I think I'm ready to crossover..

marc1kim · 09-06-2010, 11:26 PM

..to the Epi side. I've played Gibson exclusively for about 20+ years. I went into my local GC today, it wasn't the Gibsons turning my head, it was the Epis. I saw three that really caught my eye, and I coulda owned all three for less...way less than what I paid for two of my Gibsons.

The three that caught my eye:
1) an ebony Les Paul (not sure on the model) but it had aged yellow binding and hardware. It looked exactly like my first les paul, a well aged ebony '78 custom

2)a honey burst plain top standard, it looked just mouth watering sitting there

3) a gloss natural carved top with black plastic, It appeared to be all mahogany(including the top). No stain, just gloss natural finish. i love woody looking guitars, and that one gave me wood!

Those three are gonna be eating away at me untill I make one, or all mine

Mike's_LP · 09-06-2010, 11:30 PM

Hey Marc, it's good to see ya! It's up to you, but I hope their quality has improved since I bought mine. If I knew then what I know now, I would've bought something else.

marc1kim · 09-06-2010, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike's_LP

Hey Marc, it's good to see ya! It's up to you, but I hope their quality has improved since I bought mine. If I knew then what I know now, I would've bought something else.

Well just looking and playing on em there T GC, they seem pretty good. If I could have em for a few days and play em through my amp, I'd really know if they are great. But for the price you cant beat em.

marc1kim · 09-06-2010, 11:35 PM

Ok the gloss natural is the Walnut Special LTD
Epiphone Ltd Ed Les Paul Studio Walnut Electric Guitar and more Solid Body Electric Guitars at GuitarCenter.com.

Honey burst standard:
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone...63-i1149387.gc

and the aged Ebony...which is no longer available (maybe I should jump on it):

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/p...tar?sku=581253

kysrsoze · 09-07-2010, 12:11 AM

They're a bargain, IMO, but be prepared to buy some new pups. I found the stocks a little substandard. I put 57's in my Epi Custom and can't say enough good things about it.

Leumas · 09-07-2010, 12:22 AM

The Ebony, that one is 100 times sexier than the other two.

nbeersiii · 09-07-2010, 10:45 PM

Welcome to the dark side! I almost bought one of the aged ebony guitars myself. I have a honey burst plain top. I finally got my alpine white custom, and I got my G400. I couldn't be happier.

I wish I could afford a Gibson but I cant so I got the next best things.

ElectricGuitarist33 · 09-07-2010, 10:55 PM

Nothing wrong with that. If I didn't have too many guitars already (mostly cheap) I'd go get one myself just to have a solid Les Paul. Shit, I'd still love one of those Custom Shop Worn Les Pauls.

Fracture · 09-07-2010, 10:59 PM

Want to really twist your mind?, pick up a Tele.
They won't blow away an LP, but it's comparable
to being on another planet.

ElectricGuitarist33 · 09-07-2010, 11:04 PM

Have one. Couldn't agree more. It's one of the best guitars I've ever played.

CustomClassic59 · 09-07-2010, 11:58 PM

I own one of those Custom Classics with the aged binding (hence my handle) and I love the thing. It's one of my favorite axes. And, eventhough I usually don't dig the stock Epi pups, these sounded killer & I left 'em in. It's the old "If it ain't broke..." thing.

marc1kim · 09-08-2010, 07:33 AM

Im thinking of going back to GC this weekend. It's a toss up with the Walnut LP and the Custom Classic...I like em both

skoop678 · 09-08-2010, 09:32 AM

Custom Classic.....

1959lespaul · 09-09-2010, 02:29 PM

custom classic all the way

brianugly · 09-09-2010, 03:22 PM

Nothing wrong with playing an epiphone! I've got a few and I love them.

lp_junkie · 09-09-2010, 03:41 PM

I've owned tons of Epis, most have been great guitars, once given a few modest upgrades.

I've owned Gibsons off and on for 34 years, and I have no problem taking an Epi out on the road at all. The newest batch are the best they've ever been.

09-06-2010, 11:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
marc1kim Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Texas Posts: 3,283 Thanks: 65 Thanked 43 Times in 20 Posts	I think I'm ready to crossover.. ..to the Epi side. I've played Gibson exclusively for about 20+ years. I went into my local GC today, it wasn't the Gibsons turning my head, it was the Epis. I saw three that really caught my eye, and I coulda owned all three for less...way less than what I paid for two of my Gibsons. The three that caught my eye: 1) an ebony Les Paul (not sure on the model) but it had aged yellow binding and hardware. It looked exactly like my first les paul, a well aged ebony '78 custom 2)a honey burst plain top standard, it looked just mouth watering sitting there 3) a gloss natural carved top with black plastic, It appeared to be all mahogany(including the top). No stain, just gloss natural finish. i love woody looking guitars, and that one gave me wood! Those three are gonna be eating away at me untill I make one, or all mine __________________ 2011 LP JR w/ noiseless fralin Hughes and Kettner Edition Tube

09-06-2010, 11:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mike's_LP Premium Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 4,596 Thanks: 157 Thanked 84 Times in 29 Posts	Re: I think I'm ready to crossover.. Hey Marc, it's good to see ya! It's up to you, but I hope their quality has improved since I bought mine. If I knew then what I know now, I would've bought something else.

