Epiphone Les Paul or G-400

mitchbob9 · 09-30-2008, 06:58 AM

Hey guys. I'm looking at getting a new electric guitar to replace my terrible strat copy. I'm really tight on money, and have come to two options:

Epiphone Les Paul Standard or Epiphone G-400

If I decide on the G-400, I can buy it in a couple of weeks. But if I decide the Les Paul, it'd take me over a month, as there is a $250 price difference here in Aus.

So what are the differences in sound? Does the G-400 sound as good as the Les Paul?

I need help on deciding which one to get.

djwilbanks · 09-30-2008, 07:01 AM

They are two different monsters, but at this price point they sound pretty similar.

Sinmastah has both a G400 and an LP with humbuckers. My SG had EMGs so I can't help you a whole lot on tonal qualities.

I guess I'm just an SG kinda guy, cuz I actually prefered my SG better.

If you can, just find somewhere and play both, it'll be the only way you will really know.

mitchbob9 · 09-30-2008, 07:06 AM

Thanks. I thought the SG looked really good to me. But they have had a lot of mixed reviews. I think, you either pick up a really good one, or a not so good one. So I'm gonna go to a guitar shop and try some SG's and LP's soon. Whichever I get, I'll get the other one next year anyway.

stryker59 · 09-30-2008, 07:09 AM

they are both nice but im an lp guy first so thats what i would get!
imo the sg will be a little more like your strat in feel.....and itll sound a little more snappy in the mids and highs. the lp will accentuate the mids and lows. if you can play them both before getting one, it would be much easier on ya!

mitchbob9 · 09-30-2008, 07:11 AM

Yeah thanks. I just wanted to make sure there werent any major differences in quality or anything. I'll try them out, and see which one I prefer.

Big_dawg · 09-30-2008, 07:48 AM

Ive got both and theyre both very different beasts.

Firstly youve got to get on with the SG shape, Ive seen loads of players gas on about getting one for months and then sell it in a couple of months because it doesnt sit right or the necks too heavy or it doesnt feel right. Play it, play it standing up, play it sitting down make sure you know it well.

If it was my only guitar and Id played LP's in the past Id be very disapointed and wish Id saved for the LP. Price differences are the same in the UK as aus but trust me waiting for the LP (and a custom if you can get one) will be well worth your wait...

Matty K · 09-30-2008, 08:39 AM

I would get the Paul........I have an '04 G-400 MIC, and although it's a rockin' corvette of a guitar.......I prefer to ride in a cadillac........good things are worth waiting for.......I'd get the Paul.

blackrain · 09-30-2008, 11:01 AM

I've just sold my G400 and bought Std+, so soon I'll tell you the difference

07rogersg · 09-30-2008, 11:34 AM

I got a g-400, I really like it! Its the only guitar I have had that can handle distortion (MG100DFX) When i put Gain to full!!! Marshall

gordostic_front · 09-30-2008, 11:37 AM

I have both.. LP Std. and SG400..

the natural sound of the LP [without amp] is richier than the SG400.. that's a plus..

the SG is more confortable for octaves and solos near 20th frets.. that's a plus..

I would get the LP first.. then the SG for backup!

Sinmastah · 09-30-2008, 11:48 AM

I like the SG better to be honest. It's a lot lighter, so it's just easier to play. Also upper access is awesome. Also it's a lot easier to re-wire which is a must for Epiphones. Not to mention is just looks bad ass because the neck sticks out farther from the body. Not to mention it is a lot cheaper. The only complaint I have bout SG's is that the finishes are boring, luckily I got my hands on a really nice faded cherry.

mitchbob9 · 09-30-2008, 03:36 PM

Hmm... Alright, I know the differences of how they feel and look etc. But what are the main sound differences? Are the humbuckers the same? I really want to make a good decision that I wont regret. If I get the Les Paul, I will have to get it on its own. If I get the SG I can get it with a hardcase, and be able to get a new amp earlier.

Sinmastah · 09-30-2008, 03:54 PM

The pickups are the exact same. I beleive. If anything the SG would be a little hotter however.

mitchbob9 · 09-30-2008, 03:58 PM

I think I'll go the SG, if I try it and like it. I need a new guitar badly, cuz my other is too bad to play on. And I think comparing the SG to my guitar, there's not much more I could want. Anyway, I'll get the Les Paul next year.

qwank · 09-30-2008, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mitchbob9

I think I'll go the SG, if I try it and like it. I need a new guitar badly, cuz my other is too bad to play on. And I think comparing the SG to my guitar, there's not much more I could want. Anyway, I'll get the Les Paul next year.

Booooooo!

J/K

at least your not buying a strat

09-30-2008, 06:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
mitchbob9 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 263 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Epiphone Les Paul or G-400 Hey guys. I'm looking at getting a new electric guitar to replace my terrible strat copy. I'm really tight on money, and have come to two options: Epiphone Les Paul Standard or Epiphone G-400 If I decide on the G-400, I can buy it in a couple of weeks. But if I decide the Les Paul, it'd take me over a month, as there is a $250 price difference here in Aus. So what are the differences in sound? Does the G-400 sound as good as the Les Paul? I need help on deciding which one to get.

09-30-2008, 07:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
djwilbanks V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Arkham Asylum Posts: 27,886 Thanks: 220 Thanked 443 Times in 82 Posts	Re: Epiphone Les Paul or G-400 They are two different monsters, but at this price point they sound pretty similar. Sinmastah has both a G400 and an LP with humbuckers. My SG had EMGs so I can't help you a whole lot on tonal qualities. I guess I'm just an SG kinda guy, cuz I actually prefered my SG better. If you can, just find somewhere and play both, it'll be the only way you will really know. __________________ This post happily existed in all possible states until you observed it. Now it has collapsed into a single state. I hope you're happy. Click Deadpool for my Soundcloud page.

