12-04-2012, 06:49 PM
|
#1 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2012
|
Epiphone Vs ESP Ltd
I'm standing between buying a Epiphone Les Paul Standard and switching the pickups to EMG's or should I just buy a ESP Ltd EC-401FM. What is the best option, it's roughly the same price. Would be great full for an answer.
 //Simon |
|
|
|
12-04-2012, 06:50 PM
|
#2 |
|
Looking for a band
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Trow Vegas
|
Have you played them both to know which you prefer? That will be different to what anyone else prefers.
If you like them both equally though, you might as well buy the one that already has the pickups you want.
__________________
Gibson LP Studio / Gretsch Projet
Nobels CO-2 > EHX Worm > MXR Custom Badass 78 > Joyo Ultimate Drive > Seymour Duncan Twin Tube Classic > Marshall VT-1 & RG-1 > EHX Next Step Talking Pedal > Boss AC-2 Vox AC4TVH > Vox V112TV Laney VC30 210 |
|
|
|
|
12-04-2012, 07:04 PM
|
#3 | |
|
#Dantheman
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Liverpool, UK
|
Used LTD EC-1000.
Used Gibson LP Studio.
__________________
Dost thou like Macabre? As do I, my fere! ☮ WPM ☮ PM me for info Quote:
|
|
|
|
|
12-04-2012, 11:03 PM
|
#4 | |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2012
|
Quote:
This. The EC-1000 will have EMGs if you want EMGs, or you can get one that comes with Duncans. |
|
|
|
|
|
12-05-2012, 12:44 AM
|
#5 |
|
Puts a bangin' donk on it
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Bath, Somerset
|
Epiphone does make several LPs that come stock with active pickups. They're cheaper than a Standard + aftermarket EMGs, or the LTD guitars with EMGs.
Bear in mind that despite first appearances, an Epi LP and a LTD EC are not all that similar. The necks are very different, the bodies are of a different thickness and have different contouring, and typically the LTDs have nicer electronics while the Epis have much nicer hardware. But yes, a second hand EC-1000 or Gibson will blow the other LTDs and Epis out the water, and unless you're hell-bent on buying something new, there's no reason not to go for them.
__________________
Yes, I know everything. No, I can't play worth a damn. A child is trafficked and sold for sex slavery every 30 seconds. Support Love146. |
|
|
|
|
12-05-2012, 05:27 PM
|
#6 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2012
|
Great advise guys, what about saving up for a Gibson Studio 2012?
|
|
|
|
|
12-05-2012, 05:36 PM
|
#7 |
|
Looking for a band
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Trow Vegas
|
I bought a Gibson LP Studio earlier this year. Although the 3 Gibsons I owned in the past (a Standard LP, a 335 and an Explorer) were 'better' if you believe the prices, I actually prefer my Studio to all 3 of them.
__________________
Gibson LP Studio / Gretsch Projet
Nobels CO-2 > EHX Worm > MXR Custom Badass 78 > Joyo Ultimate Drive > Seymour Duncan Twin Tube Classic > Marshall VT-1 & RG-1 > EHX Next Step Talking Pedal > Boss AC-2 Vox AC4TVH > Vox V112TV Laney VC30 210 |
|
|
|
|
12-05-2012, 06:55 PM
|
#8 |
|
Puts a bangin' donk on it
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Bath, Somerset
|
The updates Gibson did to the Studio aren't worth bothering with. It was just some different finishes, a new pattern of weight relief and coil split switches, which are irrelevant if you'll be putting in active pickups. The construction of the guitar, the hardware and the quality of it is no different to the regular Studio; buy a second hand regular Studio, save yourself some money.
__________________
Yes, I know everything. No, I can't play worth a damn. A child is trafficked and sold for sex slavery every 30 seconds. Support Love146. |
|
|
|
|
12-05-2012, 07:38 PM
|
#9 | ||
|
#Dantheman
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Liverpool, UK
|
Quote:
Sure, but if you're going to put EMG's in it, you're not going to take advantage of the new features the guitar has. It's a great guitar for the money though. Buy a used studio.
__________________
Dost thou like Macabre? As do I, my fere! ☮ WPM ☮ PM me for info Quote:
|
||
|
|
|
 |
«
Previous Thread
|
Next Thread
»
| Thread Tools | Rate This Thread | |
|
|
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:30 PM.