Les Paul Axcess With Floyd Rose

I was just reading an article about NAMM 2008, and I came across something that I thought would spark some good discussion: The Les Paul Axcess with a Floyd Rose tremolo.



What does everyone think about this? I know in the past there have been a few custom jobs out there with Floyd Roses, but as far as I know this is the first mass produced Gibson with one.

I personally don't think it's necessary. When I'm playing a style of music where I would want to whammy, I don't like playing that style of guitar. I could maybe see using a whammy on an SG, but I really don't think these are going to sell that great.

I think they look bad and don't find it necesary. The whole point of the Les Paul is to be a solid hunk of wood to put out great tones, and the floyd rose will drain that. Bigsby if any should be put on there, they compliment that guitar and sound good.

The Neil Schon signature had a floyd, but was pretty expensive... Being as I love floyd trems, I could think about a Les Paul now...

I don't like the silverburst though.... :rolleyes:

All of a sudden Gibsons look appealing again... all they need now is 24 frets and slim necks :p
Seriously though, its a great idea re the trem IMO, there is an obvious demand and at least they are evolving rather than keeping the traditionalist head in the sand approach - not so sure the robotic guitar is going to take off though :confused: