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RMRK General => Video Games and Entertainment => Topic started by: tSwitch on July 26, 2008, 05:49:55 AM

Title: Calling all Guitarists!
Post by: tSwitch on July 26, 2008, 05:49:55 AM: ok, so my Squier Stagemaster is old, and is in need of a lot of work. However, to fix up this basic guitar, I might as well buy a new one. (the action is messed up/too high, the pickups need work, etc...) SO I'm looking into 'em.

But I'm torn.
Should I go with the sexy classic Les Paul, or the lighter SG?

post some actual info here if you can, I want more than 'the LP is sexier than the SG'.

I like them both, and they both have beautiful sounds that would be perfect for my style (heavy rock/metal). But I need some pros and cons here, to make a decision
Title: Re: Calling all Guitarrists!
Post by: Dwarra? on July 26, 2008, 02:53:37 PM: Les Paul is sexier than the SG
Title: Re: Calling all Guitarrists!
Post by: tSwitch on July 26, 2008, 05:31:27 PM: haha funny sword, taking the obvious joke in an effort to play it safe and get a laugh.

I'm being serious
Title: Re: Calling all Guitarrists!
Post by: :) on July 26, 2008, 05:52:54 PM: price range would help.
Title: Re: Calling all Guitarrists!
Post by: tSwitch on July 26, 2008, 06:00:13 PM: well, the store I am going to down near the mall sells LP styled guitars and SG styled guitars (same style, same sound, just not 'name brand') for around $300-$400.

price isn't really an issue at this point.

ps: they are great quality guitars, I've messed around with a few of 'em to see for myself.
Title: Re: Calling all Guitarrists!
Post by: Dwarra? on July 26, 2008, 06:05:06 PM: Quote from: Agito on July 26, 2008, 05:31:27 PM
haha funny sword, taking the obvious joke in an effort to play it safe and get a laugh.

I'm being serious
I am too, the SG is kinda dumb looking in my opinion, and the les paul is all curvy oh baby I want to touch it

Also my friend has a knockoff les paul and it sounds/looks awesome.
Title: Re: Calling all Guitarrists!
Post by: tSwitch on July 26, 2008, 06:08:53 PM: yeah, I know the LP is drop dead gorgeous and has a great sound, that's why I'm considering it. I wanna hear some kind of comparisons, maybe some ideas of what to look out for, advice, etc...
Title: Re: Calling all Guitarrists!
Post by: Dwarra? on July 26, 2008, 06:15:58 PM: Quote from: Agito on July 26, 2008, 06:08:53 PM
yeah, I know the LP is drop dead gorgeous and has a great sound, that's why I'm considering it. I wanna hear some kind of comparisons, maybe some ideas of what to look out for, advice, etc...

The treble/rhythm switch is a little out there so if you want to some Tom Morello shit, good luck with that. That's really all I can think of, great sound, great look, good space between the strings, the whammy bar (if you have one) is a bit far away but you get used to it. It's a good guitar I recommend you get the Les Paul.
Title: Re: Calling all Guitarrists!
Post by: tSwitch on July 26, 2008, 06:51:23 PM: I'm not much into the whammy bar myself.

yeah, I love the tone of 'em both, that's why this is so hard. The Les Paul sounds more open almost.
Title: Re: Calling all Guitarrists!
Post by: Kathryn on July 26, 2008, 07:19:14 PM: Take both guitars, and balance them against a couch.

Whichever one falls over first fails.

If they both fall over, find a different couch. Your COUCH fails.
Title: Re: Calling all Guitarrists!
Post by: tSwitch on July 27, 2008, 02:30:05 PM: Quote from: kitkatkan on July 26, 2008, 07:19:14 PM
Take both guitars, and balance them against a couch.

Whichever one falls over first fails.

If they both fall over, find a different couch. Your COUCH fails.

you're not funny
Title: Re: Calling all Guitarrists!
Post by: Kathryn on July 27, 2008, 02:47:08 PM: Yes, but i PRETEND that i am.
Title: Re: Calling all Guitarrists!
Post by: Sophist on July 27, 2008, 07:16:00 PM: Guitarists*
Title: Re: Calling all Guitarrists!
Post by: Malson on July 28, 2008, 12:14:24 AM: warlock
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Post by: SirJackRex on July 29, 2008, 09:30:54 PM: Les Paul, my brother has one...it's amazing, sound and look.
Title: Re: Calling all Guitarrists!
Post by: tSwitch on July 29, 2008, 09:53:07 PM: ok so...anyone got any info on the SG to compare?
Title: Re: Calling all Guitarrists!
Post by: SirJackRex on July 29, 2008, 10:28:34 PM: Quote from: NAMKCOR on July 29, 2008, 09:53:07 PM
ok so...anyone got any info on the SG to compare?

My brother has an SG too, but I like his les paul....
Title: Re: Calling all Guitarists!
Post by: Sophist on July 30, 2008, 12:08:18 AM: Fixed your title because it was bothering me
Title: Re: Calling all Guitarists!
Post by: Dwarra? on July 30, 2008, 02:22:44 AM: Honestly as long as you aren't going to be running around while playing this guitar I would say get a Les Paul 10 times over. SG's are ugly and gross.
Title: Re: Calling all Guitarrists!
Post by: tSwitch on July 30, 2008, 04:18:53 AM: Quote from: SirJackRex on July 29, 2008, 10:28:34 PM
Quote from: NAMKCOR on July 29, 2008, 09:53:07 PM
ok so...anyone got any info on the SG to compare?

My brother has an SG too, but I like his les paul....

that was...so wonderfully informative
Title: Re: Calling all Guitarists!
Post by: Malson on July 30, 2008, 04:21:05 AM: Power chords won't sound much different between guitars anyway, so don't worry about it =P
Title: Re: Calling all Guitarists!
Post by: tSwitch on July 30, 2008, 04:25:24 AM: hey, I don't just play powerchords >:I
Title: Re: Calling all Guitarists!
Post by: :) on July 30, 2008, 05:03:19 AM: http://www.zzounds.com/item--IBAXPT700

:3

I like X shapes haha
Title: Re: Calling all Guitarists!
Post by: Kathryn on July 30, 2008, 02:33:02 PM: Well, I only know that i would personally choose the SG. I think i'm the only one here who would, actually o.o;.

Except possibly Nouman...
Title: Re: Calling all Guitarists!
Post by: Malson on July 30, 2008, 05:08:21 PM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKv5MugrKx0 go with this
Title: Re: Calling all Guitarists!
Post by: tSwitch on July 30, 2008, 09:25:56 PM: from waht I've read and seen, the LP seems more versatile, while the SG is more geared towards heavy stuff.

I'll probably get the LP on the grounds of versatility and sexiness.
Title: Re: Calling all Guitarists!
Post by: Kathryn on July 31, 2008, 03:46:51 PM: Okay, well glad you made your decision :O
Title: Re: Calling all Guitarists!
Post by: narcodis on August 01, 2008, 08:43:31 AM: In my playing experience, the SG seems more suited for a thicker tone and faster action, while the LP provides a brighter, punchier tone with a solid feel to it.

So when you break it down, SG = rhythm, LP = lead. That's only my opinion though.
Title: Re: Calling all Guitarists!
Post by: Forty on August 06, 2008, 02:51:52 AM: Quote from: Malson on July 30, 2008, 05:08:21 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKv5MugrKx0 go with this

Yes, plz do.