I mean in seventies where we had the best music and sound ever gibson guitar dominated
and I loved its sound. Later on fender started taking a lead and the music deteriorated...
Clapton switched to fender guitars and many others as well, why is that???
Gibson not only sounds better but looks better so what the problem? price?

comparing to gibson fender sounds thin and cheese..and how does it look??? like plank wood with strings...

For me it is a matter of comfort and I like the sound of a Strat better, but I do have an LP Classic. I just never can get comfortable with the LP. I have one Strat that is as heavy as most Pauls, I put CS 54s in it and it is wonderful. My other Strat is an American Deluxe with the soft "V" neck profile and S1 switching. It is very versatile for me. I use a BOSS Bass EQ pedal with Fender amps and it makes both the amps and the guitars sound better, removes all the flub. Did you forget that Jimi used a Strat mostly, though he did use Gibsons too, David Gilmour, Pete now plays a Strat and sounds like he always did.

One thing may be QC of Les Pauls. One is a gem and another is a boat anchor. The Peter Green/Gary Moore LP is an awesome guitar. Kossoff got great tone (he also only used bottom cabs for his tone. Mike Bloomfield... anyway that is my theory, weight/QC/comfort.

I imagine Clapton switched after seeing Jimi play and having his LP (Eric's) stolen. 

I've never had a decent SG but I think I would like it, though I prefer a 25.5" scale... it is just what I am used to. 

As far as the music you have to consider that it was all new in the late 60s and early 70s. They were re-doing all the blues tunes as blues rock and everything was new. These days it is hard to come up with anything new in that classic rock style of music... it was easy then because it was all new.

IMO. 

It just depends on the sound you're looking for. If it's clean, sparkling rhythm you're after then nothing cuts through the mix like a Tele. If it's a thick, warm and overdriven  sound then yes a Les Paul cuts the mustard. 

Different tools for different jobs. However Gibson really took the price gouging to a ridiculous level. True Fender's aren't much better but you can get a top of the line Strat for $1200 where as a Les Paul will cost you $2000. I think they're both thieves. I do love me some Gibby's though. I want an ES-335. Can someone "lend" me three grand?

I've wanted an R-8 for several years and will probably buy one some day. I'd like a CS LP with the long neck tenon.

J

SGs are great guitars. I've owned full on vintage Gibby SGs and Epi's. They're very light and the necks are slim and fast. Great playing guitars. The bonus is they are usually a lot less expensive than their clunkier Les Paul cousins. I never really liked LPs. Their necks are too fat and rigid and there is something about their tone that does not agree with my style at all. They are also extremely heavy and to get a decent one you have to pay a mint.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4vxOoSS5RY

what a sweet sound of seventies...

"This era was so awesome, even the instruments smoked..."

Humbuckers compress the sound. Starts and teles and p90 s dont

Beepster


Different tools for different jobs. However Gibson really took the price gouging to a ridiculous level. True Fender's aren't much better but you can get a top of the line Strat for $1200 where as a Les Paul will cost you $2000. I think they're both thieves. I do love me some Gibby's though. I want an ES-335. Can someone "lend" me three grand?

you're probably right. I been in GC today and the cheapest strat I've seen for 100$ while gibson for 700$.
On the other hand the most expensive fender was for 1200$ whereas gibson over $4000...
I guess fender is made in China then?