udonsushi Senior Member. by Luka Osborne. The Les Paul™ Standard 60s models from Epiphone’s new Inspired by Gibson™ Collection recreate the sound of 1960s era Les Pauls. $499.00. $899.00. Proudly Handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana by Gibson Acoustic Luthiers, the Made in the U.S.A. Epiphone Texan is built using a solid Sitka Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides, with a Rosewood fingerboard and bridge. Now, the Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Plus honors Epiphone's friendship with Les by combining his classic design features with legendary Epiphone quality and value with the added power of Gibson USA '57 Classic humbuckers. Shop Now. Here's my 2 cents worth. 3 Finish Options . P-90 Single-Coil Pickups. Epiphone Les Paul Express Electric Guitar. Product Demos. $449.00. I own an Epiphone LP Tribute Plus. Age: 35 Posts: 170. 4 Finish Options . From Jimmy Page to Slash, the guitar has been instrumental in shaping the sounds of rock and popular music since its release in 1953. 3 Finish Options . $499.00 . Nothing screams rock quite like a Gibson Les Paul. The Epiphone Tribute LP is hard to beat for flexibility. 7 Finish Options . Gibson can cost as much as seven times higher than the Epiphone Les Paul. Next Last. Joined: May 17, 2017 Location: Zürich. $699.00. Shares. 490 R/T Humbuckers. Besides two Gibson Custom and three Gibson USA Les Paul guitars, my only Epiphone Les Paul is a Faded Cherry Burst 1960 Tribute Plus. New wiring, pots, caps, etc. $999. Les Paul Classic. Our Verdict. The Epiphone Les Paul Standard Tribute 1960 is one of the top-of-the-range models of the second Gibson brand. Les Paul Standard 50s. Epiphone Les Paul Tribute ‘Prizm’ Plus review Bright colours and brighter ideas offer this classic guitar a fresh twist £729; $849; By Jonathan Horsley 04 April 2019. My next Epi Paul has got to be an Elitist. Actually, even with same pickups, the Gibson sounds a bit darker. Of course, once you buy a Les Paul, you can always swap in new pickups and explore other options—just make sure you keep the original to maintain resell value. Thanks. 4 Finish Options . Les Paul Modern. I believe that the main difference in amplified sounds is due to 300k pots used on the Gibson compared to the 500k used on the Epi. As a new player, is it work the $1500 for a Gibson studio with 57's in it over the Epiphone Tribute with 57's in it? $649.00. As a highlight, it has first class hardware and pickups “made in the USA”. But this guitar is not just about recreating the "old," it's also about looking ahead, just as Les himself continued to do throughout his lifetime. One of the smartest Les Pauls Epiphone has produced, offering plenty of Gibson flavour for a considerably lower price tag - and other finishes are available! Upgraded from the recent Les Paul Studio Tribute, the new Les Paul Tribute model features crowns rather than dots and covered rather than uncovered humbuckers, while you also get the chunkier strap buttons that Gibson has used extensively of late. The Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Plus solidbody electric guitar honors the years Les Paul spent with Epiphone in the late '30s and early '40s. Les Paul Muse. Body. Tributes feature a solid Mahogany back with a solid, carved hard Maple cap with Flame Maple veneer to create the ultimate combination of warmth and bite. The mahogany body is also weight relieved. The Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Plus is their best version of Les Paul. Les Paul Classic Worn. Risa Engel, Jul 10, 2020 #1. The Epiphone Les Paul Standard features neither a mahogany nor a maple top like the Gibson. Featuring a classic mahogany body with a maple cap, Grover® tuners, and powered by ProBucker™ humbuckers with CTS® potentiometers. A quick Google search shows the Epiphone Les Paul Tribute is sold as a Plus Top style guitar only. Yet again, this is a serious stab at providing players with vintage looks and playing feel at an affordable price. There’s also the Les Paul Tribute Plus, sporting an AAA Flame Maple top, Gibson USA ’57 Classics humbuckers with series/parallel switching, and wild color options. It is a very nice guitar for $600 especially including the case. Les Paul Special Tribute. The Les Paul Tribute’s plain maple top has exposed edges that create a faux-bound effect . I put lots of mods [$$$] into it. Shop Now. A mahogany body, maple top and pair of 490 R & T humbucking pickups with Alnico II magnets provide classic tone, power and sustain. Tags: epiphone; gibson; les paul; studio; traditional pro; tribute; Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Jun 27, 2017 #1. waltschwarzkopf Tele-Meister. Epiphone LP Tribute vs Epiphone Slash appetite. The Gibson Les Paul vs. the Epiphone Les Paul. So the "Les Paul Tribute" you are seeing is likely a 2018 or earlier model -- note: I would grab the 2018 LP Tribute because it (likely) has the trapezoid fretboard markers instead of the 2019 Tribute's dots. The burstbuckers sound great, it plays great and yes it looks great. Reactions: 2 people. Or there’s always the Les Paul Express—a 22″ scale length travel version of the Les Paul—if you’re often on-the-go. In fact, you could say it wails. The Epiphone Les Paul "Tribute" Plus honors that relationship by combining "as good as it gets" performance and features with legendary Epiphone quality and value. Pictured just to the right of the Gibson is the Epiphone Les Paul Standard, which clocks in at $499 (or $599 for the Standard PlusTop Pro). Les Paul Studio. As far as I can discover in my short search, Epiphone never made a "plain top" Epiphone Les Paul Tribute electric guitar. Les Paul Modern Figured . I bought mine about 9 months or so ago. Les Paul vs Les Paul vs Les Paul Discussion in 'Epiphone Guitars' started by Risa Engel, Jul 10, 2020. 