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when i went to buy my sg the guy at the local music store (will) set me up with a les paul that was re-finished by some craftsman. 750. this is a real gibson les paul. it was too heavy for me at the time, and i was unexperienced. well now i NEED a les paul BAD and i was wondering the lowest price that you've seen them.


Originally Posted by jimpmillerwhen i went to buy my sg the guy at the local music store (will) set me up with a les paul that was re-finished by some craftsman. 750. this is a real gibson les paul. it was too heavy for me at the time, and i was unexperienced. well now i NEED a les paul BAD and i was wondering the lowest price that you've seen them.not to sound like a jerk, but what do you mean by quot;realquot;

a gibson, not a copy. like not an ep.


Originally Posted by jimpmillera gibson, not a copy. like not an ep.Well...a used Studio is gonna cost less that most. Make sure you do not look at a Studio Lite...that have a composite materal in the body (it's not all wood) and they sound a little funky.

I agree. The Studio will be the cheapest, but you might consider a LP Special reissue. They're real nice guitars and not that expensive. If you are set on a LP Standard or Classic (which I would recommend) start saving your bucks and buy a used one. You'll still pay over $1000.00 (probably 1400 or more), but it will be worth it in the long run.

Jeff


Originally Posted by the guy who invented fire

Make sure you do not look at a Studio Lite...that have a composite materal in the body (it's not all wood) and they sound a little funky.

not true ... the material used is wood .. called chromite (sp?) .. it is alot like balsa .. super light .. but it is wood.

I think the studio lite's were geared toward the metal guys ... super hot pups (500T) ebony fingerboards and lightweight ..

They do sound thinner than a reg. LP .. more top end ... usually to bright for most .. but those guitars have a small but loyal following.

The LP studio's are probably the best bang for buck from gibson .. the early 90's models seem to better than most and can be had for as little as 500 bucks.


Originally Posted by orbiternot true ... the material used is wood .. called chromite (sp?) .. it is alot like balsa .. super light .. but it is wood.

I think the studio lite's were geared toward the metal guys ... super hot pups (500T) ebony fingerboards and lightweight ..

They do sound thinner than a reg. LP .. more top end ... usually to bright for most .. but those guitars have a small but loyal following.

The LP studio's are probably the best bang for buck from gibson .. the early 90's models seem to better than most and can be had for as little as 500 bucks.ok...thats true, but chromite is a funky light weight wood (it migh actually be balsa!) soaked in an almost plastic like substance...a friend of mine had a 135 with a chromite center...it looked, flet, and even smelled like plastic.

I didnt say it was good .. just that it was wood.. not plastic.
~G

It has been said but a Studio is probably your best bet. I haven't seen them in the $5oo area for a while but $650 up for a decent one is typical where I am..

The studio is the cheapest, simplest Les Paul that still delivers real Les Paul tone and feel. They can be found $900-$1100 new, or $600-$850 used depending on finish and condition.

I love an alpine white studio with the ebony fretboard
they also make the les paul quot;vintagequot; that you can find a t a decent used price on ebay
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I'm over in the UK gt; les paul standards are really expensive over here (£1300.00 which is about $2340!!!!)

I got a les paul classic (the one with the ceramic open pickups) for half the price (replaced with SD's!!!)

They are well worth a look

trelf

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I love my studio! Its sounds awesome.