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I’ll be buying a Black Beauty tomorrow then 
Sorry Goldtop, you have to wait.
Black Gibson Les Paul for sure!!
I am just a beginner, so it has to be easy to play. but here’s the thing, i dont like the look of the newer guitars, like the fender starcaster which is what i have now, I love the vintage look. But I cannot afford any of them, there like $1,000+ even on eBay (such as this one that I really like http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-1973-GIBSON-LES-PAUL-CUSTOM-ELECTRIC-GUITAR_W0QQitemZ290246833640QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item290246833640)
Does anyone know where I can get a guitar like this but for under $300? I know I probably wont be able to get an original for this cheap, but maybe a remake that has that vintage look and good sound quality?
Thank you 
ok. Get an ibanez. Even the cheap ones sound amazing. You could pick up a hollow body ibanez for about 300 that looks like one of the old vintage guitars. Check out the ibanez website.
What i dont get, is why you would want a 300$ guitar if u hav a strat??? the sound is way more important than the look.
Its really up to you.
Are you trading for investment purposes?
Or for playing?
If it’s for playing yourself, and you really like the feel of the BB, go for it.
Even if you lose monetarily, you’ll gain in playability.
If it’s for an investment, check out how much each instrument is going for on ebay and such these days and make your decision based on that..
ok whick guitar should i buy
whats the difference between the first 2
http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-Limited-Edition-Les-Paul-Custom?sku=519391#new
http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gibson-Les-Paul-Studio-Electric-Guitar?sku=582657#new
or a fender
http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Deluxe-Blackout-Telecaster-Electric-Guitar?sku=515524#new
so tell me what you like better as well fender or gibson les paul
don’t limit yourself on guitar choices! Try out as many guitars as you can in your local guitar shops, closest big corp. guitar shops, etc. Most guitarists that have common sense will tell you the same. I got a Dean Razorback because I tried out before I chose a Jackson V guitar. I still have the same guitar since a year ago. I had to customize it to get the sound I loved. I wanted another more decent amp, so I went to another place to try out amps, and I ended up with a Line 6 Spider 3 amp because I loved it! It’s all about experimenting in order to get that great edge sound you’re looking for. For rock music/metal, I’ve known a lot of high-end metal/hard rock musicians to go for a gibson guitar. Fender, I think more blusier musicians have used those. Yngwie Malmsteen uses Fender and he’s a shredder. Here is a list of Guitar Brands I love overall:
Ibanez
B.C. Rich
Dean
ESP
Jackson
PRS
Schecter
I’m more of a musician that plays all genres. So, I choose these brands myself because the sound of those guitars to me amaze me. This does not have to mean that you have to choose the same brands. There is one more thing I might would suggest, but this depends on if you got the money to do something like this. Go to your local guitar shop and pay them to build you your own custom guitar. Now, you can tell them exactly what specifications you want. They will most likely offer a reasonable price for the custom guitar. These are suggestions.
I strongly recommend trying out all guitars before deciding to limit yourself. That’s what I did to get the great guitars I have in my arsenal.
(Please don’d go on looks.. More like how it sounds and feels etc..)
Please only answer if you have/played one of them…
Gibson Les Paul Studio:
http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-USA/Les-Paul-Studio-Faded.aspx
Eoiohone Les Paul Standard:
http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Epiphone/Les-Paul-Standard.aspx
Epiphone Les Paul Custom:
http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Epiphone/Les-Paul-Custom.aspx
Epiphone Les Paul Standard Ultra II:
http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Epiphone/Les-Paul-Standard-Ultra-II.aspx
Epiphone Les Paul Black Beauty:
http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Epiphone/Les-Paul-Black-Beauty.aspx
Epiphone Les Paul Studio:
http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Epiphone/Les-Paul-Studio.aspx
haha I like Les Paul…
What Gibson would you recommend for around $1000? (doesn’t have to be one of the above)
thanks Jake, I’m just a bit worried that the neck might be a bit wide.. if you know what I mean.. anyway, I’m gonna go to a music shop a try it and then we’ll see..
I own a Gibson Studio, and the sound that you get out of that guitar compared to the others on your list is incomparable. I have played a Epiphone Studio, and it doesn’t even come close to the Gibson version. You might be saving some money by buying an Epiphone, but the money you save from the guitar will go into effects and amps to try and mask the sound of it.
what is the difference between a studio and a standard? Studios are cheaper i have noticed, are they worse quality, play differently? also whats a les paul custom? thanks
Of the ones that I’ve owned
usually the electronics are the same,
At least they were, originally.
Now, Gibson has a LOT a different pickup variations.
the difference was in the wood, and the trimmings.
Some Studios, have a flat top, all mahogany body, with less binding, gold, etc., rosewood fretboard,
Some have the carved top, I’ve seen BOTH bodies.
Tend to be very plain.
the Deluxe has the mahogany body, but with a carved maple top.
Might be plain or flamed, or burled, "Gold Top" etc.
More binding, fancier inlay work etc.
Origianaly the Deluxe had the small, P-90 pickups, then the small Epi/Firebird type humbuckers,
now they usually have the large humbuckers.
The Standard came out later, to have a midpriced Paul, between the Deluxe and the Custom,
It has the large ‘buckers,
more trim, binding etc, "occasionally" has gold, not usually.
Carved Maple top, plain, flamed, painted, etc
Rosewood fretboard.
The Customs, have the Maple top too, but with gold plating, ebony fretboards, more binding, even fancier inlay work. Large ‘buckers.
Gibson’s "Top of the Line" Paul.
(other than the "custom shop" stuff)
Most of those old triple pickup/Black/Gold ones were the Customs.
(The original Customs, had tiny frets, actually hard to play, if you bended much, a lot of them have been re-fretted with the larger frets))
There are MANY variations of all the Les Pauls, so you can find a LOT exceptions to these general rules, over the years.
so can you help me decide between these two epi models?
I plan to replace the P-ups on the cheaper one, but keep the stocks on the custom.
Epi Studio Model
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone-Les-Paul-Studio-Electric-Guitar-104298773-i1174173.gc
Epi Custom Model
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone-Les-Paul-Custom-Electric-Guitar-100176337-i1149998.gc
Alpine white if I get the studio, ebony if I get the Custom.
I have a Gibson Les Paul Zakk Wylde Custom, and it’s amazing, my friend has the epiphone version and it’s just as nice, same tone, but the pickups aren’t as nice, but it’s still a really great guitar, and an awsome investment.
Good luck!
Ohh and have fun your first day of highschool, DON’T PANIC. (hehe if you only knew why I thought that was funny)
I’d like a Les Paul Custom guitar, and the Epiphone brand is much cheaper than the Gibson. I know they’re the same company, but I’m wondering what the significant differences in the two guitars are. What makes the Gibson worth so much more? It can’t be just the brand name.
The epiphone is a great guitar, but the gibson just sounds cleaner. it all depends on what style you like. a gibson will last longer than the epiphone and will sound better but an epiphone is a good choice too. it depends on how much you want to spend and how much quality you want.
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Please don’t forget to check the Gibson
Ritchie Blackmore edition. Seymore Duncan makes killer pickups. Also, I hear scalloped frets is the only reason why Malmsteen can shred as fast as he can.
