Let’s take a moment to appreciate the guitar that decided to go on a diet, and boy, did it take it seriously! At first glance, it’s the classic silhouette we all know and love—a sleek, black Les Paul with a gleam that could put a mirror to shame.
Then, you see the screws, and realize there’s a gigantic pickguard that’s covering 90% of the body. Did someone wanted to protect the guitar from everything, including the gentle strum of a feather or the judgmental gaze of a traditionalist? Seems like this guitar isn’t just wearing armor; it’s ready for a jousting match.
You unscrew the pickguard, and surprise! That’s part guitar, part cheese grater. What’s the deal with the Swiss cheese treatment on a guitar that’s supposed to be as solid as the rock it plays?
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Now, we’ve all heard of weight relief, but this Les Paul must have misread the memo and went for a full-on weight removal. Maybe it’s gearing up for a “lightweight” tour? Perhaps it decided to try out for the role of the first guitar in space?
Honestly, that looks like a lot of unnecessary space for just one active pickup battery. Could it be an attempt to reach the ultimate tone, or a new way to smuggle snacks into band practice? Jokes aside, this instrument is like a magic trick: now you see the body, now you don’t! It’s like the guitar version of a vanishing act.
“For my next trick, I will make the Les Paul’s body… disappear!”
But don’t be fooled, it’s still there, somewhere between the pickguard and the echo of the hollow void. In all its hollowed-out glory, this Les Paul is still standing, ready to belt out tunes with an airy resonance that could either be the next big thing or a guitar tech’s worst nightmare. But one thing’s for sure, it’s not afraid to show off its unique charm.
So to the Les Paul that took “less is more” a tad too literally, we salute you. Keep on rockin’, you hollow-bodied hero, and may your notes be as light as your newfound physique!