Buckethead Signature Les Paul - First Impressions

mcmurray · 04-30-2010, 10:37 PM

First of all I'd like to thank Axl Rose for introducing Bucket to Les Paul's. Without him, this guitar would never have existed.

Finally after nearly a 6 month wait I picked up my Buckethead signature yesterday. Due to a major stuff up regarding customs, it's been sitting in a brokers warehouse for the last 7 days.

Within 5 minutes of unpacking the guitar I broke the high E string and my locking tuner jammed >

All fixed now, but that was the last thing I needed after waiting 6 months lol.

The first thing I've noticed is that the 27" scale is perfectly fine, and I don't have huge hands. If no one told me it was a larger scale and larger body I don't think I would have noticed the difference. That said, because of the higher tension strings it just feels easier to play than a standard scale for some reason. Going back to my Ibanez RG J Custom the strings feel like spaghetti. I prefer the feel of this Les Paul a lot more.

Acoustically, the tone is amazing - the guitar resonates big time. I can even hear elements of Bucket's tone without plugging it in.

From what I can tell, the fit and finish is very good to excellent, certainly much better than I was expecting.

The intonation was out on 5 out of the 6 strings, but because it's a 24fret guitar setting the intonation was a snap. (check note at 24th fret, if flat shorten the string, if sharp lengthen the string)

I'm loving the blank fretboard, I've wanted one for years and it's just as good as I imagined.

Size comparison with an Ibanez RG;

Merlin approves;

The tone has a sweetness unlike any Les Paul's (or any electric guitar) I've played before. This is no doubt due to the 27" scale, you can really feel and hear the extra attack of the notes when you pick a string. The notes just seem to jump off the fretboard. I need to buy a new amp to do this guitar justice, the POD X3 and my practice amp are not worthy!

Unknown Doodl3.2 · 04-30-2010, 10:39 PM

that's a sick guitar! Congratz

MaxOfMetal · 04-30-2010, 10:40 PM

Congrats man! I think you're the first one on the forum to snag one.

That sucker looks gigantic next to that JCRG!

MFB · 04-30-2010, 11:53 PM

I

that guitar.

Anyone know where I can get an arcade style button like that? I've been wanting to do a killswitch like that for ages (even before I found out that Buckethead had one like it)

mcmurray · 04-30-2010, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MFB

I

that guitar.

Anyone know where I can get an arcade style button like that? I've been wanting to do a killswitch like that for ages (even before I found out that Buckethead had one like it)

I'm pretty sure it's a Sanwa 20mm button. Should be very easy to find.

MFB · 05-01-2010, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcmurray

I'm pretty sure it's a Sanwa 20mm button. Should be very easy to find.

The square lame ones are easy to find, the circular ones are harder

MaxOfMetal · 05-01-2010, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MFB

The square lame ones are easy to find, the circular ones are harder

Just Google "Sanwa 20mm button". You can find those exact buttons in the very first link.

MFB · 05-01-2010, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaxOfMetal

Just Google "Sanwa 20mm button". You can find those exact buttons in the very first link.

SORCERY!

Guess that's what I get for immediately going to the "shopping" tab

BACK ON TOPIC!

MetalGravy · 05-01-2010, 12:34 AM

Huh, didn't know Buckethead had a sig. Good for him.

right_to_rage · 05-01-2010, 01:05 AM

Lol That guitar is insane, so different. It looks like a great instrument, very unique! It really brings me back to the days when all I listened to was Buckethead 24/7 haha

beneharris · 05-01-2010, 01:22 AM

ah man that thing is so sweet. that is at the top of my list for 6's. i wonder if they sell them in lefty... hmmm

poopyalligator · 05-01-2010, 01:46 AM

I am pretty sure the body on those is bigger than standard les pauls also, if not that thing was playing tricks on my eyes when i saw it sitting next to a normal one at the store.

Esp Griffyn · 05-01-2010, 06:25 AM

I just wish they had gone for black hardware

Otherwise, a pretty cool guitar.

LUCKY7 · 05-01-2010, 07:15 AM

I was just checking these out, myself. Does anyone know if Munky's new guitar is a Buckethead?

BrainArt · 05-01-2010, 07:24 AM

This is pretty much the only Gibson I would ever buy.

Congrats, man!

mcmurray · 05-01-2010, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUCKY7

I was just checking these out, myself. Does anyone know if Munky's new guitar is a Buckethead?

