NGD: Damnit, I bought another LP. Trad Pro V

[Sustainium]

Not rich, but doing OK. Backyard does throw a nice party.

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I agree, not rich but knows how to spend his money.

 

[TXOldRedRocker]

I agree, not rich but knows how to spend his money.

Trying to keep most of it, but guitars and amps keep yelling "Me! Me! Me!" in my direction.

 

[Sapient]

Not rich, but doing OK. Backyard does throw a nice party.

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Vaaary niize indeed, pal! I bet it does.

Dauwggy! Happy camper'ville for sure!

 

[Denis St Guinefort]

I had no intention of buying another guitar anytime soon. But, I have an autoimmune arthritis condition that attacks my tendons. It limits flexibility, and creates pain. I'm generally on the lookout for a super slim neck. While in the store, I was checking out the LP's and SG's and came across this guitar. The back of the neck as a lot of grain. It appears that someone at Gibson tried to sand it out. Because this neck is super slim. Other Trad Pro V's were thicker. This neck was thinner than any SG in the house, and there were about 10 of them. The sales guy thought I was full of **it, until he did all the side by side comparisons too. Not a single Gibson guitar was as thin as this. Makes practicing and playing for long periods of time less painful during and after. So I grabbed it. Couldn't pass it up. I'm normally a Standard or Custom Shop guy. But this is still a beautiful guitar and stands apart from its siblings.


This was on the wall and had been played by many, so it was nasty filthy and the strings felt like they had dried honey on them. But, not a mark on it. The guitar has been thoroughly cleaned, conditioned and has new strings. Plus, set up to my liking. A couple of coats of Virtuoso has the neck slick and fast. I don't feel the grain at all, but, of course, I knew that would be the case once I got it home. Happy to add it to my stable of axes.

Happy accidental NGD to me.

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I suffered a left hand injury a few years ago resulting from a bad fall. I'd suggest a Squier Super Sonic for much easier playing. It features a 24" scale and the neck is very comfortable. The PU's are OK. These ceased production a year ago or so. Second hand, they are cheap though not bad at all in quality.

Here's a link:

Squier Paranormal Super-Sonic 6-String Electric Guitar - Blue for sale online | eBay

mine is in the same colour (blue)

In a way, it reminds me of a Gibson Firebird who'd had a Fender neck reverse like a Jimi Hendrix. Being much smaller than the Firebirds, it's very light weight, quite small in comparison, and comfortable.

I have two Gibson LP's. Going from these to the Super Sonic makes one feels like Alvin Lee on steroid speed LOL! Even with 10's it's amazingly comfortable.

I'll soon upgrade mine as a project once the lockdown ceases. I'll contact WD Parts to make a pickguard so it becomes a Jr with a Dimarzio 36th Anniversary humbucker pickup.

Here's a review from Total Guitar:

Squier Paranormal Super-Sonic review | Guitar World

 

[Adieu]

Hmm maybe its a Chibson? Or Gibby really does have zero consistency between "identical" models

 

[Dean Swindell]

I had no intention of buying another guitar anytime soon. But, I have an autoimmune arthritis condition that attacks my tendons. It limits flexibility, and creates pain. I'm generally on the lookout for a super slim neck. While in the store, I was checking out the LP's and SG's and came across this guitar. The back of the neck as a lot of grain. It appears that someone at Gibson tried to sand it out. Because this neck is super slim. Other Trad Pro V's were thicker. This neck was thinner than any SG in the house, and there were about 10 of them. The sales guy thought I was full of **it, until he did all the side by side comparisons too. Not a single Gibson guitar was as thin as this. Makes practicing and playing for long periods of time less painful during and after. So I grabbed it. Couldn't pass it up. I'm normally a Standard or Custom Shop guy. But this is still a beautiful guitar and stands apart from its siblings.


This was on the wall and had been played by many, so it was nasty filthy and the strings felt like they had dried honey on them. But, not a mark on it. The guitar has been thoroughly cleaned, conditioned and has new strings. Plus, set up to my liking. A couple of coats of Virtuoso has the neck slick and fast. I don't feel the grain at all, but, of course, I knew that would be the case once I got it home. Happy to add it to my stable of axes.

Happy accidental NGD to me.

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Nice guitar!

 

[TXOldRedRocker]

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll look into those for sure. I bought an Ibanez with a Super Wizard HP neck. Super thin. Maybe the thinest production neck you can buy. I've been playing it a lot, but I'm a Gibson guy, so I was thrilled to find this freak extra thin neck.

I suffered a left hand injury a few years ago resulting from a bad fall. I'd suggest a Squier Super Sonic for much easier playing. It features a 24" scale and the neck is very comfortable. The PU's are OK. These ceased production a year ago or so. Second hand, they are cheap though not bad at all in quality.

