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I can also recommend the Epi LP 60s Tribute Plus - full on mahogany and maple top, '57 Classic pups, straplocks, locking tuners and a case for well under £500. Excellent guitar and very weighty.
I know what you mean underdog!! It was a nice guitar but I can't help but feel that I'm paying £200 for the name!!
Are they made in USA??
Epi LP tribute PLUS is Chinese made but with US pickups, good electrics, hard case, locking tuners etc. Very good guitars in their own right and feel like a real Les Paul.
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http://www.gak.co.uk/en/gibson-lpj-goldtop-with-brown-satin-back/77185?gclid=CMa72NmEyr0CFdShtAod1G0Asw
Or this
http://www.thomann.de/gb/gibson_lp_studio_50_tribute_gt_lpj.htm
Also, try several - Gibson qc is a bit hit and miss. If you can get a great Gibson (at any price point), it'll be better than any epi.
That said, the tribute plus pack is great value - genuine Gibson USA pickups (better sounding that a lot of other Gibson pickups imo), long tenon neck join and a hardcase.
So they're both good guitars, I still reckon it's worth saving just a little longer, spending a day out and picking a Gibson.
Anything else will just sit there pissing you off until you go and do it anyway.
That's if you want a longterm keeper anyway, but if you're just dabbling an Epi copy is fine.
It might be worth keeping an eye in this one (ends today).
http://bit.ly/1hgTwHN
Re. Gibson I'm going to be very shallow and suggest that even if you get a nice LPJ you still might lust after the spec of standard.
It's definitely a buyers market and you will get a classic for around £900 - £1000 and maybe a standard if you are lucky.
Maybe get a used Epi to scratch the itch for now and then get an LP with all the kit at a later date?
Unfortunately* there won't be much more money in the pot for a long time as there is a baby on the way!!!
I'm. Going to pop to pmt today and play a few more lpj and go for one of those!!
*I say unfortunately, obviously having a child far out ways the lack of money!!
I think in many years to come the first run of them (2013) will become quite sort after guitars.