It is, without a shadow of a doubt, the Buckethead signature LP.

LUCKY7 · 05-01-2010, 12:39 PM

So I guess that is THE guitar to get for fanbois like moi, thanks for clearing that up. The Ibanez Les Paul style guitars have a nice shape, but the scale is so tiny. This thing looks huge. Congrats, live large!

shogunate · 05-01-2010, 01:58 PM

So glad you said it differed from the "les paul" tone. Rightfully ....in so, for too many reasons to list....
I'm thinking CLIPSSSSSSS. NOW.

Each time I've seen bucket live the ....er stays on the distortion channel on his Mesa, even for all the clean songs, just rolled the volume and picked like an angel. I want to see how this thing is in action in the hands of mortals

MFB · 05-01-2010, 02:03 PM

Did Gibson just use some of their own pickups for this? I want to say it's a shame they didn't do an X2N set but I imagine it would turn people off

Murmel · 05-01-2010, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MFB

Did Gibson just use some of their own pickups for this? I want to say it's a shame they didn't do an X2N set but I imagine it would turn people off

All you need for a guitar to sell is to put a crapload of Gibson signatures and Gibson hardware/electronics on it

With that said, I think Gibson have never used anything but Gibson pickups except for their failed attempts to make metal guitars that come with EMGs.

wannabguitarist · 05-01-2010, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murmel

All you need for a guitar to sell is to put a crapload of Gibson signatures and Gibson hardware/electronics on it

With that said, I think Gibson have never used anything but Gibson pickups except for their failed attempts to make metal guitars that come with EMGs.

Gibson pickups are generally awesome though so it's not a big deal

Murmel · 05-01-2010, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wannabguitarist

Gibson pickups are generally awesome though so it's not a big deal

Yes ofcourse I don't blame the pickups, I think they're great too

MSalonen · 05-01-2010, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcmurray

I can even hear elements of Bucket's tone without plugging it in.

What? How so?

Quote:

Originally Posted by poopyalligator

I am pretty sure the body on those is bigger than standard les pauls also, if not that thing was playing tricks on my eyes when i saw it sitting next to a normal one at the store.

It is bigger, just like his, since the man is a giant.

Ckackley · 05-01-2010, 06:07 PM

OK .. It is a ton bigger than a Standard.. Now the million dollar question- How heavy is that thing? Or is it chambered? My Gibson Standard is heavy as hell...

TomAwesome · 05-01-2010, 06:32 PM

Very nice guitar.

Is there any difference at all between the two buttons, or are they just there to offer alternate positions?

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04-30-2010, 10:37 PM	#1
mcmurray ss.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 44 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Buckethead Signature Les Paul - First Impressions First of all I'd like to thank Axl Rose for introducing Bucket to Les Paul's. Without him, this guitar would never have existed. Finally after nearly a 6 month wait I picked up my Buckethead signature yesterday. Due to a major stuff up regarding customs, it's been sitting in a brokers warehouse for the last 7 days. Within 5 minutes of unpacking the guitar I broke the high E string and my locking tuner jammed > All fixed now, but that was the last thing I needed after waiting 6 months lol. The first thing I've noticed is that the 27" scale is perfectly fine, and I don't have huge hands. If no one told me it was a larger scale and larger body I don't think I would have noticed the difference. That said, because of the higher tension strings it just feels easier to play than a standard scale for some reason. Going back to my Ibanez RG J Custom the strings feel like spaghetti. I prefer the feel of this Les Paul a lot more. Acoustically, the tone is amazing - the guitar resonates big time. I can even hear elements of Bucket's tone without plugging it in. From what I can tell, the fit and finish is very good to excellent, certainly much better than I was expecting. The intonation was out on 5 out of the 6 strings, but because it's a 24fret guitar setting the intonation was a snap. (check note at 24th fret, if flat shorten the string, if sharp lengthen the string) I'm loving the blank fretboard, I've wanted one for years and it's just as good as I imagined. Size comparison with an Ibanez RG; Merlin approves; The tone has a sweetness unlike any Les Paul's (or any electric guitar) I've played before. This is no doubt due to the 27" scale, you can really feel and hear the extra attack of the notes when you pick a string. The notes just seem to jump off the fretboard. I need to buy a new amp to do this guitar justice, the POD X3 and my practice amp are not worthy!