Here's a link:

Squier Paranormal Super-Sonic 6-String Electric Guitar - Blue for sale online | eBay

mine is in the same colour (blue)

In a way, it reminds me of a Gibson Firebird who'd had a Fender neck reverse like a Jimi Hendrix. Being much smaller than the Firebirds, it's very light weight, quite small in comparison, and comfortable.

I have two Gibson LP's. Going from these to the Super Sonic makes one feels like Alvin Lee on steroid speed LOL! Even with 10's it's amazingly comfortable.

I'll soon upgrade mine as a project once the lockdown ceases. I'll contact WD Parts to make a pickguard so it becomes a Jr with a Dimarzio 36th Anniversary humbucker pickup.

Here's a review from Total Guitar:

Squier Paranormal Super-Sonic review | Guitar World

 

[TXOldRedRocker]

Nah, not a Chibson, brand new and came on a truck from Gibson to the store or store's warehouse.

Hmm maybe its a Chibson? Or Gibby really does have zero consistency between "identical" models

 

[Jethro Rocker]

Not rich, but doing OK. Backyard does throw a nice party.

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Looks fantastic!!! Nice!!. We would do that here if we had room and more than 4 months of spring / summer...

For sure! Everyone deserves what they earn. I was just making a subtle funny while pointing out his schweet stuff too.

Totally get it was a joke. Didn't mean to come across like I didn't. Was just adding a point for TXOldRedRocker. he DOES have a fantastic pad there!

 

[TXOldRedRocker]

Looks fantastic!!! Nice!!. We would do that here if we had room and more than 4 months of spring / summer...


Totally get it was a joke. Didn't mean to come across like I didn't. Was just adding a point for TXOldRedRocker. he DOES have a fantastic pad there!

@Sapient I knew it was a joke. It takes a lot to ruffle my feathers. Old school non-sensitive guy. I was just being a little evasive. Public forum and all. But then I said what the hell and joined in with a picture. You're welcome for a jam and swim any time.

 

[Sapient]

@Sapient I knew it was a joke. It takes a lot to ruffle my feathers. Old school non-sensitive guy. I was just being a little evasive. Public forum and all. But then I said what the hell and joined in with a picture. You're welcome for a jam and swim any time.

Wow, that's extremely kind of you, bro. I'm quite far away but I do like to keep swimming pool options open!

I hear you on the privacy too. You're a man of great taste, TX!

 

[Jethro Rocker]

Yeah I guess public forum amd all. Some privacy is a must.
He took his guitar pics at the YMCA in front of the pool....

 

[giblesp]

Great colour, love Wine Red. Lovely grain on the cap.

How much you pay dude? Is the neck officially a slim taper, or just thinner than the official specs would you say?

 

[TXOldRedRocker]

Great colour, love Wine Red. Lovely grain on the cap.

How much you pay dude? Is the neck officially a slim taper, or just thinner than the official specs would you say?

Thanks!

I think about $1,800.

It's noticeably thinner than a slim taper. I own 4 LP's with slim taper and it's thinner.

 

[giblesp]

Thanks!

I think about $1,800.

It's noticeably thinner than a slim taper. I own 4 LP's with slim taper and it's thinner.

Wow, interesting. Never knew LP necks came slimmer than a slim taper. Looks like you met the guitar for you

 

[TXOldRedRocker]

Wow, interesting. Never knew LP necks came slimmer than a slim taper. Looks like you met the guitar for you

I think it started a slim taper. Just got some extra sanding. Compared it one on one with several other slim tapers in the store. They were all the same, except this one was thinner. A freak. Perfect for me.

 

[TXOldRedRocker]

Updated family photos. All Les Paul's, and all electrics. (Acoustic not pictured.)

 

[Mitchell Pearrow]

HNGD
Beautiful axe Tex
Enjoy that baby, I feel your pain on the wrist deal, I get a gout session in my right wrist, and it swells up so bad I can’t work, eat, yet alone play guitar, so in your case, the slim neck is letting you play with out aggravation, is a priceless investment..
Cheers
Mitch

 

[MarshallDog]

Trying to keep most of it, but guitars and amps keep yelling "Me! Me! Me!" in my direction.

Same here hence the new Tele!!

 

[GregM]

Updated family photos. All Les Paul's, and all electrics. (Acoustic not pictured.)

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Just wanted to point out I don't see a tele in tx's stash....
/whistles innocently

 

[MarshallDog]

Congrats on new guitar.

Guitar buying it all starts by looking

That’s exactly what happened to me. Just was looking, was curious what was out there!