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Im starting to get interested in play les paul type guitars.. but dont have the current cash to pay for a l.p

The reason why Im interested is because Im playing a modded strat in my side project band and noticed that fenders are really flat guitars and i have to really play with my arm close to my body.. Im also very skinny and when I used to play teles I felt more comfortable.

So my current infatuation is finding real good sounding and well built tele and les paul copies..

does anybody know any companies that have les paul copies that sound good.. i played epiphone but i thought it sounded terrible..

my brothers friend brought over a les paul copy and absolutely loved the feel of it but the sounded was ok...it only cost 200..

but anyone have recommendations?

Agiles are supposed to be good, but this Tokai i have is way better than any Epi i've played

Epiphone LP copies are as good as they come. I'm not a quot;copyquot; guy, myself, so I guess my suggestion would be to just play every one you come into contact with and see what feels good to you. Aria, Hondo, Ventura, Samick and almost every other brand has made a Les Paul copy at some time.

Agile, Tokai, and Burny are the best. I recomend Burny the most. Then Tokai then Agile in last. But Agile is still really really good.

There's so many out there you can probably lose yourself amongst them all. Some good ones have already been mentioned but I'm going to push a good word for the Epi's.

I'm an owner of one myself and JOLLY owns 7 himself. They are not bad guitars at all. The Made in China models have the better quality control and are more consistent in how they are built and the woods used. Look for one of those. Shouldn't be hard considering that most of them are made in the Chinese plant now. The Standard Plus model is really nice. Just like a Standard but with a flame maple top (most likely a thin veneer). In my searches I played lots of them until I found one that sounded and felt right to me. Toss some Duncans in it (CC/Jazz or CC/A2Pro) and you're good to go.


Originally Posted by Bob ZombieAgile, Tokai, and Burny are the best. I recomend Burny the most. Then Tokai then Agile in last. But Agile is still really really good.

You should check out Orville and Orville by Gibson. It's the closest thing to the Gibson LP.

Try some Greco Super Real series and Mint Collection too... I sure want to try those.

Having tried an Orville by Gibson, Orville, Greco, Burny...

Orville by Gibson is the best. Next would be Burny, then Orville, then Greco (I've played only the EG series though). The Tokai should be at par with Burny and Greco.

Im suprised edwards hasnt been mentioned. Take a look.

Tokai make some ace electrics, get one of the second hand lawsuits if you can. great guitars.

1 for Tokai especially the 80's Japanese ones

Heritage, american made

I used to have an ESP LTD Eclipse 400, wish I still had it. Played an LTD EC1000, real nice with real EMG or SD pickups. Little on the gaudy side with all the abalone though. I couldn't even see the high E string on the fretboard because of the glare from the abalone under the lights.


Originally Posted by ErikHThere's so many out there you can probably lose yourself amongst them all. Some good ones have already been mentioned but I'm going to push a good word for the Epi's.

I'm an owner of one myself and JOLLY owns 7 himself. They are not bad guitars at all. The Made in China models have the better quality control and are more consistent in how they are built and the woods used. Look for one of those. Shouldn't be hard considering that most of them are made in the Chinese plant now. The Standard Plus model is really nice. Just like a Standard but with a flame maple top (most likely a thin veneer). In my searches I played lots of them until I found one that sounded and felt right to me. Toss some Duncans in it (CC/Jazz or CC/A2Pro) and you're good to go.

I love my Epiphone! The stock pickups weren't bad either. I guess it must depend on what make/year it is. I put a '59 and a Jazz in mine and I love it!


Originally Posted by haiz69Im suprised edwards hasnt been mentioned. Take a look.

Whoops!
Edwards are great aswell. I was thinking used. If you can find a place that deals ESP they will deal in Edwards aswell. If you can snag a new Edwards you should definitly do that.

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None of them sound good.just kidding

I really like my Diodati guitars.

Another thought is the Fernandes Ravelle Deluxe.

Come stock with the Duncan Jazz/JB combo.
You can usually score these fairly reasonable used on Ebay.

wow thanks.. im looking for a copy but with good specs on it like...tone pros bridge. grover tuners and maybe even seymour pups in em..

thanks for the help

If your looking for tone pros, grovers, and such.
First thing comes to my mind is Schecter.

Example: Schecter Tempest.

CONSTRUCTION/SCALE: Set-Neck / 24.75#8221;
BODY: Mahogany w/ Maple
NECK/FINGERBOARD: 3-pc. Mahogany/Rosewood
FRETS: 22 Jumbo
INLAYS: Split-Crown
PICKUPS: Duncan Designed HB-102
ELECTRONICS: Vol/Vol/Tone (tap)/3-Way
BRIDGE: TonePros System
BINDING: Multi-Ply
TUNERS: Grover
HARDWARE: Gold
COLOR: Gloss Black (BLK)

Not my taste as for looks.
But, definitely LP influenced.

Another thing to look for is a Dean EVO Premium.
Czech made.

Kent

Its called the search button, there's been a thousand posts about this

hmmm ... if the tempest qualifies , i would recommend the EC series from ESP/Ltd. it has a tummy cut which IMHO makes it really comfy.

sure thing fusion..sure thing ahaha

thanks.. my friends endorsed by schecter..maybe i shall go down tthere with him and check out their lp bodies..