Help with Les Paul - advice

[jed1894]

My young son, who has been wailing on his Les Paul Studio for couple years, has mention the clunky neck and how he wished Les Paul made a neck that was more like his strat or Tele—— I’m sure they do. For you Les Paul experts, which other would you guys recommend. I don’t want to break the bank—just something I can start looking for. He likes neck of his strat, tele.... and second favorite is the Ibanez (Van Halen version). Thanks in advance.

Jed

[Tele16]

Not an expert by any means, but the classic neck is thinner, more modern profile than the studio. Also, the SG has a fairly thin neck. My SG is very close to, if not thinner than my tele or strat necks.

[Bob Womack]

The '60s taper neck is probably what you are looking for. Look for a Tribute with the '60's taper neck.

Bob

[Dru Edwards]

Originally Posted by Bob Womack

The '60s taper neck is probably what you are looking for. Look for a Tribute with the '60's taper neck.

Bob

+1. I have a few Les Pauls with a combination of '50s and '60s necks. I prefer the '60s. Further to Tele16's post, my SG Standard is even thinner and it feels great.

Basically, take your son out to play a bunch of Les Pauls with different neck profiles and see what he takes to. If he's a shredder, in addition to a thinner neck he may be looking for a flatter radius. If that's the case he may want one of the Les Paul clones, like an LTD, although they sound different.

[Steve DeRosa]

Originally Posted by jed1894

...For you Les Paul experts, which other would you guys recommend. I don’t want to break the bank—just something I can start looking for...

Originally Posted by Bob Womack

The '60s taper neck is probably what you are looking for. Look for a Tribute with the '60's taper neck.

Got your guitar right here:

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...ive-satin-gold

I have the P-90 version from 2011 and it's my go-to solid - lightweight (some of them scale in around 7-1/2 pounds - at the upper end of SG territory), very versatile (think an LP can't do country or surf - think again...) - and if you add the "Rhythm/Treble" selector switch ring (available as an accessory) it'll look just like a sweet under-the-bed '57 that was put away when Elvis got out of the Army and hasn't been touched since...

[GHS]

I have two Epiphone Les Pauls that I bought used but in excellent shape. One is the "slim 60's" neck, the other the "fat 50". I like the 60's neck better. They are both Les Paul standards and are pretty nice. But if I had to have only one...it would be my Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster.

[jed1894]

Thanks guys. Got some research to do.

[Dru Edwards]

Originally Posted by Steve DeRosa

Got your guitar right here:

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...ive-satin-gold

I have the P-90 version from 2011 and it's my go-to solid - lightweight (some of them scale in around 7-1/2 pounds - at the upper end of SG territory), very versatile (think an LP can't do country or surf - think again...) - and if you add the "Rhythm/Treble" selector switch ring (available as an accessory) it'll look just like a sweet under-the-bed '57 that was put away when Elvis got out of the Army and hasn't been touched since...

I too have the 2011 Gibson Les Paul Tribute with P-90s. Goldtop. Great guitar and it is lighter than my Standards. Plays and sounds wonderfully.

[The Growler]

Originally Posted by Bob Womack

The '60s taper neck is probably what you are looking for. Look for a Tribute with the '60's taper neck.

Bob

Bob and the others are spot on. Give one of these a try. I have this neck on my LPs and my 359.