09-30-2008, 07:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
mitchbob9 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 263 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Epiphone Les Paul or G-400 Thanks. I thought the SG looked really good to me. But they have had a lot of mixed reviews. I think, you either pick up a really good one, or a not so good one. So I'm gonna go to a guitar shop and try some SG's and LP's soon. Whichever I get, I'll get the other one next year anyway.

09-30-2008, 07:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
stryker59 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: annville, pa Posts: 3,395 Thanks: 21 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Epiphone Les Paul or G-400 they are both nice but im an lp guy first so thats what i would get! imo the sg will be a little more like your strat in feel.....and itll sound a little more snappy in the mids and highs. the lp will accentuate the mids and lows. if you can play them both before getting one, it would be much easier on ya! __________________ *you've been weighed, measured, and found wanting!*

09-30-2008, 07:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
mitchbob9 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 263 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Epiphone Les Paul or G-400 Yeah thanks. I just wanted to make sure there werent any major differences in quality or anything. I'll try them out, and see which one I prefer.

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09-30-2008, 07:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
Big_dawg Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: the Thames Delta.... Posts: 2,044 Thanks: 19 Thanked 19 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Epiphone Les Paul or G-400 Ive got both and theyre both very different beasts. Firstly youve got to get on with the SG shape, Ive seen loads of players gas on about getting one for months and then sell it in a couple of months because it doesnt sit right or the necks too heavy or it doesnt feel right. Play it, play it standing up, play it sitting down make sure you know it well. If it was my only guitar and Id played LP's in the past Id be very disapointed and wish Id saved for the LP. Price differences are the same in the UK as aus but trust me waiting for the LP (and a custom if you can get one) will be well worth your wait... __________________ t'sall Good ---------------------------------------------------- And Jesus said 'come forth and you shall receive eternal life'.... But I came fifth and only got the toaster ---------------------------------------------------- But damn I got another guitar....

09-30-2008, 08:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
Matty K Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Miami, OK. Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Epiphone Les Paul or G-400 I would get the Paul........I have an '04 G-400 MIC, and although it's a rockin' corvette of a guitar.......I prefer to ride in a cadillac........good things are worth waiting for.......I'd get the Paul.

09-30-2008, 11:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
blackrain Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Poland Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Epiphone Les Paul or G-400 I've just sold my G400 and bought Std+, so soon I'll tell you the difference

09-30-2008, 11:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
07rogersg Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 97 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Epiphone Les Paul or G-400 I got a g-400, I really like it! Its the only guitar I have had that can handle distortion (MG100DFX) When i put Gain to full!!! Marshall __________________ My Epi NightHawk Reissue

09-30-2008, 11:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
gordostic_front Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lima-Perú Posts: 44 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Epiphone Les Paul or G-400 I have both.. LP Std. and SG400.. the natural sound of the LP [without amp] is richier than the SG400.. that's a plus.. the SG is more confortable for octaves and solos near 20th frets.. that's a plus.. I would get the LP first.. then the SG for backup! __________________ 2004 Epiphone Les Paul Standard Line6 Toneport Macbook Pro 15" Sony Pro Headphones

09-30-2008, 11:48 AM	#11 (permalink)
Sinmastah Epi Verification Expert Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Minnesota. Posts: 16,463 Thanks: 8 Thanked 618 Times in 109 Posts	Re: Epiphone Les Paul or G-400 I like the SG better to be honest. It's a lot lighter, so it's just easier to play. Also upper access is awesome. Also it's a lot easier to re-wire which is a must for Epiphones. Not to mention is just looks bad ass because the neck sticks out farther from the body. Not to mention it is a lot cheaper. The only complaint I have bout SG's is that the finishes are boring, luckily I got my hands on a really nice faded cherry. __________________ Epiphone Elitist SG Faded Cherry(Jonesey'd and WB'd) Epiphone Elitist SG Faded Brown (EMG's) Epiphone MIJ Les Paul Ebony LQ Fender Mexi Oly White Strat Squier Natural Vintage M Jazz bass Peavey Classic 50 SG's FTW

09-30-2008, 03:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
mitchbob9 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 263 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Epiphone Les Paul or G-400 Hmm... Alright, I know the differences of how they feel and look etc. But what are the main sound differences? Are the humbuckers the same? I really want to make a good decision that I wont regret. If I get the Les Paul, I will have to get it on its own. If I get the SG I can get it with a hardcase, and be able to get a new amp earlier.

09-30-2008, 03:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
Sinmastah Epi Verification Expert Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Minnesota. Posts: 16,463 Thanks: 8 Thanked 618 Times in 109 Posts	Re: Epiphone Les Paul or G-400 The pickups are the exact same. I beleive. If anything the SG would be a little hotter however. __________________ Epiphone Elitist SG Faded Cherry(Jonesey'd and WB'd) Epiphone Elitist SG Faded Brown (EMG's) Epiphone MIJ Les Paul Ebony LQ Fender Mexi Oly White Strat Squier Natural Vintage M Jazz bass Peavey Classic 50 SG's FTW

09-30-2008, 03:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
mitchbob9 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 263 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Epiphone Les Paul or G-400 I think I'll go the SG, if I try it and like it. I need a new guitar badly, cuz my other is too bad to play on. And I think comparing the SG to my guitar, there's not much more I could want. Anyway, I'll get the Les Paul next year.

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