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I want a Les Paul as a second guitar and I do not know who would be better? epiphone gibson expensive or cheap?
iv played guitar on a wing Starcaster for last year and I think to step my game I want a Les Paul, but do not know what would be better off with one of these … http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Epiphone.aspx or http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-USA/Les- Paul-Studio-mahogany, Japan, Exclusive.aspx
I played a record of $ 200 to $ 3000 +. I think the high end Epis are good, but you can not beat an American-made Gibson! You should see Faded Gibson Les Paul: I have a http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LPSTWBCH/ in Faded Cherry finish. It was $ 800, but it was worth statement. I've had mine since 2008 and it sounds better every day. Mine came with Guitar Center Gibson hard case and a lifetime warranty.
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