n00b Posted January 9, 2003 Share Posted January 9, 2003 hi im just a new guitarest about 2 years now i think but i love it im wondering why does everyone love les pauls so much...i mean its a good guitar but i just think an ibenez sounds so much more pretty...i just ask cuss all my freind p**s on me for geting an ibenez but i love it so much not like i care about what they say but alota really good guitarists seem to play les pauls is that just media? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted January 9, 2003 Share Posted January 9, 2003 Your friend is foolish and arrogant. Guitarists in general are stuck in a time warp and too blind to see that there are much-improved guitars available that sound and play a hell of a lot better than Les Pauls. Play your Ibanez and be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedster Posted January 9, 2003 Share Posted January 9, 2003 Ibanezes are great guitars. Guess it just matters what you're after. Ignore the snobs. Play what you want, keep at it. Don't listen to anyone unless they've been paying their dues a long time, and even then, weigh what they say carefully. Remember, it's all a matter of personal taste. "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franknputer Posted January 9, 2003 Share Posted January 9, 2003 Hi! In defense of LPs - they're great guitars, but they are what they are. (I think they're overpriced, too.) An LP ain't a Strat, and neither one is a PRS. There's good ones and bad ones of most every make - play what you like. I have had some real nice guitars, but I've played the hell outta some El Cheapos, too. Enjoy your Ibanez! Nothing wrong with it at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Strat Posted January 9, 2003 Share Posted January 9, 2003 Originally posted by Fat Bastard Tedster: Ibanezes are great guitars. Guess it just matters what you're after. Ignore the snobs. Play what you want, keep at it. Don't listen to anyone unless they've been paying their dues a long time, and even then, weigh what they say carefully. Remember, it's all a matter of personal taste.I'd say listen to everyone, then try what they suggest. If you don't like it, you've lost nothing but a little time. You can learn a lot from a dummy. BlueStrat a.k.a. "El Guapo" ...Better fuzz through science... http://geocities.com/teleman28056/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick_dont_fret Posted January 9, 2003 Share Posted January 9, 2003 Yeah, LPs aren't all that and a bag of chips. I don't even like chips. So you know that I don't like LPs. I like most Strats, most Ibanez's, and most other guitars but LPs, mostly because it's the guitar to have nowadays. I like my Washburn bass, cause it's mine and I've never seen anyone else with one. So, screw what your friends think and have a good time. And welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael saulnier Posted January 9, 2003 Share Posted January 9, 2003 LP Standard - Love it. It's not all "media"... LP's ROCK. Of course Ibanez's can be nice too. If you love it, live it. guitplayer I'm still "guitplayer"! Check out my music if you like... http://www.michaelsaulnier.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitizensBandFan Posted January 9, 2003 Share Posted January 9, 2003 LPs kick ass, but remember only 10% of sounding good is the gear, 90% comes from skill. But that 10% can be very important if you have a shitty guitar that cannot stay in tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oiled Posted January 9, 2003 Share Posted January 9, 2003 LPs are not all that. Use what you like and be proud! Sure there are lots of close-minded people out there, but use what ya got and be happy! Oiled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave da Dude Posted January 9, 2003 Share Posted January 9, 2003 Back to guitars! Welcome to the forum and ignore the LP worshippers. LP's are a good guitar, so are Ibanez (I had a RG270 H-H that was real sweet), Fender, Gibson, Hamer, ........, etc. There's probably at least a dozen that are just as "good". For me personally, I've never been able to get excited about a Strat, but that's just me. I did recently play a Samick Tele clone. That was pretty nice, especially for $275 at a dealer's shop. Play what you like, like what you play. Hang in there, Dave. Gotta' geetar... got the amp. There must be SOMEthing else I... "need". