guitar sounds great!!!

Quality:
THe quality on this is guitar is beyond recognition. Gibson puts all the fine details into this guitar from the white line along the edge of the guitar to the Gibson logo on the headstock. This is a stupendous guitar.

Value:
The Les Paul is very expensive for many players to afford, but you get what you pay for in this guitar. Every penny I spent on this guitar, I never regretted spending.

Desirability:
The looks of this guitar are marvelous. You can stare in awe at the detail on the guitar. I own a cherry sunburst Les Paul, and the finish on it is beautiful. Every inch of the guitar is praiseable. When you see this guitar it screams rock and roll at you.

Sound:
In my opinion, I have not found another guitar that's sound surpasses the Les Paul. This is the one guitar that will reign as a rock and roll legend.

Support:
I have never had to deal with the company, because nothing has ever gone wrong with my guitar.

Overall:
I will probably have this guitar for years to come because I have never tried a finer guitar than this. And I am reluctant to say there will ever be a better guitar. If you have ever played a Gibson Les Paul, you will understand what I am talking about.

"Pure peasure and sexyness in a body that fits your body"

This reviewer purchased this item from Same Day Music.

Feature:
I have had knockoffs and Fenders but this is like a carpenters best dream, craftsmanship is outstanding.Features are as written above(probably getting ahead of myself).

Quality:
I believe Gibson makes it's product with the intention of being on the road and therefor makes it rugged enough for travel and it's little mishaps but still allows the "Les Paul" quality to come through. I have had mine for I was 19 years old and am now 56 years old, so I believe it stands for longevity without question. A little expensive to have a backup, so I actually use an EPPY if my Les Paul needs reworking.

Desirability:
I would not say it is practical, but sure is the best sounding and sexiest guitar ever built, cudos to the original design and it continuation.

Sound:
I feel this is the best product gibson has ever put out! The sound is great with both the highs and lows available to any extent you want with the ease of tone and volume dials easily at hand and also the in/out switch for the pickups. Of course this doesn't exclude a good amp, but the capabilities are nothing but astounding, how much better can you get than a "Les Paul".

Ease of Use:
The sound is as capable as the player, modifications would/should be only to the pickups which are fantastic as is. Playability is also very easy though at timees I wish the neck was a little slimmer. As far as manual, I have no idea of any manual that would come with one other than neck adjust which is also pretty straight forward, however I believe this is something a guitar mechanic should do in conjunction with the player not something to be done by an individual player.

Support:
I really don't know on this one, as I have never had to deal with the factorry for service.

Overall:
I would replace it not seek another product. Sound and shape is the reason I bought this guitar and nothing can replace it. If I wanted another sound I would do it through pedals or sound master foot system.

"Quite simply the best guitar in the industry"

Feature:
Great workmanship/quality parts. THe only thing I didn't like about it, is that when playing thru both pickups, either volume knob controls the overall volume. I'd like to be able to adjust the individual pick up volume seperately.

Quality:
not only does the Gibson Les Paul sound beautiful, but it looks beautiful as well. SImply the best Guitar (without a whammy bar) in the industry. If your guitar must have a whammy, I'd have to say the Ibanez Steve Vai model is the best.

Value:
Expensive guitar, but worth every penny.

Sound:
Killer Sustain, crystal clear, and ultra sensitive. THe only bad thing I can say about this guitar is that you CANNOT be the least be sloppy with your playing. This guitar's pick ups are so sensitive it picks up every bit of slop in your playing. Guess I'll have to practice harder.

Support:
Can't say, I've never had to call them yet.

"Les Paul Greatness"

Feature:
Beautiful flamed maple top, i personally like the desert burst finish. Nice arched top, and extremely comfortable bridge, stays in tune a long time too. The Fretboard is easy on your fingers also.

Quality:
I Havent "inspected" this guitar (yet) but it seems to be very well put together so why not a 10!?

Value:
Excellent guitar but very pricey. I would enjoy it if it was even a hundred dollars less. But Hey, its worth it if you really want it.

Desirability:
Im Looking forward to getting this in the future maybe

Sound:
Nice Fat tone, warm and smooth. Its a pleasure to hear, lets just put it that way. The pickups fit a lot of styles, can be bassy and yet clear and trebly at the same time.

Overall:
Beautiful, great sounding, comfy (but a little heavy), and versatile guitar.

"NICE. VERY NICE."

Feature:
3 WORDS....... ITS A GIBSON!

Quality:
MADE GREAT, WHEN I GOT MY GUITAR IT WAS ASSEMBLED GREAT AND NO PROBLEMS OR SCRATCHES.

Value:
WAAYYYYYY TOO MUCH! I AM ONLY 14 AND IT TOOK ME A LOOOOOOOONG TIME TO GET THIS BUT IVE BEEN PLAYING FOR 4 YEARS SO ITS WORTH IT.

Desirability:
SLEEK AND SEXY, VERY SMOOTH, BULLION GOLD BABY!!!

Sound:
THE SOUND IS GREAT! JUST HOOK IT UP WITH SOME SEYMOUR DUNCAN ALNICO 2 PRO HUMBUCKERS AND YOU WILL BE SET TO JAM!

Support:
DONT KNOW SO ILL JUST GIVE IT A 10.

Overall:
OVER ALL I WOULD RATE THIS GUITAR AN 11 OUT OF 10!

"Overall awesome guitar. Cant beat it with anything else."

Feature:
Some of the smoothest woods and easy to play. Has a great feel.

Quality:
Awesome. Feels indestructible.

Value:
little pricy but all great things are.

Desirability:
Awesome look. Beautiful guitar.

Sound:
One of the best sounding guitars in the world. INCREDIBLE!!!

Support:
Awesome company to deal with.

Overall:
I will hopefully be able to get one for myself eventually.