Right, I want a LP but am happy to remain a bedroom guitar player (for now anyway). Should I go with an Epi or is worth while going for a Gibson?
Thanks
Right, I want a LP but am happy to remain a bedroom guitar player (for now anyway). Should I go with an Epi or is worth while going for a Gibson?
Thanks
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"The best amplifier is your guitar pick" - Mark Knopfler.
If you have the opportunity, I would play both and see which one you like.
The Gibby Studio in worn/faded finishes (brown and cherry) are comparable in price to the upper price Epis.
Of course, with the Epi, you'll get more bling than on a faded Gibby studio. So, it all depends on what you want to spend, and what features you want on the guitar.
Good luck on the search, and post as to how it's going!
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Also remember, while not sporting a "Les Paul" sticker on the headstock, there are many nice LP-style guitars from other manufacturers.
I just saw a brand called Heritage that make v tasty copies? Are they expensive / any good?
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Yes and yes. Of course, expensive is a subjective term.Originally Posted by Ger the man
Consider the higher end Agile AL models (3000's and 3100's especially). Really. My ebony AL-3000 is just an incredible value.
http://www.rondomusic.com/electricguitar-ss13.html
The Heritage LP's are arguably just as "genuine" Les Pauls as the Gibsons. My understanding is that they are produced in the former Gibson Kalamazoo plant by highly skilled people, many of whom are former Gibson managers and employees. Check it out:Originally Posted by Ger the man
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heritage_Guitars
They have an excellent reputation for quality, and are generally considered on a par with the Gibson instruments. Not cheap, though. Not sure if they're directly comparable in price to the Gibbies, but pretty close, I think.
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The answer, my friend, is a Hagstrom Swede.![]()
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Originally Posted by Robert
How much? I quite fancy dusenberg too! Decisions..Decisions....![]()
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$665 USD it looks like. Great guitar! Check my video demo.
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I haven't played all of these, but here's what the internet will tell you about these guitars:
Epiphone: A decent guitar that does a decent job of making an LP. Pretty reasonable cost too. Fairly recognizable.
Agile: Great value. Excellent quality, and amazingly well made for sub-$400. Nicer than Epiphone, but with little-to-no name recognition by the general public.
Gibson: The original with the name and the headstock. Provided you find the right one, a very nice instrument. Probably the best resale value of the bunch.
Heritage: Those who know them would probably say they're better than Gibsons (from what I hear). Made by former Gibson employees, they're super-high quality, but not exactly cheap.
Also (for Robert's sake)...
Hagstrom: A good instrument with a plastic resin for the fretboard material. Somewhere in between the first two and last two cost-wise. Nicely appointed SFAIK.
Last edited by Eric; May 14th, 2010 at 08:42 AM. Reason: used incorrect internet acronym
Guitars: Gibson LP Studio, MIA Fender Precision, Carvin C350Originally Posted by Spudman
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Doesn't IKEA sell Hagstrom?
We actually have 2 Hagstrom dealers in Ireland!![]()
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"The best amplifier is your guitar pick" - Mark Knopfler.
My advice to you after owning both low end, high end Epie and Gibson Les pauls from Studio to Classic to Standard, I would first say what is your budget? If you can afford 2000 for a Gibson go for it, If your budget os 400 look at Epi or Agile . If you are more comfortable in the 1000 range I would get a used Studio. The used maket is where I would go at any rate. No reason to pay the high dollar rate for a new guitar. There are thousands out there at every level.
But.... don't settle for anything less than what you would be comfortable with.
You will always be second guessing yourself.
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All of the guitars mentioned are generally good quality instruments. I've tried playing the Epi's and Gibson's side by side, but at the mega-stores they are usually so poorly set up it's difficult to evaluate them on their own merit.
If you buy from a local dealer, and buy new, you should have the benefit of a warranty. I own an Agile, great guitar, as good as the Gibson Les Paul Custom I used to own. But to be honest, if there were a Hagstom dealer nearby selling new Swedes w/ warranty I'd buy one. They are stylish, well made, and use good components.
A guitar that fits you and feels good in your hands is what you want.
About 99% of what you wring out of it is in your hands and fingers.
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As the resident Heritage aficionado I must give them my endorsement. However, they might not be the right guitar for you. If you are looking for something more affordable, I'd keep an eye out for a used Elite (or Elitist) Epiphone. In my opinion, the fit and finish is better than the low end Gibson (faded series) and the standard Epiphone series.
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