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There is no such thing as an archtopped les paul, that kind of top is found on hollowbody Guitars. There are flat top and carved top Les Pauls, flat tops are just what you would expect-flat. Carved tops are tops that generally raise as they get closer to the middle, giving a beautiful figured look
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Did Les Paul have any problems inventing the solid body guitar?
He didn't. (Invent the solid body Electric Guitar.) The Rickenbacker Frying Pan, the Travis Bigsby, and Leo Fender's Broadcaster, Telecaster and Stratocaster guitars were all mass produced and sold before the Les Paul. All of them were solid body instruments.Here's what happened. Gibson was dismayed to see their share of the electric guitar market start to shrink because of the popularity of the Telecaster and Stratocaster, so they consulted Paul. He designed a guitar with a distinct, difficult to copy shape; Les Paul guitars have carved maple tops similar to those on acoustic archtop jazz guitars. The Gibson company, which is set up to produce those type instruments was able to build them without difficulty.To their amazement the arched top actually affected the tone of the guitar. The rest is history.But Les Paul did not invent the first solid body guitar, and I don't believe he actually built the first one. I believe he simply drew the plans and gave (sold) them to Gibson.
Is there a difference between the 2007 PRS Paul Allender SE guitar with a whammy bar and the one without a whammy bar?
they both have a whammy bar, the newer ones just don't come with the whammy on the guitar(for some odd reason.)
What is the Difference between Gibson Les Paul and sg?
Les Pauls are much heavier give a thicker sound and only have one cutaway. SGs have double cutaway horns, allow easier access to very high frets, are much lighter, and have different tone qualities. Personally, I prefer a les paul. I hope this answered your question, there are more differences but this is general i could do a better comparison if you asked about two differing models
What artist had the longest span between number one hits?
paul mccartney
What is the connection between Sean Paul Rihanna and Nicki minaj?
They are all recording artists. They sometimes collaborate with the same people.
Difference between Indonesian food and filipino food?
John Paul Bucknell
What did Paul Revere do in hes early days?
It is said that he carved false teeth.
The difference between Carrie Chapman and Alice paul?
Catt wanted to attain suffrage state-by-state; Paul wanted a constitutional amendment
What is the relationship between the US and Paul Biya?
well the difference is simple, they are spelled completely different.
What is the difference between peter and paul okoye?
there so many difference between them first peter is more taller than poor, Paul do more of singing while peter prefer dancing. Paul looks quite while peter should be the rough guy u know ha-ha okay, also Paul has deadlocks and peter goes on low cut above i admire Paul more..........
Difference between conceptual physics by paul g. hewitt 9th and 10th edition?
The difference is that some of the questions at the end of the chapter have changed order.
What is the difference between Westminster Abbey and St Paul's Cathedral London?
Westminster Abbey is Church of England and St Paul's Cathedral is Christian but non-denominational.
How did Gibson the guitar company get started?
in the late 1800s ... like 1898 give or take and Orville gibson started with mandolins and archtop guitars which would later become ES, Les Paul , SG, V, Firebird, Explorer.. ect.
What is Paul saying that there is no difference between men and women there is no difference between race?
No. No matter what color people are they are still people. We all have the same parts and hearts it doesn't matter what the outside looks like.
What is the difference between Saint Peter and Saint Paul?
Saint Peter was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and is considered the first pope of the Catholic Church. Saint Paul was a Christian missionary and writer of the New Testament. Peter is known for his role as the leader of the apostles, while Paul is known for his missionary journeys and theological writings.
What is the difference between untated Paul and rated R Paul?
Unrated is the version shown to movie coordinators before it was edited and made to be fit in theaters as a rated R movie Hope this helps!
What makes a flattop guitar different from an archtop guitar?
The descriptions below apply mainly to acoustic or electro acoustic guitars. A short explanation of the difference between solid body electric archtop and flattop guitars is at the end of this article. Semi hollow electric guitars like the Gibson ES 335 are a different type of guitar than described here. ACOUSTIC GUITARS Archtop guitars are typically used for Jazz. Flattop guitars are typically used for a wide range of different types of music like Classical, Folk, Bluegrass, Blues, Rock and Flamenco. As with all things related to music, there are many exceptions. An obvious difference between the two types of guitar is that the top and back of the guitar body is flat on a flattop. The top and back are arched, or curved outwards, on an archtop guitar. Flattop guitars typically have a round sound hole in the top, just below the fretboard. Some flattop guitars may have oval, "D" shaped, or other type of holes in the top. Some hand-made flattops have no hole in the top, but have a hole in the side. Archtop guitars typically have two "f" holes on both sides of the guitar's bridge. A few archtops may have an oval hole just below the fingerboard, but this is rare. The bridge on a flattop is typically glued to the top of the guitar. The ends of a flattop guitar's strings are attached just behind the bridge. The end of the fretboard and the "scratch plate" are glued to the top of a flattop guitar. There are exceptions among handmade guitars. The bridge on an archtop guitar is not glued. It "floats" on the arched surface of the guitar, held in place by the tension of the strings. The strings are attached to a tailpiece which is anchored to the tail end of the guitar. The only thing touching the top of an archtop guitar is the bridge. Typically, the fretboard floats above the top and does not actually touch it. Finger rests (a.k.a. "scratch plate") are usually mounted to the neck and the side of the guitar so they do not touch the top. If a pickup is mounted, a floating pickup that is attached to the finger rest is preferred. pickup controls are often mounted on the finger rest. There are exceptions to this among some archtops. Some pickups are mounted directly into the body of the guitar. Often the pickup controls are mounted directly into the top of the guitar on the lower end of the lower bout. In these cases, the sound of the amplified guitar is more important than the acoustic sound. Acoustically, archtop guitars have a very different sound from flattop guitars. Archtops have a slightly more "nasal" sound. They were originally developed to help the guitarist be heard in a band before guitars were amplified. Flattops were usually used in a less formal and more intimate setting. Of course, this is not the case today. SOLID BODY ELECTRIC GUITARS Solid body electric flattop or archtop guitars are more alike. The difference between them has more to do with the top of the guitar. Electric archtop guitars typically have a different piece of wood glued on top of the main body of the instrument. This piece is carved to an arched shape. Depending on the carve it is more or less comfortable than a flattop electric. A Gibson Les Paul is typical of a solid body electric archtop. A Fender Telecaster is typical of a solid body electric flattop. Some guitarists prefer electric solid body archtops over solid body flattops because they may be more "comfortable." There may also be a difference in tone based on the use of two different types of wood. Some flattop electrics have additional beveling or shaping to make them more comfortable to hold. The Fender Stratocaster and Gibson SG are examples of this. This is an individual choice. The best way to understand these differences is to visit a music store and try out several different types of guitar until you find one that fits best. Of course, sound is always important, so pay attention to that as well.
