I'll never be able to afford a true Les Paul, and this is about as close as I'll ever get. I've heard rumors that it will be a special run but I've never pre-ordered a guitar before, let alone a "budget" brand like epiphone. Trogly is showing some QC issues, and I have never played burstbuckers before. But that Aged Dark Burst is calling my name! Can anyone talk me out of it? https://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...ged-dark-burst
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I'll bet it'll be sweet! I've played some really nice newer Epis.
"Crystal clear" is how they describe the pickups. Interesting how tastes change. 20 or 30 years ago they'd be describing those same pickups in terms of heat and sustain.
They also note in the description that 1959 was the year Gibson really perfected Seth Lover's humbucker design. Wonder of the pickups use Alnico 4?
And if the pickups are an import version of the Burstbucker or made in the USA? Does say "Straight out of the Gibson Custom Shop".“Practice cures most tone issues” - John Suhr
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That does look nice. Specs say Gibson Burstbucker so those will be Made in USA. The newer Epiphones are really nice. I wouldn't consider them a budget brand by any means, though they have lower priced guitars as well, just like other brands (Ibanez is a perfect example). Everybody's "budget" is different. That is a nice price for one of those. The new head stock looks great.
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Originally posted by ErikH View PostThat does look nice. Specs say Gibson Burstbucker so those will be Made in USA. The newer Epiphones are really nice. I wouldn't consider them a budget brand by any means, though they have lower priced guitars as well, just like other brands (Ibanez is a perfect example). Everybody's "budget" is different. That is a nice price for one of those. The new head stock looks great.
Wonder if Gibson is using roughcast magnets like they did in the 50's.
Doesn't look like Gibson is using Alnico 4 in Burstbuckers, even though they used it a lot, especially in '59.“Practice cures most tone issues” - John Suhr
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Originally posted by Lewguitar View Post
So regular Burstbuckers are Alnico 2, right? And Burstbucker Pros are Alnico 5.
Wonder if Gibson is using roughcast magnets like they did in the 50's.
Doesn't look like Gibson is using Alnico 4 in Burstbuckers, even though they used it a lot, especially in '59.
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Originally posted by Lewguitar View Post
So regular Burstbuckers are Alnico 2, right? And Burstbucker Pros are Alnico 5.
Wonder if Gibson is using roughcast magnets like they did in the 50's.
Doesn't look like Gibson is using Alnico 4 in Burstbuckers, even though they used it a lot, especially in '59.
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Dauminator, don't worry about it being an Epiphone. I have a really nice Ibanez as well as an Epiphone Les Paul Classic.
The Ibanez was WAY more expensive but I really prefer the Epiphone; it plays better, sounds better, it's easier to work on, etc. Now I did upgrade the pickups to a nice set of Seymour Duncan WLHs, but I left everything else stock, and I couldn't be happier.
Besides, a lot of people prefer to buy the cheaper Les Paul and just upgrade the heck out of it anyway. It's a really great looking guitar, get it and make it your own
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So much for talking me out of it, I just pre-ordered it from sweetwater! I really hope this guitar is everything it's hyped up to be. Honestly one of the selling points for me was the hardshell case. Buying budget guitars can be cool but they almost never come with a case. Also technically I do have a USA Gibson Les Paul, but it's the DC special with p90s, about as far from a traditional LP as you can get, and I picked it up for $599 new. Kinda crazy how this Epi is more expensive than the Gibson. I just hope it's money well spent!
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Originally posted by Dauminator View PostSo much for talking me out of it, I just pre-ordered it from sweetwater! I really hope this guitar is everything it's hyped up to be. Honestly one of the selling points for me was the hardshell case. Buying budget guitars can be cool but they almost never come with a case. Also technically I do have a USA Gibson Les Paul, but it's the DC special with p90s, about as far from a traditional LP as you can get, and I picked it up for $599 new. Kinda crazy how this Epi is more expensive than the Gibson. I just hope it's money well spent!1988 Fender MIJ ST54 Hardtail Stratocaster w/SD JB Jr
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