Best LP Replica?

MIDNIGHT · 12-03-2007, 10:57 PM

i know i'm probably missin' something up there but please vote anyway

what's DO YOU THINK is the best LP replica and why?

feel free to openly discuss these different replicas.. and pics would be dandy as well

SKATTERBRANE · 12-04-2007, 01:18 AM

Max.

Darkburst · 12-04-2007, 01:30 AM

All those listed in the poll aren't replica's, they're imitations. Replicas are close copies that include the Gibson logo.

classic · 12-04-2007, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Darkburst

All those listed in the poll aren't replica's, they're imitations. Replicas are close copies that include the Gibson logo.

Hey m8 ...
... that's YOUR definition ...

But I say ... the very best close copies concerning the specs are Tokais ...

My '85 Tokai LS150 ...

lp59aholicDon · 12-04-2007, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Darkburst

All those listed in the poll aren't replica's, they're imitations. Replicas are close copies that include the Gibson logo.

Well, Some Orvilles have that, and they all bear the the Les Paul name, with authorization from Gibson
in 88 Fuji Gen was cranking out better 59s spec than Gibson was doing cranking out a Standard or Custom

***FLICKOFLASH*** · 12-04-2007, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Darkburst

All those listed in the poll aren't replica's, they're imitations. Replicas are close copies that include the Gibson logo.

i will have to agree

MIDNIGHT · 12-04-2007, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Darkburst

All those listed in the poll aren't replica's, they're imitations. Replicas are close copies that include the Gibson logo.

oops.. ok sorry..

my bad

djem · 12-04-2007, 10:13 AM

I'd have to say 'other' for the same reason the other person mentioned earlier. This includes Max, Guitar Clinic, Kris Derrig, Keebler, Monty - basically, all those guys that make handmade replicas. I don't think Japanese replicas can be considered in an overall 'best replica poll', unless it's just amongst themselves.

I own both a Guitar Clinic replica as well as an Edwards and even though the Edwards is a fine instrument (both playing and in construction detail), it is not in the same category as the handmade replicas.

Spicoli · 12-04-2007, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kink56

Max.

+1

El Toro · 12-04-2007, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Spicoli

+1

+2

Axeman16 · 12-04-2007, 09:28 PM

max shouldn't count. they cost more than a gibson. greco super real's are the best.

singlecut · 12-05-2007, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Axeman16

max shouldn't count. they cost more than a gibson. greco super real's are the best.

UNTIL YOU PLAY MINE

Spicoli · 12-05-2007, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Axeman16

max shouldn't count. they cost more than a gibson. greco super real's are the best.

I have played a Max and a Greco and believe me when I say there is no comparison.

mapleflame · 12-05-2007, 01:48 PM

I had 35 Greco's and about 25 Tokais and they were all great guitars. I was lucky to get all the very high end one's from a Navy friend stationed there in the 80's. Would I compare them to the Old Gibson No but were very nice guitars.

Big Red · 12-08-2007, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkburst

All those listed in the poll aren't replica's, they're imitations. Replicas are close copies that include the Gibson logo.

rep·lica (rep′li kə)

noun

any very close reproduction or copy; facsimile

GeeJay · 12-13-2007, 03:24 PM

Sid Poole made some very good replica LPs I believe.. Bernie Marsden and Geoff Whitehorn are two guys I know play some of Sid's work..

hank · 12-13-2007, 04:17 PM

Replica or copy .... just words. All are very good "imitations", some better than others.

I dig the MIJ stuff big time. I have three MIJ guitars and two early '80's Gold Star banjos that are imitations of the best '30's Gibsons. Good is good whatever the brand. imho

brettk7 · 12-13-2007, 07:55 PM

No ESP?

I think the EC is the best knock-off LP available.

I voted other!

Darkburst · 12-13-2007, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Red

rep·lica (rep′li kə)

noun

any very close reproduction or copy; facsimile

In the world of Les Pauls 'replica' means 'a vintage style copy that includes the Gibson logo'.

