Comments for LES PAUL GUITARS

Comment on How much is a 1954 Gibson Les Paul Custom worth? by xx_satanic_mechanic_xx

xx_satanic_mechanic_xx — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:34:06 +0000

if its a real 1954, its worth a ton. That was the first year for Les Paul guitars. Plus, unfortunately, Mr.Paul passed away today. So there will be the inevitable clammoring for the guitars bearing his name.

Comment on Q&A: epiphone les paul custom or standard? which is a better guitar? by mscherpenberg

mscherpenberg — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 03:02:46 +0000

Well I always tell people that want to buy a guitar based on brand name to go check them out and play them and find what’s right for you. What I like and what is right for my sound may not be what you need at all. Only you can really determine this since it is subjective and there is no clear cut answer.

Comment on Comparing the Gibson Les Paul Junior to the Les Paul Junior Custom 1957? by Zaid A

Zaid A — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:21:07 +0000

dude buy a les paul special II
it is amazing. Remember to buy it with a P-90 pickup
it has that crunchy sound.
And probably you have to pay less than the price you are willing to pay
good luck
tell me the guitar you bought
http://www.epiphone.com/default.asp?ProductID=21&CollectionID=6

Comment on Epiphone Les Paul Custom vs Samick Avion 7 vs Gibson Les Paul Studio? by Left-T

Left-T — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 03:52:43 +0000

Hi Bender

So I gather you love the fat bluesy rock sound of a Gibson. Gibson have great sustain capability especially the Les Paul Studio Model. I has a maple top, mahogany neck, hand-sanded and with tremendous harmonic and soic capabilities.

The Epiphone Les Paul Custom does not have the real ebony-fingerboard, super slim frets like the real Gibson LP Custom.

The Samick can be purchased for under $ 500 on E-bay. Having said this, I tried one at my shop and was not impressed. The hardware was very nice but the fingerboard is in no way comparable to Gibson Les Paul Studio nor the Epiphone. But then, the difference in price shows this.

If you could afford the Gibson Studio, go for it because this is aninvestment that will eventually pay off later down the years. The major difference with Epiphone and all the other makes is that Gibson gets better with age. Not so with Epiphone, or any clones on the market.

When you buy an original Fender, Gibson, Jackson, Martin or whatever, the wood used is top-notch and has been aged properly. When you play them, the vibration of the wood penetrates in the wood and in the long run, the sound improves just like a vintage wine gets better and more expensive with time.

Comment on Epiphone Les Paul Custom vs Samick Avion 7 vs Gibson Les Paul Studio? by cody a

cody a — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 03:03:47 +0000

Depends on how much $ you want to spend. What about a Paul Reed Smith SE (stands for Student Edition). Excellent guitars for about $ 600.

Comment on Epiphone Les Paul Custom vs Samick Avion 7 vs Gibson Les Paul Studio? by lbdinh

lbdinh — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 02:53:02 +0000

Gibson Les Paul Studio…you’re comparing apples and oranges. Those other two aren’t even in the same class.

All Gibsons have higher quality hardware and are made in the USA where quality control is a lot tighter than Asian epiphones. Also, Gibsons come with a hardshell case where epiphone do not.

You can save money by picking up a faded Gibson LP studio with the only difference being a less glossy top. You are still getting a quality instrument.

If you end up getting an epiphone, you’ll get what you pay for including inferior hardware and pickups. The bridge and tuners really justify the price as a quality set will probably run you about $ 400. Don’t know much about the Samick except that it has crappy budget Duncan DESIGNED Humbuckers.

Comment on Q&A: What strings go the best with a gibson les paul studio? by Matt

Matt — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:39:27 +0000

I like D’Adario or Ernie Ball 10 gauge strings personally. They will give you a fatter tone out of your guitar, especially if paired with a good amplifier. if you are doing a lot of drop d tuning, you might want to go with a heavier gauge low E string like a .48 or a .52. That should give you a heavier sounding bottom end. Hope this helps.

Comment on Q&A: What strings go the best with a gibson les paul studio? by Michael R

Michael R — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:01:49 +0000

Strings are a personal preference.I’ve used Dean Markley on my guitars for about 30 years.The set I use starts with an .009 E string.I have one guitar with a Bigsby and I replace the .009 with an .010,it just works better for me.Before Dean Markley,I used Ernie Ball.For the average player,brand really doesn’t make as much difference as gauge.Try different ones to find the strings you can play easiest.

Comment on Q&A: Help! i want to refinish a faded gibson les paul studio. is this a good way to do it? by Bolt Thrower

Bolt Thrower — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 15:15:00 +0000

sounds good but i would go with a polyurethane finish ,it will hold up much longer and be more durable.

Comment on which is a better guitar Epiphone les paul custom or Schecter Vengeance custom? by guitarists

guitarists — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:50:04 +0000

Epiphone Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar has 2 Alnico Classic humbuckers, gold hardware, set mahogany neck, and a rosewood fingerboard with block inlays.
All-mahogany body. Body, neck, and headstock binding. 2 volume and 2 tone controls with a 3-way toggle switch. Get an Epiphone Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar and add your own chapter to the story of rock guitar.
They sustain for long time. And also you can play all kinds of music.