The LP pokerchip, yay or nay?

[jellodog]

@DrewJD82 It's not like you need to be reminded which is the "Rhythm" and which is the "Treble" side of the switch

Aesthetically speaking, the poker chip is just noise. I say leave it off.

 

[metropolis_4]

On a black custom like that I could go either way. Looks good with it off here!

On a burst I prefer it on

 

[spawnofthesith]

2018 standards came stock without, I think it’s better like that

 

[TubeStack]

I dig the poker chip if it’s something traditional, like say, a burst with cream plastics.

On your specific guitar, definitely omit! Looks even more menacing without it.

My thoughts exactly. Well put.

 

[0XI0]

The poker chip is an ugly piece of cheap plastic.

u think there was ever a time in automobile history they had the gas and brake labeled

 

[Devin]

I say Yay

 

[spawnofthesith]

I've never liked calling the neck position "rhythm"

If I'm playing rhythm with any amount of distortion its bridge pickup 100% of the time

I suppose clean could be a different story though

 

[Eagle]

On and the pick guard. I like it stock.

 

[James Freeman]

On that black beauty, nay.

 

[la szum]

Hahhah pretty sure I took that off before I even pulled it out of the case. I'm not a fan of them on LP's at this point in time. Maybe next year.

I have taken mine off before. I think they look great both ways. I also won't hardsell
you on the JB, but the '59 in the neck of an LP is a stellar solution. Bright enough that
you don't get the bloating and tubbiness of the stereotypical Les Paul with the toggle up.

 

[la szum]

I've never liked calling the neck position "rhythm"

If I'm playing rhythm with any amount of distortion its bridge pickup 100% of the time

I suppose clean could be a different story though

Mesa Boogie did it on their amps, too.

 

[metropolis_4]

I've never liked calling the neck position "rhythm"

If I'm playing rhythm with any amount of distortion its bridge pickup 100% of the time

I suppose clean could be a different story though

The name pre-dates distorted chugging rhythm guitar playing

If you were comping jazz chords and then need to poke out of the mix for a solo it’s a completely different story

 

[metropolis_4]

I have seen some rock players flip the poker chip upside down:

Bridge for rhythm, neck for solos

 

[EOengineer]

I guess I’ve been programmed. Seeing a LP with no poker chip feels like seeing my wife with no eyebrows.

 

[mrchevy]

@DrewJD82 It's not like you need to be reminded which is the "Rhythm" and which is the "Treble" side of the switch

I dont always play Freedom Rock, but when I do, it helps me remember

 

[TSJMajesty]

I dont always play Freedom Rock, but when I do, it helps me remember

Is that Freedom Rock? Far out man!

 

[6CA7-A]

Thats a big 10-4 good buddy.

 

[FuzzyAce]

 

[TSJMajesty]

Thats a big 10-4 good buddy.

Niiiice! Gold works great here!

 

[Axe]

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