WOndering to buy an Epiphone LP Custom.. Good?

[hicacolis]

Hi y'all..

 

How r u?

 

Intro, I've been playing guitar for approx 7 - 8 years.. including all the amateur playing with acoustic + playing on a stage in my church..

 

I have an Ibanez RG series. But, I'm interested with Les Paul figure.. It's shape.. for the sound, i can't really tell the differences..

 

I'm wondering about Epiphone Les Paul Custom. Is it good? For me.. after u read the short intro i types)

 

I asked 1 time to local guitar store, and one of the guy there said that Epi is a mass production, thus it is no comparison with Gibson.. This is 1 of my considerations about purchasing or considering to buy an EPi Les Paul Custom..

 

should i "Jump" higher and buy Gibson? Or gradually by moving on with Epiphone Les Paul Custome first.. Then see where will it goes..

 

Sound-wise, is it great? Or any other functions?

 

Thanks for helping me out..

 

Cheers

[Sjael]

You say you can't tell the difference in tone between an Ibanez RG and a Les Paul, so you most likely won't notice a tonal difference between an Epi LP and a Gibson LP. Epiphone Les Paul Customs are generally high-quality instruments, my Prophecy LP is easily the match of any Gibson I've played in terms of build quality.

 

I think many here will agree when I say most of the price of a Gibson is in the brand name.

[Bender 4 Life]

Gibsons are just as "mass produced" as Epiphones..........they're turned out from an assembly line, NOT "hand made".

It sounds to me like the salesman was just trying to get a higher sales commission for selling a more expensive guitar.

 

Are they different? YES. Gibsons are built from higer quality/priced materials.

Do they REALLY sound that much different? If played thru a good amp, NO !!

 

Look up "Epi LP vs Gibson LP" on Youtube........

[gearhead]

As the others here have said, the Epi LP is a great axe! I would suggest going to your guitar store and trying an Epi and a Gibson out on the same amp and see what you think, cause it's all about how it sounds and feels to you. I think the Gibsons are a little higher quality with a HUGE difference in price! For the money you can't beat an Epiphone. My G-400 SG style guitar is VERY comparable to the older Gibson SG's I have owned in the past, the quality of the craftsmanship is very good! I have several Epi's and I love them all! So go play some guitars and see what you think! Maybe take one of the guys you jam with so they can give a listen also!

[hicacolis]

Thanks for all your comments..

 

Is there any way for me to be more sensitive about the difference for example between my Ibanez RG and LP?

I have EPi LP Junior by the way, since it is kind of really basic guitar, i dont know is are there any differences in sound.

 

Yes, Price-wise, Gibson is way too expensive..Thus I think i will choose EPiphone.

About which Epi, do y'all have suggestions?

 

I'm considering a custom, once again, because i like the headstock and the frets are nice.

Are there any difference between for example Custom, Studio & Standard?

 

Thanks a lot

[Hungrycat]

What kind of amplifier are you using? That may explain why you can't tell the diofference between the Ibanez and an Epiphone.

[hicacolis]

@ Home i'm using Roland Cube 15..

 

But @ Church, This type of Amp, but bigger.. I forget the series..