bacongrease Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I've always wanted a LP. Now is a good time to get into it I just don't know where to start. Spend a little more & get one that looks grand or keep costs low & get the Special? The Slash AFD Special II looks great too. Guess I can't go wrong. If it matters, it would be used for mostly clean rhythm, not metal or hard rock. What do you recommend? http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Electrics/Les-Paul.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPS1976 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I've always wanted a LP. Now is a good time to get into it I just don't know where to start. Spend a little more & get one that looks grand or keep costs low & get the Special? The Slash AFD Special II looks great too. Guess I can't go wrong. If it matters, it would be used for mostly clean rhythm, not metal or hard rock. What do you recommend? http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Electrics/Les-Paul.aspx Les Paul Tribute Plus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Les Paul Tribute Plus! Yep, if you are going to get a humbucker Epiphone Les Paul the Tribute Plus is the one to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluesdoctor Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 this looks interesting a friend of mine has one http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Electrics/Les-Paul/Joe-Bonamassa-Les-Paul-Standard-Outfit-Pelham-Blue.aspx my personal choice may well be this in vintage sunburst or blue http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Les-Paul/Les-Paul-Ultra-III.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Jr III Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 You're wanting new? I'm shopping for my first LP also, but looking at used. If you don't know yet, visit a store and try some out. There can be a big difference in feel as well as sound. I agree, too many nice guitars to choose from. Pick one that you like to play and that you'll want to look at for years. Then play and be happy! Good luck! Post pictures when you choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacongrease Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 New or used no matter. The Tribute Plus seems like it's right for me. It has the Gibson 57 HB's & slim neck. Pretty too. Has anyone bought a less expensive LP and installed better pickups into it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joevacc Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 New or used no matter. The Tribute Plus seems like it's right for me. It has the Gibson 57 HB's & slim neck. Pretty too. Has anyone bought a less expensive LP and installed better pickups into it? I am not a Les Paul kind of guy but every Tribute Plus I've played made me want one! The real deal!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Epiphone make 33 kinds of LP? I had no idea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacongrease Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 Tell me about it. Makes it tough to decide. Rather than get a Special II or cheaper model now, I think I'll wait & save up for a Tribute Plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Jr III Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 I hate to encourage others into my hunting ground but if you'll check Guitar Center's used area you may find what you're looking for at a reasonable price. Maybe even a very good deal. I don't know your budget or taste but maybe you'd like a Custom for $300. They're out there right now. The best time for looking at guitars is when you're about to get one. Enjoy the search. Afterwards, a bit anticlimactic. Good hunting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeko Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 I like this one right here . . . http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Les-Paul/Ltd-Ed-2014-Les-Paul-Traditional-PRO.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Jr III Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Here's my vote http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Les-Paul/Ltd-Ed-Les-Paul-Custom-Blackback-PRO.aspx and if I can find one used it shall be mine! Oh yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacongrease Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 Both of those are really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacongrease Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 I hate to encourage others into my hunting ground but if you'll check Guitar Center's used area you may find what you're looking for at a reasonable price. Maybe even a very good deal. I don't know your budget or taste but maybe you'd like a Custom for $300. They're out there right now. The best time for looking at guitars is when you're about to get one. Enjoy the search. Afterwards, a bit anticlimactic. Good hunting! There's a blue Tribute+ at a fair price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abutcher Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 I bought an Epiphone Custom Pro Les Paul in antique Ivory. I actually preferred the Epiphone pickups against the Gibsons and the Epiphone was beautifully made. The only downside for me was the weight so now I use a 339. Lovely versatile guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Jr III Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I bought an Epiphone Custom Pro Les Paul in antique Ivory. I actually preferred the Epiphone pickups against the Gibsons and the Epiphone was beautifully made. The only downside for me was the weight so now I use a 339. Lovely versatile guitar. Oh man, that antique ivory is a favorite of mine. Even when I didn't want a LP I thought they looked super. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maildawg Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I just got my les paul standard plus top pro yesterday,and i have to say it is a sweet piece.I like some of the specs on the tribute,but not the finishes so much,so i opted for the cheaper plus top pro.Ordered it from sweet water,and it was ready to go right out of the box,and she is beautiful.You can't go wrong with either of these.Happy hunting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I just got my les paul standard plus top pro yesterday,and i have to say it is a sweet piece.I like some of the specs on the tribute,but not the finishes so much,so i opted for the cheaper plus top pro.Ordered it from sweet water,and it was ready to go right out of the box,and she is beautiful.You can't go wrong with either of these.Happy hunting Welcome here, mate! Some pics of your new Epi LP would be nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olie Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 How about the just-released 100th anniversary Les Pauls?They look killer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Les Paul Tribute Plus! Seeing the consensus of opinion here I thought I'd check on the specs for this model. '57 classic pups (I love these) split coils switchcraft selector grover locking tuners That is a tidy guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ledbelly Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Just got a Tommy Thayer White Lightning. Lovely piece of kit, quite low key customisation, not flashy at all. The Seymour Duncans are really powerful, far better than Epiphone's own humbuckers. Has Grovers too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79cb750f Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Artisan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Amon Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 My advice to you is to get exactly what you want. Don't spend a dime on a guitar that can leave you with a regret later. Having more guitars is not better, if you don't like some of them. If you want killer looking so you can get that thrill when you catch it on the stand out of the corner of your eye, that is a serious personal consideration. The gentleman who said you should check the Guitar Center used boards was dead on as well. I picked up a Limited Edition in Trans Black from those boards for $280 and I couldn't be happier with it. It's a lot harder to pick one off of ePay because most of the population who are selling guitars on there are too stupid to put it in the right category or even identify it properly. I hate to sound obnoxious about that, but if you do a couple of searches you'll find out I'm right. Either way, decide exactly what you really want and go for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Town Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 I just bought a 2015 Joe Bonamassa that I really like. The fit is great has all the bells and whistles you could ask for and the neck is just perfect on it. It's the closest thing to a Gibson you can get without buying a Gibson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Seven Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 If you can find a mid-late 90's MIK, I would say that's the way to go. I can't say enough good things about my '96 LP Standard Plus Top.. Here she is with my Epi 2007 '57 Reissue Junior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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