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Spiritual Seeker
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PLEASE talk me out of buying this guitar!
#8853733 - 08/30/08 07:50 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-Limited-Edition-Les-Paul-Custom?sku=519391
Im so close to getting my credit card and ordering this. Ive played and seen it at guitar center and it was $700
Im so tempted to buy this please talk me out of this. Im a starving college student and im about to place this on my credit card.
The way i look at it is that i CAN afford to make payments on it. However if i "Need" My credit card for anything else im going to be fucked.
What do ya think fellas? Grey is my favorite color and even though its silver it looks crey to me for some reason. I love the les paul style and it has great reviews.
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LeftyBurnz
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Re: PLEASE talk me out of buying this guitar! [Re: Spiritual Seeker]
#8853777 - 08/30/08 08:01 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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dont buy that guitar.
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Re: PLEASE talk me out of buying this guitar! [Re: Spiritual Seeker]
#8853781 - 08/30/08 08:02 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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Well she's a pretty lookin' guitar to be sure. But debt is not to be used for discretionary spending!
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highdroponics
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Re: PLEASE talk me out of buying this guitar! [Re: LeftyBurnz]
#8853782 - 08/30/08 08:02 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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leftysurprise said: dont buy that guitar.
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Chazzersize
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Re: PLEASE talk me out of buying this guitar! [Re: highdroponics]
#8853806 - 08/30/08 08:11 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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Because it's an epiphone. Im not hating on epiphones, but if you're getting a les paul.....just go gibson.
Shell out the extra 300 and get a gibson if you're even serious about buying a les paul.
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eligal
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Re: PLEASE talk me out of buying this guitar! [Re: Chazzersize]
#8853888 - 08/30/08 08:48 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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Chazzersize said: Because it's an epiphone. Im not hating on epiphones, but if you're getting a les paul.....just go gibson.
Shell out the extra 300 and get a gibson if you're even serious about buying a les paul.
Seriously.
I never liked Epiphones in general (Epiphone, booooo), but if youre gonna spend that much cash then spend a little more and get the real thing. The real thing or nothing at all! Otherwise youre just wasting your money...
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ManianFH
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Re: PLEASE talk me out of buying this guitar! [Re: Spiritual Seeker]
#8853901 - 08/30/08 08:56 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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waste of money. dont buy the guitar
its not the axe, its the player that makes shit sound good
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scruffymafia
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Re: PLEASE talk me out of buying this guitar! [Re: ManianFH]
#8855078 - 08/31/08 03:38 AM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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Dont buy it.
Spend money on drugs.
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Brugman
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Re: PLEASE talk me out of buying this guitar! [Re: Spiritual Seeker]
#8855091 - 08/31/08 03:58 AM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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Dude, buy that shit. It's beautiful. Also, an excellent make.
I want it.
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makaveli8x8
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Re: PLEASE talk me out of buying this guitar! [Re: Spiritual Seeker]
#8855140 - 08/31/08 05:05 AM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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dude give me $500 and ill make you a gitar, you can even pick the automotive paint I put on it
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Justice_Fish
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Re: PLEASE talk me out of buying this guitar! [Re: Chazzersize]
#8855220 - 08/31/08 06:23 AM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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Chazzersize said: Because it's an epiphone. Im not hating on epiphones, but if you're getting a les paul.....just go gibson.
Shell out the extra 300 and get a gibson if you're even serious about buying a les paul.
Having tried both, I can honestly say that Epiphone are underrated but NOT THAT GREAT too
Plays well for a certain amount of time (2-3 years) Then you have to change the hardware (tuners,bridge) Guitar turns into shit after a while
As for a Gibson Les Paul... you're buying the name, not the guitar. But the guitar fucking rocks
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tomnl
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Re: PLEASE talk me out of buying this guitar! [Re: Justice_Fish]
#8855229 - 08/31/08 06:34 AM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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just buy it man, your gov't needs the money!
