Gibson VS Epiphone

cryoalchemist · 11-10-2009, 11:09 AM

Hey guys,
I was considering purchasing a new guitar, I have closed my list down to :
1) Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded ,
2) Epiphone Les Paul Custom ,
3) Epiphone Les Paul Ultra 2 or
4) Gibson SG Standard.

Which of these guitars would be the best for my style??
(I play Classic Rock and Blues)
And is the Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded Worn Cherry a "limited edition"?????

r9in09 · 11-10-2009, 11:11 AM

Gibson. Always Gibson. I've never held an Epi that was worth the weight of its toneless wood.

jonesy · 11-10-2009, 11:15 AM

IMHO go for the USA made Gibson

thornie · 11-10-2009, 11:16 AM

Get the SG, or a MIJ Edwards (see: other les pauls section)

djwilbanks · 11-10-2009, 11:19 AM

If you can, play them all, go with the one you like the best. If you can't, the Studio faded is a safe bet, and no, it's not limited.

snaredrum · 11-10-2009, 11:21 AM

haha i replied in the epi section. you're going to get some fun responses in both forums...

Reaperc89 · 11-10-2009, 11:42 AM

Well, this isn't really a style kind of decision, but more of a budget type of decision. Which can you truly afford, and which do you like the most? Do you like the Gibson standard because of the look and feel of it, or do you like it because it says Gibson on it? Really, your best bet would be to try out a few in person and see if it affects your decision any.

Rexfordbridge · 11-10-2009, 11:45 AM

I have played many guitars. I will say that the name on the headstock does not dictate how well the guitar plays. Of course in general, the Gibson quality is better than the Epiphone. But for me, I sold my Gibson Les Paul Standard and bought a Epiphone Elitist 1957 Goldtop. Again, this was my personal story but I think you should play the guitar before guying.

Tim Plains · 11-10-2009, 11:55 AM

Any of those guitars will do rock & blues. Of those four, I'd personally go with a Gibson SG Standard.

Boleskinehouse · 11-10-2009, 12:00 PM

Wow, it looks like Timmeh and I agree on something once again.

Another vote for the SG Std.

And no matter what the Epi guys say, a Gibson is ALWAYS better. No, I'm not joking this time.

leifpaul · 11-10-2009, 12:01 PM

go with a gibson

Tim Plains · 11-10-2009, 12:03 PM

Well, in that case, I change my mind. Don't get the SG Standard.

TIMMY!!

Luckyhands · 11-10-2009, 12:14 PM

I'd go for the SG standard too

chazza · 11-10-2009, 12:16 PM

From that list I'd go with the SG.

But, for the price of a new SG Standard you should be able to find a used Les Paul Standard. I would be looking in that direction.

Sinmastah · 11-10-2009, 12:28 PM

Gibson SG for sure.

Customs are overprices, Ultra II's are stupid, and The SG standard is cooler than a studio model.

2009LPGT · 11-10-2009, 12:58 PM

The SG. It is the only one that is not a compromise in my opinion. Its the real deal!

#2 Faded Studio. Damn nice LP but will likely need a setup. (The SG may for that matter.)

diceman · 11-10-2009, 01:03 PM

Look at the SG Faded - that is a BARGAIN at $700 street (you can find them for $600 new without too much trouble).

dcooper830 · 11-10-2009, 01:18 PM

My vote is for the Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded.

If not that..... then get the Gibson SG Standard. They're only $1200 brand new with hardshell case right now which is a great deal I think!!

If not that ..... then get the Epi Les Paul Custom! Sweet guitar!!

If not that....... I'm not sure........ I don't really care for the Epi LP Ultra IIs. That peizo acoustic sound doesn't appeal to me at all. And that wierd switching on that back....... I don't know.

P.S. all of these guitars will work for the style you're wanting to play......... so that doesn't really matter.

jonesy · 11-10-2009, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diceman

Look at the SG Faded - that is a BARGAIN at $700 street (you can find them for $600 new without too much trouble).

rafazu41 · 11-10-2009, 01:47 PM

Get a Les Paul Studio but not the faded... its the same price as the SG standard.. any of those would be a good deal... ill get a Gibson over epiphone.

needlespauls · 11-10-2009, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r9in09

Gibson. Always Gibson. I've never held an Epi that was worth the weight of its toneless wood.

Hmhmhmh.....
Then you've never played an Epiphone Elite/Elitist!!!

To the OP, I'd go with an actual "Faded Studio", the one with the maple cap if you can find it. The one you're mentioning is the Vintage Mahogany to get technical, which is still nice. BUT, like others have mentioned, I'd get the SG Standard or regular Les Paul Studio over any of those. Especially used if you can find the right one. You'll be well under a grand on either the SG Standard, or the Studio!! For some reason, any 04' LP Studio that I've played has been killer!!!! I'd shoot for an early 06' or older Studio in the Alpine White/Gold Hardware with the Ebony fretboard. Looks like an LP Custom, is only slightly weight-relieved, and plays so nice with the ebony board!!! Thats my vote!!!

