![]() ![]() It also holds its sustain very well thanks to the low action and set neck. There are two volume and two tone controls on this guitar, so it has the controllability of a Gibson LP, and there are also humbucker pickups which give you that fat Les Paul tone. The headstock is also angled to 14 degrees: the same as many Gibsons. It has a mahogany body and neck, and a rosewood fretboard, remaining true to Gibson’s preferences and the preference of most guitarists. The commitment to quality is reflected by a slightly higher price than some of the others on the list, and unfortunately, this guitar is difficult to acquire outside of the UK without paying a little extra. The Vintage V100 is a stellar example of a copy that holds true to the original. It will be less suited for those who play heavier genres such as metal, as the f-holes reduce this guitar’s ability to overdrive in the same way as a solid bodied guitar can. It’s also fairly original looking as the shape crosses over between that of a Les Paul and more traditional semi-acoustics. ![]() This guitar will suit those who play genres such as jazz as the f-holes offer a great clean tone. It has a 24.75 scale length, just like a Gibson and humbucker pickups for a warm, feedback-free tone. What’s more, there are also two volume and two tone controls as well as a three-way pickup selector, so you have excellent controllability with this guitar. There are die-cast chrome tuners, which help it to hold its tune extremely well. It also has a rosewood fretboard, so it’s smooth to play and akin to older Gibson models. Like the ESP, the Johnson JH-100-S has a mahogany neck and body, enabling rich, warm tones. That said, this is still a very decent guitar. This might be because there’s no angled headstock – meaning some sustain gets lost. This guitar draws inspiration from the semi-hollow type, although it doesn’t quite manage to nail the right look and tone. It’s less suited to those who are looking for some innovation, rather than a straight up copy. It handles a variety of styles well, and it looks almost the same, it even has the same kind of pickups. ![]() This guitar is perfect for those who really want a Gibson but can’t quite afford one. There are two volume and two tone knobs, a three-way pickup selector and Grover tuning pegs which help it to hold its tune well. It has Alnico humbuckers – just like on a Gibson – and the guitar looks almost identical, with a very similar shaped body, angled headstock and 24.75” scale length. Les paul guitar full#The Epiphone Les Paul Standard combines alder, mahogany, maple, and rosewood to create a warm, full sound which is reminiscent of the Gibson. If you were to consider it as a guitar in its own right, you’d be very pleased. ![]() Although the hardware is inferior to a real Gibson, the massive price difference more than makes up for it. It naturally won’t be suited to those on a budget, who are looking for a cheap copy of a Les Paul.Įpiphone has made a solid attempt at creating an authentic copy here. It really does match the quality of the original. Les paul guitar professional#This guitar will be suited to the professional or semi-professional player who isn’t precious about having ‘Gibson’ on their headstock. The headstock is angled at 14 degrees, as opposed to many Gibson guitars which are angled at 17, but aside from that this guitar truly is the most similar to a Gibson of the list. Les paul guitar pro#The Plustop PRO has an angled headstock, 24.75” scale length, and chrome hardware to ensure that it holds its tune. This gives the guitar a richness that is akin to a real Gibson and a weight that’s similar, too. The body and neck are entirely mahogany, the fretboard is rosewood, and the top is flamed maple. This guitar is the affluent older brother of the Les Paul Standard, with higher quality and generally more expensive materials. If you have a bit more cash to splash, consider the Epiphone Plustop PRO, a cool step up from the Epiphone Les Paul Standard (reviewed below). ![]()
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