are les pauls worth it?
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It's quality of construction and sound are as good as any guitar out there. I would put it up against any $500K vintage Les Paul. You should be able to find a really good used Gibson Les Paul for $1200-$1500 and you would definitely get your money's worth.
733289
There's nothing intrinsically valuable about vintage guitars: they're worth what they're worth because collectors are willing to pay those prices for them. But one day, investment fashions MAY WELL CHANGE and the guitars probably won't be worth jack.
534250
There are no rules when it comes to gear, but it's readily apparent that PRS guitars are good for metal. The wood combinations, tone, and comfort are all particularly well suited to the genre… and most other genres as well!
156128
McIntosh is worth it, at least buying used. They sound great, are reliable and conservatively engineered, and parts and service support great even on 40-50 year old gear.
1255310
Some guitarists with small hands prefer the shorter scale length of a Les Paul. The frets are closer together and the lower string tension makes a Les Paul more comfortable to play when you have small hands. Other guitarists with small hands feel that the neck profile of a Strat makes up for the longer scale length.
228320
The Gibson Les Paul sound is legendary, and some of the best guitarists in the world play them. ... Epiphones sound really, really good, and they do indeed have that deep, rich Les Paul sound, but of course, they are not on par with a Gibson. The new ProBucker pickups have really improved the Epiphone Les Paul Standard.
991543
The quality of the construction of Gibson guitars is generally very good, and they look good. ... Also compare the sound of other good guitars that may be less expensive, such as the best guitars by Yamaha and Eastman. If you decide you particularly like the sound of the Gibson guitar, then it's a good choice for you.
569172
The Les Paul Standard is an ideal guitar for metal because it gives you a tone that fills a huge sonic space. The thick mahogany body can sustain notes for days while the maple cap lends a touch of snap and articulation that helps metal guitarists' solos remain clear and defined.
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They are VERY good. Cort Earth series in my book are the best guitars in the $200-300 range. I've seen exceptional examples and I've seen horrible examples. These days, I've been hearing more good than bad, but...just proves that ya gotta play before ya buy!
975612
Cort guitars are like any other brand. There amazingly good ones and cheap ones. You need to learn to tell a good guitar from a bad one. ... I have played Cort Les Paul copies that played and sounded just as good.
1396765
For the money, it's really a very decent guitar. Washburn is really more famous for their mandolins, but they manufacture some very fine guitars as well. Many of their more expensive acoustic and electric guitars get rave reviews and are used by pro musicians.
1188021
Yes they are worth it and make string changes so much faster, but you should also learn proper stringing technique which you can learn here. Follow that video and you will be able to properly restring guitars in no time and it works for both acoustics and electrics. ... I have put locking tuners on 3/5 on my guitars.
204372
I've recommended Glarry to several people, and anyone who's looking for a beginner-priced instrument that has much better than beginner quality should consider Glarry. They also make great modding platforms if you're into doing your own custom guitar work.
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Jay Turser makes a very decent guitar for low cost. The sound of both my acoustic and my 300 rival a lot of the guitars I have seen or tested for sound quality. ... And even though I did not pay much for them, I find that the quality of the way they are made, as well as the sound make them valuable to me.
609910
Because they were so reliable, and because they made the sound that guitarists were demanding, Marshalls quickly became a standard, especially when paired with the Les Paul guitar whose humbuckers gave additional power for even more overdrive, and benefited strongly from the Marshall treble gain.
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Gibson guitars still hold their value better than many other guitars on the market. ... If you want a Gibson at a lower price, look for a used one. They still won't be cheap, but they will cost you less than a new one. Gibson guitars still hold their value better than many other guitars on the market.
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First off, Epiphone guitars are very good. For a beginner, they are tough to beat. Quality is much improved over recent years, but they are certainly not perfect. While the design and construction methods are outstanding, quality control is what you have to watch out for.