Les Paul Ebony

[Dwichiesa]

Hi.. I'm wondering with $700 wad are the model of Les Paul guitars can I get?

 

[velvetrevolver]

1. Second hand Epiphone ones on sale here in SOFT.
2. Epiphone Les Paul Special II Model.

 

[Dwichiesa]

what are e diff between the les paul model like the standard les paul and special II mode?

 

[mockingbird]

The Standard Les Paul has is heavier, providing more natural sustain. It's also got 4 knobs, 2 knobs (1 volume, 1 tone) for each pickup. It also sounds better compared to the Special II model, which is lighter, and has only 2 knobs. I am not too sure on this, but i think their necks are bolt-on. But hey you're comparing a $1k guitar and a $300 guitar. There's obviously a big gulf there.

Try playing both and see which you prefer.

 

[wjl123]

You can also get a EPI Les Paul Custom 2nd hand, but a LP Standard would be good enough. ~$400 for a standard 2nd hand, then you can get some effects or pedals or a better Amp

You can look into other types of LPs like Edwards and Tokai too

 

[Epiphon3]

heh the epi lespaul standard is going for around 700+ in sweelee

 

[EugeneSmasher]

If I'm not wrong the LP Special II also uses cheaper woods?

 

[Dime]

Les Paul Special uses basswood so get the Standard or Custom.Best choice with that kind of money.

 

[mockingbird]

And yeah, confirmed Les Paul Special II has a bolt-on neck, according to the Epiphone site. Couldn't expect much for $300, but i'm kinda positive there has to be something good in the Special model. I dunno. 8)

 

[zax]

Hi.. I'm wondering with $700 wad are the model of Les Paul guitars can I get?

Don't bother with the epis , try finding a good old Orville or those Japanese copies . Or just get another model !

 

[EugeneSmasher]

Agreed. Might as well get a secondhand Burny or Orville, they're definitely better than the standard range Epiphones. The last I heard, someone's Epiphone LP Classic literally broke at the neckjoint. If Epiphone, the very lowest you should get is the Korean made standard. I've tried those before and compared it with a Gibson LP standard, they're not far apart.

 

[dammahum]

Yup! Within that budget of yours, its wise to get a 2nd hand japan made guitars like: Edwards, tokai, greco, orville and burny. Those are no doubt have much superior spec in terms of tonewoods, electronics, hardware, QC, fretswork are fantastic!! Try them before deciding to buy.

 

[halfastepdown]

+1 to above!

Get something other than an epiphone if you want a LP. Unless you're talking about those vintage japanese models But of course, that means more money.

The les paul special 2 was my first guitar, bought it as a starter pack from sweelee. The only good thing about it was that it didn't hurt when I scratched it!

 

[edyeo123]

rally guitars are also quite good.