battle of the les pauls: Rally vs Gibson
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Cavett
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For the kind of money one is paying for a Les Paul, Rally is a better deal than a Gibson.
In terms of collective value, Gibson wins it hands down.
Both get the job done. Its how one deems the instrument and what they want it to be.
Well, even Slash started with a Les Paul copy...
In terms of collective value, Gibson wins it hands down.
Both get the job done. Its how one deems the instrument and what they want it to be.
Well, even Slash started with a Les Paul copy...
lemonade93
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Slash's AFD Les Paul was a copy
it was his favourite, said so himself.Did you seriously make this thread just cause everyone said he should get the Rally instead of the newer Yamaha's?....
And in that thread no one said Rally's are superior to Gibson's. We can't recommend beginners to buy Gibson's now can we? This thread is a'lil pointless
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Jumpin'Jellybean
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Gibson... If you're comparing guitars itself.
And by Gibson, do you mean those shelf models like the LP Standard, etc, or are you including CS stuff? Big difference there.
The Rallys i tried were seriously well set up, had good pickups in them etc. Gibson imo sounded better but at the price tag Swee Lee is waving them at, i'd rather have an upgraded Rally. I wouldn't say it's a close call between a LP Standard and a Rally, but the moment you bring CS into the picture, chances are there is almost no comparison.
And by Gibson, do you mean those shelf models like the LP Standard, etc, or are you including CS stuff? Big difference there.
The Rallys i tried were seriously well set up, had good pickups in them etc. Gibson imo sounded better but at the price tag Swee Lee is waving them at, i'd rather have an upgraded Rally. I wouldn't say it's a close call between a LP Standard and a Rally, but the moment you bring CS into the picture, chances are there is almost no comparison.
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Slash's AFD Les Paul was a copy
Did you seriously make this thread just cause everyone said he should get the Rally instead of the newer Yamaha's?....
And in that thread no one said Rally's are superior to Gibson's. We can't recommend beginners to buy Gibson's now can we? This thread is a'lil pointless
please don't go out of topic. because recently alot of softies recommend rally les paul. so this is a discussion as to which guitar is preferred by softies, which is perceived to be better value. if you have nothing to contribute to this thread then just shut up.
lemonade93
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I don't understand why you're so angry about it. It IS in topic. Alot of softies recommend the Rally for OBVIOUS reasons that beginners can't or most probably wouldn't buy a Gibson as their first guitar. Comparing a Rally is like comparing a Perodua Car and a Porsche =.=. And the rubbish attitude telling me to shut up is really unnecessary
relinquish69
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I always believe that wood from different countries sound different as everywhere has a method for drying wood. I have to be biased this time because I feel the wood from USA is superior to wood from any where else in the world. Hence, Gibson would be the preferred choice at least for me.
HOWEVER, when you are talking about guitar construction..... Gibson needs to pay more attention to that aspect. For their standard line of guitars. The Custom Shop R7 R8 R9 Les Pauls are from a different league so comparing them to a Rally is like comparing a BMW to a Toyota.
With regards to preference, it depends on the person who is buying. whether it's for playing purposes or mere investment. If it's something you want to hang on your wall, Gibsons will win hands down. It really boils down to 1 things, the purpose of buying the guitar.
HOWEVER, when you are talking about guitar construction..... Gibson needs to pay more attention to that aspect. For their standard line of guitars. The Custom Shop R7 R8 R9 Les Pauls are from a different league so comparing them to a Rally is like comparing a BMW to a Toyota.
With regards to preference, it depends on the person who is buying. whether it's for playing purposes or mere investment. If it's something you want to hang on your wall, Gibsons will win hands down. It really boils down to 1 things, the purpose of buying the guitar.
Slash's AFD Les Paul was a copy
Did you seriously make this thread just cause everyone said he should get the Rally instead of the newer Yamaha's?....
And in that thread no one said Rally's are superior to Gibson's. We can't recommend beginners to buy Gibson's now can we? This thread is a'lil pointless
it was a copy but it was made by a master luthier and not some chinese factory -.-
Whitestrat
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Not true.
The price of a Gibson Les Paul? $4k approx. The price of the smile it leave on your face after playing it everytime? Priceless.
There are something money can't buy.
