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i can only find links for black epiphone les pauls. i dont want to settle on something im spending 100$ on. i would really appreciate it if someone could help me find a link to a white one
i can only find links for black epiphone junior les pauls. i dont want to settle on something im spending 100$ on. i would really appreciate it if someone could help me find a link to a white one.



http://www.amazon.com/Epiphone-Custom-Electric-Guitar-Alpine/dp/B0002CZUHY/ref=pd_bbs_sr_4?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1218511349&sr=8-4
http://wwbw.com/Epiphone-Les-Paul-Custom-Electric-Guitar-i28126.music

There are a couple links for a Custom Alpine White Epiphone Les Paul. Amazon and Woodwind and Brasswind are trustworthy. I buy from them all the time.

I have a typical Vintage Sunburst Epiphone, but I’m going to upgrade it to a nicer one.. I have the LP design.

What is your favorite color scheme?
So far I’m looking at the "Silverburst" and "Tranlucent Blue"

I like the Silverburst color scheme as well, but I rather like the basic sunburst ones as well.

So im planning on buying a new Les Paul, I have a certain amount of money i want to spend, these two are the limit. The Epiphone has great hardware and just knowing that its a ‘custom’ gives a great feeling. The studio is the basic of the lot, but it IS a Gibson. Could you please explain in detail which one is better for money value, but is going to provide me with the best fun.

I have an epiphone les paul standard (the $450 one) in vintage sunburst and it is an absolute beauty and sounds great! I have no regrets. Running it through a tube amp allows me to hear its great warm tone.

Now, like you said, a gibson IS a gibson, however, the gibson studios are just plain ugly haha. Not that looks are the most important factor, but read on

There IS a subtle difference between Epiphone Les Pauls and Gibson Les Pauls, only someone with a trained ear, or someone listening real closely would be able to hear. Test them out yourself, see if you notice a difference.

If you are on stage and you play an ugly guitar that sounds great, the uglyness definitely has an impact on how people hear you you. My old music professor even talked about how appearance changes how people hear things.

Watch this video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTzdcOcpyuE
That guy is one of my favorite youtubers, has a bunch of experience, and knows a hell of a lot about guitars. This is the video that made me decide to get an Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plain Top.

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Some other things:
-The Gibson is very well hand crafted, so it may be easier to play, being that it is more perfectly adjusted and fine tuned.
-Remember, you can always change the pickups if you get an Epiphone

Here’s an analogy:
-An Epiphone Les Paul is to a Gibson Les Paul
as a Fender MIM Strat is to a Fender American Strat

Thats just a generalization Ive heard from people and myself… Thats just what it reminds me of. It makes you ask yourself if the little extra money is worth the small increase in sound, or if you should buy the cheap one for now, save up and go all out and buy a good looking Gibson later.

One last thing… some people DO look down on you if you have an Epiphone–that is, the people who only buy name brand without actually listening to the instruments. However, these people are usually idiots, so you shouldnt be hanging out/ in their band anyway haha

Take the Marshall MG amp for example,. Its waaaay too over priced for a transistor amp. The distortion sounds like garbage.

@the guy below me
Comparing Strats and Les Pauls is like comparing apples and oranges.
Strats are good guitars, dont get me wrong. They are great for Hendrix songs, etc… but for me Les Pauls are the sound of rock!

I want to play Punk Rock music and I was wondering what pack I should get. I’m limited on money, like $225 and I wanted to know what I should get. I have heard pros and cons about both and I was wondering which would be best for my use. I know Billie Joe uses a Les Paul Junior, and alot of people use Fender guitars. I want to play punk, so stuff like (old) Green Day, The Ramones, NOFX, and other bands like Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Panic! at the Disco, and Three Days Grace.

i think that you should get a squier strat

which should i get
between transparent amber and vintage sunburst

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-Les-Paul-Standard-Electric-Guitar?sku=518341

I just love Cherry Sunburst with Epiphones and Gibsons, I actually have a Cherry Sunburst Standard and I love it. But next after that I’d have to go with Vintage Sunburst.

I am considering buying this guitar and have seen some very good review, but i need to ask you guys to make sure.

I have to agree with the other answer you received. I’m in a band and I have Gibson Les Pauls and Epiphones. I also have a bunch of Fender Stratocasters. I never take the Gibsons to gig or practice because they’re just too expensive and in all honesty I like the Epiphones better. The finish on the neck, body, etc seem much nicer than on the Gibson. I’ve recently been bringing my Zakk Wylde bullseye LP Epi to gig with and it’s a tone monster. Mostly because of the EMG pickups. I also have a standard cherry burst Epi. The pickups are decent in it. For the price difference between a Gibson and an Epi, I wouldn’t hesitate one second to buy the Epiphone. I think Gibsons are over rated. If you’re looking to get a return on your investment if you ever decide to sell, then that’s where the Gibson comes into play. Over time they will increase in value.
If you’re looking for a good price on that silverburst check out the website below.

Gibson Les Paul Junior 2010 - Single P-90 at the Bridge (sound check)
Line 6 M9
BBE Greenscreamer
Fender Princeton Amp

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Im thinking of getting an electric guitar, I currently have an acoustic guitar but im not sure which electric guitar package is better the Epiphone Les Paul Junior or the Squier by Fender Stop Dreaming Start Playing SE Special Strat Pack. Both seem to have everything i need to get started and both are $200. i kinda like the colors the Squier comes in. Which one should i get?

Heres the Link for the Epiphone Les Paul

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone-Les-Paul-Junior-and-Amp-Pack-513158-i1324648.gc

LInk for Squier

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Squier-by-Fender-Stop-Dreaming-Start-Playing-SE-Special-Strat-Pack-With-Squier-SP-10-Amp-104486238-i1177837.gc

if you give me an option i rather the squier, because is the same feeling that the stratocaster by fender, just cheaper

Best Regards
Toemme

Which one do you prefer? Cherry Sunburst, Vintage Sunburst, goldtop, Heritage sunburst or ebony? I’m getting an epiphone les paul soon but don’t know which color suits me best?

The Epiphone Les Paul Studio comes in a Chameleon colour.
It changes colour in the light and looks AMAZING! I have a blue/green and it changes colour from everything from purple to red to black which makes it a great guitar for performing on stage under lights or for just showing off.
I highly recommend it as it not only looks great but also sound nice as well.
It also comes in silver/lime and bronze/salmon.
Check it out on youtube.com….. http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=IVUnVNEDuhk or http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=1kqF6mjRYAc
Hope this helps!

Epi Lp custom gold hardware
I mean epiphone les paul custom gold hardware

youre funny!