Should I Pull The Trigger ?

EpiPenguin · 06-12-2012, 03:09 PM

Hey ! As some of you probably already know I am new here

...and I already have a question...

So..I have been playing for 4 years. I own an Epiphone Les Paul Custom which I absolutely love. It is a great sounding and great looking axe. It was upgraded with Seymour Duncans Jazz and JB and 50s wiring. However, I have an opportunity to buy a Gibson Classic Custom... I am torn... On one side I would of course like to own a Gibson (it will be my first one if I decide to buy it) and on the other side, I really like my Epi and do not know if there is an actual need in buying another guitar or it is just me having GAS. Also I have a weird feeling that I am not "good" enough for it lol. Well...HELP ME DECIDE !

Should I pull the trigger ???

Cheers

02589 · 06-12-2012, 03:12 PM

Yes

River · 06-12-2012, 03:13 PM

In this forum, of course. In the Epi forum, no.

Oranjeaap · 06-12-2012, 03:15 PM

I'd probably get a nice Standard instead but yeah, get a Gibson

Dino Velvet · 06-12-2012, 03:17 PM

Do it now. And in a manly fashion. 10,000 of us can't be wrong.

onlypadog · 06-12-2012, 03:19 PM

What is this "not good enough" to own a brand of guitar? If you can afford it and you want it then you're good enough

OBX351 · 06-12-2012, 03:20 PM

It's easy finding guitars but hard to find ones that you love. I'd keep the eppy and save up for another guitar/Gibson LP.

SoWhat? · 06-12-2012, 03:21 PM

Do it!

jeffy · 06-12-2012, 03:25 PM

Which one sounds better to you?

framos · 06-12-2012, 03:28 PM

Go for the gold!

onlypadog · 06-12-2012, 03:30 PM

.....hang on, did you mention whether or not you'd keep the Epi even if you bought it...?

*scrolls back up*

No you didn't! I'm assuming you're gonna keep it anyway? OBX is right, if you're going to sell the Epi, make sure it's for something you can love just as much - play it first and see if it speaks to you...

SLewis · 06-12-2012, 03:35 PM

Buy the Classic Custom . . . do it.

.

Blackegg · 06-12-2012, 04:56 PM

Do it! Get the Gibson...
I just did it and would have it no other way. I love it!

If you can keep the Epi, great, but if not, you'll be even happier with the Gibson.

Alvinfan · 06-12-2012, 05:12 PM

In my experience there is very little sonic difference between a Gibson and and a good Epi with upgraded pick ups. But sound is a very subjective thing so to you it might be a step up.
Having said that, I think you should buy. If you get one secondhand at a good price, you can always sell again without much of a loss.
Isn´t GAS a wonderful disease ?

And hey WELCOME to the forum !!!

JMB1984 · 06-12-2012, 05:17 PM

Buy if you want it.

skysmash · 06-12-2012, 05:24 PM

if you think you are 'not worthy,' then remind yourself that while a better guitar doesn't make you a better player, it makes you want to practise more. Which in turn is how to become a better player.
That's what I tell myself anyway

+1 on getting a used standard like the guy above said. But that's cause I love standards

renzo_lao · 06-12-2012, 05:41 PM

Pull the trigger. PULL IT HARD.

EpiPenguin · 06-12-2012, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onlypadog

What is this "not good enough" to own a brand of guitar? If you can afford it and you want it then you're good enough

Told ya its a weird feeling lol

ALZ · 06-12-2012, 05:44 PM

i will always say the same thing about buying anything , if you like it and your cool with the deal then of course do it ! now ! imho thats how i roll, see ya , alz

EpiPenguin · 06-12-2012, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffy

Which one sounds better to you?

I will soon go to the store and find out !

EpiPenguin · 06-12-2012, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onlypadog

.....hang on, did you mention whether or not you'd keep the Epi even if you bought it...?

*scrolls back up*

No you didn't! I'm assuming you're gonna keep it anyway? OBX is right, if you're going to sell the Epi, make sure it's for something you can love just as much - play it first and see if it speaks to you...

Yup I didn't mention anything about it, sorry about that...But the good thing is that I WILL keep the Epi ! So thats +1 to buying Gibson I guess,,,

EpiPenguin · 06-12-2012, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackegg

Do it! Get the Gibson...
I just did it and would have it no other way. I love it!

If you can keep the Epi, great, but if not, you'll be even happier with the Gibson.

Congrats on the purchase ! Which Gibson did you get ?

Blackegg · 06-13-2012, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EpiPenguin

Congrats on the purchase ! Which Gibson did you get ?

I picked up a 73 Gold Top Deluxe.
$1200.00.....and it definitely makes me want to practice more. The more I play the better it sounds. My other guitars do not sound like this Les Paul!

mesa_b88 · 06-13-2012, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLewis

Buy the Classic Custom . . . do it.

.

I was going to do this same thing

DEWIT!

Bobby Mahogany · 06-13-2012, 12:55 AM

Worthy? That's good for any level player: the right time to buy a Les Paul is now!
You've tried it, you like it, it makes you smile, buy it. As simple as that. You have a
few already? I don't give a f*ck. Buy it. You have a wife? Oh shit! Train her. Hypnotize her. Buy her flowers. Hide the guitar(s). Tell her you bought a special guitar that changes color from time to time.

Backstage · 06-13-2012, 05:03 AM

Play this axe you are looking for and if you love it more than you actual Epi go for it.

EpiPenguin · 06-13-2012, 05:04 AM

Planning to go to the guitar store next week to try those classic customs out !

Backstage · 06-13-2012, 05:12 AM

Good luck, hope you'll find the right one for you.

michael2003x · 06-13-2012, 05:43 AM

Resistance is futile, the GAS virus has entered your bloodstream and you will soon be the proud owner of a Gibson Les Paul one way or another...................common sense has no part in this.

.....enjoy!

EpiPenguin · 06-13-2012, 05:54 AM

Btw just to make sure cuz I've heard different people say different things. Is Classic Custom run limited?

Also I think I will try these ones out !

http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Elec...ssic-Plus.aspx

06-12-2012, 03:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
EpiPenguin Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 172 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Should I Pull The Trigger ? Hey ! As some of you probably already know I am new here ...and I already have a question... So..I have been playing for 4 years. I own an Epiphone Les Paul Custom which I absolutely love. It is a great sounding and great looking axe. It was upgraded with Seymour Duncans Jazz and JB and 50s wiring. However, I have an opportunity to buy a Gibson Classic Custom... I am torn... On one side I would of course like to own a Gibson (it will be my first one if I decide to buy it) and on the other side, I really like my Epi and do not know if there is an actual need in buying another guitar or it is just me having GAS. Also I have a weird feeling that I am not "good" enough for it lol. Well...HELP ME DECIDE ! Should I pull the trigger ??? Cheers GERRYGTR62 likes this.

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onlypadog Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 704 Thanks: 5 Thanked 10 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Should I Pull The Trigger ? .....hang on, did you mention whether or not you'd keep the Epi even if you bought it...? scrolls back up No you didn't! I'm assuming you're gonna keep it anyway? OBX is right, if you're going to sell the Epi, make sure it's for something you can love just as much - play it first and see if it speaks to you... __________________ Giggidy giggidy goo

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Alvinfan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,009 Thanks: 208 Thanked 131 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Should I Pull The Trigger ? In my experience there is very little sonic difference between a Gibson and and a good Epi with upgraded pick ups. But sound is a very subjective thing so to you it might be a step up. Having said that, I think you should buy. If you get one secondhand at a good price, you can always sell again without much of a loss. Isn´t GAS a wonderful disease ? And hey WELCOME to the forum !!! EpiPenguin likes this.

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skysmash Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Posts: 238 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Should I Pull The Trigger ? if you think you are 'not worthy,' then remind yourself that while a better guitar doesn't make you a better player, it makes you want to practise more. Which in turn is how to become a better player. That's what I tell myself anyway +1 on getting a used standard like the guy above said. But that's cause I love standards

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