Canadian Charlie Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I've been saving up for a new guitar, I almost have enough money for an Epiphone Les Paul Standard or I keep on saving for an Epiphone Ace Frehley Les Paul Either I can get a Standard in a months time or get the Ace Frehley one by Christmas. My mind is on these two guitars and nothing else. In Heritage Cherry Sunburst. What would you choose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Charlie Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 The Ace frehley is 700 Ewros Standard is 410 Ewros plus free gig bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Standard + new pickups. I don't like the look of the AF(white pickups AND rings), and the middle PU is unpractical. You asked... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matiac Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I heard somewhere that the middle pickup in Ace's guitar is just a prop...it aint even hooked up. I think that's where he puts the roman candles... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Charlie Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 Well I went and counted what I got so far and there are 370 Ewros just 40 short to get the standard one and I need another 52 for a hard case. then there is the shipping which is around 30-40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken361 Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I've been saving up for a new guitar' date=' I almost have enough money for an Epiphone Les Paul Standard or I keep on saving for an Epiphone Ace Frehley Les Paul Either I can get a Standard in a months time or get the Ace Frehley one by Christmas. My mind is on these two guitars and nothing else. In Heritage Cherry Sunburst. What would you choose?[/b'] The ace is pretty top notch quality with good pickups, I had a epi lespaul it lacked in the pups. I hope your getting it used bacause they dont make those anymore! Just the fake's so beware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Unless, you have a particular "Lust" for the "Kiss" guitar... I'd get the Standard! You can start playing it, a lot earlier, too. ;>) CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Charlie Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 The ace is pretty top notch quality with good pickups' date=' I had a epi lespaul it lacked in the pups. I hope your getting it used bacause they dont make those anymore! Just the fake's so beware.[/quote'] Thomann in Germany have them, and I don't think they are fakes . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Sentry Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Standard + new pickups. I don't like the look of the AF(white pickups AND rings)' date=' and the middle PU is unpractical. You asked...[/quote'] x2......cosmetics aside, these little suckers are all over the place. Good little axes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlagJones Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I agree with CB. Get the standard unless Ace is your hero or KISS is your fave band and it would mean that much more to you to have it. I don't know that any sound or quality difference would justify almost twice the cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khoysagk Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 btw it's Euros not Ewros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotcanX Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I'd probably get the Standard if I was in your shoes and then upgrade the pickups to something a little less dated than DiMarzio Super Distortions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomheart Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I'd hesitate and be careful on a Standard. They are made in China nowadays and they have a bad reputation. I'm looking for a standard myself and I'm never pleased with the chinese ones I play at stores. There is a huge second hand market on them in Sweden and it's hard to get over 200 Euro for a used China Standard - even in mint condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johno Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Sounds like you have your heart set on the Ace. Might be more fun to wait for what you really want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 That, or save for an Elitist Standard...which would be better, than both! IMHO! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I'd go for the Standard and upgrade the pickups, tuners, bridge and tailpiece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Standard, the middle pickup is pointless and gets in the way IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Charlie Posted June 14, 2008 Author Share Posted June 14, 2008 I'd hesitate and be careful on a Standard. They are made in China nowadays and they have a bad reputation. I'm looking for a standard myself and I'm never pleased with the chinese ones I play at stores.There is a huge second hand market on them in Sweden and it's hard to get over 200 Euro for a used China Standard - even in mint condition. The Standards are made in China and have a bad rep? I will be buying off the internet si I won't have a chance to try it out. I'd go for the Standard and upgrade the pickups, tuners, bridge and tailpiece. I don't really want to repalce parts on a new guitar. I changed the pick ups on my Strat twice and added a few aged pieces within the first few months of ownership, I could have bought an American Strat at the price of the Strat and mods . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 I don't really want to repalce parts on a new guitar. I changed the pick ups on my Strat twice and added a few aged pieces within the first few months of ownership' date=' I could have bought an American Strat at the price of the Strat and mods [/quote'] The hardware and electronics are fine for now, but (eventually) will require an upgrade to unleash the full potential of the guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 There's a subtle difference in the standard Epi pickups and the aftermarket ones. But, I think the pups are getting better. Most of the difference will be in the articulation of notes played using distortion. You will get cleaner, more pronounced sound from aftermarket pups. Played clean, they sound great. If you're a metal type, you will want to change them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shartom Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I agree with atomheart. I tried a LP Standard. It had a couple of serious problems. The pickups could not be balanced. The guitar tech at the shop tried it and came to the samc conclusion. Also, it wouldn't stay in tune. It was Chinese made. I finally settled on the LP Ultra. A little more money, but no adjustment required right out of the case. All my Epi's (5) are made in Korea. They crank out some nice stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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