09-06-2010, 11:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
marc1kim Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Texas Posts: 3,283 Thanks: 65 Thanked 43 Times in 20 Posts	Re: I think I'm ready to crossover.. Ok the gloss natural is the Walnut Special LTD Epiphone Ltd Ed Les Paul Studio Walnut Electric Guitar and more Solid Body Electric Guitars at GuitarCenter.com. Honey burst standard: http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone...63-i1149387.gc and the aged Ebony...which is no longer available (maybe I should jump on it): http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/p...tar?sku=581253 __________________ 2011 LP JR w/ noiseless fralin Hughes and Kettner Edition Tube

09-07-2010, 12:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
kysrsoze Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,129 Thanks: 6 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: I think I'm ready to crossover.. They're a bargain, IMO, but be prepared to buy some new pups. I found the stocks a little substandard. I put 57's in my Epi Custom and can't say enough good things about it. __________________ Geetars: '12 Gibson LP Jr Special '12 Fender Jazzmaster CP Special '10 Epiphone LP Special SC '09 Gibson LP Studio Silverburst '09 Fender Tele Std '05 Washburn EA8 '00 Epiphone LP Custom '86 Kramer Focus 5000 '85 Kramer JK1000 '83 Kramer Focus 2000 '70 Norma Barney Kessel Amps: Egnater Tweaker 2x12 AX84 Hi-Octane 1x12 VOX AC4TV Crate V33-212 Roland MicroCube Drums: Roland TD-9SX custom-these drums go to 11!

09-07-2010, 12:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
Leumas Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northeastern PA Posts: 11,776 Thanks: 419 Thanked 334 Times in 57 Posts	Re: I think I'm ready to crossover.. The Ebony, that one is 100 times sexier than the other two. __________________ ~Leumas - clearly not a cyclist.~

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09-07-2010, 10:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
nbeersiii Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: spartanburg sc Posts: 5,907 Thanks: 68 Thanked 194 Times in 55 Posts	Re: I think I'm ready to crossover.. Welcome to the dark side! I almost bought one of the aged ebony guitars myself. I have a honey burst plain top. I finally got my alpine white custom, and I got my G400. I couldn't be happier. I wish I could afford a Gibson but I cant so I got the next best things.

09-07-2010, 10:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
ElectricGuitarist33 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 314 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: I think I'm ready to crossover.. Nothing wrong with that. If I didn't have too many guitars already (mostly cheap) I'd go get one myself just to have a solid Les Paul. Shit, I'd still love one of those Custom Shop Worn Les Pauls.

09-07-2010, 10:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
Fracture Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Midwest, near the ocean Posts: 6,571 Thanks: 298 Thanked 131 Times in 55 Posts	Re: I think I'm ready to crossover.. Want to really twist your mind?, pick up a Tele. They won't blow away an LP, but it's comparable to being on another planet. __________________ It was desided that I would do my best with the cracks, and she would get a refinish. TKOjams

09-07-2010, 11:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
ElectricGuitarist33 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 314 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: I think I'm ready to crossover.. Have one. Couldn't agree more. It's one of the best guitars I've ever played.

09-07-2010, 11:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
CustomClassic59 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Northern California Posts: 297 Thanks: 9 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: I think I'm ready to crossover.. I own one of those Custom Classics with the aged binding (hence my handle) and I love the thing. It's one of my favorite axes. And, eventhough I usually don't dig the stock Epi pups, these sounded killer & I left 'em in. It's the old "If it ain't broke..." thing. __________________ WCR L Standard Flametop (Honeyburst) Gibson LP Classic (Vintageburst) Gibson The Paul SL (Trans Red) Epi LP Standard Flametop (Cherryburst) Epi LP Custom Flametop (Cherryburst) Epi LP Custom Classic (Black) Epi LP Black Beauty 3-Pickup Epi LP Custom Flametop (Wine Red) Epi Standard Flametop (Greenburst) Endorsements: ISP Technologies Amplification, Tonepros Hardware, Dean Markley Strings, WCR Pickups, Big Bends Nut Sauce, V-Picks

09-08-2010, 07:33 AM	#12 (permalink)
marc1kim Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Texas Posts: 3,283 Thanks: 65 Thanked 43 Times in 20 Posts	Re: I think I'm ready to crossover.. Im thinking of going back to GC this weekend. It's a toss up with the Walnut LP and the Custom Classic...I like em both __________________ 2011 LP JR w/ noiseless fralin Hughes and Kettner Edition Tube

09-08-2010, 09:32 AM	#13 (permalink)
skoop678 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta Ga Posts: 397 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: I think I'm ready to crossover.. Custom Classic.....

09-09-2010, 02:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
1959lespaul Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 586 Thanks: 9 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: I think I'm ready to crossover.. custom classic all the way __________________ Guitars -Gibson R7 Darkback VOS: Antique Gold -Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plus: Honeyburst -Squier Classic Vibe 50''s Telecaster: Butterscotch -Squier Bullet Strat: Fiesta Red -Guild GAD JF30: Natural Amps: Currently out an amp... If anyone would like to donate, let me know

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brianugly Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 5,421 Thanks: 307 Thanked 87 Times in 19 Posts	Re: I think I'm ready to crossover.. Nothing wrong with playing an epiphone! I've got a few and I love them. __________________

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lp_junkie Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 10,561 Thanks: 66 Thanked 238 Times in 53 Posts	Re: I think I'm ready to crossover.. I've owned tons of Epis, most have been great guitars, once given a few modest upgrades. I've owned Gibsons off and on for 34 years, and I have no problem taking an Epi out on the road at all. The newest batch are the best they've ever been. __________________ --------------------------------------------------- Shane Just a guitar bum...........

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