Flame top or plain???

[PaulHikeS2]

In the examples given by the op, I'd vote plain top. I don't generally like an overly flashy flame top, but there are some I really like. I have a subtle satin flame top that I love, along with a gold top.

 

[Jethro Rocker]

Personally, I hate book matching. It looks stupid. If you're going to use flamed or quilted maple, use a solid piece.

I prefer a plain top. In fact, I prefer dots, or no fret markers at all, over block inlays.

No markers?
I would be lost!! No idea where TF I would be on neck!!

 

[mrjones2004x]

No markers?
I would be lost!! No idea where TF I would be on neck!!

I’m ok as long as it’s got side dots. Fret inlays are not important tho

 

[Eric'45]

I'm a big Plaintop fan. I'm all for understatement. It's so damn hard to capture it on a picture, too.

 

[PelliX]

It doesn't really show on the crappy picture, but I'm working it into a high gloss thing... all natural process

 

[Dean Swindell]

I like both, but there's no option for that.

Sometimes there is. In '78 r '79 a friend of mine got a brand spanking new wine red three pickup custom. In recent years I actually saw one more just like it for sale online. It had a three piece top, NOT haphazardly assembled like my '72 deluxe. The middle strip was about a five inch piece of bird's eye maple, flanked by two straight pieces. Pretty damn sharp.

 

[Jethro Rocker]

I’m ok as long as it’s got side dots. Fret inlays are not important tho

Side dots I have to. I prefer inlays too.

 

[mrjones2004x]

Four R8’s, a Deluxe, and three Traditional’s.

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Now I know why I can’t get another les paul……
You got them all

 

[mrjones2004x]

You are a man of great distinction and probably handsome.

Not sure my wife would agree Amy more

 

[mrjones2004x]

In the examples given by the op, I'd vote plain top. I don't generally like an overly flashy flame top, but there are some I really like. I have a subtle satin flame top that I love, along with a gold top.
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Mmmmm classic player plus with p90s 2018 I’ve been messaging someone trying to get one of these recently. Titanium saddles and no weight relief, richlite board. Pure machine

 

[Sunflake]

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Absolutely beautiful!!!!

 

[lespaul339]

I personally don't care for a super flamed top. I don't mind a slight flame though. I just like the plain tops better. That being said, I do have guitars that have both. But for some reason the plain tops just look better to me. As far as a quilted top goes, I personally don't care for the looks of those.

 

[PaulHikeS2]

Mmmmm classic player plus with p90s 2018 I’ve been messaging someone trying to get one of these recently. Titanium saddles and no weight relief, richlite board. Pure machine

Good eyes! Not many can ID that one. One year only model - it's very sweet! 9 lb 13 oz, so a bit hefty, but tone for miles! My favorite guitar.

 

[Seven]

I've had my share of nice guitars over the years and the nicest (pretty ones) received the least amount of play. Ones that break strings also received less play and even though that can be corrected, it comes down to less hassle and trusting a guitar.

Purchase whatever motivates you to play, but I will gladly take a plain guitar that plays like butter over something I'm afraid to scratch or dent for fear of having its value reduced. If I can't wear out the frets and make a few dents, I'm not trying hard enough.

Guitars are not furniture, they're tools to make music with. YMMV

 

[Mitchell Pearrow]

I like both, but there's no option for that.

Same here buddy, but I voted flame

 

[Mitchell Pearrow]

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My 2019 tobacco burst Traditional has a subtle flame.

 

[Mitchell Pearrow]

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My 2018 heritage cherry burst Traditional has a bit more flame, but they both play tremendously beautiful.

Mitch

 

[El Gringo]

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My 2019 tobacco burst Traditional has a subtle flame.

Love her , and oh so beautiful , and the color to !

 

[El Gringo]

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My 2018 heritage cherry burst Traditional has a bit more flame, but they both play tremendously beautiful.

Mitch

Figure and color are oh so perfect and I love her !!!!!!!!!!!

 

[mrjones2004x]

Good eyes! Not many can ID that one. One year only model - it's very sweet! 9 lb 13 oz, so a bit hefty, but tone for miles! My favorite guitar.

Yeah there’s one for sale near me but his trade offering wasn’t what I wanted really and don’t really have extra funds to throw at it for the minute. I love the fact they’re not relieved in any way. White binding instead of cream also is a nice difference to normal. I figured it would sound similar to my special tribute but maybe more beef to sound and prettier