Plz Help Me! Ibanez Vs Epiphone, buying a new guitar |
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Apr 22 2008, 08:47 PM
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Ok guys im gonna buy a new guitar and i have looked at 5 different guitars and i really need your opinions.
Im a beginner and the music i like to play is common things like Guns N roses, Metallica almost everything that covers rock/hardrock/metal and even some rockblues... The guitars ive looked at is Ibanez Rg420EG-SBK http://www.thomann.de/se/ibanez_rg420eg_sbk.htm The second guitar is Ibanez Rg370DX-BK or Rg350 http://www.thomann.de/se/ibanez_rg370dxbk.htm The third guitar is Ibanez Rg08LTD JPB http://www.thomann.de/se/ibanez_rg08ltd_jpb.htm The fourth guitar is an Epiphone LP Black Beauty http://www.thomann.de/se/epiphone_les_paul_black_beauty.htm The last guitar is also an Epiphone LP Custom Elitist EB or Slash Les Paul http://www.thomann.de/se/epiphone_lpcustom_elite.htm I would really like to hear what you think is the best guitar of them and also things like is the guitar well balanced, comfortable to have in the knee, string height (i like them near the freet) and sound Ive also like the Gibson les paul studio but isnt that guitar very heavy? And a bonus question, should i change the pickups to other, in that case, which one? So please help me cause i cant try all of them in a store but i have played a epiphone Sg ( nice but rather cheap) and a Ibanez S series and i loved that guitar.. So hit me with hard facts now.. Thanks/// This post has been edited by Stormblast82: Apr 22 2008, 09:19 PM --------------------  -Epiphone Gibson Les Paul Custom Black- -Line6 Pod X3- |
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Apr 22 2008, 08:53 PM
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go to epiphone lespaul
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Apr 22 2008, 08:53 PM
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I don't know about the others, but I've got the RG 370DX, and I love it. I have other guitars, but I play this one the most. I just find it very comfortable and easy to play.
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Apr 22 2008, 08:58 PM
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I'd get the Epiphone LP Custom Elitist, in my mind that's the safest bet
 I've tried a Epiphone LP Custom (not elitist though) and that was awesome, so the elitist should be even better making it awesomesome, can't go wrong there if you aske me But again, it's a personal preference, so I'll advice you to try out an LP and a Ibanez to see what you like most while playing and what suits your style.. and then make your decision! edit: The Gibson LP Studio is just a few euros more expensive than the Epiphone Elitist, check it out at: http://www.thomann.de/se/gibson_les_paul_studio_black.htm Now that's your best bet  That's an absolutely killer guitar!
This post has been edited by audiopaal: Apr 22 2008, 09:00 PM |
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Apr 22 2008, 08:59 PM
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i would go with an one of the ibanezes
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Apr 23 2008, 11:04 AM
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Just go and try those guitars. What is good for one can be bad for you. The epiphone looks great, the ibanez too...
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Apr 23 2008, 12:45 PM
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I think the Epi Les Paul Custom Black looks better than that Black beauty model, it has 2 humbuckers instead of three, and might be more comfortable to play unless you really need the versatility of 3 humbuckers.
The Epi LP Elitist is pretty close in price to a Gibson Lp Studio, so if you are willing to spend so much on an epiphone maybe you should consider a Gibson LP Studio. Good luck whatever you choose! -------------------- Guitars:
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Apr 23 2008, 12:53 PM
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dont go for the black beuty! i know 3 humbuckers can be thought of as an advantage but i played the black beuty and it sounded horrible! and thats coming from a les paul maniac!
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Apr 23 2008, 01:00 PM
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IMO the Epiphone beats the mid price ibanez for character and sound. If comparing Epiphone and Gibson there are Epi guitars that are up there with these double-the-price-Gibsons.
I've got both a low end Ibanez, FM320 and an Epiphone LP. The Ibanez sounds flat and boring, no character or soul and the stock pickups sound like a bee swarm and the quality opf the hardware is so so while the Epiphone LP has everything you'd want from a rock n roll guitar, with stock pickups mounted. And it has 22 frets which is a big plus if you concider tone to be important. I'll change to more expensive locking tuners some day though. Take the tube up to Fridhemsplan and try a few Epiphone LP's out at Musikborsen until you find one you like. I don't think ordering from thomann etc is a very good idea. Sure, you'll save a buck or two but if there's a problem you have to finace the return cost yourself, and sending a guitar to germany isn't that cheap. -------------------- My bands homepage
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Apr 23 2008, 01:41 PM
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Take the Epiphone Elitist Les Paul, they are really aweseome guitars. I bought an Elitist Standard Plus one year ago and I still think: It's a perfect guitar. Great tone and a very good quality.
And you can really hear and see the differences between the normal Epiphones and the Elitist Series, I have an Epiphone Les Paul Custom, too. This post has been edited by Harlequin: Apr 23 2008, 01:43 PM -------------------- "'And all those exclamation marks, you notice? Five? A sure sign of someone who wears his underpants on his head.'" - Terry Pratchett
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Apr 23 2008, 02:22 PM
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If you want to play stuff in the style of GNR & Metallica you should go for a les paul. Epiphone has great guitars and Gibson Les Paul studio is also very good. It's isn't as heavy as the Gibson standard or the custom models but it's heavier than epiphone. I use a Gib Les Paul studio when I play live and don't suffer it.
I also have an Ibanez RG 520. It's a very good guitar and its sound is amazing too but if you like to sound like Slash you need a Les Paul. gabriel.- -------------------- My lessons
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