Lespaul59 · 11-10-2009, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R9.

Any of those guitars will do rock & blues. Of those four, I'd personally go with a Gibson SG Standard.

+1 Couldn't agree with you more.

Creature · 11-10-2009, 09:24 PM

studio faded looks really cool my buddy has one with a bigsby but id go with the sg man,, but nothing against epiphones i have two epiphones and a gibson i still play them all equally but im being burried with my gibson

TyrackT71 · 11-10-2009, 10:55 PM

id take the sg from that list, only because i hate the look of faded guitars. if you can get a regular gibson les paul studio

FennRx · 11-10-2009, 10:56 PM

from the choices given....SG Standard, no question.

i am a Les Paul man through and through, but i would rather have my SG Std than a faded LP Studio. ymmv

Magnum22 · 11-10-2009, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diceman

Look at the SG Faded - that is a BARGAIN at $700 street (you can find them for $600 new without too much trouble).

oh come on, dice. haven't we talked about that guitar?

nauc · 11-11-2009, 12:14 AM

i owned a Gibson SG Standard. now i have a Gibson Les Paul Studio. i loved how the SG felt and played but its tone was 2nd to the LP. imo, the LP is a much fuller/warmer sounding guitar

but go play both, buy what YOU like

Gibsons are better guitars then Epi's but not everyone has that much extra money to spend on a Gibson.

ps, those Faded Gibson SGs are killer, id like to get one someday

jason_mazzy · 11-11-2009, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r9in09

Gibson. Always Gibson. I've never held an Epi that was worth the weight of its toneless wood.

I'll put my epi up against ur gibby.

GeeJay · 11-11-2009, 03:59 PM

I had an Epi LP Standard that really was/is a very good guitar. I've gigged with it and it sounds great. Not long after I brought my Gibson home,it was clear that I would probably not play the Epi again. So I sold it to my neighbour who still has it. In fact, if he ever wanted to sell it, I might buy it back from him.

Bottom line, an Epi can be a great guitar, but it won't be a Gibson. If you want and can afford a Gibson, get one. Because even if you buy an Epi, you'll still want a Gibson.

Nicky · 11-11-2009, 07:41 PM

If you're on a budget and want some P-90 greatness, then get a Casino for $600 new. Good all around rocker.

11-10-2009, 11:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
cryoalchemist Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Gibson VS Epiphone Hey guys, I was considering purchasing a new guitar, I have closed my list down to : 1) Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded , 2) Epiphone Les Paul Custom , 3) Epiphone Les Paul Ultra 2 or 4) Gibson SG Standard. Which of these guitars would be the best for my style?? (I play Classic Rock and Blues) And is the Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded Worn Cherry a "limited edition"?????

11-10-2009, 11:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
r9in09 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,206 Thanks: 38 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Gibson VS Epiphone Gibson. Always Gibson. I've never held an Epi that was worth the weight of its toneless wood.

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Reaperc89 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 688 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Gibson VS Epiphone Well, this isn't really a style kind of decision, but more of a budget type of decision. Which can you truly afford, and which do you like the most? Do you like the Gibson standard because of the look and feel of it, or do you like it because it says Gibson on it? Really, your best bet would be to try out a few in person and see if it affects your decision any.

11-10-2009, 11:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
Rexfordbridge Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 107 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Gibson VS Epiphone I have played many guitars. I will say that the name on the headstock does not dictate how well the guitar plays. Of course in general, the Gibson quality is better than the Epiphone. But for me, I sold my Gibson Les Paul Standard and bought a Epiphone Elitist 1957 Goldtop. Again, this was my personal story but I think you should play the guitar before guying.

11-10-2009, 11:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
Tim Plains Bartlett Retrospec Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 9,349 Thanks: 638 Thanked 672 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Gibson VS Epiphone Any of those guitars will do rock & blues. Of those four, I'd personally go with a Gibson SG Standard. __________________ Tim. Future Bartlett Retrospec winner!!

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Boleskinehouse Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Next to Raleighwood Posts: 27,153 Thanks: 91 Thanked 673 Times in 114 Posts	Re: Gibson VS Epiphone Wow, it looks like Timmeh and I agree on something once again. Another vote for the SG Std. And no matter what the Epi guys say, a Gibson is ALWAYS better. No, I'm not joking this time.

