Originally Posted by: DraconusJLM

As for LPs, I've never owned one but I'd quite like to try a Studio model, because they're lighter, to see how it feels and sounds, then add one to the collection.

One of the better videos on the subject was last month from Darrell Braun. It compared an Epiphone LP to a Gibson LP. Interesting.

I know I've said that my first guitar back when was a Gibson Les Paul and I have long, long regretted trading years ago. I loved that guitar. Not that I replaved it with junk but it was the 80's and I needed something purple and with a Floyd. Go figure...

It's why I have my current Gibson Les Paul; it very much reminds me of that old '68 I had. Primarily, there's no weight relief. I like a heavy Les Paul. So my Les Paul now on my wall fits that and the neck profile that feels like home.

That's the deal, it's gotta feel like it fits ya. I wouldn't shy away from a Studio but there's a good few different types and worth know what neck profile you like first and work from there.

Random thoughts.......