loudnoize Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Hey Guys, How much of a difference is there between the 2, sound wise and overall quality? I already own the Les Paul Standard Vintage but I've had my eye out for the Silverburst. Any info would be appreciated! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrighty3693 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 The Standard model is only bound around the body and neck whereas the Custom is completely bound. Also the finish quality on the custom is a little bit better as the price is more so more QC is put into place. Most importantly the Customs pickups have a greater clarity and an overall better sound they can feed back and growl when needed but can give you a very glassy tone when needed on demand. Wrighty2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antwhi2001 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 They are the same pickups, pots, caps etc; no difference whatsoever sound-wise. What you get is more binding, different inlays, gold plated hardware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrighty3693 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 The pickups are different because the neck isnt as muddy and the bridge has a bit more twang ive owned both and there both good guitars but i love my custom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antwhi2001 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 The performace of the pups between 2 Epis may very according to the range of tolerances on the pots and caps, and the pup height etc....what I'm saying is that they put exactly the same spec pups in both models. They don't put a "better" pup in the Custom. Never have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenegadeMaster Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 They are different sound wise, I believe because of the greater quality of the build on the custom, this creates a better sound, remember that sound isn't just the electronics, it is the body that is the most important element Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrighty3693 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Good point RenegadeMater and the wood on the custom seem to be very strong as it took an 8 foot drop to snap the neck on mine whereas most guitards wouldnt survive just being knocked over much like my friends Gibson SG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntelligentAl Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 If you based it on the specifications, the differences between the Standard and the Custom are purely aesthetic. However, the Customs do seem to be built to a higher quality, as you can see in the price! Honestly, though, you will find that a lot of 'identical' guitars will sound slightly different anyway, which is why trying the guitar before you buy it is important. As stated before, the difference in sound of the two models can be put down to things such as pickup height, but due to the fact that the two guitars are more or less the same, it is probably just that they naturally sound different anyway. But I'm no expert, so I could be totally wrong here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antwhi2001 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I don't believe there is any difference in build quality or materials, other than the ones I mentioned. Epiphone make no claims about either, and I can't say I've noticed any difference. You pay for the binding, nicer inlays and "gold" plate metalwork. That's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjones200x Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I agree, my local epi dealer who stock quite alot as well as loads of gibsons said to me the only difference is the hardware colour, Binding and inlays. Hey said it cost more cos its prettier! He said the extra money is for the plating and extra work with the binding. He said its a bit of a con really cos the paint job is easier when doing a solid colour which saves time (time=money) I tried 3 standards before i bought mine and the 3 guitars all felt different and all sounded different too. One was completely different from the other two so it could of been the wood, slight difference in pickup winding? Who knows? Never tried any of thier customs as they were to flash looking for my liking (they had 2, white/gold and cherryish colour) and the rest were sold!. Even tho now id like the classic custom LP in black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLesPaul2006 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I don't believe there is any difference in build quality or materials' date=' other than the ones I mentioned. Epiphone make no claims about either, and I can't say I've noticed any difference. You pay for the binding, nicer inlays and "gold" plate metalwork. That's it. [/quote'] +1 Im going to have to agree with you on this. Loudnoize you just have to play both of them and pick the one that plays and sounds better. I would not worry to much about the electronics since most people change all that anyway. You should get the one that feels better and the one that you like the looks of more; chances are that you will change the pickups and electronics after a while anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corcoran Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 They have different necks too, don't they? Standard has a thinner neck whereas the custom's alittle bit thicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntelligentAl Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I suppose, in a way, the Standard, the Custom and the Studio are all the same guitar, just with different looks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSDx Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I suppose' date=' in a way, the Standard, the Custom and the Studio are all the same guitar, just with different looks![/quote'] Yup, pretty much .... and different prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenegadeMaster Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I have been trying customs and standards all day as I am looking for a custom, and to me all the time the customs sounded better, I can't explain it, the standards didn't feel as meaty in terms of sound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrighty3693 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I agree RenegadeMaster the custom just has that true fat Les Paul tone that we all look for the Standard to me is too brash and a little bit edgy in terms of tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loudnoize Posted January 31, 2009 Author Share Posted January 31, 2009 Hey Guys, Your opinions and advice is well taken.. I guess what I should actually do is A/B them and see what fits my needs best. Keep this thread alive for a while. I'm sure many are interested in one versus the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrighty3693 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Let me put it this way i was going to buy an Epiphone Les Paul Standard for all my Rock needs but when i tried the custom sound wise through a Marshall my mind was made up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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