K.E.B.1281734147 Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 What's the best for the buck new LP? The criteria is that it has a carved top, neck through body and be a quality instrument, not a beginner model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 The Epiphone black beauty I won one at a raffle LOL!!! But for the short time I had it was a pretty cool guitar... I sold it for $500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Flick Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 What's the best for the buck new LP? The criteria is that it has a carved top' date=' neck through body and be a quality instrument, not a beginner model.[/quote'] I bought a new Goldtop Epiphone Les Paul Classic Plus Guitar from Musician's Friend for $380 in 2006. Nice guitar, they came stock with open coil pickups but I put covers on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ef_in_fla Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Epiphone LP standard or custom. If possible go to a store that has a bunch of them and one of them will pick YOU out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexygibson Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 The best bang for the buck would be an Elitist. Of course you can't purchase them new anymore but you can find a great deal on Ebay. That would be money well spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berserker Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Although, if the criteria is a carved top, with a set neck, and you just want a quality instrument thats not a beginner, an epi LP studio fits the bill. From there on up its just asthetics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captmidnight Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Although' date=' if the criteria is a carved top, with a set neck, and you just want a quality instrument thats not a beginner, an epi LP studio fits the bill. From there on up its just asthetics. [/quote'] +1 on the studios I have one and except for it not having that very thin maple cap and no body binding ( I like the clean uncluttered look) it is a great guitar, at least mine is. The stock pick ups are decent open coil ( I still have the stock ones in mine ) the only time my neck pick up tends to "muddy" up is when I roll the tone all the way off. If you find them not to your liking then easy enough to swap out. Capt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.E.B.1281734147 Posted May 2, 2009 Author Share Posted May 2, 2009 The Studio specs look cool. When they say Mahogany body with carved top, what type of wood is the top? The Standard Plain has Maple veneer over carved top. Same top wood? Aren't the original LPs Mahogany with carved Maple tops? Sorry for all the wood questions. I've been out of the loop for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryM Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Does it have to be a NEW guitar? I ask because I got a Gibson Les Paul Classic honeyburst for $750 and a black Gibson LP Studio for $600 used from pawn shops. Both are excellent guitars. Both required setups and minor repairs but compared to the price of a new Epi it was a great alternative to new retail prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.E.B.1281734147 Posted May 2, 2009 Author Share Posted May 2, 2009 Does it have to be a NEW guitar? I ask because I got a Gibson Les Paul Classic honeyburst for $750 and a black Gibson LP Studio for $600 used from pawn shops. Both are excellent guitars. Both required setups and minor repairs but compared to the price of a new Epi it was a great alternative to new retail prices. Nope. It's used as soon as I take it out of the showroom, so that doesn't bother me. I'm just thinking about getting an LP this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloozeguy Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Another + for the studios. But I'm a little surprised that no one has mentioned the '56 Goldtop. There are obviusly so many afficionados of this one on this forum, I'd have thought they'd jump in on this right away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlagJones Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 I'd say Studio. Above that as was said before you are just paying for aesthetics like flamed tops, binding, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 If you mean the Epiphone Les Pauls, then my vote is for the Standard Plain Top. If Gibson, the the LP Standard Traditional Pro, or (for a pure working man's instrument) the LP Vintage Mahogany. Red 333 [Edit] I listed currently available models. I agree with others that if you can find an Elitist, to snag it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryM Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Nope. It's used as soon as I take it out of the showroom' date=' so that doesn't bother me. I'm just thinking about getting an LP this summer.[/quote'] Today's your lucky day. There's a bunch on CraigsList. Link -> Les Pauls for sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diverden Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 The fit , finish and sound from my used 2004 Elitist LP makes it the best buy I ever made. Love that Craig's List, well except for the murderers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotcanX Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 The Studio specs look cool. When they say Mahogany body with carved top' date=' what type of wood is the top? The Standard Plain has Maple veneer over carved top. Same top wood? Aren't the original LPs Mahogany with carved Maple tops? Sorry for all the wood questions. I've been out of the loop for a while.[/quote'] Here's a stripped Studio with the plain maple 'top' removed. You can see where the 'cap' blends into the body. Looks like solid Philippine mahogany to me. It still has the African mahogany veneer on the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsideMan Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 You can see where the 'cap' blends into the body. This is interesting... Does this mean that the cap doesn't extend to the edges of the guitar? Is the whole top then covered with veneer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotcanX Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 This is interesting... Does this mean that the cap doesn't extend to the edges of the guitar? Is the whole top then covered with veneer? That's exactly what it means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy01 Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I own only one EPI so I might not have the best answer. I bought a new Ultra 2 last year. It has a 3rd pickup at the base of the neck called a Nanomag. It gives you a kind of shimmering acoustic sound. This pickup has a separate set of controls on the back of the guitar, but is also controlled with the main volume on the front. This pickup adds a completely new sound to the Les Paul design. Go to the Epi site and there is a demo there. It might interest you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4dphantomII Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Got this one on ebay for $315.66 plus shipping the other day: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270378412929&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123 It is supposed to be like new,we'll see when it arrives.It looks good in pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexygibson Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Good score Phantom ! Enjoy ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotcanX Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Nicely done. That's a heck of a good deal on an Epi LP with a great quality case to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 What's the best for the buck new LP? The criteria is that it has a carved top' date=' neck through body and be a quality instrument, not a beginner model.[/quote'] It doesn't have to be an Epiphone? And it doesn't have to say "Les Paul" on it? :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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