Members Fender'Bender Posted April 12, 2009 Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 you always need more Les Pauls. even if you own 500.000 already.That's what I'm talking about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dimmypage Posted April 12, 2009 Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 If you need to ask someone give Fender a call:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitar Heel Posted April 12, 2009 Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 Thanks everyone for the helpful comments. Particular thanks to the dude with the guitar comparison video, that settled the question for me - I need to buy an LP. While other folks responding in the linked thread said they were surprised at how well the variax stood up, I was actually startled by how much better the 2 LPs sounded. So now my question is, which LP to get - a gibson or an epi? Don't suppose anyone has a handy video that compares several different gibson/epi LPs? To respond to some of the points raised in the thread: Thanks, but I really don't want a strat or a tele, it's the LP sound I love. Yes, I'm sure I do need to work on my playing, but I don't understand how that addresses the question. Don't assume that because I'm not much of a guitarist I don't care about the tone; that's the only thing I care about. I can't just play 'em and see which I like because the local shops don't stock epiphone or gibson, like I mentioned in the OP. Don't want EMGs, I'm a goth not a metalhead. Used is probably a good idea, but I'm scared of getting a fake off ebay. I'm sure playability is important to someone who can actually play but I'm so much of a hack I can't tell the difference I would highly recommend used, if you can find one in good shape. If you see one you like, just post it here and we can give the "fake or not" appraisal for you.Also, don't limit yourself to Epi or Gibby, unless you actually want it to say "Les Paul" on the headstock (if you do though, that's perfectly fine too). Check out Edwards, ESP/Ltd. Greco (EG700 or higher), Orville, Burny, Tokai, etc. There's all kinds of great LP copies out there, and lots of variation within the Gibson LP line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members obscurity Posted April 12, 2009 Author Members Share Posted April 12, 2009 Anothe question if you don't mind, folks: how easy is it to change the pickups? Do I need to use a soldering iron (I don't have a very steady hand so I avoid anything that needs soldering)? I'm currently thinking of getting an Epi (probably the studio gothic if I can find one, 'cos, y'know, I'm a goth ), and changing the pickups to Gibsons, sound like a good plan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members obscurity Posted April 13, 2009 Author Members Share Posted April 13, 2009 So I just won this auction on ebay for an epi LP studio gothic. Yay! Thanks again for your input everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitar Heel Posted April 13, 2009 Members Share Posted April 13, 2009 Anothe question if you don't mind, folks: how easy is it to change the pickups? Do I need to use a soldering iron (I don't have a very steady hand so I avoid anything that needs soldering)? I'm currently thinking of getting an Epi (probably the studio gothic if I can find one, 'cos, y'know, I'm a goth ), and changing the pickups to Gibsons, sound like a good plan? Yep, you'll need a soldering iron (though I would recommend spending 10 more bucks and getting a gun, as it's easier to work with). It's really not that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members obscurity Posted April 13, 2009 Author Members Share Posted April 13, 2009 It's really not that bad.Yeah, but I really don't have a steady hand (side effect of medication...). Oh well, perhaps I can talk a friend into upgrading it for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members obscurity Posted April 14, 2009 Author Members Share Posted April 14, 2009 Well, I got it this evening, and I may not even bother replacing the pickups because I am in LOVE with how this thing sounds. So much better than the variax. And it only cost me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blingdogg Posted April 14, 2009 Members Share Posted April 14, 2009 Well, I got it this evening, and I may not even bother replacing the pickups because I am in LOVE with how this thing sounds. So much better than the variax. And it only cost me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aStupidName Posted April 14, 2009 Members Share Posted April 14, 2009 Just get an Epi for the studio stuff, unless you decide to progress with guitar in the future and play through a tube amp. In your situation you'd just be spending money on the brand name. You'll get the same sound out of an Epi with what you're doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcooper830 Posted April 15, 2009 Members Share Posted April 15, 2009 Well, I got it this evening, and I may not even bother replacing the pickups because I am in LOVE with how this thing sounds. So much better than the variax. And it only cost me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members obscurity Posted April 15, 2009 Author Members Share Posted April 15, 2009 Pics or it didn't happen. :poke: Here's some that I uploaded to facebook after someone there said much the same thing: Pics Apologies for the crapness, I've only got the camera on my iphone and I'm far from a decent photographer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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