Just a quick question for the Les Paul guys...

Davey · #1 10-18-2007, 04:58 PM

Basically put, are the Japanese Epiphones any good? I've heard they are decent, but there again, people say the regular ones are too

As anyone got any hands-on experience, and how do they compare to say... an actual Gibson Les Paul Standard?

**elcid** · #2 10-18-2007, 05:18 PM

The guys that have them seem to love them, I thought the Elitists were discontinued though. I played one, it was nice but not a Gibson.

Gurj · #3 10-18-2007, 05:21 PM

What about the lawsuit Ibanez LP'?. How do they compare to a Gibson?

Davey · #4 10-18-2007, 05:36 PM

Thanks 'Cid.

The one I've been looking at is the one with the openbook headstock that's apparently made to the same spec as a USA Standard. I was struggling to believe it'd be the same thing, but if it comes into the same ballpark then I'll defintely snap it up considering its half the price of a used Standard.

I'm intrigued on that one too Gurj.

**elcid** · #5 10-18-2007, 05:43 PM

I dont know about all lawsuit Ibanez LPs, but the ones I've seen have all had bolt on necks. Personally, that's a deal breaker for me. I never saw any Epis with the correct Gibson headstock, do you have any links, I'd be interested in seeing one.

Have you looked into Edwards at all. I have one that I like quite a bit, it;s a shame I'll more than likely be selling it.

Davey · #6 10-18-2007, 05:47 PM

Check these numbers out on the bay: 160168983779, 200163920429, 320171804949

Basically I'm after a decent-ish LP for under £500.

**elcid** · #7 10-18-2007, 05:57 PM

That first one looks nice, but I always wonder when people say "made to the same specs as the American...". If it's made the same, why is it sold for so much less? Also, why would a Japanese made guitar in a Japaneses market say "Made in Japan" in English? Im not saying it's fake or anything, just wondering out loud.

Gurj · #8 10-18-2007, 05:58 PM

I've been also thinking about trying a LP one more time. I've had a custom and a studio and neither time have a gelled with them. But something in me wants me to like them! So I might try a lawsuit Ibby if one comes up. Even thought about an Edwards, but I've never played one before.

dannymills · #9 10-18-2007, 06:30 PM

Get a Studio.

ColinMmmmm · #10 10-18-2007, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by elcid

The guys that have them seem to love them, I thought the Elitists were discontinued though. I played one, it was nice but not a Gibson.

Hey is the elitist the one with the "officially" chambered body, and the tummy contour?

If it is I played one, thought it was comfier than a Les Paul (sitting down). I don't think I'd buy one, I think I'd lean toward a Washburn if I wanted a comfier Les Paul. But the one I played looked pretty nice.

Side note - my Dad hated it. But he's got the real thing.

dannymills · #11 10-18-2007, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ibanez249

Check these numbers out on the bay: 160168983779, 200163920429, 320171804949

Basically I'm after a decent-ish LP for under £500.

Get a Studio - it's a no-brainer.

Davey · #12 10-18-2007, 06:45 PM

I've been thinking that Danny, which is what I put on a couple of threads recently, but I want to go and try it first (heard the quality varies greatly.) So it's just a case of waiting for one to come up locally. If I can snag one that's reasonably priced I'll definitely do it.

**elcid** · #13 10-18-2007, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ColinMmmmm

Hey is the elitist the one with the "officially" chambered body, and the tummy contour?

I dont think so, but the last time I was wrong was 1928, so I'm about due.

ColinMmmmm · #14 10-18-2007, 09:22 PM

Yup I was way off. I was thinking of the Les Paul Ultra. The Elitist is more like a standard Les Paul. Looks like your streak remains alive elcid. Have you tried the Ultra? (and what did you think?)