Is Epiphone as good as Gibson?

Is Epiphone as good as Gibson?

Historically, Epiphone pickups have been good, but do not match the depth and clarity of the Gibson's. … It seems Epiphones are more and more becoming a good alternative to the Gibson Les Paul. The Gibson Les Paul is a bit heavier than the Epiphone, but all Les Pauls are weighty.

Is Gibson really better than Epiphone?

The only real similarity between Gibson and Epiphone is the shape of the guitars. … Even the lower end Gibson Studio model is a superior guitar, to me, than the highest end Epiphone. So based on the many Gibsons and Epiphones I have owned and played, there are no Epiphones that are better than any Gibson.

Where are Gibson Les Pauls made?

Solid body electric guitars such as the Gibson Les Paul and the Gibson SG are made in Nashville, Tennessee at Gibson USA and the Gibson Custom Shop. Semi-acoustic guitars such as the Gibson ES Series are also made in Nashville, Tennessee at Gibson USA.

Is Epiphone Les Paul Standard a good guitar?

Generally speaking Epiphone Les Paul Standards or Customs – these are ones that I have owned – are a darn good buy. Properly set-up – just like any other guitar, they are a reliable, well made instrument. I own high end Gibson Les Pauls too.

How many Les Pauls does Gibson make a year?

How Many Les Paul "Bursts" Did Gibson Really Make? Gibson made around 1,500 sunburst Les Pauls between 1958 and 1960, but today, only 2,000 survive.

What is a Les Paul tribute?

The Les Paul Tribute captures the vibe, feel and tonality of a traditional Les Paul and is available in four classic finishes. A rounded maple neck profile and ultra-modern weight relief make the Gibson Les Paul Studio Tribute a pleasure to play.

What is a Gibson Les Paul Traditional?

Les Paul Traditional. … Its rounded late-'50s neck shape reflects one of the most popular profiles ever used on a Les Paul. Two PAF-style humbucking pickups with Orange Drop tone capacitors give no end of power and finesse.

How much does a Gibson Les Paul Studio weigh?

The body's back is chambered to both reduce overall weight and enhance the guitar's resonance. The average weight of a raw Les Paul Studio body is 4.71 lbs, which is in the normal range for a Gibson guitar.

What is a Les Paul Junior?

Sunburst, Ebony, TV Yellow, White, Red. The Gibson Les Paul Jr. is a solid-body electric guitar introduced in 1954 as an affordable, entry-level Les Paul. It was first released with a single-cutaway body style; models with a double-cutaway body style were later introduced in 1958.

What do the knobs do on a Les Paul?

Pushing all knobs down provides the traditional Les Paul wiring. The pickup selector chooses among neck, bridge, or both pickups. Two knobs control pickup volume, while the other two knobs control pickup tone. Pulling up on the neck and/or bridge volume controls engages the pickups' Tuned Coil Tap option.