To me, the money spent on a Rally to pacify a craving would be seen as a waste of money rather than saving. Not everyone's wallet would agree, but ask yourself this: If the guitar were free, which would you choose? Rally or Gibson?
theliverevolution
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This thread...
I'm not even sure whether to compare a Rally to a Gibson is entirely fair to begin with. Both guitars have different price points [$300 VS $3000] and cater to two different groups of consumers - Rally to beginners and Gibson to professionals. Needless to say, beginners would think that Rally is better because they can afford it, and the vice versa also exists. Its a matter of perception depending on one's available budget
It would be a better comparison to compare two brands that cater towards the same consumer base - Rally and Epiphone, or a Gibson with a PRS, etc.
I'm not even sure whether to compare a Rally to a Gibson is entirely fair to begin with. Both guitars have different price points [$300 VS $3000] and cater to two different groups of consumers - Rally to beginners and Gibson to professionals. Needless to say, beginners would think that Rally is better because they can afford it, and the vice versa also exists. Its a matter of perception depending on one's available budget
It would be a better comparison to compare two brands that cater towards the same consumer base - Rally and Epiphone, or a Gibson with a PRS, etc.
LadyInTears
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a rally is nothing good, it just out values the lower priced lp copies. somewhere along these lines the value for money aspect of this guitar got confused into quality and BOOM we are all saying the rallys are awesome.
but personally, they are just there to rival the entry- mid priced epiphones.
cant even compare with a good mik epiphone, let alone the awesome lawsuit japanese babes, and ultimately they are just shit when compared with a gibson, even a dud of a gibson would feel better, the neck, the fretboard.... ahh i gotta go play my best friend's gibby nowwwwwwwwwwwwzxc
but personally, they are just there to rival the entry- mid priced epiphones.
cant even compare with a good mik epiphone, let alone the awesome lawsuit japanese babes, and ultimately they are just shit when compared with a gibson, even a dud of a gibson would feel better, the neck, the fretboard.... ahh i gotta go play my best friend's gibby nowwwwwwwwwwwwzxc
Whitestrat
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Actually, you won't. You'll have less guitars, but every one will be a prized possession, and it'll take a lot of discipline to choose carefully, which means you'll need patience.
superpotato_30
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It can be argued that there are copies possibly better than the original..
Then again i wouldnt say that the Rally is a better deal based on monetary value than a Gibson as there are too many things to consider..
Even amongst LP copies i wouldnt say Rally is amongst the top. There are various LP copies out there that have distinguished a name for themselves, Burny, Greco, Tokai, Edwards etc..
As for a Rally or a Gibson, definitely a Gibson. Its impossible to compare 2 similar guitar designs based on brand name alone. The range of Gibson's LPs are just too wide.. You comparing the Highest end Rally with the lowest end Gibson? Or you comparing the highest end Gibson with the highest end rally. If its the second comparison, The Historic models already make the Gibson USA models appear second grade, much less compared to the highest end Rallys.
Just something to consider.
Then again there are always exceptions. So this is just my general take
.portunderground
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Hello ladies. Look at the Rally. Now back to the Gibson. Now back at the Rally. Now back to the Gibson. Sadly, it isnt a Gibson. But if we stoped arguing and started playing, the Rally could sound like the Gibson.
Look down, now back up. Where are you? You're on a boat, with the Rally your Rally could sound like. What's in your hand? Back at the Gibson, the Gibson has it. It is an amp with the tone that you love. Look again: the amp is now diamonds! Anything is possible when your Rally sounds like a Gibson. Gibson's on a horse!
Look down, now back up. Where are you? You're on a boat, with the Rally your Rally could sound like. What's in your hand? Back at the Gibson, the Gibson has it. It is an amp with the tone that you love. Look again: the amp is now diamonds! Anything is possible when your Rally sounds like a Gibson. Gibson's on a horse!
Cavett
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Perhaps that's more of the eyes judging than the ears? No? Hehe..
IMHO, it all boils down on how you connect with your instrument. Different people have different ways of evaluating stuff. If the mojo is there, its there and you won't choose any other. Just like how Vai still uses Evo and Flo after all this time, when he has limitless JEMs that he can choose to just grab and play.
For me if either guitar was free to choose and if it was meant to be played rather than for collection purposes, then I would definitely play and test each one first before deciding. The one that plays and sounds better to me would be the one I would bring home...