Anchorman · 12-13-2007, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkburst

In the world of Les Pauls 'replica' means 'a vintage style copy that includes the Gibson logo'.

Then why not include the Gibson Custom Shop Re-issues in this poll?

hank · 12-14-2007, 11:40 AM

"In the world of Les Pauls 'replica' means 'a vintage style copy that includes the Gibson logo'."

That'd be "fraud" in my book.

dwagar · 12-14-2007, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Axeman16

max shouldn't count. they cost more than a gibson. greco super real's are the best.

Rumbleseat has a '59 for $275,000. Max's can be had for a lot less than a real Gibson.

lol

Yes, replica is the wrong term for this thread.
Is a Gibson Historic a 'replica'?

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Originally Posted by hank

"In the world of Les Pauls 'replica' means 'a vintage style copy that includes the Gibson logo'."

That'd be "fraud" in my book.

It's only fraud if it's being sold as a Gibson. If a Max is being sold as a Max, then it isn't fraud IMO.

hank · 12-14-2007, 02:31 PM

"It's only fraud if it's being sold as a Gibson. If a Max is being sold as a Max, then it isn't fraud IMO."

Perhaps, let's ask Henry.

Darkburst · 12-14-2007, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Anchorman

Then why not include the Gibson Custom Shop Re-issues in this poll?

Because they're actually made by Gibson. Les Pauls made by Max, Derrig and Keebler are good examples of what experts, dealers and other Les Paul fanatics refer to as replicas. Are they frauds? Only if you try to pass them off as originals!

PoorMan · 12-14-2007, 03:51 PM

Back to the topic...

I like Burny, Greco and Tokais. All are very good. I couldn't really say one is better than another. They all have top end models and lower end models so it would be difficult to say one is better than another without addressing specific models, years and establishing judgement criteria.

I like Edwadrs too but their specs tend to be further off from the real thing. They play very well and tend to be lighter than most other copies.

I have a newer Tokai, 2 80s Burnys, an 84 Greco and and newer Edwards.

I had a MIK Orville...that was a total turd.

View Poll Results: Best Replica? (in your opinion)
Tokai	21	18.92%
Burny	10	9.01%
Greco	9	8.11%
Orville	14	12.61%
Edwards	15	13.51%
Other	42	37.84%
Voters: 111. You may not vote on this poll

12-03-2007, 10:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
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djem Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Best LP Replica? I'd have to say 'other' for the same reason the other person mentioned earlier. This includes Max, Guitar Clinic, Kris Derrig, Keebler, Monty - basically, all those guys that make handmade replicas. I don't think Japanese replicas can be considered in an overall 'best replica poll', unless it's just amongst themselves. I own both a Guitar Clinic replica as well as an Edwards and even though the Edwards is a fine instrument (both playing and in construction detail), it is not in the same category as the handmade replicas. Last edited by djem; 12-04-2007 at 02:47 PM.

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hank Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 172 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Best LP Replica? Replica or copy .... just words. All are very good "imitations", some better than others. I dig the MIJ stuff big time. I have three MIJ guitars and two early '80's Gold Star banjos that are imitations of the best '30's Gibsons. Good is good whatever the brand. imho __________________ Confirmed Tokai whore. ...... East of Mecca, in the Land of Gibson.

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hank Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 172 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Best LP Replica? "In the world of Les Pauls 'replica' means 'a vintage style copy that includes the Gibson logo'." That'd be "fraud" in my book. __________________ Confirmed Tokai whore. ...... East of Mecca, in the Land of Gibson.

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hank Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 172 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Best LP Replica? "It's only fraud if it's being sold as a Gibson. If a Max is being sold as a Max, then it isn't fraud IMO." Perhaps, let's ask Henry. __________________ Confirmed Tokai whore. ...... East of Mecca, in the Land of Gibson.