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What is the difference between a Gibson Les Paul and an Epiphone Les Paul?
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∙ 12y ago
Epiphone is to Gibson what squier is to fender. A 'sister' company. Despite this, epiphone were producing instruments before Gibson, but that doesn't matter. High end Gibson instruments are produced in America, as opposed to epiphones which i believe are built in Korea. Gibsons generally feature slightly differing specifications in terms of dimensions and weight. Gibsons also feature higher quality parts, as youd expect from the much higher price. This is not to say that epiphones are bad instruments at all - i have one and it is fantastic. The name on the headstock also alters the price.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoThere are a number of differences between the Epiphone Explorer and the Gibson Explorer. Of course, there are many variants of the Explorer, but I will assume that you mean the classic most classic version of this guitar. The Epiphone features a korina body, which sounds similar to mahogany, but it is a bit brighter. The Gibson model has a mahogany body, which contributes to the classic, thick, Gibson sound. The Epiphone has an Alnico Classic humbucker in the neck and a Alnico Classic Plus in the bridge, giving it a more vintage sound. The Gibson has ceramic humbuckers with a 496R in the neck and a 500T in the bridge, giving it a more modern sound, well suited for hard rock and metal. Cosmetically the Epiphone has gold hardware and pickups covers along with 2 finishes (black and natural) while the Gibson has chrome hardware, no pickup covers and 3 finishes (Black, Cherry, and White).
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∙ 13y agoi love goth, but i hate gt. comparing the sound, the goth is better
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Which is better Gibson Baldwin or epiphone Les Paul?
GIBSON > EPIPHONE
Do knobs for a Gibson Les Paul fit a Epiphone Les Paul?
Yes because epiphone are made by Gibson. epiphone are cheaper simply because they don't say Gibson.
Why are epiphones cheaper than Gibsons?
Epiphone is very much similar to Gibson, at a cheaper price. Epiphone is owned by Gibson. Gibson makes Epiphone to give guitarists a Gibson feel, at a lower price, without sacrificing quality. Epiphone has some models of its own that Gibson doesn't, and Epiphone makes guitars with the same basic body shape and with some similar technology, hardware and electrical components. I own two Epiphones and a Les Paul, but I dont see any difference in quality between the two brands. I guess it just depends on sound taste. Gibson has a warmer feel to it, while Epiphone has a sharper sound. So basically think of Epiphone as a little brother of Gibson.
When did Epiphone first introduce the Les Paul Junior?
Epiphone first introduced the Gibson Les Paul Junior in 1954. The Gibson Les Paul Junior is a solid body electrical guitar, and was first released with a single cut body style.
What is generally good about Epiphone guitars?
Well, for one there super cheap. Secondly, they tend to play about as good as a Gibson, compairing the Standard Gibson with the Epiphone, and thirdly, they sound good with pretty much any amp, they can be used for almost any type of music, and are quite a bit lighter, weight wise, than a gibson. From a personal standpoint, I have a couple guitars, and one of them is the Epiphone Les Paul Special II, Another is the Dean Vendetta Camo, I play them on a Line6 spider III, and the Epiphone has more tone for metal, the epiphone has more tone for solos, the epiphone sounds better on the clean channel, (but only when play rythm) and it looks alot better than the Dean, now I know there are some differences between the two, but I do preffer the Epiphone over the Dean, however to be fair, I will say this, the Dean has a MUCH faster neck than the Epiphone, and the Dean's all (even the cheapest, most crapy playing) have 24 fretts to Epiphone's (all that I know of) 22 frets. I am going to turn the Dean guitar in for Epiphone Standard Les Paul, but first I will change the pickups in the epiphone for Gibsons, just for Giggles. And I'll update when I do.
Which is better Gibson Baldwin or epiphone Les Paul?
GIBSON > EPIPHONE
Do knobs for a Gibson Les Paul fit a Epiphone Les Paul?
Yes because epiphone are made by Gibson. epiphone are cheaper simply because they don't say Gibson.
Is an Epiphone Les Paul better than a Gibson Les Pau?
No
Why are epiphones cheaper than Gibsons?
Epiphone is very much similar to Gibson, at a cheaper price. Epiphone is owned by Gibson. Gibson makes Epiphone to give guitarists a Gibson feel, at a lower price, without sacrificing quality. Epiphone has some models of its own that Gibson doesn't, and Epiphone makes guitars with the same basic body shape and with some similar technology, hardware and electrical components. I own two Epiphones and a Les Paul, but I dont see any difference in quality between the two brands. I guess it just depends on sound taste. Gibson has a warmer feel to it, while Epiphone has a sharper sound. So basically think of Epiphone as a little brother of Gibson.
What are some guitars that have the body of a Les Paul guitar that arent Gibson or Les Paul like a Schecter solo-6?
Gibson Les Paul Epiphone Les Paul (Copy of Gibson)
When did Epiphone first introduce the Les Paul Junior?
Epiphone first introduced the Gibson Les Paul Junior in 1954. The Gibson Les Paul Junior is a solid body electrical guitar, and was first released with a single cut body style.
Is the Epiphone Les Paul Special bass as good as a Gibson Les Paul?
It is better, this is a premium instrument and both are great.
What guitar does Matthew followill play?
Gibson Heritage Cherry ES-137 - Epiphone Sheraton II - Gibson Les Paul Custom
How many strings on a les paul guitar?
An electric Gibson or Epiphone Les Paul has six strings, but a bass has usually has 4.
What is generally good about Epiphone guitars?
Well, for one there super cheap. Secondly, they tend to play about as good as a Gibson, compairing the Standard Gibson with the Epiphone, and thirdly, they sound good with pretty much any amp, they can be used for almost any type of music, and are quite a bit lighter, weight wise, than a gibson. From a personal standpoint, I have a couple guitars, and one of them is the Epiphone Les Paul Special II, Another is the Dean Vendetta Camo, I play them on a Line6 spider III, and the Epiphone has more tone for metal, the epiphone has more tone for solos, the epiphone sounds better on the clean channel, (but only when play rythm) and it looks alot better than the Dean, now I know there are some differences between the two, but I do preffer the Epiphone over the Dean, however to be fair, I will say this, the Dean has a MUCH faster neck than the Epiphone, and the Dean's all (even the cheapest, most crapy playing) have 24 fretts to Epiphone's (all that I know of) 22 frets. I am going to turn the Dean guitar in for Epiphone Standard Les Paul, but first I will change the pickups in the epiphone for Gibsons, just for Giggles. And I'll update when I do.
Does slash play epiphone?
Nope. He plays the proper Gibsons. But he does have an Epiphone signature guitar, a couple in fact.
What are the most common types of guitars?
Probably the Stratocaster (Most famosuly made by Fender, or Squire, Fender's sister company), Les Paul (Gibson or Epiphone) and an SG (Gibson or Epiphone). Apart from these, classic flying V's, Firebirds, and randy rhoads. :)
