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Originally Posted by 83135
I have played both the Elitists and the VM. I much prefer the VM.
This is just my opinion, but I can't get past the ugly Elitist headstock. Or maybe it's the fact that the whole line was called Epiphone "Elite" when it was first launched. Or perhaps its the fact that the Elitist necks are so thin and the guitar is covered in plasti . . . I mean poly  Or maybe it's the weak sounding pickups that come in the Epis.
Remember now, this is just my opinion after playing many examples of each. My good friend owns a music store and is an award-winning Epiphone seller, so I have experience playing a lot of examples of pretty much every guitar that comes through his shop. |
I lol'd at this ^^
this entire post reeks of "omg this les paul sucks cuz its not gibson". I could easily argue this way and say epi > gibson cuz gibson must be worse since they are so cheap they put plastic tuners on their guitars.
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Originally Posted by diceman
The Elitists are great. Its a "hands down" for the Elitist in my opinion. I have two of them - and used to own a Gibson Studio. I am MUCH happier with the quality and sound of the Elitists than I am with the Gibson Studios (and Standards). If you're not chasing the headstock name - the Elitist is without a doubt a better guitar regarding materials and construction (and feel, IMO).
You're sacrificing the Nitrocellulose finish, since the Elitists are Polyurethane. You're gaining long neck tenon construction, ABR bridge, bone nut, real mother of pearl neck inlays, abalone inlay on the headstock, solid back (no weight relief or chambers), and still getting Gibson hardware and switches, and Gibson USA made pickups. The VM Studio has a Nitro finish, but is weight relieved, has a plastic nut, short tenon, and obviously no frills such as neck or body binding - it also has plastic neck inlays if I'm not mistaken.
I'd suggest going somewhere that stocks the Elitists and playing one if you're able (for a more personal comparison) - if not, you can go off of the rave reviews from the guys on the forum here (at least a dozen Elitist owners - not a one have a single bad thing to say about them!).
And, Welcome to My Les Paul Forum!!
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This stole the words from my mouth.
Also, one of the cons BCRGreg mentioned, the poly finish is hand applied, so it varies slightly on each guitar, so it may not be 'too thick'