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chilipeppermaniac said:
DOno,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, U got an 81 LPC,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I had it's older cousin the 79 LP Std. ( or at least I guess it was a 79) despite my initial gut instinct told me it was considerably older by the amount of wear it had by the time I got it in like 82-83. BUT the memory of the Volute, Uncovered T Top Pups, Metal Tulip type Klusons, and Speed Knobs among other tell tale age signs. Oh and the Serial number being imprinted and not a sticker. As for brother Robert. He is definitely 2 ears and 2 hands all his own when it comes to the right tool for the musical job he is after.
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It was a college graduation present to myself (should have graduated in 1979, but that's another story). Watching Jimmy Page back then was such an influence.

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Soooo....Robert...is this a bad time to say, “I told ya so”? :p

Just teasing!

As for your observations about how the Jackson feels even though it has a longer scale length, this is the same observation I have both with my Strat and my Jackson. They don’t “feel” stiffer to me than my Les Paul.

The bottom line is to play what you like.

I really don’t care if someone prefers something old or something brand new. Each person needs to feel comfortable with whatever instrument they choose to play.
 
smitty_p said:
Soooo....Robert...is this a bad time to say, “I told ya so”? :p

Just teasing!

As for your observations about how the Jackson feels even though it has a longer scale length, this is the same observation I have both with my Strat and my Jackson. They don’t “feel” stiffer to me than my Les Paul.

The bottom line is to play what you like.

I really don’t care if someone prefers something old or something brand new. Each person needs to feel comfortable with whatever instrument they choose to play.
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Tease away!!!!

Only the 25.5" with a Floyd feels like it has less tension. A 25.5" scale hardtail feels like it is strung with trans-Atlantic cable.

My bottom line is perhaps, a bit different. Preferences aside, my #1 'deal breaker' is tuning and intonation stability. Not having a guitar that I can depend on in every environmental condition, just makes me totally lose interest in that instrument, even if it has 100% tuning stability in the studio. Our September 7, 2019 outdoor performance really was an eye opener. It not only took my 2016 Gibson out of commission, it took out my two other guitars with Gibson-style construction methodology.

I have played outdoors with both my C1 Schecter and my 1987 Squire, in direct sunlight, on a number of occasions, and never had any tuning stability problems. At Mojave Wasteland Weekend 2018, the Squire was uncomfortably hot to the touch and I had zero tuning anomalies. It was the only guitar I took for that event because of the harsh nature of the location.

I had these experiences in the back of my mind the entire time.

My recent (and positive) experiences with my new Jackson Floyd Rose further piqued my interest in the new Schecter, but the September 7th experience just solidified the decision to make the move and liquidate all but my hand-built Les Paul. Even the 1987 squire is going, because it doesn't do anything that the 2016 Jackson does and the Floyd beats the 6-screw hands down.

While I do feel that a 24.75" scale feels and sounds better, and I do love everything about Les Paul's, I would rather be in tune - under all conditions - than play a certain model, a certain species of wood, a given construction methodology and/or a brand preference.

I am, however, stubborn, set in my ways and have a tendency to do things the 'old way.'

It's time for a change...
 
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