Would you ever?

[horax]

Would you ever trade an s2 singlecut standard for a les Paul signature t?

Just curious

 

[Wakester]

If I had one, no

 

[bodia]

Nope. No chance.

 

[Bowtiefanatc]

That's a negative Ghost Rider

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Yes, but only so I could use it as trade bait for a Core PRS.

 

[merciful-evans]

No idea.
Depends how they sounded.

 

[shimmilou]

No effing way. Although the LP might be worth more (IDK), to me it would be a hassle to sell the LP and buy another PRS. So, make a few hundred bucks, and have to do without a PRS for a few weeks, not worth it.

 

[Mozzi]

Maybe, would have to depend on the Les Paul and how it sounded, played and looked...

 

[pauloqs]

Actually, I might. Also depending on how the LP played and sounded, and its overall condition.

 

[11top]

Maybe, would have to depend on the Les Paul and how it sounded, played and looked...

And weight.

 

[Mozzi]

And weight.

If looks sounded and played great - the weight wouldn'r influence me at all... I tend to be seated when I play these days so weight isn't as much of a concern as it may be to someone playing 2-3hr shows every night...

 

[markd21]

Depends. Nothing really sounds exactly like a Les Paul except a Les Paul. I know when I was on my search for 'that' tone I came VERY close to getting a Standard. I waffled a lot and did a TON of A/B testing with my SC245, and realized that while my 245was a tiny bit 'thinner' in tone, it had better overall clarity. That really helped as the gain increased. I also found the tone controls more useful on the 245. I passed on the Standard. Sometimes I think I'll get a Les Paul, but....

Now, how does this relate to your question? I have the same S2 Singlecut you have. It sounds fat and has a lot of sounds available between taps and controls. However, it is not a Les Paul. In my mind, the S2 Singlecut Standard has warmer tone and the big pickguard reduces resonance. For me that's cool. I have a PRS Singlecut without a big piece of plastic on the front. If the S2 is not doing it for you anymore, then go try the LP. Bring the S2 to play next to it. Decide from there....

 

[ScottR]

 

[11top]

Custom shop LPs are consistently great guitars.