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Uncle E · Post by **Uncle E** » Tue Jun 23, 2026 1:41 pm

My Yamaha Les Paul had a much harder tone than a real Les Paul, and that helped it cut through better with the Mark I. It was pretty much Santana’s tone from that era.

DaveL60 · Post by **DaveL60** » Tue Jun 23, 2026 2:18 pm

I'm definitely an Ibanez fan. I have a solid body and a semi-hollow that are both excellent guitars, both sub-$1000 USD. I also have Halifax LP from the 1970s which I learned was an Ibanez owned brand, which is also a solid instrument. Overall, the quality of modern instruments at very reasonable prices these days is quite good.

tapper mike · Post by **tapper mike** » Tue Jun 23, 2026 3:38 pm

Uncle E wrote: Tue Jun 23, 2026 1:41 pm My Yamaha Les Paul had a much harder tone than a real Les Paul, and that helped it cut through better with the Mark I. It was pretty much Santana’s tone from that era.

Back in the 90's I was in a classic rock and blues band. A few of Santana's songs were in rotation for our setlist. We'd also play Rush and Bob Seeger. My 70's LP Custom reigned supreme. It was the end of an era. Back then Norlin would glue two pieces of Mahogany together. You could see the split line along the sides. After that Norlin decided that the only difference between Customs and Standards were the ornateness and Rosewood vs Ebony on the fretboard. Sad so sad.

I never was able to play that guitar for the entire show. I'm short and skinny no matter how padded the strap was it grinded into my shoulder. I'd always swap it out after the first set for my
basswood strat plus.

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