Axis vs Gibson Les Paul Standard??

[LawDaddy]

Fogerty was one of my childhood heros - I was so psyched when he started playing EBMMs.

I love all my guitars, especially my EBMMs. But, my LPs do have their place and do their thing the way they do. Not better, or worse, just different.

 

[99GTS]

While it's not a Standard, it is a Les Paul. I own a Les Paul Axcess.

Pros with Axis:

-Construction
-Use of beautiful looking woods
-Amazing hardware
-#1 for hard rock/Van Halen
-Easy to play
-Purpose built

Cons with Axis

-Doesn't like my particularly heavy strings (11-54)
-Not versatile enough in terms of tone
-Case latches leave a little more to be desired



Pros with LP Axcess:

-Shorter scale
-Easy to play
-Beautiful flame top
-Versatility for years
-Likes to take heavy strings (11-54)
-Lightweight but still maintains that sound
-Scarfed neck joint is awesome!
-Conversation piece: Everyone looks at it, takes pics, and wants to try it


Cons with LP Axcess:

-People slam it when they first hear of this instrument (Floyd+LP=WTF???)
-Nitro Cellulose neck gets sticky over time
-Fernandes Sustainer is a very pricey installation



Overall, both guitars excel at what they were built for. They are two different instruments. I love my 2 Axis guitars, and I love my Les Paul. They are like two different cars. The Les Paul is like a Nissan GTR: well rounded, and you can do a lot with it. The Axis is like a Dodge Viper GTS: Purpose built, and it WILL SLAY EVERYTHING ELSE IN IT'S PATH!

 

[Colin]

Cons with Axis
-Case latches leave a little more to be desired

shouldn't that be Cons with the case? Are you referring to the G & G or SKB case? Those 2 particular cases are sold with many different brands...

 

[TNT]

The thing is, if I go to a GC and I don't see an Axis (or any other EBMM guitar), honestly, I don't look around for any guitar, no matter how sic it looks - I'm outta there!!

 

[ScoobySteve]

The LP Std. is the first "serious" guitar that I saved up for. And I played/owned one for about 6 years.

It's a one a trick pony, but it does what it does, very well. That short, whipping snort of the tune-o-matic and short scale is undeniable. It sounds great if that's THE sound you're looking for. In certain situations, it works well. But I've never had a LP I was happy with stock. (Despite only owning two) Their construction is very standard. Set neck, Mahog body, maple top, mahog neck, rw fingerboard. In my opinion its too resonant and low. (Believe it or not, that can be a bad thing) Distortion gets really muddy and undefined real fast. I switched the pups often enough to almost buy a new guitar.

I'm not a wealthy guy. I just graduated college and im getting my feet wet in the working world, and having "one axe per-tone" is not an option for me. My 25th does everything I need it to do, the build quality is amazing, and its simply THE guitar for me right now.

No offense intended at all, but QC has been miserable with me and Gibson/Fender. It's like the mythical "Wednesday Guitar" finding one is tough.

 

[spkirby]

Listen guys, when I posted this thread in early 2004 I'd never tried (or seen) a Musicman in the flesh! Almost seven years on I'm a little embarrassed by this thread as it is comparing apples to oranges and not really valid. Each guitar does it's thing and has it's place.

What I do disagree with is that the LP is a one trick pony... Les Paul himself was a jazzer / pop player and you can get great jazz out of an LP as well as the rock sound it is famed for. Quality at Gibson has improved in the past few years too, probably thanks to the PRS lawsuit debacle which highlighted the quality and consistency differences between Smith's singlecuts and Gibsons - remember Gibson had never tried to sue any of the many LP copying brands before then which is telling! That said the best and most consistent LP's by a country mile are the custom shop historics but you are looking at twice the cost of a BFR for a pretty one... pay your money, take your choice.

Still love my Axis's

 

[99GTS]

shouldn't that be Cons with the case? Are you referring to the G & G or SKB case? Those 2 particular cases are sold with many different brands...

SKB case. I should've been more specific. Sorry for the miscommunication.

 

[hbucker]

Yeah. Apples and Oranges is what I was thinking from the beginning. And I would disagree that either is a one trick pony. I get a surprising amount of tones out of my EVH. A person just has to know how to get them.

 

[eeprete]

Yeah. Apples and Oranges is what I was thinking from the beginning. And I would disagree that either is a one trick pony. I get a surprising amount of tones out of my EVH. A person just has to know how to get them.

I may be wrong, but it appears as if ScoobySteve was stating the LP was a one trick pony. LP gets and endless amount of tones, if adjusted. Not everything needs to be set to 11. Very interesting discussion as I've been considering both an Axis and a Gibson LP (I currently have an Epi and a AX40 in addition to my EVHs).

 

[DrKev]

Holy double old thread resurrection, Batman! Six years followed by seven years!

 

[edhalen]

 

[Muad'Dib]

Talking about the LP's versatility

Of course having Joe Bonamassa's hands can help a bit

 

[beej]

Let's keep these kinds of threads about MM please, and not link to videos of other guitars. Thanks.