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Thrashole Posted January 9, 2003 Share Posted January 9, 2003 I love it when some uninformed clown tells me what type of guitar I should be playing. LP's are indeed nice guitars but I doubt I'll have one in my arsenal anytime soon. They are just too big and bulky for me and the necks are a little slow in my hands. Screw anyone who has the audacity to tell you what your preferences should be. I happen to love my Ibanez guitars. I wouldn't trade them for the best LP in existence. Reach out and grab a clue. Something Vicious My solo crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueDog Posted January 9, 2003 Share Posted January 9, 2003 LP's are certainly good guitars, in fact they're among the best. But I owned an Ibanez Artist that I would rate even higher than the LP I currently own, and higher than any I've played. I got rid of it on a drunken night just prior to shipping off to Marine Corps boot camp way back when... one of the few things I really regret... (losing the guitar, NOT joining the Marines!!) Ibanez has been doing it right for a long time now, and they make a wide variety of guitars and basses. I own an Ibanez 5 string bass as well, and as little as I play bass these days, it still is a great axe. You can't go wrong even with the mid-range Ibanez models, and they are certainly cheaper than Gibsons.The reality is though, as stated above, several times over, you have to play what you feel good playing... there are plenty of threads on the subject here...BlueDog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 I'm definitely an LP-lover but I would never look down on other guitars or force LP down someone's throat. It's good to have an open mind but you gotta make your own decisions. The media had nothing to do with why I like LPs. Unless by "media" you mean vinyl records which in that case it's true because I heard the LP sound from bands' albums that used them! Welcome! It sounds like the folks here will be more helpful than your friends so ask away. aka riffing Double Post music: Strip Down http://rimspeed.com http://loadedtheband.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuskBuffer Posted January 12, 2003 Share Posted January 12, 2003 I've had my LP Custom for over 20 years now and have loved every minute of it. I just bought an Ibanez GAX-75 a few months back, and after I got rid of the drop-D tuner (it was throwing off the intonation), having the frets shaved down and properly set up (the factory set up was crap), I think I have to say it plays better than my LP! The Ibanez is also about 100 lbs. lighter! You've got the best guitar You've got the best amp Now get the best pick! http://www.tuskbuffer.net TuskBuffer Mammoth Ivory Guitar Picks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Tonk Posted January 12, 2003 Share Posted January 12, 2003 The Ibanez is also about 100 lbs. lighter I love the sound of LP's.But the price and the weight of the things kill me.Try playin one for a 4 hour show.I have owned an LP and several Ibanez,(Fender man now),The Ibanezs got alot more playin time than the LP,you can get good sounds from Ibanez guitars and you don't need a back brace after a gig!I sold all my Ibanez and Gibson and Epiphone guitars over the last several years and play Fender exclusively now.They fit my hands ,ear and taste best.Bottom line play what you like,find your sound and go with it.Oh yeah and welcome to the forum. jgc2002 is not responsible for damages ,injuries and or death as result of above post.Side effects include nasuea,dizziness,dry mouth,vomiting,blurred vision,nervousness,loss of memory and in extreme cases sexual side effects. www.mp3.com/salt_creek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Posted January 14, 2003 Share Posted January 14, 2003 Originally posted by TuskBuffer: The Ibanez is also about 100 lbs. lighter!This is so not true and a big lie! The Ibanez is AT LEAST 200 lbs lighter! aka riffing Double Post music: Strip Down http://rimspeed.com http://loadedtheband.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted January 15, 2003 Share Posted January 15, 2003 It's kinda like asking if you prefer Chevrolet to Cadillac. Most people would tell you a Caddy is a more prestigious car than a Chevy. The question is, what do you want out of your vehicle? Gibson is definitely a Caddy (although most of us feel they're not altogether consistant in quality). Most Ibanez guitars are definitely Chevy's. The fact remains, it's up to your needs and desires which sounds and plays better, cause that's what matters in playing guitar. It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitefang Posted January 15, 2003 Share Posted January 15, 2003 Hi there! Welcome to the beautiful world of guitar playing. AND this forum! Me? I'd take the LP over the Ibanez. Why? The LP "fits" me better. The Ibanez? Hey, I think they're great! Their acoustics are really good, too. Gotta have an open mind with these things. You might have too big a hand for a strat, or too small a hand for and SG. Or SOMEthing. And since YOU'RE buying the guitar, ignore your friends! Whitefang I started out with NOTHING...and I still have most of it left! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gato Posted January 15, 2003 Share Posted January 15, 2003 My vote is for LP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedster Posted January 15, 2003 Share Posted January 15, 2003 Gimme a Teisco Del Ray any day of the week. "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted January 15, 2003 Share Posted January 15, 2003 Originally posted by Tedster the Fender Addict: Gimme a Teisco Del Ray any day of the week.Is your playing that good, or that bad, Ted? It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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