The combination of the lip on the stud tailpiece’s threaded body inserts and that relatively low tune-o-matic means the break angle from saddle to tailpiece is slightly flatter, too, which may be a good or bad thing depending on your taste.

For enhanced playability the Vintage V100 features a unique evolutionary body shape with a graceful descending bass side shoulder and an ingeniously designed offset heel providing improved access to the 'dusty-end' of the guitar's upper frets and opening up your playing.

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I never thought I’d actually go to a Les Paul before my beloved strats! Can’t praise this Lemondrop enough really! The V100™ 'Lemon Drop™' is an original Vintage® ReIssued Series guitar designed in the UK by the Vintage® design team. It should, of course, have rectangular inlays on an ebony ’board to really ape a Les Paul Custom. The trapezoid inlays are more Standard-like here, while the ’board is actually a man-made material called Lignum Rosa. This cookie stores user-like settings for the chat system provider, which are required for our online chat service. Trusted Shops

Another minor issue is the quality of the general finish on the guitar. There are several areas on the sides where there are visible small lumps in the finish, where the spray-paint has spattered and dried hard. This could be intentional to try and suggest touch-ups over the years, however. Lignum Rosa™ for outstanding tonal transfer, responsiveness and durability with a traditional 12" radius for superb playability and feel. I honestly have no issues here; the guitar plays as well as any budget guitar I’ve owned, and the sound quality is excellent. If the purpose of a copy is to provide a taste of the real thing at a way more affordable price point then both these V100s pass that test in some style. Two piece centre jointed mahogany body, with carved solid maple cap and bookmatched flame maple veneer provides resonance, tone and ‘correct weight’ comfort. The Vintage V100 features a unique, evolutionary body shape, with a graceful descending bass side shoulder and an ingeniously-designed offset heel providing improved access to the upper reaches of the fretboard.Nothing to complain about though, any minor imperfection with these reliced guitars just adds to their mojo. This is really a guitar where you’re not going to be too troubled if you accidentally thump it off your desk! Playability and Sound Quality HARDWARE: Wilkinson tune-o-matic-style bridge, stopbar tailpiece, Grover 102 tuners with keystone buttons – gold-plated For enhanced playability the Vintage V100 features a unique evolutionary body shape with a graceful descending bass side shoulder and an ingeniously designed offset heel providing improved access to the ‘dusty-end’ of the guitar's upper frets and opening up your playing. With the exception of the maple top of the MP, no wood is visible on either guitar apart from the fingerboard, which is made of something called Lignum Rosa (a name coined by experienced guitar designer Alan Entwistle, the man behind the Revelation brand). It’s not rosewood, though it certainly looks similar; it’s a multi-layered wood construct that’s ‘quarter-sawn’ so the layers create a grain at a right angles to the face. Nothing gives off that unique, so-cool vibe like a guitar that’s obviously seen some serious use. Like a battle-scarred warrior that always gives its best, the instrument’s character shines through the worn finish, saying 'this guitar has paid its dues’. Its sound has the heart and soul of a thousand gigs in it and you can feel it when you play it. It feels special to hold, and special to play. But how many people can afford the vintage instrument of their dreams? That special instrument which displays a unique level of wear from decades of playing – at home, numerous rehearsal sessions, smoky pubs to working men’s’ clubs, gigs and tours at home and abroad? Or how many guitarists can wait 20 years before their own guitar starts to show that kind of time-related character?

Mismatched tone and volume knobs and a flawless finish ensure the V100PGM Lemon Drop keeps the mojo working. Rosewood for outstanding tonal transfer, responsiveness and durability with a traditional 12" radius for superb playability and feel. Mismatched tone and volume knobs and a flawless finish ensure the Lemon Drop keeps the mojo working.Registered office: V12 Retail Finance Limited, Yorke House, Arleston Way, Solihull, B90 4LH. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The only minor niggle I have with it is poor access to the upper frets, but this is generally an issue with all Les Paul style guitars, so nothing major to fret over. You’re not going to confuse this with a Gibson, are you? The top nuts on both V100s are Graph Tech NuBone XB, which aims to “increase volume and enhance the low-end harmonics of your instrument” (Image credit: Future / Olly Curtis) A Vintage ICON electric already looks like your lifetime companion; the best part is, your journey is just beginning.... Then play on.