Gibson Les Paul Studio Fireburst Gold Vs Faded Maple Top

By Pedro Rocha

Gibson Les Paul Studio Fireburst Gold Review

Many times in the past I was convinced the reason I owned one of these guitars was because of my inability to afford a Standard model. But after many years playing them I've learned to appreciate them in their own right.

The specs of the Studio are very close to the Les Paul Standard guitar, except for the binding on the neck and the body. But this feature alone has never been proven to affect the sound or the quality of your playing.

One important feature I would recommend to focus on when trying this instrument is the dimensions of the neck as many players find Gibson 50's neck a little too thick for their taste.

The pickups are the same that used to come in the older Standard, the 490R and 498T. These have a more pronounced upper mid range than vintage voiced pickups for a more modern sound.

Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded Maple Top Review

A while ago Gibson introduced a stripped down version of this guitar with no finish. Not having this feature brought the price substantially down, the problem is you had to sacrifice something many consider to be a key ingredient to the sound of this guitar, the maple top.

Enter the Faded Maple Top, the specs are almost identical to the regular Studio, sans the lacquer. The choice of color is limited to Cherry Sunburst. The raw finish brings the price down and makes the guitar feel more organic.

The pickups are different as well, this guitar features the Burstbucker Pro pickups that come in the $2,500+ Gibson Les Paul Standard.

Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded Review

Even though I've owned a couple of the regular ones in the past, when I played the Studio Faded I was converted in an instant. I've always preferred a slightly more opaque tonality in my guitar sound than what regular Les Paul guitars come with.

For many years now most versions of the Studio come with the Gibson 490R and 498T pickups, but pairing the Faded model with the Burstbucker Pro was a gift for me. I was also lucky to get this guitar when it was called the Vintage Mahogany, back then it came with a hard shell case. Now as the Faded it comes in a gig bag.

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The Rickenbacker 4001 Bass Guitar

By Mark Flys

Rickenbacker's iconic 4001 bass guitar was launched in 1961. It was an updated version of the 4000 bass, and had two pickups.

It is famous for its well-known offset body and headstock shape which somewhat resembles a cresting wave when turned sideways. It is probably one of the world's best known and most famous basses.

The 4001's construction is unusual for a bass, because it utilises through-neck construction, whereby the neck travels all the way through the body and has the sides that make up the shape glued to the sides of the neck. Rickenbacker basses have a distinctive tone. The sustain at the bottom end is particularly striking, and by routing the two outputs from the stereo "rick-o-sound" output, the lower, brighter pick up through a guitar rig and the bassier upper pick up through a bass setup, the classic Rickenbacker bass sound is produced.

The 3000 series made from the mid-1970s to mid-1980s were cheaper instruments with bolt-on 21 fret necks. Like some other 1950s-60s basses, the 4001 was originally supplied with pickup covers, although only at the bridge pickup on the 4001. The Rickenbacker units were split at the top before the 1970s, when they were changed to a design similar to that of the Fender Precision Bass covers.

Paul McCartney received the very first 4001S (his was left-handed, and later modified to include a zero fret). He played this bass extensively through his years with Wings. Famous users of Rickenbacker basses include Chris Squire (Yes), Bruce Foxton (The Jam), Geddy Lee (Rush) and Lemmy (Motorhead)

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Marshall Guitar Amps - The Perfect Variety

By David Wesenburg

Are you having trouble choosing the perfect guitar amp for yourself? If so then you are not alone. In this article you are about to read, you will see a review of some of the best Marshall guitar amps. These amps range in variety from small amps to big amps. Loud amps to soft amps. By the time you are done reading this you should be able to make a decision of what type of amp you are looking for.

1 - Marshall MS2 Mini Guitar Amplifier

If you have never played with a mini guitar amp before, then you might want to check this one out! There are many benefits to playing with a mini guitar and some of those include being able to bring it with you anywhere, the incredible price, and the surprisingly loud noise these things can make! This amp is 14x11x6 cm and is the smallest amp the Marshall company produces. It feeds off of battery so you will not be needing to plug it in. If you are the kind of guitarist who just likes to play for fun then you should check this out!

2 - Marshall MS4 Not-So-Mini Mini Guitar Amplifier

This is one of the most fun amps you will ever play with. It is a "Not so mini, mini amp" and only costs around 60 dollars. This amplifier has two cabinets and an extra knob and tilt back stand. Although this is a tiny amp, it produces some great sounding music. It has 1 watt behind it and is powered by batteries. You can easily control the bass and treble.

3 - Marshall MC412A Angled Guitar Speaker Cab

Alright, enough about mini amps, let's get on to the real thing! The Marshall MC412A is a unique amplifier with many benefits and features. This amplifier has a very cheap price along with a whopping 200 watts of power! If this is not loud enough for you then I have no idea what is. The only down side to this amp is that it weighs around 75 pounds. This means transferring it around is not an easy task.

4 - Marshall 1960BV Straight Guitar Speaker Cabinet

This amp is a lot like the Marshall MC412A but it does not cost near as much. If you had your heart set on the amp above but realized it is a bit too pricey, you might want to check out the Marshall 1960BV.

In the article above, you learned of the four extremely popular amps made by Marshall. Next time you think shopping for a guitar amp is hard, remind yourself that there is always a perfect amp out there for you.

Find The Perfect Guitar Amp

There are many Marshall Guitar Amps available today. Find The Perfect One For You!

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