Good Non-Gibson LP-style alternative?

[Dave]

I've read and heard that the new Gibsons can have some inconsistencies in construction, fretwork given the price.

Can anyone recommend a LP-style alternative?

Thanks, Dave

[Jeff5]

Re: Good Non-Gibson LP-style alternative?

I've read fantastic things about both Heritage guitars and the Hamer Monaco. I haven't had occasion to play either though.

[beandip]

Re: Good Non-Gibson LP-style alternative?

The FDP raves about Agiles non stop. The Dean Evo looks pretty good too. Isnt it funny how the foreign guitars are becoming more consistant while some American co's are slacking off?

[Jonny R]

Re: Good Non-Gibson LP-style alternative?

Ones that consistently come up on this forum:

Hamer
Dean
PRS
Heritage


Actually, one of the nicest gats I've seen in progress on the board was made by Blueline...probably worth your while checking him out (one of the users here).

I'm sure he would custom make you a great alternative.

[Stevo]

Re: Good Non-Gibson LP-style alternative?

USA made Hamer double cutaways are great guitars. Nice action and sustain. Nice looks.

[Brow]

Re: Good Non-Gibson LP-style alternative?

Gordon Smith Guitars (hand made in UK) make a good LP style guitar. Although I'm not sure if they're available in the USA yet

[Thames]

Re: Good Non-Gibson LP-style alternative?

Edwards ?

Take a look at japanese manufacturers.... Epi Elite, Edwards, japan Tokai... awesome !

[mongrollo]

Re: Good Non-Gibson LP-style alternative?

Guild bluesbird it is a nice one...

[kaknight]

Re: Good Non-Gibson LP-style alternative?

It's all about Heritage man. they are more Gibson than Gibson, literally! they are hand made les pauls by the old school gibson luthiers who didn't want to move when the company left kalamazoo. they make em the old way in the old gibson factory with the old equipment. they made my custom order (custom neck carve, custom pups, custom paint, custom woods) for about $1500 delivered. go to jay wolfe guitars on the web and check em out!

[pureoldsound]

Re: Good Non-Gibson LP-style alternative?

Try to contact Aaron Solomon (Blueline) he makes custom guitars. I am sure he can help you get a LP type of guitar. I used to have a Dean Evo special select and it was a great guitar. Great construction, nice details. as above mentioned Hamer, Heritage are also great guitars.

[pureoldsound]

Re: Good Non-Gibson LP-style alternative?

Since I like LP's as well but don't like to play them because it is uncomfortable for me to play them. I asked Aaron to make a guitar that could have the LP's tone and sort of the SG capabilities as well so this is what I am getting:

[Mantic]

Re: Good Non-Gibson LP-style alternative?

Try finding a PRS single cut, there should be a few around still.

[Benjy_26]

Re: Good Non-Gibson LP-style alternative?

A clean used Hamer doesn't go for a lot of coin and still gets a lot of the LP flavor.

[Wattage]

Re: Good Non-Gibson LP-style alternative?

If you like Gibson Les Pauls look around until you find the right one. There may be some inconsistencies from time to time but if you look you'll find plenty of excellent ones out there.

Otherwise I'd recommend looking at the higher quality Japanese market LPs.

[The Owl]

Re: Good Non-Gibson LP-style alternative?

You also may want to try:

Dillon

Malden