Tell me about Edwards Les Paul copies

jeztone2

So as my new band is gearing up to play live by September. I'm not looking forward to dragging 2 PRS Customs out on the road. In terms of a backup guitar the PRS Fredrick Akesson was looking tempting. But the Edwards John Sykes also looks pretty good. Any owners want to share their experiences?

StefB

I had one (I owned the same one twice in fact!) and can't recommend them highly enough.  Impeccable build quality, great looks in the JS livery, tappable Duncans and quality hardware throughout; there isn't much not to like, although the example I had was a tad on the heavy side.

The ebony 'board felt sublime and I believe they are the best 'Les Paul Customs' available pound for pound.  I also had a Peter Green style lemon drop top from the Lacquer Taste range, and that was a lovely guitar too.  If you buy at the right price, you really can't go wrong.

BloodEagle

Ive got a goldtop with P90's - incredible guitar, one of the best Les Pauls Ive ever played

xSkarloey

With apologies to the OP and not wishing to hijack the thread, but can anyone point me in the direction of a UK based retailer for these, or am I reliant on overseas shops and/or 'grey' imports?

Loobs

So you're not going to gig your expensive PRS?

juansolo

Had a couple, exceptionally well made and used to be an absolute bargain considering the quality of them. Bit pricey these days, but still well worth a look.

Deijavoo

I fancied one of those JS models for quite some time without ever trying one.

jeztone2

Loobs said:

So you're not going to gig your expensive PRS?

I am, but I'm not taking 2 expensive PRS's to play sweaty pubs. I'm using the Custom 22 as my main guitar, especially with the Freeway switch, it's super versatile. But.... I want an inexpensive backup. My 24 Floyd is my "widdle" machine. If I do a widely band. That ll be the main.

citizen68

Have an Edwards Jimmy Page LP - lovely guitar, well put together, light & resonant - first guitar I ever bought unseen - was not disappointed -would recommend them highly

meltedbuzzbox

do it. Love mine, so much so I sold my Gibson

http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q695/meltedbuzzbox/IMAG0822_zps838d08a7.jpg

joeyowen

Where are you all buying them from?  Nevada music seem expensive for them, or are we importing?

Philly_Q

I've had loads of Edwards guitars, 7 or 8 of them.  The first few I bought - around 2005 to 2008 I think - were great, but the more recent ones - around 2011/12 - didn't seem quite so well made and the necks were skinnier.

So based on that small sample, I'd say buy, but buy used.

Loobs

jeztone2;671239" said:

Loobs said:

So you're not going to gig your expensive PRS?





I am, but I'm not taking 2 expensive PRS's to play sweaty pubs. I'm using the Custom 22 as my main guitar, especially with the Freeway switch, it's super versatile. But.... I want an inexpensive backup. My 24 Floyd is my "widdle" machine. If I do a widely band. That ll be the main.

Fair enough

jeztone2

I was looking at used or grey import on EBay

Philly_Q

The John Sykes, or any of the LP Custom models, are quite tempting - they have proper ebony boards which you're unlikely to find on any other LP copies, as far as I know.

meltedbuzzbox

order from ishibashi.

mine cost me about £380 landed :-D

jeztone2

Is that new or used? @meltedbuzzbox

meltedbuzzbox

used

jeztone2

Wow thanks for that

iseverynamegone

I had a lovely one which I sold
To jooky. Cost me £400 landed and was great for that money.

Fortheloveofguitar

I have a JP model too and it is shit hot.

I prefer it over my old Gibsons.