Best LP Replica?

[MIDNIGHT]

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]

Max.

 

[Darkburst]

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

 

[classic]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Max.

+1

 

[El Toro]

+1

+2

 

[Axeman16]

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

 

[singlecut]

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

UNTIL YOU PLAY MINE

 

[Spicoli]

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]

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]

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 k&#601

noun

any very close reproduction or copy; facsimile

 

[GeeJay]

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]

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

 

[notoperational]

No ESP?

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


I voted other!

 

[Darkburst]

rep·lica (rep′li k&#601

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]

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?