appetite_for_destruction Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I'm looking to purchase a les paul for the first time. I havnt got the money to purchase a brande new model, so I have searched and found 2 second les pauls on a classified website. I figured this would be the best place to get some advice on buying a les paul, and was hoping someone might be able offer some advice. The les pauls i am looking at can be viewed here and here By the way, my budget is roughly £300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Why don't you try the Epiphone section for the Epi model? I'm not being a prick, but the guys there would have a better idea. I think the answer to any guitar purchase is go out and play them. You have to get a feel for them, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 +1 R9 sorry there A4D, neither of those are Gibsons. They look nice... I am partial to the Tokai based on looks alone. I love a nice wine red studio :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geyser Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I think you actually can find a brand new Epiphone Les Paul for your budget just a couple of examples from online EU stores http://www.theguitarstoreonline.co.uk/stockguitars.html#epiphone http://www.maxguitarstore.com/store/index.php?productID=854 http://www.maxguitarstore.com/store/index.php?productID=1989 http://www.musikhaus-hermann.de/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=25_28_29&products_id=1124 but, of course, as Tim suggested, you should try with your hands and ears what are you going to buy to be sure it's fine with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolongermike@gibson Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 You might have to search for a bit, but you could conceivably find a Les Paul Studio or Special for that kind of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appetite_for_destruction Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 Hi guys, thanks for your advice. I knew they were'nt gibsons. I was looking for a les paul, didnt have any particular preference on what make. I am swaying towards the tokai les paul at the moment I think, I have heard they make really good guitars. Anyone else have any experience of tokai? I would buy a gibson LP, but I just dont think I have the budget for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cajunman831 Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 i didn,t have the budget for my 2008 les paul custom.i,m working overtime to pay my credit card.lol epiphone makes a good les paul copy.i,ve tried many at guitar center.i spoke with a sales person about them.there,s some different appointments and it,s made overseas.thats all.last year for xmas,my landlady got a band for a home party and the lead guitarist had an epiphone les paul and it sounded so good.i thought it was a les paul,till i saw the logo on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Paul Fanatic Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Get an Epi, because you're basically getting a Gibson, it's just not a "GIBSON". Same company, just go with an Epi,and when you get the money get a Gibson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdamerx Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 A Tokai Les Paul style isn't a "Les Paul" cause it says Les Paul on the add .. If you are wanting a Les Paul style, I'm sure there are loads out there. Are you just looking for the "Les Paul" name, or you want that Les Paul look? My best advice if you really want a Les Paul is save up for one! I'm sure it would be worth it in the end!! How much more expensive is a Epiphone or Gibson Les Paul to your 300 quid budget? I don't really know as I bought mine when I was in Canada! Good luck boyo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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