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Old 09-02-2011, 09:31 AM
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...I sold my ES-175 and bought me a LP Plus Top Transparent Amber instead

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Old 09-02-2011, 09:41 AM
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...I sold my ES-175 and bought me a LP Plus Top Transparent Amber instead

http://jokron.se/bluesphoto.jpg



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Did you do it because you're wanting a more modern Jazz sound? Was it a feedback problem? Are you maybe needing it for use in other genres, since the 175 is not the best choice for some such as rock, metal, etc..?

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Old 09-02-2011, 10:33 AM
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Public shaming: we could devote a whole subforum to it!
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Old 09-02-2011, 11:48 AM
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Did you do it because you're wanting a more modern Jazz sound? Was it a feedback problem? Are you maybe needing it for use in other genres, since the 175 is not the best choice for some such as rock, metal, etc..?

Thanks.
The main reason was for use in other genres also, I still play jazz, but have also returned to the music of my youth...the 60's and seventies...

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Old 09-02-2011, 11:49 AM
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Oh yes..,

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Old 09-02-2011, 11:52 AM
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Shame on you . . .

Curious, why not an ES335?
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I have the same question although sometimes I feel my 335 copy is too much of a compromise - not perfect for rock or jazz. I miss my Les Paul Special when I have pop gigs and my X-500 on my jazz gigs.
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not at all
i love LPs (have a few myself)
and i think they are actually rather versatile, and can easily be dialed in for a punchy powerful jazz sound as well as others

and, i think your color is particularly cool
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Old 09-02-2011, 12:11 PM
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Was this deal made down at the crossroads with that big red guy with horns and a tail?
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You've done what so many wish they could do.

Congrats on the LP. Looks fantastic. I've been crazy GASsing for one lately too.
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Old 09-02-2011, 01:53 PM
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I had a 54 LP Custom reissue and I really liked it. The only problem I had was the weight on my left shoulder. It was one of the guitars I sold to get my D'A. It was a great instrument with a lot of potential.
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I like Les Pauls a lot, including for jazz! Sonny Sharrock is my favorite LP-slinging jazz cat (apart from the namesake, of course)
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Old 09-02-2011, 04:36 PM
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I was just curious - I don't think a Les Paul is bad choice for jazz at all, I have a 68 Gold Top and a Heritage 535, the semi-hollowbody is more versatile and crosses genres better imo.
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Q: Who uses a Les Paul for jazz?

A: How about Les Paul himself?
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Old 09-03-2011, 03:53 AM
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fep: Ooops - revealed ;-)

An ES-335 has to narrow fretboard, I have a pinky injury that demands wider fretboards, so that's why not...

She plays excellent, looks gorgeous and even smells good...that's my Paula



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You SHOULD be ashamed! What kind of guitar player gets rid of a good guitar? You COLLECT! That's what they make selling your relatives for.
David

Nice move by the way. Be happy
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Old 09-04-2011, 06:31 PM
 
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amen brother-never sell anything!
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Old 09-05-2011, 12:55 PM
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Was this deal made down at the crossroads with that big red guy with horns and a tail?
Actually ... the black Strat was already taken...

‪Cream - Crossroads (2005) Live At Royal Albert Hall‬‏ - YouTube

...so I had to accept the LP...



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Old 09-05-2011, 05:10 PM
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Thanks for posting, now I don't feel so bad. I just started playing a Strat, but I kept all my archtops and just bought a few Strats.

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Old 09-06-2011, 11:08 AM
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fep: Ooops - revealed ;-)

An ES-335 has to narrow fretboard, I have a pinky injury that demands wider fretboards, so that's why not...

She plays excellent, looks gorgeous and even smells good...that's my Paula



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With respect to my guitars, the only thing that smells is my playing!
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Old 09-07-2011, 11:36 AM
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...and do you know what???

Yesterday I bought me a Fender P-bass...

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What is happening????



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Old 09-07-2011, 11:39 AM
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Now you need a bass amp.
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