2008 Gibson Les Paul Axcess w/Floyd

[bjc]

I just recently bought an ephiphone with a trem. The weight of the guitar is like an old LP, but the trem ("Floyd" lite) is awful. I'm gonna have a REAL Floyd installed and since I already replaced the pick ups with SDs I think I'm gonna end up with a pretty awesome little axe for well under what they are asking for the Gibson version...

[bluesymetal]

Local Guitar Center had two of them. Beautiful. Second best bridge/guitar combo since Strat & Floyd (which I proudly own!). They wanted 'round $2400 for 'em, though. I agree with the poster above -- knock $1500 off and I'll think about it.

You guys really think Gibson should be releasing these guitars at a $900.00 price point? With an OFR, PLEK, USA build (custom shop I think I read in my GC catalog?), good electronics, etc??? C'MON. Whats a normal LP standard these days 2000.00?? Thats only anohter 400.00 bucks. I think it's high still, as I think a normal lp's price is high (just like I think normal San Dimas are kinda high priced). But 900.00?? I would be pretty happy if they were between 1500.00-1800.00.

[Cuthbert]

Played one, gray.

I agree with all the comments, EXPECIALLY the price.

2300 euro. Here. Way too much.

[Firebird V]

You guys really think Gibson should be releasing these guitars at a $900.00 price point? With an OFR, PLEK, USA build (custom shop I think I read in my GC catalog?), good electronics, etc??? C'MON. Whats a normal LP standard these days 2000.00?? Thats only anohter 400.00 bucks. I think it's high still, as I think a normal lp's price is high (just like I think normal San Dimas are kinda high priced). But 900.00?? I would be pretty happy if they were between 1500.00-1800.00.

Yeah. I am for them making a Studio version of this... Or even bring back the old Studio Lite with a F/R from the late 80's early 90's. That would bring the price down low enough to make many people purchase one.

[lhrocker]

This is agreat playing and sounding guitar. I've played 3 different ones at 3 Guitar Centers and they were all perfect. The tummy cut is nice, and considering the amount of wood taken out for the trem, it still sounds Les Paulish. Considering it's a custom shop guitar, and not a regular USA guitar, it's an ok deal.

[Psh511]

Local Guitar Center had two of them. Beautiful. Second best bridge/guitar combo since Strat & Floyd (which I proudly own!). They wanted 'round $2400 for 'em, though. I agree with the poster above -- knock $1500 off and I'll think about it.

I dont believe they are a 2400.00 dollar guitar...I think they are 3500.00

[Firebird V]

yeah. i played the two in Springfield nj and they both felt very nice. The neck joint is well done but don't expect it to be really thin. All of the access is there but it is a fuller heel than what I was expecting to see. that being said. if i could afford to grab one i would.

[Aaronharmon]

Does annyone know if these are chambered or have the swiss cheese holes? I had a Chambered Custom Classic Silverburst for a short while and the Les Paul tone I was expecting just was not there.

Yes, they are weight relieved. I think they are great although overpriced. I believe they are around 3500. With that kind of cheddar, I would buy a Killer Jackson CS first though.

I wonder how long they will last.

[Predator1]

I read somewhere on another forum that they have made 150 of each color. Ice Tea and Gun Metal Grey.

[Dinky93]

I have played one. They are AWESOME, the neck joint is sweet.

[777]

I just recently bought an ephiphone with a trem. The weight of the guitar is like an old LP, but the trem ("Floyd" lite) is awful. I'm gonna have a REAL Floyd installed and since I already replaced the pick ups with SDs I think I'm gonna end up with a pretty awesome little axe for well under what they are asking for the Gibson version...

What model Epi LP has a trem??

[Super_shredder]

the Gothic one?

[777]

the Gothic one

I dont know what your talking about. I just went to Epiphone.com and didnt see a Les Paul with a Floyd...........(unless it's not updated yet?)

[KMud]

I dont know what your talking about. I just went to Epiphone.com and didnt see a Les Paul with a Floyd...........(unless it's not updated yet?)

Here's some pics: http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/p...olo?sku=519398

[Carbuff]

Here's some pics: http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/p...olo?sku=519398

Yeah, thats the current one they sell. A few years back they had that gothic one, ya know, dull black paint, no frills. Go to ebay and search the epiphone section for floyd. One usually pops up.