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"Gibson 2012 Les Paul Standard Guitar (Blue Mist)" submitted May 11, 2012

By David M in Newton, NJ
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Musical Background: Novice / Intermediate Guitar Player With More Brain Knowledge Than Anything Else.
Music Style: I enjoy playing, listening, and learning about every type of music I experience. My favorite "Genre" is always a favorite piece
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Sound: Nearly endless tonal possibility that sounds incredible built right in. (2) Coil Taps - Bridge/Neck Volume Knobs (1) Phase Shift Tap - Neck Tone Knob (1) True Bypass Tap - Bridge Tone Knob **For really Gorgeous, Creamy, Clean Tones: Switch Position - Middle (Both Pickups Active) Coil Tap Bridge Pickup (to Single Coil) Leave Neck on Humbucker Feature: Many wonderful features: Gotoh Locking Tuners - Quick Easy String Changes (2) Coil Taps - Bridge/Neck Volume Knobs (1) Phase Shift Tap - Neck Tone Knob (1) True Bypass Tap - Bridge Tone Knob Compound Radius Neck (Slim Neck) - Something like the asymmetrical necks on new LP's but not as pronounced here. What is does have and works wonders is a slightly thicker neck near the headstock for chording which gets slimmer to slim up the neck for easy access lead work. Modern Weight Relief - It's like a hybrid of the "Swiss Cheese" weight relief and chambered. It has less wood than the Swiss but more than the chambered. I have found it to be a pretty good solution to the sustain vs. wood density-weight dilemma. Ease of Use: Incredibly easy to produce great tone in any position. Very easy and enjoyable to play. Sweet low action, Easy pleasant Major Bar Chording. I went from difficult Barring jobs on every other guitar I own (6 of them great major brands) to nearly simple almost effortless Bar Chording, Lead accuracy, and great improvements just because of the geometry of this instrument. My Guitar Teacher also noted the substantial improvements in my playing even though my practice sessions were almost nil for a while. Quality: This LP is made very solid, strong, and functionally excellent. And it is Made In The U.S.A. Value: Ahh.... The Money vs. The "Real" Value Crux. Are Gibsons overpriced? Are we paying for name over quality? My Conclusion: This particular model Gibson LP has done everything beyond what I expected it to already in playability, tone, options, craftsmanship, and player improvement. Is that worth the price I paid for the instrument? Yes and No. Remember, ZZounds has a 30 day return for any reason policy. Try the instrument out for yourself and let it be YOU who makes the final judgement call. Since you can return it if your not satisfied, what do you really loose? For me, this guitar is a keeper. My best and favorite now. Manufacturer Support: Before finally deciding to purchase a Gibson 2012 Les Paul Standard Guitar, I called Gibson twice for answers to some questions I had concerning the guitar. Gibson Customer support was friendly, knowledgable, and willing to take some extra time to help me with my questions. I left the phone well informed and more easily able to make an accurate, intelligent decision regarding this purchase. The Wow Factor: Since I'm getting a little longer in the tooth now these days, The Wow, Glitz, Glam, Flash, etc. doesn't do it for me. I'll almost always take an amazing playing and sounding Pig of an instrument over any lousy in nearly every important way, but damn! does it look good! awesomely painted garbage pile. Besides, LP's tend to have both playability/tone, and good looks to boot. Overall: Absolutely, a very superb musical instrument in every respect.
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"Gibson 2012 Les Paul Standard Blue Mist" submitted June 15, 2012

By Joseph Bansley in Evergreen Park, IL
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Overall: An absolutely incredible instrument. I haven't played in over 2 years and owned strats prior to arrival of my new guitar. I now am a sworn Gibson owner. I have never played an instrument that has such incredible fluid dynamics. Hell it even SMELL GREAT!!!
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"Fantastic Guitar" submitted February 16, 2013

By Jim N in Panama City, FL
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Musical Background: I'm 53, I've been playing a while. I play guitar professionaly but play several instruments.
Music Style: Blues, Rock, Country, Funk etc...
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Overall: There's not a lot more I can say that hasn't already been said. This guitar is top notch quality. I bought the Goldtop and when you play it, you know where they money went into building it. It plays so well it almost plays itself. I love all the different tonal qualities you can get with this guitar. The coil taps don't lose volume when you switch to the tap, which isn't necessarily true with other guitars I own with coil tapping. Sounds great through all my amps. Fender's, Soldano, Marshall.
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"My 2012 Standard GoldTop! Soooooo NICE!" submitted October 11, 2012

By Christopher P in Wampum, PA
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Musical Background: 20 yrs on the guitar, I also play keyboards and drums. Mostly record at home put will be putting a band together soon.
Music Style: Blues,Rock,Metal
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Overall: Man this guitar is a work of art. First I would like to thank zZounds for there awesome 12 payment option. Without it I probably would not be able to get one of these instruments any time soon...(kids /college). Alright as for the guitar, mine needed the nut worked on right out of the box so plan on getting it setup. Nothing major this is a common. The tone on this thing is unbelievable! The burstbucker pro pickups give you never ending tone options with a small learning curve to get there. Locking tuners are great. Goldtop finish is one of the most beautiful things I have seen. When you hold this in your arms it just seeps Quility!!! GIBSON USA!!!!! What more do you need!!!
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