Les Paul Standard Fadeds are uniquely qualified for this mod, and do it virtually dead on, in every case. I have not had even one of these guitars, so far, sound the way a typical "normal" finished Les Paul sounds with it - which is to say, weak, thin, tinny, no sustain, and nothing like Peter Green's 'Burst. You may have experienced the mod yourself, or know someone who has done it and concluded that it sounded pretty bad. That is typical, but NOT typical of Standard Fadeds.
Even without the mod, these guitars are different than any Les Paul you've ever heard. Unless, that is, you have/had one of the rare Les Pauls that actually sound like you would expect an original 'Burst to sound. I can tell you with complete confidence, and experience, that the Les Paul Standard Fadeds are the most consistently toneful Les Pauls I have ever heard, with the key word being "consistent." This is unheard of, and always amazes me, because it goes against all I know and have learned, and I have owned eleven 1950's original PAF Les Pauls, and dozens and dozens of other Les Pauls from all eras.
A few were great, most mediocre, and one (an original '59) happens to hold the title of the "worst sounding Les Paul" I have ever owned, from any era. But, my own personal Standard Fadeds, as well as every other one I've had, are on par with the two originals I put into the "great sounding" category. Yes, even a "stock" Faded, with its short neck tenon, unusual dull finish, chambering ('06 & '07 only), BB Pros, and cheap electronics, will shame most LPs that have many of the "correct" features of the originals.I guarantee everything I say here. If you buy one of these guitars and don't experience Peter Green tone at its best, and equally brilliant tone in all switch positions, I will take it back for a full refund, with no hassle, even though I provide sound clips before final payment.
At this point, I've delivered over 40 of these guitars, with SIX buyers who bought an additional guitar for themselves, one of whom bought three! It gives me great pleasure to get these into the hands of Peter Green fans who want the tone, but can't get it anywhere else. I knew they were special the first time I played one, and further confirmed it when I flipped the magnet. After selling a few, and getting the reaction I did, that was all outside confirmation I needed to decide to keep it going.
Conclusion? If you want the tone that a Les Paul is SUPPOSED to give, buy a Standard Faded and don't look back. It will, in the real world, give you tone and playability others think they have with their "correct" Les Pauls. You don't have to buy one of mine - a stock one will do the job in spades. Mine just kick it up a few notches! - Larry Corsa, Oct. 14, 2007
Even without the mod, these guitars are different than any Les Paul you've ever heard. Unless, that is, you have/had one of the rare Les Pauls that actually sound like you would expect an original 'Burst to sound. I can tell you with complete confidence, and experience, that the Les Paul Standard Fadeds are the most consistently toneful Les Pauls I have ever heard, with the key word being "consistent." This is unheard of, and always amazes me, because it goes against all I know and have learned, and I have owned eleven 1950's original PAF Les Pauls, and dozens and dozens of other Les Pauls from all eras.
A few were great, most mediocre, and one (an original '59) happens to hold the title of the "worst sounding Les Paul" I have ever owned, from any era. But, my own personal Standard Fadeds, as well as every other one I've had, are on par with the two originals I put into the "great sounding" category. Yes, even a "stock" Faded, with its short neck tenon, unusual dull finish, chambering ('06 & '07 only), BB Pros, and cheap electronics, will shame most LPs that have many of the "correct" features of the originals.I guarantee everything I say here. If you buy one of these guitars and don't experience Peter Green tone at its best, and equally brilliant tone in all switch positions, I will take it back for a full refund, with no hassle, even though I provide sound clips before final payment.
At this point, I've delivered over 40 of these guitars, with SIX buyers who bought an additional guitar for themselves, one of whom bought three! It gives me great pleasure to get these into the hands of Peter Green fans who want the tone, but can't get it anywhere else. I knew they were special the first time I played one, and further confirmed it when I flipped the magnet. After selling a few, and getting the reaction I did, that was all outside confirmation I needed to decide to keep it going.
Conclusion? If you want the tone that a Les Paul is SUPPOSED to give, buy a Standard Faded and don't look back. It will, in the real world, give you tone and playability others think they have with their "correct" Les Pauls. You don't have to buy one of mine - a stock one will do the job in spades. Mine just kick it up a few notches! - Larry Corsa, Oct. 14, 2007
