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DimebagFan · 08-01-2008, 09:41 PM

Hi guys;

I'm little confused.

I found 1999 Les Paul Studio for a good price.(750$)with H.S.C

Only bad thing,the paint is not in good condition.The gold pic-up covers are pretty worn,and there is enough wear on the up-side of the body to see that it`s a maple top.And also at the top and the bottoms there are many scratches and dings.Other then according the seller no repairs(i don't know is there a way to check this one).

On the other hand Epiphone L.Paul Custom Zakk Wylde is in perfect condition(Brand new) for 650$ with H.S.C. Only bad thing i know it is not coming with active EMG pickups like the Gibson Zakk Wylde.But if i buy Epip, i am planing to upgrade pickups with EMG 81/85 active ones.

Anyone who doesn't know the guitar that is the picture.

I know Gibson better than Epip, but one of them has scratches, dings, other one has perfect bullseye paint job.

What u guys thinking, go for Gibson or Epi?

08-01-2008, 09:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
DimebagFan Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1999 Les Paul Studio Vs. Epiphone L.Paul Custom Zakk Wylde Bullseye(new) Hi guys; I'm little confused. I found 1999 Les Paul Studio for a good price.(750$)with H.S.C Only bad thing,the paint is not in good condition.The gold pic-up covers are pretty worn,and there is enough wear on the up-side of the body to see that it`s a maple top.And also at the top and the bottoms there are many scratches and dings.Other then according the seller no repairs(i don't know is there a way to check this one). On the other hand Epiphone L.Paul Custom Zakk Wylde is in perfect condition(Brand new) for 650$ with H.S.C. Only bad thing i know it is not coming with active EMG pickups like the Gibson Zakk Wylde.But if i buy Epip, i am planing to upgrade pickups with EMG 81/85 active ones. Anyone who doesn't know the guitar that is the picture. I know Gibson better than Epip, but one of them has scratches, dings, other one has perfect bullseye paint job. What u guys thinking, go for Gibson or Epi? Last edited by DimebagFan; 08-01-2008 at 10:37 PM.