Originally Posted by: Nodixalhey guys, i was wondering one more thing, since i dont know how to play that well, once i try the les paul i want to buy and feel comfy with it, should i feel ashamed to ask the salesperson to play some stuff for me so i can hear some good sound potential out of the guitar?

Why would you be ashamed? Your buying a guitar, so you need to make sure you know whats its potential is. If you can't play it, ask someone else too. If they make fun of you, kick them in the balls and give the sales commission to another employee.