Best Les Paul Copy ?

[RACER X]

Iv got the GAS bad for a LP but just cant afford one right now, I have a budget of around 200-300 so I thought I might be able to find a decent LP copy. Iv seen the Agile, Arbor, and ESP models all for around $ 200.00 ea. Has anyone tried any of the ones I listed and if so what did you think ?

 

[McLaughysSN]

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i know its been said before and is getting old but agile is great

i suggest looking on ebay for the old agiles that were REAL les paul copys

 

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

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Or get a Tokai Loverock, one of the Japanese ones.
Great guitars.

 

[Norman_T]

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The Tokai LPs are really very good but for the money that you are on you may have to settle for one made in Korea. The jap ones are also outside your budget range but if you could save a few more dollars and wait a couple more months then I am sure that one of them will have your name on it. Also try the Burny copies as they are supposed to be good although I have no experience of them.


I have done a search on e-bay an these are the ones listed for Tokai:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2384&item=3716832942&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2384&item=3716832942&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=38086&item=3717319925&rd=1

These are for the Burnys:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=38086&item=3715155947&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=38086&item=3715152826&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=38086&item=3716579297&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=38086&item=3716579646&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

FWIW - this is my Tokai LS75Q, which is a '59 re-issue and has got PAF pups on them and really very nice - it was made in '99.

 

[Biu]

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Agiles would be great for you, I think. They sound great, play great, and are way cheaper than they have a right to be. :13: All they really need is new pickups. Plus, they're already loaded with Grover tuners, that's a BIG plus in my book.

 

[xerxes]

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what was the company that has by gibson on it? i jsut drew a blank (ek, getting old, lol). starts with an o i think.

those, from what i hear, are the best...

 

[Norman_T]

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what was the company that has by gibson on it? i jsut drew a blank (ek, getting old, lol). starts with an o i think.

those, from what i hear, are the best...

Orville?

 

[Old seventies dude]

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There is a company in Britain that makes an excellent LP copy called Vintage for the price range you mentioned, heard good things about them. by the way orville is a japanese company authorized by Gibson to make LP's enuff said.

 

[Jocelyn]

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what was the company that has by gibson on it? i jsut drew a blank (ek, getting old, lol). starts with an o i think.

those, from what i hear, are the best...

Is it ephiphone?

 

[Mr Wolf]

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FWIW - this is my Tokai LS75Q, which is a '59 re-issue and has got PAF pups on them and really very nice - it was made in '99.

Dude that is SWEET!!! :32:

 

[xerxes]

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it was orville. thanks...

 

[Falstaff]

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Burny and Greco are two other "lawsuit" brands that usually go for way less than Orvilles or Tokais and generally represent an excellent value.

 

[RACER X]

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Thanks everyone for all the suggestions, it was a big help.

 

[strat_master]

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Epiphone?

 

[CsaRvoX]

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the best copy of LP is the USA The Heritage series actually they are not LP copies cause original LP's are made by the craftsmen of The Heritage INC. before Gibson factory in Kalamazoo was moved to Nashville leaving the craftsmen behind and they continue producing great hand made guitars there...the quality is far better than the newly produced gibsons...the only fact they're not called LP is because of Gibson's copyright...

 

[Guitarist]

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I can't say enough about Epi's loaded with Duncans.

 

[KoreanGuitarMan]

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the best copy of LP is the USA The Heritage series actually they are not LP copies cause original LP's are made by the craftsmen of The Heritage INC. before Gibson factory in Kalamazoo was moved to Nashville leaving the craftsmen behind and they continue producing great hand made guitars there...the quality is far better than the newly produced gibsons...the only fact they're not called LP is because of Gibson's copyright...

I don't recall the last time I've seen a Heritage for $300.

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

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Iv got the GAS bad for a LP but just cant afford one right now, I have a budget of around 200-300 so I thought I might be able to find a decent LP copy. Iv seen the Agile, Arbor, and ESP models all for around $ 200.00 ea. Has anyone tried any of the ones I listed and if so what did you think ?

I really love my Tokai Love Rock,especially after upgrading to Duncan pickups and doing all of the electronics in mine..

John

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

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I really love my Tokai Love Rock,especially after upgrading to Duncan pickups and doing all of the electronics in mine..

John

Norman...Your Love Rock is gorgeous buddy! Loved looking at it! :laugh2:

John

 

[STRATDELUXER97]

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Ok here's my own 2001 L.E. Tokai Love Rock "59 Replica" Duncan Pickups and covers and upgraded switch,pots,and wiring...Great guitar!