Volute redux

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I really don't know how much the volute strengthens the headstock or if it does at all, but I do like the look of them.

Honestly, I think the best thing Gibson ever did for the Les Paul was put maple necks on them. I've seen maple-necked LP's take hits that would have turned a hog neck into toothpicks. I know they went back to mahogany because the purists insisted on it since that's how it was done in the '50's, but I really think they should offer some models with maple again. They did for a couple years with the LPJ and SGJ and those are very highly regarded models that sounded great.
 
gball said:
I really don't know how much the volute strengthens the headstock or if it does at all, but I do like the look of them.

Honestly, I think the best thing Gibson ever did for the Les Paul was put maple necks on them. I've seen maple-necked LP's take hits that would have turned a hog neck into toothpicks. I know they went back to mahogany because the purists insisted on it since that's how it was done in the '50's, but I really think they should offer some models with maple again. They did for a couple years with the LPJ and SGJ and those are very highly regarded models that sounded great.
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I like the lightness of mahogany.
 
Robert Herndon said:
I like the lightness of mahogany.
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Me too. The maple necks were definitely a factor in those guitars being so heavy. But, they do hold up to abuse better and man are they stable - almost never have to adjust with the change of seasons, etc. or have any tuning issues. Guess it's a trade-off to be sure.
 
Swamp ash and maple can have the poop beat out if it and not lose tune!

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Just look at the dents and chunks and abuse..... and dont even GO THERE with weight.........you guys always complaining about weight.....

this thing wights in at 2 Strats --- or 1.5 Lesters lol
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gball said:
Me too. The maple necks were definitely a factor in those guitars being so heavy. But, they do hold up to abuse better and man are they stable - almost never have to adjust with the change of seasons, etc. or have any tuning issues. Guess it's a trade-off to be sure.
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I don't know what exactly my Korean made 1987 Squirecaster is made out of, but it's a hefty 11 pounds!!!
 
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