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aufheben said:
Probably no preference. I just want to get him something fun. He’s been playing guitar his whole life and I feel bad that he’s using my old 2003 Mexican Tele (not that he seems to mind).
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A Strat is always a pretty safe choice, especially if he likes a lot of your classic players. It will usually have a kind of chime. Even with a humbucker in the bridge, I tend to go for the middle pickup, where I have a DiMarzio Chopper so that there's a little more low-end.

For me, the neck shape is always key. The other stuff I can modify if I have things I dislike. Your typical LP will have a little bit of a wider neck and a slightly shorter scale length, plus still comfortable.

The Fender Mustangs are fun instruments, though they're short-scale. If your dad's a bigger guy, it can feel a bit cluttered on the neck.

Most of the new Fenders up to $1,000 now have Pau Ferro wood on the darker necks, which, to me, just has a different feel from traditional Rosewood and a lighter color that I dislike.

PRS makes some very nice instruments right around your price range, too.
 
Charlie Conway said:
A Strat is always a pretty safe choice, especially if he likes a lot of your classic players. It will usually have a kind of chime. Even with a humbucker in the bridge, I tend to go for the middle pickup, where I have a DiMarzio Chopper so that there's a little more low-end.

For me, the neck shape is always key. The other stuff I can modify if I have things I dislike. Your typical LP will have a little bit of a wider neck and a slightly shorter scale length, plus still comfortable.

The Fender Mustangs are fun instruments, though they're short-scale. If your dad's a bigger guy, it can feel a bit cluttered on the neck.

Most of the new Fenders up to $1,000 now have Pau Ferro wood on the darker necks, which, to me, just has a different feel from traditional Rosewood and a lighter color that I dislike.

PRS makes some very nice instruments right around your price range, too.
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I want a Mustang for myself too. :laugh:

Now that I think of it, he said he used to have a Jazzmaster he regrets selling.

Edit: I just asked him what he likes, said it was for me: Gibson LP

What are the differences between all the different LPs? The Special, Studio, Pro, Standard, Classic, Custom, Junior, etc. Seems like there’s so many.
 
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aufheben said:
I want a Mustang for myself too. :laugh:

Now that I think of it, he said he used to have a Jazzmaster he regrets selling.

Edit: I just asked him what he likes, said it was for me: Gibson LP

What are the differences between all the different LPs? The Special, Studio, Pro, Standard, Classic, Custom, Junior, etc. Seems like there’s so many.
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My guitarist in the band I'm in now has a Fender P90 Mustang that sounds and plays very well.

You'll see different pickups across the LP models. Some of the cheaper ones just have the wraparound bridge without the floating bridge. Neck shapes also vary a bit.

For Gibson, the Studio Les Pauls are the cheapest. They're a bit more streamlined, and they're usually cheaper materials for tops instead of those kinds of flame tops. No engraved logo on the headstock. No binding. Basically a great playing instrument without being overly-prettied up.

The Standard would be like the Fender American Standard. Kind of their flagship model.

The Classic is a throwback. I suppose it would be akin to something like the reissue Fenders. Still has modern stuff.

Custom is tippity top of the line.

The LP Tribute is like the studio but even more basic (and cheaper). You'll see it in the finish and the controls/hardware.

The Specials were a variation of the LP. Usually they have P90s these days, I think. Some are double-cut. Personally, I hate the double cut. Just doesn't look right at all.

The Traditional Pro is kind of like a throwback to the original Les Pauls with some modern stuff going on.

The Junior was, like the Mustang, originally a student guitar. They've been popular over the years, probably partially because they were cheaper vintage instruments on the used market, but with guys like Billie Joe Armstrong using them over the last decade or two, they've gone up in value. Usually a flat top, classic configuration has a single P90, and they come in both single and double cut style.
 
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Charlie Conway said:
My guitarist in the band I'm in now has a Fender P90 Mustang that sounds and plays very well.

You'll see different pickups across the LP models. Some of the cheaper ones just have the wraparound bridge without the floating bridge. Neck shapes also vary a bit.

For Gibson, the Studio Les Pauls are the cheapest. They're a bit more streamlined, and they're usually cheaper materials for tops instead of those kinds of flame tops. No engraved logo on the headstock. No binding. Basically a great playing instrument without being overly-prettied up.

The Standard would be like the Fender American Standard. Kind of their flagship model.

The Classic is a throwback. I suppose it would be akin to something like the reissue Fenders. Still has modern stuff.

Custom is tippity top of the line.

The LP Tribute is like the studio but even more basic (and cheaper). You'll see it in the finish and the controls/hardware.

The Specials were a variation of the LP. Usually they have P90s these days, I think. Some are double-cut. Personally, I hate the double cut. Just doesn't look right at all.

The Traditional Pro is kind of like a throwback to the original Les Pauls with some modern stuff going on.

The Junior was, like the Mustang, originally a student guitar. They've been popular over the years, probably partially because they were cheaper vintage instruments on the used market, but with guys like Billie Joe Armstrong using them over the last decade or two, they've gone up in value. Usually a flat top, classic configuration has a single P90, and they come in both single and double cut style.
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Thanks man
 
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