04-30-2010, 10:40 PM	#3
MaxOfMetal Likes trem wankery. • Super Moderator • Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 21,238 Thanked: 91 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Congrats man! I think you're the first one on the forum to snag one. That sucker looks gigantic next to that JCRG! Need help with setting up a trem? Need info on your Ibby? Live in Milwaukee? Please feel free to message me. New Rules. Read Them.

04-30-2010, 11:53 PM	#4
MFB I'M A MONSTER! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 7,404 Thanked: 84 Feedback Score: 12 reviews	I that guitar. Anyone know where I can get an arcade style button like that? I've been wanting to do a killswitch like that for ages (even before I found out that Buckethead had one like it) (´･ω･`) *In space, no one can hear you bree.* - Metal Ken

05-01-2010, 01:46 AM	#12
poopyalligator Dr.Poopyalligator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: "Albuquerque, NM" Posts: 4,285 Thanked: 49 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	I am pretty sure the body on those is bigger than standard les pauls also, if not that thing was playing tricks on my eyes when i saw it sitting next to a normal one at the store. My main setup: Ibanez uv7bk green dot, Engl fireball 60, genz benz g flex 2x12.

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05-01-2010, 12:34 AM	#9
MetalGravy Making a meat suit Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Urbandale, IA Posts: 984 Thanked: 8 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Huh, didn't know Buckethead had a sig. Good for him.

05-01-2010, 01:05 AM	#10
right_to_rage Avant Temporal Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,397 Thanked: 19 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Lol That guitar is insane, so different. It looks like a great instrument, very unique! It really brings me back to the days when all I listened to was Buckethead 24/7 haha

05-01-2010, 01:22 AM	#11
beneharris SS.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Flagstaff Posts: 1,608 Thanked: 21 Feedback Score: 13 reviews	ah man that thing is so sweet. that is at the top of my list for 6's. i wonder if they sell them in lefty... hmmm

05-01-2010, 06:25 AM	#13
Esp Griffyn APEX Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: SEVEN Posts: 3,579 Thanked: 23 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just wish they had gone for black hardware Otherwise, a pretty cool guitar. think of it this way. you could have a room full of worthless douchebag darrel signature deans - jymellis

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BrainArt Deftones Guru. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 7,654 Thanked: 25 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This is pretty much the only Gibson I would ever buy. Congrats, man! Member of the Injustice League with Pooluke41, Jakke and -42. I am Poi; The Ipu pounding, Ukulele shredding rapey clown, who ruins childhood dreams of balloon animals!

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LUCKY7 ɹǝʇlǝʞs ɹǝʇlǝɥ Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York Posts: 322 Thanked: 6 / 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So I guess that is THE guitar to get for fanbois like moi, thanks for clearing that up. The Ibanez Les Paul style guitars have a nice shape, but the scale is so tiny. This thing looks huge. Congrats, live large! ɹǝʇlǝʞs ɹǝʇlǝɥ ø„¸¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨¸„ø¤º°¨ ¨°º¤ø„HEAVY METAL¸„ø¤º°¨ ¸„ø¤º°¨ RULES!!!``°º¤ø„¸ ¸„ø¤º°¨¸„ø¤º°¨¨°º¤ø„¸¨°º¤ø

05-01-2010, 01:58 PM	#18
shogunate SS.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: denver, co Posts: 631 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So glad you said it differed from the "les paul" tone. Rightfully ....in so, for too many reasons to list.... I'm thinking CLIPSSSSSSS. NOW. Each time I've seen bucket live the ....er stays on the distortion channel on his Mesa, even for all the clean songs, just rolled the volume and picked like an angel. I want to see how this thing is in action in the hands of mortals Maybe it's a promotional gag, you stay the weekend, get a jar of blood

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MFB I'M A MONSTER! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 7,404 Thanked: 84 Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Did Gibson just use some of their own pickups for this? I want to say it's a shame they didn't do an X2N set but I imagine it would turn people off (´･ω･`) *In space, no one can hear you bree.* - Metal Ken

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Ckackley SS.org Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 766 Thanked: 12 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	OK .. It is a ton bigger than a Standard.. Now the million dollar question- How heavy is that thing? Or is it chambered? My Gibson Standard is heavy as hell...

05-01-2010, 06:32 PM	#25
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