GIBBO VS EPI

"If I took an Epiphone Les Paul and a Peavey Bandit or if I took a '59 Les Paul and a Dumble, chances are I'm going to sound very similar, and, to me, that's gear in a nutshell"... Joe Bonamassa


So, I wanted to share this with all of you...

This past Saturday, I played our event with my 2021 Gibson les Paul 50's Standard and my "Slash/AFD Chibson" Les Paul that I got from @Esge back in 2019. The 2021 Gibson has a BB3 in the bridge and still has the original strings that were on it when I brought it home on November 2021.

The "Chibson" has been fully copper shielded and is fitted with a Gotoh Aluminum Tailpiece, Gotoh ABR-1 bridge, and Gold Grover Keystone Tuners. It has also been fitted with a 21 tone 'Jimmy Page' style wire harness (courtesy of Jersey Shore Guitars) with all USA made components. The pickups are courtesy of Jose at Planet Tone. The bridge is an "Afterburner" and the neck is a '59 Special." The Chibson is tuned to D standard and is used for a couple of songs form our setlist that require that tuning.

The 2021 Gibson is setup to factory specs and has not been touched since leaving the factory. The Chibson (like all guitars I work on) was set up to factor Gibson published specifications.

I was switching between guitars Saturday (as required) and the feel is identical and the tone (when I am not using the 21 tone harness) is indiscernible between the two guitars. The only way I can really tell a difference on stage is the 2021 Gibson is heavier, but both guitars are equally reliable in a live performance situation and I would reach for either one with absolute confidence.

I am very pleased with my 2021 Gibson and I have always wanted one, but I think that any good guitar is a good guitar...
 
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LiveeviL2000 said:
I don’t know Smitty. I’d want it just cause it’s fun to say.
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That’s good to know because…

…well…just follow the link below!

My New Guitar Line!

In another thread, I mentioned starting my own guitar line. The guitar company is named, “Billy Goat Guitars.” Our flagship model is the “Fat Bob.” Here is the cutting-edge headstock design! And, with no further adieu, I give you … the Fat Bob!
www.thetonerooms.com
 
smitty_p said:
That’s good to know because…

…well…just follow the link below!

My New Guitar Line!

In another thread, I mentioned starting my own guitar line. The guitar company is named, “Billy Goat Guitars.” Our flagship model is the “Fat Bob.” Here is the cutting-edge headstock design! And, with no further adieu, I give you … the Fat Bob!
www.thetonerooms.com
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I dont know. The guitar looks vaguely familiar. I just cant put my finger on it though.:unsure: I must say, the silver burst is a nice touch.
 
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