Hey guys
So ive tried a few different guitar shapes and now know the full thickness LP is the one for me.
I have owned an epiphone black beauty, and currently own an LTD EC1000 and an Epiphone Standard (with jazz/jb pickups)
Im selling the EC1000 as i dont like its thin body or the thin wide neck
I like the epiphone necks and thickness, so my thoughts were to sell of the EC1000 and invest in a better standard LP model.
The issue I face, what do I go for? I considered a Gibson Studio Faded to get the shape and thickness for a reasonable price, but after further searching many recommend Japanese clones of Gibson LP models as a best choice?
Appreciate some guidance, i mainly play metalcore/metal with down tuning if that matters, but i dont want EMG's as i just dont like their tone!
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http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/145498/fs-gibson-les-paul-bfg-2018#latest
In the mean time, anyone have further recommendation?
If you really don't care about the label, only about the instrument, then you have loads of options, and the only real advice boils down to the old favourite of get out there and play a few (or turn into a flipper trying to find The One)
http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/145222/2017-les-paul-classic-heritage-cherry
If you are down-tuning then the slightly longer scale helps and well.
Studio: https://www.voltperoctave.com
Music: https://www.euclideancircuits.com
Me: https://www.jamesrichmond.com
I bought mine second hand and I don’t think there is a UK distributer – they pop up on eBay and reverb fairly frequently.
Not sure on the China thing they are finished in the ESP factory in Japan – where the bits are made who knows and Edwards are not saying. The quality on mine was easily on par with modern Gibson USA guitars that I’ve owned.
That said the faded Gibson LP's also look pretty good and are incredable value for a US guitar!