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Re: PLEASE talk me out of buying this guitar! [Re: Justice_Fish]
#8855232 - 08/31/08 06:42 AM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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Find a lotus copy from the 70's, and buy that. It will sound better, and be cheaper.
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jajapee
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Re: PLEASE talk me out of buying this guitar! [Re: scruffymafia]
#8855329 - 08/31/08 08:05 AM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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scruffymafia said: Dont buy it.
Spend money on drugs.
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OutLaw Shroomer
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Re: PLEASE talk me out of buying this guitar! [Re: jajapee]
#8855334 - 08/31/08 08:09 AM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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first off screw guitar center... theres one here in little rock.. everyone there thinks they're hendrix and their Prices aren't that great. Save your Damn money like you know you need to.... buy Drugs..college student.....buy drugs.
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jajapee
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Re: PLEASE talk me out of buying this guitar! [Re: OutLaw Shroomer]
#8855396 - 08/31/08 08:40 AM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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I must admit I am looking to get a les paul as well and that looks rad.
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Re: PLEASE talk me out of buying this guitar! [Re: Spiritual Seeker]
#8855414 - 08/31/08 08:50 AM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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Re: PLEASE talk me out of buying this guitar! [Re: ManianFH]
#8855431 - 08/31/08 08:59 AM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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Quote:
mickdawg666 said: waste of money. dont buy the guitar
its not the axe, its the player that makes shit sound good
QFT
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Re: PLEASE talk me out of buying this guitar! [Re: Spiritual Seeker]
#8855476 - 08/31/08 09:23 AM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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The way i look at it is that i CAN afford to make payments on it. However if i "Need" My credit card for anything else im going to be fucked.
Don't buy it, you can't afford it.
I love my Epi LP but I would not buy one again; I'd put the money towards a better guitar.
Play the guitar you have until you can actually afford a good one.
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PhanTomCat
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Re: PLEASE talk me out of buying this guitar! [Re: Spiritual Seeker]
#8860945 - 09/01/08 02:36 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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Buy from Guitar Center and half of your money is going straight into their pockets....
Epiphone Limited Edition Les Paul Custom Silverburst - EBAY
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Re: PLEASE talk me out of buying this guitar! [Re: Spiritual Seeker]
#8860959 - 09/01/08 02:39 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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I cannot tell you what you will gain by buying the guitar, but I can tell you what you will lose
EVERYTHING
If you buy that guitar you are an impulsive FUCK FACE with no trait concerning SELF-CONTROL
Do not be a BASTARD and BUY THAT GUITAR RIGHT NOW
You must not, under any circumstances, BUY THAT GUITAR RIGHT NOW
DO NOT save your money and NOT BUY THAT GUITAR
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Re: PLEASE talk me out of buying this guitar! [Re: Spiritual Seeker]
#8860978 - 09/01/08 02:43 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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being an avid fan of hollowbodies and strats i can easily tell you to not buy that epiphone lespaul. but this is a very biased point of view, since les pauls just really aren't the guitars for me.
i agree with others tho, if you're serious about a les paul, save up more and get one of the big daddy gibsons, much better quality and sound, plus the lifetime warranty.
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Re: PLEASE talk me out of buying this guitar! [Re: razmablues]
#8861011 - 09/01/08 02:48 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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Les Pauls of this kind are $1500-$3000....
I can't stand Strats, and has been only one of two guitars that I have ever sold (the other was a Jackson Soloist).... But, I wouldn't like a Les Paul either - too damn heavy....
I stand by Ibanez, and have played lots of different guitarz....
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IdeLOLogies
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Re: PLEASE talk me out of buying this guitar! [Re: PhanTomCat]
#8861337 - 09/01/08 03:47 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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No don't buy the guitar. Never buy a guitar unless you can try it out, especially Gibsons and Epiphones. Although quality control is better on the Epiphones(it's absolutely shocking with Gibson) there's no way to tell how it will play until you get it. Don't get me wrong, I'm a fan of buying guitars when i can't afford them, but you'l regret it when it comes, plays wank and you've got no money. Out of curiosity what guitar(s) do you have atm?
