Is there any difference(other than cost) between a gibson Les Paul and the Epiphone copy?
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Yes. I think that the Epiphones are machine laminated, like plywood (but still of the same woods, though) while the Gibsons are hand laminated pieces of maple and mahogany that fit together.\n\nI'm not 100% sure about this, but the Epiphones might also be assembled outside of the USA. But I can tell you this: for $400 for a new Epi instead of $1400 for a new Gibson, you can get by with the Epi if it is not your only guitar. Fantastic rhythm tone!
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epiphone sg special pack- about 275 depending where you shop. \ntry musiciansfriend.com\ntheyve got lots of starter packs available in lots of different ranges.  \n\ni say the sg, because thats what i play, and it has treated me really well.
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On my Les Pauls, which are heavy as well as my Stratocasters, I use Lockstraps. Go to your local music store and inquire within. They can help you with your dilemma.
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Rule #1 don't buy anything that you cant pick-up and play. Someone said look on eBay. That's foolish advise. Never buy a guitar that you cant physically examine. You just asking for trouble.\n\nMuch of your decision depends on how much money you are willing to spend. \n\nElectric - If you have the money buy a American made Fender or a Gibson. You will be pleased with the quality and the resale value will be better if you decide to sell it.\n\nAcoustic- Martin and high end Alvarez guitars have great sound.
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absolutely.\n\nThey are essentially the same instrument.  It's just that the electric guitar doesn't require a big hollow body, and it's strings are typically thinner.  I actually learned guitar using my electric guitar first, but it really doesn't make a difference.
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Music is a discipline.How hard it is dependes on how hard you study and practice. A decent first electric guitar like a Jackson or Washburn is about 100 bucks.
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I don't know what guitar Kasabian uses, but if it's a Les Paul, you've got some options.\n\nLes Pauls were originally made by Gibson, but Epiphone models are much cheaper and of slightly poorer quality.\n\nLes Pauls come in many different variaties: There's the Epiphone Les Paul Standard, which will run you about $640 USD (about £320, I'm guessing). But theres also the Les Paul Custom, which is about £500. Then there's the Les Paul junior, which sounds a little more "rock n' roll, for £100, but it's pretty ugly (in my opinion).\n\nThere's more beyond that, but those are the most common models.
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I would check out Epiphone Guitars....good quality for the money!
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Both Epiphone and Gibson were made on the same exact assembly lines in 1966. I know a person who used to work for Gibson and he explained that when the guitars were made they used the exact same parts. The only difference was the name.\n\nNow, however, Epiphone is made in Korea, Japan, or China while Gibson is US made. That being said, some of today's Epiphones are easily comparable to Gibson in quality.
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There is no right or wrong answer for this...If you like a deeper sound with more bass behind it...def invest in a Les. If you like something a little more bright and twangy then invest in a Fender. If you are into punk I think either is a good choice. But all other musical variants are better suited for one or the other.
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I think you probably want to stick with a recognized name.\nNot necessarily a Gibson or Fender, but someone who copies their designs for less money like Epiphone.\n\nI'd go to a guitar store, and pick up and play a selection of models.  If you can find an inexpensive one you like, great.  If you like something expensive like a Gibson Les Paul, go to a seller like http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ or similar and see what they have that's similar, but much less expensive.
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Yes, SP is better quality and the images will last longer.  SP is Standard Play, LP is Long Play.  LP will record more hours on the same amount of tape, this will cause it to have a lower, long-term quality.  If you are only going to view the material a few times then it is just fine, but if you are recording something that you will want to have years from now and still be viewable then you should use SP.
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Ibanez PF5 Dreadnought - got mine for $169 - good guitar - stays in tune well - nothing fancy and excellent for beginners
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Sure why not!  You didn't mention about pickups - you can get a tele with single coils or that "HH" version with the humbuckers. One of the differences is going to be that with single coil pickups combined with a Marshall's more gain-y radiant sound , your likely to hear a more noticeable level of the common 60 cycle hum associated with single coils, then again - you can always run some kind of noise gate, and that usually fixes most of that. I'd go for it though..
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Depends on what style of music you play.Since you say you play acoustic now i would think you dont play a whole lot of metal so,A fender is a guitar for playing classic rock or clean(no distortion.Gibson is nice but very expensive epiphone is a good choice.If you like metal like me a Jackson is awesome or ibanez.
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I've never heard of it - and if the price is right and you can't find it anywhere - it may be too good to be true!\n\nI think you might be better of with the used Keilworth 90 in the nickel, but those sometimes have problems with some notes warbling or being out of tune.
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I have a Fender, it's great.  But that would depend on your style and feel for the guitat.  If one were better than the other I think musicians wouldn't use the "other"