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Post by motrock on Apr 11, 2006 9:32:30 GMT -5
Hey guys! Anyone here try out one of those overpriced Zakk Wylde Camo Les Pauls? I am wondering if they are really awesome? The unfinished maple neck would almost be worth it! I also noticed that Gibson just released the new John Sykes Les Paul.
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Post by motrock on Apr 11, 2006 19:30:13 GMT -5
No one has ever tried on of these out? Probably to expensive to pick up in a music store! LOL I guess that I don't get how that guitar could cost $4000? I can see $3000 at the most.
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Post by TJ on Apr 11, 2006 19:49:47 GMT -5
Gibson are a bunch of bafoons. Way over priced guitars.
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Post by motrock on Apr 11, 2006 21:18:40 GMT -5
I just don't get how they would expect to sell guitars that are that much overpriced? Its insane. My friend has a 2003 57 Les Paul. The thing is awesome. But, he got it off of a previous owner for a good price......otherwise he would have paid a lot for it!
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Post by tubez on Apr 11, 2006 22:02:57 GMT -5
You think that's bad. Did you see that new hendrix flying V LTD they just put out? Its a standard 67 reissue V with a stupid physcodelic paintjob and a trem that probably doesn't even stay in tune. They supposedly made only 300 and the retail on them is $8000... Can you believe that crap. And they sold out! People really need their heads examined! I found out my friend bought one to try and flip on ebay. I can't even imagine paying $8000 let alone more. For that much I'd buy a vintage strat or a few custom shop pieces.
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Post by TJ on Apr 11, 2006 22:34:11 GMT -5
That flying V is ugly to boot! $8,000 for a brand new guitar. Just crazy!
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Post by kurtsstuff on Apr 12, 2006 0:15:12 GMT -5
Gibsons....I'd rather buy an epiphone....thats why Gibson sue's everybody because...other companies build a much better guitar of Gibson design at much less money...Can't remember the last time anybody did'nt have to spend another $500.00 to make their "new" Les Paul playable...garbage!!! Expensive Garbage!!
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Post by DonaldDemon on Apr 12, 2006 8:09:11 GMT -5
I don't know, I love my Les Paul Studio and I don't think I over paid for it. It's my #1 guitar and totally stock, except the Grover tuners. The only thing it needs is a new nut but that's not bad after almost 11 years of abuse!
FWIW, I LOVE that Flying V!! I think the paint job and the trem looks awesome. I was looking into getting one but after hearing that price, fuggetaboutit!!
Everytime I try a new brand other than Gibson or Fender I just don't like the feel of it. The necks always feel cheap to me for some reason. Even a PRS just doesn't have the vibe when I play them. I don't know I guess I am used to the classic design and anything modern feels uncomfortable to me.
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Post by motrock on Apr 12, 2006 9:04:15 GMT -5
See, if the price was right I would get a new Les Paul. Mainly that Zakk Wylde Camo one. Now, Epiphone I am not sure about. Someone said they were great guitars, and other said they were cheap as Ibanez and Jackson. So I don't know who to believe? I you guys compared the build quality of an Epiphone NOW to a Gibson Les Paul NOW what would you say?
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Post by motrock on Apr 12, 2006 9:09:54 GMT -5
I mean, I would think that the electronics and the hardware could be gutted and replaced on an Epiphone and then it could stand up to a Gibson? It all comes down too the quality of the woods being used. If the mahogony and maple used on the Epiphones were cheap then I could see it not being worth it.
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Post by DonaldDemon on Apr 12, 2006 9:56:56 GMT -5
Not sure about the epiphones. They definitely seem more reasonbly priced but as you said if the wood quality is less than its not worth it. I certainly have seen some pretty ones for cheap though. As long as you stick to the regular LP's and not any custom deals then I think the price is tolerable.
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Post by tree on Apr 12, 2006 14:17:48 GMT -5
Rich Ward has the prototype for that series and its a good guitar but thats about it. Its just a great les paul.... Theres nothing wrong with it its just that the only "custom shop" thing about it is the paint..... Im a Les Paul type guy even though I play bass (I know admitance is the step to recovery) but look around.... So the tones no diff than any other higher end LP that i can tell. Just play a guitar that makes you WANT to play it.
Tree
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Post by motrock on Apr 12, 2006 14:40:48 GMT -5
Rich Ward has the prototype for that series and its a good guitar but thats about it. Its just a great les paul.... Theres nothing wrong with it its just that the only "custom shop" thing about it is the paint..... Im a Les Paul type guy even though I play bass (I know admitance is the step to recovery) but look around.... So the tones no diff than any other higher end LP that i can tell. Just play a guitar that makes you WANT to play it. Tree See, I have always wanted a Les Paul. Now that I have the Strat style guitar taken care of with the Mansel its time to go for the Les Paul. I just thought the Zakk one was cool...........just not the price. The unfinished maple neck would be really cool. I really don't like the feeling of Les Pauls because there necks have a finish. Hey Brian.......what was the Les Paul that Rich brought in to the shop when he picked up his Pro Mod? I remember you telling me that it was really thick sounding? |
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Post by DonaldDemon on Apr 12, 2006 15:36:30 GMT -5
Sureits nice to have all the pretty options like binding and mother-of-pearl inlay, yada yada, but in the end someones $4000 Custom LP won't sound any better than my basic Studio LP.
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Post by Dirrty Craig on Apr 12, 2006 15:39:42 GMT -5
I got a '71 LP Deluxe that sounds PHAT. theres no comparison between the old ones and new ones..
Honestly for $4000.00 you could by a REALLY nice old Gibson LP. I would NEVER pay $4000.00 a new Gibson. At least an older one it will go up in value and you can't lose money.
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