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Spiritual Seeker
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Re: PLEASE talk me out of buying this guitar! [Re: IdeLOLogies]
#8861553 - 09/01/08 04:19 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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Right now i own a http://www.guitarcenter.com/Yamaha-FG730S-Solid-Top-Acoustic-Guitar-519049-i1150361.gc
And i get to "Play" On my buddies nice ass Stratocaster that he never uses.
Im getting Pretty decent at guitar now. I think its time to step up to owning a "Decent" Eletric. I love the Les Paul Style and have played a few at guitar center. Including the one posted in the first post.
Besides it doesnt have the name Gibson what is REALLY the problem with the one I like. Honestly i want some streight up feedback not a whiney ass post like "Get a gibson nigga".
I love the color, I love the style, YES it is heavy but im a strong strapping young lad, and Im an INtermediate guitar player.
Whats honestly the problem with this guitar. And Post a better one if you think you know what would be better for me.
Thx for the replies ive gotten fellas
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Re: PLEASE talk me out of buying this guitar! [Re: Spiritual Seeker]
#8861563 - 09/01/08 04:21 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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Yeah, wait till you have some cash and get a guitar that will last you the rest of your life, instead of some pretty-good intermediary level instrument.
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Re: PLEASE talk me out of buying this guitar! [Re: Spiritual Seeker]
#8862298 - 09/01/08 06:49 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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What are you going to do for an amp? Make one out of ramen noodles or something?
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learningtofly
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Re: PLEASE talk me out of buying this guitar! [Re: PhanTomCat]
#8862393 - 09/01/08 07:09 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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Don't. Save up enough until you can buy a proper gibson. On a related note, my friends dad just "invested" in a $10,000 1960-something Gibson hollow body.... it is so awesome.
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Re: PLEASE talk me out of buying this guitar! [Re: makaveli8x8]
#8862507 - 09/01/08 07:30 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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If you buy that guitar be prepared to buy a new set of tuning keys for it because the ones that epiphone les pauls come with don't stay in tune at all. There are much better guitars you could get for that price. Honestly I think thats a rip off, I wouldn't pay more than 300 for an epi les paul.
I think you should save your money for stuff you actually need. Wait till you become more than an intermediate guitar player before you make an impulse buy on a guitar that you probably won't want anymore after a year. My first guitar was an epiphone les paul similar to that one. It was a mediocre instrument but if you're just playing it at home for fun (as opposed to recording, jamming, gigging) then it might be a decent choice.
Also do you have an amp?
Edited by BoneMan (09/01/08 07:32 PM)
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Re: PLEASE talk me out of buying this guitar! [Re: Spiritual Seeker]
#8862540 - 09/01/08 07:38 PM (15 years, 6 months ago) |
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Spiritual Seeker said: Right now i own a http://www.guitarcenter.com/Yamaha-FG730S-Solid-Top-Acoustic-Guitar-519049-i1150361.gc
And i get to "Play" On my buddies nice ass Stratocaster that he never uses.
Im getting Pretty decent at guitar now. I think its time to step up to owning a "Decent" Eletric. I love the Les Paul Style and have played a few at guitar center. Including the one posted in the first post.
Besides it doesnt have the name Gibson what is REALLY the problem with the one I like. Honestly i want some streight up feedback not a whiney ass post like "Get a gibson nigga".
I love the color, I love the style, YES it is heavy but im a strong strapping young lad, and Im an INtermediate guitar player.
Whats honestly the problem with this guitar. And Post a better one if you think you know what would be better for me.
Thx for the replies ive gotten fellas
Ill say it again, find a lotus les paul from the 60's, or early 70's and buy that. It will cost a fuck of allot less that a gibson, and it will sound even better than one after upgrading some of the hardware.
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