Which MM for a Les Paul tone?

[alpjr]

You guys are good! For a guitar I wasn't really interested in, now I can't wait to try an AL HH. I think I'm going to head to Boston this weekend.

 

[beej]

He he ... that's how it happens. Kind of sneaks up on you.

 

[lumberjack]

I haven't tried an HH AL yet, so that could be the closest answer; but based on my experience I'd say 25th Anniversary or Reflex would do the trick nicely.

I'd agree with Foggy, too. Especially, if you're looking for the single cut look. The mahogany tone black really adds to those guitars as well. You could also look at a Axis Super Sport BFR. They've got the tone block, too.

 

[bbake1]

My 25ths do great with classic LP tones with maple boards and trems. Axe-FX helps too with tone tweaking. Not exact, but it's what I want. The longer scale helps with better note definition which I much prefer over the short scale types. I'd love to try an AL HH and a Y2D.

 

[meenahga]

IMHO, hands down 20th Anniversary Silhouette! My favorite.

 

[shredhed]

It looks odd at first ... but damn is it comfortable. Light and perfectly balanced.

The Morse is also fantastic, it's easily my fave. But there's a whole lot more going on with that guitar, so try both and see if you bond with them.

Only thing tho, if he doesn't like the way a Paul feels, he won't like the Morse. It's my fav guitar by far, but the lack of any contours make it more like a Paul in comfortability.

But deffinately try one out. They are fantastic! I have that one and a JP6 Piezo. Also, 3 Gibbys, 2 Deluxe Strats, 4 Kramers, Jackson, Charvel, PV......my SMY2D is easily the finest guitar I have ever played

 

[ScoobySteve]

It also depends on what LP quality you're looking for. Is it the wood tones? The Al HH and 20th silo all have some beautiful mid range spank. Not the highlighting feature of a LP. Is it the sustain/snort? The shorter scale and ToM bridge is what gives the LP that short snappy bite and warm sustain.

I've played an Al HH through some gain and it doesn't muddy out on the lows like a LP does. Most EBMMs don't actually. Which is a good thing. They are wonderfully balanced tonally.

I've been a LP player for 11 years before I made the switch. 25th/Reflex rosewood hardtail does everything for me. Don't miss the LP One bit.

 

[denny99]

I would go for a Reflex.

 

[Eilif]

Silhouette

 

[lukather101]

My brother was nearly sick when i showed him my Al HH but that changed when he heared the sound and felt how comfortable it was to play.

 

[paranoid70]

IMHO, hands down 20th Anniversary Silhouette! My favorite.

That's what I was going to say. Yeah, it doesn't sound exactly like an LP, but to my ears it comes the closest compared to any other MM guitar (including the HH Albert Lee). Definitely may favorite guitar as well.

 

[RocketRalf]

That's what I was going to say. Yeah, it doesn't sound exactly like an LP, but to my ears it comes the closest compared to any other MM guitar (including the HH Albert Lee). Definitely may favorite guitar as well.

I think it's because of the pickups. Someone should try putting PAFs on an ALHH!

 

[Roubster]

The 20th definitely has the nice fat midrange growl...but I dont think it sounds as fat as the AL HH. At least the neck pickup, also due to the position which DOES make a difference. Just ask Mr. Morse .

 

[Lou]

Ain't gonna happen. You like LesPaul tones? Then get a Les Paul or something in a set neck mahogany/maple cap. The EBMM designs are working against you from the get go: Longer scale length, bolt on, bridge type, woods, neck angle, etc.

 

[Sweat]

Yep you want Les Paul buy one, otherwise get close, well HH AL or 20th for sure!!!!!

 

[darchirnoj]

I have a R7 Goldtop. Based on the MMs I've played, I'd say that the basswood body of a JP can get u pretty close regardless of scale length & the neck connection factor.
Think thick but with a singing quality. also depends on pickups because mine has burstbuckers, but I've also played those with the burstbucker pros (thicker sounding vs. the original burstbuckers....which have a little more treble/higher frequency that I hear).
The JP comes pretty close to the lps with the burstbucker pros...thick & smooth, singing qualities.