Choice between two

[Fresh]

Epiphone Limited Edition 50th Anniversary 1960 Les Paul
or
Gibson 1960s Tribute Les Paul

I am having trouble making up my mind, both feel good
I needs some opinions to help me make a decision (Please let me know the Why's)
& I can't buy both at the same time right now
Thanks

 

[Diocletian]

Are you serious?

 

[blamo]

Are you serious?

yes, he is.

 

[lunchbox]

The '60's Tribute is a tribute to this:

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Even though you will probably end up changing everything out on the Epi, it's still a better guitar than the Gibby Tribute.

If I were you, I also wouldn't rule out a very well made Heritage for around the same price through Ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1991-Heritage-H-140CM-Guitar-Kalamazoo-Made-USA-w-OHSC-All-Original-/320787345780?pt=Guitar&hash=item4ab06a7174

 

[Fresh]

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Thats a big dog you got there LOL For the same amount you spend on dog food I could buy them both LOL
Thats one for the Epi - I guess

 

[the1jj]

I've seen marginally acceptable gibby tributes and even with that you'll still probably upgrade as much as the epiphone however the majority of higher end epiphones are exceptional and can beat every gibby up to the standard. Just do a thorough search and try to find yourself a good one.

 

[blamo]

for the record, i wouldn't say my gibson tribute was "better" than my epi standard, or vice versa. but i would sell my gibson before i sold my epiphone.

 

[the1jj]

for the record, i wouldn't say my gibson tribute was "better" than my epi standard, or vice versa. but i would sell my gibson before i sold my epiphone.

Fair enough. Btw not to thread jack but I'd love to see that Ice tea dot of yours.

 

[Hack]

Are you wanting the P90s or just looking for a inexpensive Gibson to compare it to the Epi 1960?

You said they both felt good, what about sound? Did you get to plug them in as you were feeling them up?

 

[blamo]

Fair enough. Btw not to thread jack but I'd love to see that Ice tea dot of yours.

PM sent... dont want to derail the thread...

also, for the record, I've modded my gibson and my epi equally, for the most part

in the epi, i swapped the bridge adn tail, pups, tuners, all electronics (pots, caps, switch, input).
in the gibson, I swapped the pups, plastics and pots/caps.

 

[SexyGibson]

I have always said that I would take a high end Epi over a low end Gibby anyday.

 

[Fresh]

Are you wanting the P90s or just looking for a inexpensive Gibson to compare it to the Epi 1960?

You said they both felt good, what about sound? Did you get to plug them in as you were feeling them up?

Yes I played them both, comparing p90's to HB's they both were good, some humm from the p90's (expected)
So yes I am just trying to compare a cheaper Gibson to the Epi. I dont have any plans to try and sell or box away as a collectable. Just want a player and for the small cost difference, I was thinking Gibson (for the name only? no, NOT) but because I am already happy with my Epi LP and the only Guitar I have 2 of are my Strats,, & they are very different. The Gibson would just be another type of guitar I have and Like to play

 

[blamo]

in my humble opinion, play both, take the one that plays better.

my gibson plays better than my epi from factory and after set up.

 

[drpietrzak]

I have both. Neither superior just different. Play both and get the one you like.

 

[Fresh]

I have played them both, but can't decide. So I guess it neither for now. I will keep looking for something I have to have. Thanks for the advise

 

[Hack]

Neither? No, that is unacceptable. You go buy now!