[Drew68]

I gave myself a two thousand dollar budget. I played about 5 SGs in the store and told the store owner that Gibson’s quality is surely lacking these days.

Gibson's quality control leaves much to be desired these days. I would never buy a Gibson without playing it first. There are some gems and some klunkers. When I bought my Les Paul Classic, I didn't even need to plug it in. As soon as I held it in my hands, I knew I would be walking out the store with it!

Funny thing though, when I feel like jamming out, I almost always reach for my Highway One Stratocaster. It cost about 1/3rd of what my Paul set me back but I just love it! My Paul is just too d*mn heavy!

[Bullish]

I’m a Strat man all the way. Great playability and that unique Strat sound is incomparable. I used to play Fender basses, but these days I have switched to an Ibanez bass. I Love it.

One of the guitarists in my band owns 9 genuine Les Pauls. To each his own I guess.

[Cymbaline]

Funny thing though, when I feel like jamming out, I almost always reach for my Highway One Stratocaster. It cost about 1/3rd of what my Paul set me back but I just love it! My Paul is just too d*mn heavy!

I like the Hwy 1s too, but I can't deal with that flat finish. If I got one I'd buff it out. The newer upgraded Highway 1s are great though. I like the big frets and flatter radius and the 70s headstock. I'd like to get a black one and put a black pickguard on it and look like David Gilmour!