NFGD: 2013 Gibson Les Paul Traditional AAAAA Flame Top!

Hey Sp8ctre, it'd be interesting to hear what are your thoughts on the differences between this guitar and the Epi JB. Not from a bashing perspective, but from the perspective of two guitars that you obviously really like so you're in a great position to tell us more. A really nice Epi and a really nice Gibson, not a versus, but a reflection of two lovely guitars.
 
Mr Grumpy said:
Hey Sp8ctre, it'd be interesting to hear what are your thoughts on the differences between this guitar and the Epi JB. Not from a bashing perspective, but from the perspective of two guitars that you obviously really like so you're in a great position to tell us more. A really nice Epi and a really nice Gibson, not a versus, but a reflection of two lovely guitars.
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I would not bash either of these guitars because I truly love them both. The Epiphone is so nice and plays so sweet it just made me long to get my 2013 Traditional
back. I actually contacted the guy I sold it to and tried to buy it back to no avail...so the search was on for a replacement. I sold my old 2013 for $2000 so I saved a little $$$.

What I can tell you from the short time I've had them both is they are fantastic in their own ways. Play wise the Epiphone stands up right along side the Gibson.
The Epiphone also sounds really great, but it just can't match the Gibson with the Pearly Gates pickups. As for looks the Gibson is a much nicer piece of maple than
the veneer on the Epiphone and when you have them both in hand the nitro just looks better that the poly.

All in all I think the Epiphone holds up quite well to the Gibson. Both are set up very well and are super easy to play.The Epiphone will not be set aside for the Gibson.
Both will continue to be played although I may end up changing pickups in both of them. When you consider the Epiphone was only $699 Brand New and the Gibson
cost me $1650 used I'd say that Epiphone has come a long way in making a very competitive guitar for the money. They are definitely a quality guitar!

I was using the standard model Epiphone for my comparison because I have not and most likely will not play the inlaid fretboard deluxe model. I bought it with
every intention of selling it a few years down the road. It is very limited and only for sale on Joe's web site so I hope to see it increase in value...

Please feel free to ask for any specifics that I may not have mentioned.
 
Mr Grumpy said:
Hey Sp8ctre, it'd be interesting to hear what are your thoughts on the differences between this guitar and the Epi JB. Not from a bashing perspective, but from the perspective of two guitars that you obviously really like so you're in a great position to tell us more. A really nice Epi and a really nice Gibson, not a versus, but a reflection of two lovely guitars.
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Excellent idea.
I also would love to hear from Chris the difference’s he hears from them!!
Cheers
 
Sp8ctre said:
I would not bash either of these guitars because I truly love them both. The Epiphone is so nice and plays so sweet it just made me long to get my 2013 Traditional
back. I actually contacted the guy I sold it to and tried to buy it back to no avail...so the search was on for a replacement. I sold my old 2013 for $2000 so I saved a little $$$.

What I can tell you from the short time I've had them both is they are fantastic in their own ways. Play wise the Epiphone stands up right along side the Gibson.
The Epiphone also sounds really great, but it just can't match the Gibson with the Pearly Gates pickups. As for looks the Gibson is a much nicer piece of maple than
the veneer on the Epiphone and when you have them both in hand the nitro just looks better that the poly.

All in all I think the Epiphone holds up quite well to the Gibson. Both are set up very well and are super easy to play.The Epiphone will not be set aside for the Gibson.
Both will continue to be played although I may end up changing pickups in both of them. When you consider the Epiphone was only $699 Brand New and the Gibson
cost me $1650 used I'd say that Epiphone has come a long way in making a very competitive guitar for the money. They are definitely a quality guitar!

I was using the standard model Epiphone for my comparison because I have not and most likely will not play the inlaid fretboard deluxe model. I bought it with
every intention of selling it a few years down the road. It is very limited and only for sale on Joe's web site so I hope to see it increase in value...

Please feel free to ask for any specifics that I may not have mentioned.
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Excellent answer, before I could finish typing..
My tea burst Epi LP I sold still haunts me,, it’s one of two Epi’s we didn’t change pickups on..
 
Thanks, Sp8ctre, great answer.

Do you feel any difference when playing the nitro/gloss poly - some folks do, some folks don't, there's no right or wrong here just a personal preference. Also, are you playing both clean, mostly, or do you get down and dirty sometimes? Just wondering if the SDs excel in all areas (which I suspect they do)?
 
Mr Grumpy said:
Thanks, Sp8ctre, great answer.

Do you feel any difference when playing the nitro/gloss poly - some folks do, some folks don't, there's no right or wrong here just a personal preference. Also, are you playing both clean, mostly, or do you get down and dirty sometimes? Just wondering if the SDs excel in all areas (which I suspect they do)?
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I haven't noticed a big difference in the neck feel, but the Bonamassa is based on a 60 Les Paul and the neck is a little thinner than the Gibson.

As for my tone...it's almost always clean and sometimes with effects such as delay and reverb. That being said I have played both with some
grit thrown in and the Pearly Gates win the dirt contest every time. They actually start breaking up a little too early for me. But it's a nice
pleasant break up and not a harsh ear splitting noise.

The Pearly Gates may be moved to the Epiphone and the Gibson may get the Beast Buckers installed in it. It's still the honeymoon phase
and I don't want to touch either guitar until I have some more time to truly evaluate them both...
 
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