2005 Gibson LP Standard Faded Tobacco burst OR 2013 Gibson LP Standard Premium Iced Tea Burst Birdseye Maple.
If money was not an issue which one would you prefer and why?
My thoughts too. The flame on the birdseye is stunning, but maybe too 'pretty' for a LP. Like you, I'm drawn towards the faded Tobacco, though I'm sure many wouldn't be.Maybe if I saw them in person my opinion would change, but strictly from an aesthetic perspective, I'm not a fan of the bird's eye maple for the body. Strat necks sure, but not on an LP.
That faded Tobacco just oozes cool mojo. Easily my choice.
Agree, and wish I could, but distance is my enemy. Interesting that the considerably more expensive guitar loses favour, but somehow reassuring.If we are going by looks alone I'd go with the Faded, but like anything Gibson play before you pay.
I prefer the flamed faded tobacco
Thanks for your input into this discussion. So far that's 1 vote for the Birdseye and 4 for the not so 'pretty' Faded Tobacco, but of course, beauty is in the eye of the beholderI like Birdseye. That is some excellent quality Birdseye and that means high quality Eastern Sugar Rock Hard Maple. Too pretty for a Les Paul Top? That is the most clueless statement about Les Paul Standards I've seen. How pretty the top is seems to be the overiding concern for most and has a direct effect on desirability and value. Too pretty, good one. :laugh2::laugh2:
Thanks for your input into this discussion. So far that's 1 vote for the Birdseye and 4 for the not so 'pretty' Faded Tobacco, but of course, beauty is in the eye of the beholder ��