YOU Decide: Which Les Paul Do I KEEP?

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I CAN ONLY KEEP ONE. Which Les Paul Should I Keep? You Decide, Vote in the Comments!

John has to pair down his personal Les Paul favorites. Help us decide which one he should Keep! Candidates include a 2000 Heritage H150, 2001 Gibson Custom 1958 Reissue, and a 2022 Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s. We also shoot them out and compare them to the giveaway guitar, a Gibson Custom 1957 reissue.

DROP A COMMENT: Vote 1,2, or 3:

1- 2000 Heritage H-150
2- 2001 Gibson Custom R8
3- 2022 Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s

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[patrickhale]

Based on 2022 Standard. That top is absolutely sick looking. That's the kind of top you can stare at for hours 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🍻🍻🍻

[oonamorrioghanblackthorne]

I can tell already number 2 the 2001 Les Paul r8 is your favorite just by your expression and response.

[antreb]

That Wildwood spec, Standartd is a must keep in my opinion. So, 3.

[MashaT]

I think #3’s pickups have the most life in it, and really enjoy #2 as well — they sound very different, so it all depends what you’re going for in the tone department. I really don’t think you could go wrong with keeping either of these options.

The Heritage is a nice sounding guitar, but I feel like those pickups are missing something — and by that, they’re nice, just they don’t have the same luster in the tone as either LP. This is my least fave. I would tell you to keep it if it maybe had pickups with more life since it’s clearly been very used and loved by you.

By looks, I personally enjoy flamed tops 🔥, so my fave is #3 — but #2 is really a close second. The Heritage isn’t the top I would go for, but some people love that — if you didn’t love it, you never would have gotten it.

#2 is probably going to be quite valuable soon if it isn’t already, so that’s something to consider if that’s important to you to keep a guitar that you might be able to sell or keep as an heirloom in your family.

You also went on a special trip to the Memphis factory and purchased #2 on that trip. I was at the Memphis factory too on a family trip, well before I ever played guitar. Now I’m wishing I had played and purchased one from there lol. How would you feel letting that guitar go knowing it has sentimental value too? Some people don’t care about that, while others always regret letting go of a special guitar from a trip or special experience/event. Ask yourself if you will regret that in the future?

Are you really letting us pick based on a vote or are you going to pick one you actually feel comfortable and happy with? I guess you’re indecisive like me, lol. I always let everyone else decide for me when I can’t choose! I hope you’ll ultimately make the choice that works for you, although it’s fun to take a poll and see what others think!

[ltgray]

I agree with David Wonpu. But to pick one, I'd have to go with the 2022 Standard 50's. She aint even broke in yet, and I think she'll only get better over time. Plus, you're the one experiencing it all. Priceless.

[patrickhale]

Really love the way that Green Machine I doubt I will win but it would be nice to get a Les Paul. Especially since my '77 Standard was stolen from me by a former bandmate.

[danthedem]

Really like guitar #3 (the 2022 Wildwood Standard) the best. I figured I’d like the one with the Gibson 57 Classic pickups better, but those Wildwood 59 pickups have a better, more balanced sound. Great comparison video!

[fredriksandegren]

Option 3, the 2022 one, it looks and sound amazing!
Option sounded really good with some gain on it as well...

[markdakel]

Option 2. It’s a tried and true road tested instrument- you know it’s
Nuances, it sounded very balanced with the subtle differences in tone and aging from the other two it’s seems a good fit for you
in my opinion, that’s when you should keep

[jasonmyers]

My vote is option #3. That flamed maple top is gorgeous. It's just an awesome guitar all around. That GLEAM link doesn't work. I keep trying it.

[DrJeebles]

Btw, this is a great editing job in the play-through portion. I just thought I would mention it.

[chip]

I started off digging 2, but I think 3 won me over at the end. Awesome choices for the shoot out!

[robertsguitarsandgear]

The H-150 really has quite a slim neck for an LP, thinner than the Slim Tapers according to your measurements. Great video as always.

[fredericadda]

I would keep the Standard 50's. Looks the best and sounds the best IMO.

[mickylicky]

#3 is a the character in the flame top is my kind of gorgeous....

[jasonshackelford]

The Standard 50s is the prettiest and has the thickest neck. Also have to love the Wildwood low output pickups. Love your videos.

[achillusoverclocking]

The early '02 Custom R8 killing it all sound vise if you ask me, it has the best balance and most vintage sound. Of course the top is the best on the Wildwood 50s Standard.

[kerrynance]

Although the thought of having a R8 is super cool, keep the standard. Gibson knocked it outta the park with the 50s and 60s standard.

[MarkJohnsonJams]

I vote for the 22 Standard. Has the best top and to me had the most clarity. But who knows. My ears are blown out. I tend to look for clarity.

[jimmyb]

Do you sell the guitars you review if so where