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Gibson Les Paul Studio - to buy or not to buy

  • 28-08-2010 9:38pm
    #1
    PeterIanStaker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,072 ✭✭✭


    Title says it all, I already have a 10 year old Epi LP that I adore and that I've heavily customised, but when I get some cash I might buy a Gibson LP Studio, and no it wouldnt just be for the name on the headstock, it'd be because I want to get serious(ish) about music, or at least try to.

    So is an LP Studio a good axe in your experience, bear in mond I'm not a n00b and I'll be trying exhaustively before I puts my money down.
    Or would I be better off for the money, €700 - 100, going for a higher end LTD EC, Dean Deciever or something.

    Enlighten me:D


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  • #2
    LpPepper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 638 ✭✭✭LpPepper


    Dont bother , most are aload of rubbish..

    Get a japanese Tokai for that price , which are as good as a standard les paul.


  • #3
    darrenw5094
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,126 ✭✭✭darrenw5094


    I picked up a Tokai Les Paul Standard LS85 recently for around €500 or. Great piece of kit.

    There is a Tokai Les Paul Custom in white on adverts which you shoud consider.
    http://www.adverts.ie/254951/guitar-and-bass/tokai-japanese-custom-les-paul-massive-price-drop-50000-only-this-week/

    I also just recieved a 1989 Greco Les Paul Custom in black during the week. Made in Japan also. €500 and amazing value. Even has the long tenon that people rave about all the time.

    Japanese Les Pauls from Tokai, Burny, Greco, Bacchus, Orville from around the 1980's are the best value around these days.


  • #4
    population
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,510 ✭✭✭population


    Had a studio and it was a plank tbh.

    Darren has very kindly linked to my custom above, but on a neutral non sales pitch note, it absolutely hammers the Studio in every department. Big shout out for Edwards Les Pauls as well. Had a John Sykes copy on loan for a bit and loved it. Would personally never go Gibson again particularly when you factor in the cost but thats just me


  • #5
    artvandulet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,301 ✭✭✭artvandulet


    If you get a good Gibson, they are better than ANY of the copies imo. But you may have to play a few first. To get the bang for your buck, by 2nd hand, and try out a few.


  • #6
    darrenw5094
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,126 ✭✭✭darrenw5094


    My '93 Les Paul Standard is here for keeps. The quality is a bit better than the Jap models. But at around €1300, thats a bit steep. The Jap models go for around €500.;)

    If you do go for a Gibson, 1988/89 to '95 was probably their best era since the early 60's.


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  • #7
    Nozebleed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,727 ✭✭✭Nozebleed


    there's great value to be had on the second hand market. i wouldn't pay 400 for a new epeiphone/ltd...just go looking online and you'll find a bargain. there are plenty of standard SG's and strats for 7-800 online..and invest in a set of seymour duncan pickups.


  • #8
    PeterIanStaker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,072 ✭✭✭PeterIanStaker


    Lots of quality adive above lads, thanks. Now all I need is some cash.

    Seriously though, I'll definitely be trying exhaustively before I commit money.


  • #9
    darrenw5094
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,126 ✭✭✭darrenw5094


    PeterIanStaker wrote: »
    Lots of quality adive above lads, thanks. Now all I need is some cash.

    Seriously though, I'll definitely be trying exhaustively before I commit money.

    The Edwards, Tokai etc. would probably be a net purchase though. Unless someone is selling one locally.

    That Tokai Les Paul Custom in white on adverts is still the best choice so far.


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