1 of 2 Go to page. I think that the Tribute Plus is the best Epi Les Paul model made in China. Dec 7, 2012 #7 Tanqueray said: The Tribute+ has some cool features the Standard+ Pro doesn't - Gibson pups, and a long neck … Use Luan or other mahogany substitutes, and a decorative sheet of flamed maple normally. Les Paul Prophecy. Go. The LP Tribute Plus takes the classic design of the Les Paul into the modern era with premium components not normally found on a guitar this affordable. Joined Nov 15, 2017 Messages 757 Reaction score 480. A quick skim through the specifications reveals some very well selected upgrades, most notably the Gibson ’57 pickups which definitely deliver a superb tone. Joined Oct 17, 2010 Messages 217 Reaction score 8. The Epiphone Tribute Les Paul features a solid Mahogany back with a solid, carved hard Maple cap to create the ultimate combination of warmth and bite. Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Plus Electric Guitar. Most seem to center on the price difference, not the quality or sound. It does have a very slender '60s neck. Custom Shop and Vintage Options. I have both, an Epiphone Tribute (plain top) and a Gibson Traditional (see avatar). You can purchase a Gibson Standard for around $2,500- $3,500. Okay, there may be some slight differences to my Gibson Les Paul Standard, especially the weight (the Epi feels lighter), but it is an amazing guitar. I love the series/parallel options, in particular for clean sounds. At the heart of the "Tribute" Les Paul is Great Design! The "Tribute" LP is an Epiphone Les Paul Standard with some differentiations that make it distinctive. I love all of my 3 Epiphone Les Pauls as each has its own characteristic and distinctive tone and quality. Modern Les Paul Collection. I've read some on the web about the differences, pro & con. A month has passed since I bought an Epiphone Les Paul 1960 Tribute Plus in Faded Cherry Sunburst. LP-lover-1976 Senior Member. However it is still not comparable to a good Gibson Les Paul IMHO. A rounded maple neck profile and ultra-modern weight relief make the Gibson Les Paul Studio Tribute a pleasure to play. The sales guy also showed me a honey burst Gibson LP tribute. $449.00. Lookin' @ FGN as well. Additionally it comes with a solid maple top instead of a veneer as in the common models. LEARN MORE. Epiphone Les Pauls Epiphone 60's Tribute Plus vs. Prophecy models. Gibson Les Paul 50’s Tribute vs Epiphone Les Paul Traditional Pro Discussion in 'Other Guitars, other instruments' started by waltschwarzkopf, Jun 27, 2017. rednefceleb Senior Member. The instrument on the left is perhaps the most recognizable guitars in the guitar community: the Gibson Les Paul Standard. Joined Jun 11, 2012 Messages 404 Reaction score 176. Epiphone also fits some of its signature guitars with aftermarket pickups, to meet the requirements of its artists. I know you'll make the right choice. 3 Finish Options . It does have upgraded parts, Gibson 57/57+ pickups etc. At the opposite end of the spectrum from the Studio and Tribute Les Pauls, you'll find Gibson Custom Shop and top-shelf vintage Les Paul options. 3 Finish Options . Thread starter udonsushi; Start date Oct 17, 2010; 1; 2; Next. The Les Paul Tribute Plus models are prime examples of this; equipped with versatile ’57 Classic humbuckers. The solid mahogany neck with a hand-fitted, glued-in joint extends well into the neck pickup cavity, creating maximum neck-to-body contact and acting almost like one continuous piece of wood. The Les Paul Tribute Plus also features Epiphone’s famous built-to-last hardware and electronics including a U.S. Switchcraft 3-way toggle, Mallory-150 tone capacitors, Epiphone StrapLocks, 16:1 ratio premium Grover locking tuners, and a premium hardshell case. At this time my Epi hangs on the wall of my studio while all my Gibbys go out to play. The recent passing of guitar legend Les Paul, who, in many ways, made the music world the way it is today, left a hole in the guitar community that will never be filled.Epiphone, being part of Gibson almost since the beginning of time, had a long relationship with Les and has brought out the Les Paul Tribute Guitar to honor Les’ memory and the iconic guitar he helped to create. Gibson.com: Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Plus Gibson.com: Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plustop PRO BTW, welcome aboard. While the Les Paul Special’s neck gets close to vintage spec, on the SG Epiphone has absolutely nailed it. Got nothing at all against Epis, really. 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