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leifpaul Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: hammerfest, norway Posts: 422 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Gibson VS Epiphone go with a gibson

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Tim Plains Bartlett Retrospec Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 9,349 Thanks: 638 Thanked 672 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Gibson VS Epiphone Well, in that case, I change my mind. Don't get the SG Standard. TIMMY!! __________________ Tim. Future Bartlett Retrospec winner!!

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Luckyhands Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Leeds, England, UK Posts: 186 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Gibson VS Epiphone I'd go for the SG standard too __________________ '02 Les Paul '57 Goldtop '09 Fender '52 Telecaster AVRI '07 Fender Stratocaster USA Olympic White '08 Fender Stratocaster '54, Black (Lace sensors, TBX and midboost) MIJ '98 Yamaha SG 3000 Metallic black '70s Yamaha SA 2000 Tobacco burst. '70s Yamaha SG 3000 Wine red. '00 Yamaha LL36 '79 Gretsch Country Gentleman '90s VOX AC30 TB Blonde '02 Fender Blues Junior Mesa Boogie V-twin & JD CryBaby

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chazza Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,282 Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Gibson VS Epiphone From that list I'd go with the SG. But, for the price of a new SG Standard you should be able to find a used Les Paul Standard. I would be looking in that direction.

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Sinmastah Epi Verification Expert Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Minnesota. Posts: 16,403 Thanks: 8 Thanked 611 Times in 108 Posts	Re: Gibson VS Epiphone Gibson SG for sure. Customs are overprices, Ultra II's are stupid, and The SG standard is cooler than a studio model. __________________ 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

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2009LPGT Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 2,330 Thanks: 37 Thanked 106 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Gibson VS Epiphone The SG. It is the only one that is not a compromise in my opinion. Its the real deal! #2 Faded Studio. Damn nice LP but will likely need a setup. (The SG may for that matter.)

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diceman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 29,930 Thanks: 1,212 Thanked 419 Times in 83 Posts	Re: Gibson VS Epiphone Look at the SG Faded - that is a BARGAIN at $700 street (you can find them for $600 new without too much trouble).

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dcooper830 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,543 Thanks: 23 Thanked 50 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Gibson VS Epiphone My vote is for the Gibson Les Paul Studio Faded. If not that..... then get the Gibson SG Standard. They're only $1200 brand new with hardshell case right now which is a great deal I think!! If not that ..... then get the Epi Les Paul Custom! Sweet guitar!! If not that....... I'm not sure........ I don't really care for the Epi LP Ultra IIs. That peizo acoustic sound doesn't appeal to me at all. And that wierd switching on that back....... I don't know. P.S. all of these guitars will work for the style you're wanting to play......... so that doesn't really matter. __________________ Videos of me playing guitar

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rafazu41 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Santa Marta, Colombia, South America Posts: 185 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Gibson VS Epiphone Get a Les Paul Studio but not the faded... its the same price as the SG standard.. any of those would be a good deal... ill get a Gibson over epiphone.

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Creature Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Moncton nb Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Gibson VS Epiphone studio faded looks really cool my buddy has one with a bigsby but id go with the sg man,, but nothing against epiphones i have two epiphones and a gibson i still play them all equally but im being burried with my gibson

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TyrackT71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: under your bed...can you get me a drink? Posts: 308 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Gibson VS Epiphone id take the sg from that list, only because i hate the look of faded guitars. if you can get a regular gibson les paul studio __________________ Officially braindead since 1967 1970 Gibson SG Special 2008 Gibson Les Paul Studio in wine red W/chrome Aria acoustic Marshall JCM 800 2203 Marshall Class5 Marshall mg100hfx

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nauc Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA Posts: 7,376 Thanks: 1 Thanked 356 Times in 151 Posts	Re: Gibson VS Epiphone i owned a Gibson SG Standard. now i have a Gibson Les Paul Studio. i loved how the SG felt and played but its tone was 2nd to the LP. imo, the LP is a much fuller/warmer sounding guitar but go play both, buy what YOU like Gibsons are better guitars then Epi's but not everyone has that much extra money to spend on a Gibson. ps, those Faded Gibson SGs are killer, id like to get one someday __________________ Gibson Les Paul Studio Peavey Classic 30

11-11-2009, 03:59 PM	#29 (permalink)
GeeJay Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Back home in Blighty.... Posts: 1,875 Thanks: 27 Thanked 12 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Gibson VS Epiphone I had an Epi LP Standard that really was/is a very good guitar. I've gigged with it and it sounds great. Not long after I brought my Gibson home,it was clear that I would probably not play the Epi again. So I sold it to my neighbour who still has it. In fact, if he ever wanted to sell it, I might buy it back from him. Bottom line, an Epi can be a great guitar, but it won't be a Gibson. If you want and can afford a Gibson, get one. Because even if you buy an Epi, you'll still want a Gibson.

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