Epiphone les pauls?

[eddie_van_earache]

Anyone ever play one? I am looking at one (new) and wonder how they are? I am not gunna drop the cash on a "real" les paul thats for sure.

Any one have one of there?

[Charlz]

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I had one, for a short while. Not a terrible guitar. However, I am used to my Gibson LPC, so, to me, it felt 'cheap', but played well. I suggest you try one on first, then make the call... (Just my $.02)

[veliyasin]

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[eddie_van_earache]

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so you are saying try an edwards?

[mhalsey]

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I bought an Epi LPC to cure my LP GAS cuz, like you, I didn't want to spend the duckies on a real one. I've changed a lot of things on it (tuners, hardware, pups, electronics) which made a world of difference. Only problem is that, as much as I like the way it plays and sounds, I just can't get used to it. I think I'm discovering that I'm a strat guy. Be prepared for the Epi bashing to come, tho. Most folks here it seems are more partial to LPs like the Agiles and the Edwards.

[eddie_van_earache]

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Where can I see the edwards and Agiles? Who sells em?

[veliyasin]

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http://instruments.search.ebay.com/edwar...gZ1QQsofocusZbs

I especially recommend guitarspazz7(Mike Rile), great guy and the fact that he is American really helps too.

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZguitarspazz7QQhtZ-1

[ApeDosMil]

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Go for a Greco/Orville/Burny/Tokai before you get a Epiphone ewww. China junk.

[toejam]

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I'd take an Epiphone over an Agile any day!

[Boxcar Willie 84]

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I have a soft spot for the Epiphone Les Paul Customs, probably because Josh Moore and Dusty Redmon from Beloved used them, and I don't think they're too bad...definitely not as bad as the other Epiphones.

[zeegler]

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My cousin just bought an Epi LP. He says it's great. From what I've heard, you just have to look to find a good one. It's not something you would want to buy without having it in your hands first.

My Xaviere kicks an Epi's ass all over the place! [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[zeegler]

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Dammit, i forgot, that's an old pic. It has gold Gibson speed knobs now,a zebra Duncan Custom in the bridge, and a double cream Gotoh pickup in the neck.

[777]

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I have a Epi. Zakk Wylde Custom and it's worth the price!!

[sully]

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epis are okay if you can find a good one. the standard i had was okay, and made in korea before they moved to china. i swapped the pickup, and that was about it. it was kinda like having a moped though; okay until your friends see you with one.

[Rupe]

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OK guitars if you find a good one...they are very inconsistant. Electronics are typically bad so figure on an upgrade and you have a serviceable instrument.