Members Ralph onion Posted March 27, 2010 Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 I am going to pull the trigger on one or the other Monday. Either the Gibson Worn Cherry LP Studio or the Epi LP Tribute. Please help me out here. I am GASing so damned bad that I dare not light a cigarette! Please give me your opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cfgsteak Posted March 27, 2010 Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 I bought a Gibson Worn Brown LP last week.I love the look of the worn series, although I greatly prefer the brown.Best thing I have ever bought gear wise. It's a sonic dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members enroper Posted March 27, 2010 Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 Check out the faded ebony ones that are exclusive to GC. Got different pickups, and are weight relieved, not chambered. Nice and hefty. I've tried quite a few epi's, hoping to save a few bucks too. But even the nicest epi they had on the racks didnt feel up to the quality that the lowest end studio was. The epi's seemed like toys, this studio feels like a 'professional' guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Clinically Deaf Posted March 27, 2010 Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 that epi trad sounds like it would be pure secks, deep set neck and Gibson '57's. Prob epiphones best les paul right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metal0822 Posted March 27, 2010 Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 Check out the faded ebony ones that are exclusive to GC. Got different pickups, and are weight relieved, not chambered. Nice and hefty.I've tried quite a few epi's, hoping to save a few bucks too. But even the nicest epi they had on the racks didnt feel up to the quality that the lowest end studio was. The epi's seemed like toys, this studio feels like a 'professional' guitar. really? my faded ebony is weight relieved? not that it really matters, just interesting.another vote for the gibson. it took me 3 nice epi lps to realize i wouldnt be happy till i got the real deal, even if it was the bare bones one. thats just me though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lp_junkie Posted March 27, 2010 Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 There are several reasons why I don't like the Gibson Faded or VM Studios. (these are all personal opinions) 1. It's ugly as sin to me 2. multipiece body, might as well get the Epi 3. no maple cap, so it doesn't sound like a Les Paul but more like an SG. Now, if you are not concerned with resale value, the Epi is hands down a better guitar. Reasons- 1. It sounds like a Les Paul 2. It has USA pickups, electronics 3. The finish is virtually indestructible Before anyone gets upset, I own and have owned Gibson Les Pauls for most of the last 33 years, I've had Epis off and on during the last 21 years. Both are mass produced and make great guitars, some ok guitars, and total firewood. The "good" studios are only $100 cheaper than a Traditional so for the price difference I'd go for the binding and better tops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rorylawford Posted March 27, 2010 Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 feature for feature, and for looks - my preference would be the Epi Tribute. However, the shape of and name on the headstock of a Gibson though is a mighty strong lure too I will admit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members enroper Posted March 27, 2010 Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 i'm not anti-epi. I'm actually hoping to find an elitist. but most of the ones i touched at least in stores, were rubbish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AndrewGG Posted March 27, 2010 Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 There are several reasons why I don't like the Gibson Faded or VM Studios.(these are all personal opinions)1. It's ugly as sin to me2. multipiece body, might as well get the Epi3. no maple cap, so it doesn't sound like a Les Paul but more like an SG.Now, if you are not concerned with resale value, the Epi is hands down a better guitar.Reasons-1. It sounds like a Les Paul2. It has USA pickups, electronics3. The finish is virtually indestructibleBefore anyone gets upset, I own and have owned Gibson Les Pauls for most of the last 33 years, I've had Epis off and on during the last 21 years. Both are mass produced and make great guitars, some ok guitars, and total firewood.The "good" studios are only $100 cheaper than a Traditional so for the price difference I'd go for the binding and better tops. The Studio is a fine guitar if you get a good setup-many leave the factory with poorly cut nuts and undressed frets. I've a good few Les Pauls also and they vary so much in tone that I don't think you can generalise and say a studio won't sound like a Les Paul. Your benchmark LP tone might not be someone elses either. Remember also that early LP Customs were all-mahogany; no maple cap. They sound like LPs to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metal0822 Posted March 27, 2010 Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 when i went to gc to get my studio faded i went with the intentions of maybe getting an sg...the studio faded sound nothing like it, even with the same pickups and the all mahog body. i also happen to like the feel of the faded series necks, but i think those new epis have a satin neck finish which i have yet to feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gas Hed Posted March 27, 2010 Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 THIS!http://acapella.harmony-central.com/showthread.php?p=39392380 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ralph onion Posted March 27, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 Goddamit I am still confused! Do I go for all the bells and whistles of the Epi Tribute or the LP Gibson. This is a GAS bitch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Harvester1199 Posted March 27, 2010 Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 my vote goes for the Epi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sdgails Posted March 27, 2010 Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 easy as pie......get the gibson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lp_junkie Posted March 27, 2010 Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 Again the Epi.......... top line Epi over the bottom of the barrel Gibby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members smorgdonkey Posted March 27, 2010 Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 easy as pie......get the gibson I love the Gibson Les Paul Studio. I can't speak to the non-maple capped ones but I currently have 4 Les Paul Studios. I have: 1998 with stock pickups 2005 with Lindy Fralin humbuckers 2006 with Lindy Fralin P92 pickups 2006 with BG Pure 90 pickups They are fantastic guitars. Stripped down to the essentials with no binding and typically low on 'bling' they feel great and sound incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cfgsteak Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 Goddamit I am still confused! Do I go for all the bells and whistles of the Epi Tribute or the LP Gibson. This is a GAS bitch! Remember, you don't play the bells and whistles, you play the guitar. Ultimately, get the one that calls to YOU. For me, it was the Studio, I couldn't be happier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members trashedlostfdup Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 i would say go for the gibson faded studio. you will feel the difference. i have the satin ebony model and absolutely love it. i actually like it better than my full trim studio, as far as feel goes. you cant beat the finish on the back of the neck on the faded gibsons IMO. it feels so natural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tiltsta Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 If it were my money, I'd get the Gibson studio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HeatherAnnePeel Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 I'm a huge fan of Epiphone, but in this instance, I vote Gibson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Into Nation Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 really? my faded ebony is weight relieved? not that it really matters, just interesting. Yep, they are swiss cheesed and also have a 60's neck profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tekbow Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 can i be awkward and say neither? for the money go with a tokai love rocks or ESP edwards copy.. much more value for the money and better made unless it has to be a gibson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ralph onion Posted March 28, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 This is hard as hell! I am going to go with the LP faded brown Gibson LP Studio. A hard decision for this GASer. I guess I am hooked on American made guitars. In the long run they retain their value. I wish it wernt so. But the Epi wont go up in resale value as long as I am here. But the Gibson will. Fact o life. The faded LP Studio has all the American made {censored} in it that the Epi LP Tribute brags about. I dont get all of the bells and whistles but I get a LP Gibson. I hope I done right here. Thanks to all that bothered to reply. Preciste it. Ralph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lp_junkie Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 actually the current production Gibby's probably will not go up much, they push out way too many of them so they will never be rare or collectible if it's not a Custom Shop Gibson. The Studio would be a good guitar but not one that is an investment, I see them used going for the same as the Epis do used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tekbow Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 actually the current production Gibby's probably will not go up much, they push out way too many of them so they will never be rare or collectible if it's not a Custom Shop Gibson.The Studio would be a good guitar but not one that is an investment, I see them used going for the same as the Epis do used. yep, and the edwards and tokai guitars are japanese made. not to get into the whole jap vs U.S. debate but.. as far as a studio or Epi goes, these are better made with better materials. and also there is a second hand market for these in specific circles, they tend to hold their value. plus for about 800 quid (around $1200) for the higher end ones, you can get long neck tenons and a laquer finish. if that kinda thing floats your boat. dont get me wrong, my PRS and Musicman are both american and i dont think they could be produced as well or as with as much quality anywhere else, but for some kind of guitars, i'll always go for the Japanese analog. i've played some of these in the same price ranges as the studio's and they blow them away. in the $1200 to $1800 price range they blow the standards away.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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