What guitars are a mix between a Les Paul and a Superstrat?

[budda]

Wow we collectively didn't mention the Mark Morton sig. Epic fail.

 

[BenjaminW]

Maybe spec a Warmoth Strat with some LP-esque specs and a 24.75'' conversion neck?

I'll second this. Warmoth has a 7/8 size Strat body that you can pair with a conversion neck.

 

[Deadpool_25]

Maybe spec a Warmoth Strat with some LP-esque specs and a 24.75'' conversion neck?

Otherwise yeah, the closest thing is a PRS 594. And even then it's pushing the definition of a Superstrat.

That's a great idea. And how dare you change your profile pic! How dare you!

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

That's a great idea. And how dare you change your profile pic! How dare you!

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[Deadpool_25]

korn dogg is retired

now it's WITH EEERMS WAHD ERRHPEEERN

I don't even know who you are anymore.

 

[Deadpool_25]

Shit. I just realized I have a Warmoth guitar that fits the bill pretty well. Has Alpha/Omegas in it which are a bit aggressive but it kinda does the thing I guess.

 

[Grindspine]

What guitars kinda cop the general aesthetic and tonal vibe? Kinda that thick LP sound and a Trem but not a traditional LP shape. Maybe EVH Wolfgang? EBMM Sabre?

ok, this is going to sound weird.

My old B.C. Rich USA Warlock NT has a fat neck that reminds me of an SG. It is 24.75" scale too. Those two aspects make me think "Gibson".

Of course, it's a maple neck into an alder body and fitted (from factory) with an Edge trem. Those along with the body shape are definitely more "superStrat" characteristics.

I have always wanted to get my hands on an old B.C. Rich Eagle for a classic, but not a Gibson style vibe.

 

[Fenriswolf]

Something somthing, generational slur....

 

[Choop]

I dunno exactly how an MIII compares to the tone of an LP, but it is a pretty good candidate spec-wise. Also I've always liked them; they look rad.

 

[kmanick]

Charvel 750XL nick named "the Les Paul Killer" , the ones with the flame tops were mahogany bodies, all set neck all 24.75 scale length
the Charvel "Unicorn" very few of them out there

 

[kmanick]

Jacksons version of the 750XL , slightly thinner body the "Archtop"

 

[rokket2005]

The answer is a Gibson marauder. You probably don't want one.

 

[teamSKDM]

Isn't this how we got the RG series

no the rg series is literally a "super strat" , especially the original rg550

to answer OP a prs with 24 frets and trem is probably closest thing to a les paul + super strat

 

[John]

Wow we collectively didn't mention the Mark Morton sig.

In all fairness, that particular Jackson guitar was instead modeled after an amoeba.

 

[gnoll]

The question makes me think of Charvel 750XL and Esp Original Series Horizons. I think anything that's mahogany and a bit chunkier in terms of body/neck is gonna move in that LP direction, ideally with a maple cap. And then it's a question of how much does it need to look like a superstrat etc. I know I've seen random 80s Japanese guitars that I thought wow that's pretty thick, I bet it sounds that way too. But these days I think it's more in vogue to make small, light, lame guitars.

 

[Drew]

I agree about the scale length. Also, I would avoid any alder based guitars (not wanting to start a debate).

The first guitar that came to my mind is the Kramer Nightswan (if you can find a good one). Second guitar that came to my mind is the LTD (EII) EX. You'll have to pull out the EMGs though.

Why would that start a debate? I love alder, but if I wanted something that sounded like a LP, that's absolutely not where I'd start.

 

[soliloquy]

Kind of surprised that PRS is not the obvious choice here.

It's thick carved top, similar to LP.
It's scale is 25 inches, thus sits between fender and Gibson
Sure, there are double cut LP's out there, but the body shape of prs is similar to a Strat too.

A superstar (Jackson, Schechter, charvel, Ibanez, BC Rich, dean, etc) will all be closer to a fender strat, due to scale and shape.

 

[MFB]

Wow we collectively didn't mention the Mark Morton sig. Epic fail.

Nothing about the Dominion screams "SUPERSTRAT" to me, it's just a Les Paul with a different body.

24.75" scale? Check.
Humbuckers? Check.
4-knob control layout? Check.
Big block inlays? Check.
Mahogany body? Check.
TOM bridge? Check.

So, what's the part that ISN'T a Les Paul, just the shape then.

 

[mikernaut]

I have a Iceman that kinda has Les Paul sound vibes to it. but I also agree the Charvel 750xl is a great one If you can find one, hah!

 

[budda]

Nothing about the Dominion screams "SUPERSTRAT" to me, it's just a Les Paul with a different body.

24.75" scale? Check.
Humbuckers? Check.
4-knob control layout? Check.
Big block inlays? Check.
Mahogany body? Check.
TOM bridge? Check.

So, what's the part that ISN'T a Les Paul, just the shape then.

The shape is uh pretty important in defining superstrats, les pauls and others