gibson les paul on sale
is an epiphone a good guitar company? & what amp should I get
Epiphone guitars look just like gibson guitars but cheaper. I am a beginner player and I was wonder witch specific brand or model of guitar would be best for me at a reasonable price <$250.
Also I was looking at this epiphone les paul package:
http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-Les-Paul-Special-II-and-Amp-Pack?sku=513150
It is origionaly $800 but on sale for 270. It comes with the amp and other accesories
I also saw this online:
http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product?sku=480674X
and I was wondering whether this works just as well as a reglar amp, and if i need to buy an amp or stero to go with it.
I thought I might get this because of all its effects and then just buy a guitar seperate.
So is it better to buy a package like the epiphone les paul or to buy the v-amp and a guitar seperate. Also what is a good brand of cheap but still ok quality guitars
Epiphone guitars are good quality! Think of them as the generic version of Gibons, they’re essentially made by the same people. Finding the “generic” brands can save you money but still ensure you get a good product. For instance, LTD is the generic of ESP (if that means anything to you), Tapco is the generic of Mackie, etc.
Good stuff.
The V-Amp is an effects processor, not a full amplifier. While your needs may vary, if you want to hear yourself out loud I would suggest going a different direction. I will be quite honest – I have owned the rack-mount version of this processor (the V-amp Pro) and some parts of it are cool, but much of it is kinda like “bleh”, to use a technical term. It’s good because it’s cheap, but it’s not top quality. If you get it, get it because its cheap and because it’ll do while you’re saving up for something better.
I actually recommend the Epiphone Valve Jr. The combo is under 200$, and the head/cab version is under 300$. I just picked one up, I’m using the head with one of my cabs, and I am just amazed by how sweet it sounds. It has no features or special effects, but it has great tone. Put a pedal in front of it (even the V-amp I guess) and you should have a great sound with volume levels that shouldn’t get too ridiculous.
I always recommend buying amp and guitar separate. You get higher quality that way. It really helps if you have the budget to be a little choosy.
I’ve gone through a couple different guitars, and I’ve found that I like the LTD EC-50 and EC-100QM. These are pretty inexpensive, but have pretty decent sound. As with any inexpensive guitar, you should expect to need to have them set up, and upgrading their pickups really helps, but with that in mind, they’re a very good value, play well, and can sound very good.
I personally suggest Elixir strings. They’re coated, and they last longer. I’ve been playing for over a decade now, and I still hate changing strings. =) Google “guitar string care” for tips on how to keep your strings lasting longer. My favorite string lubricant is GHS Fast fret. Reduces string noise and makes it easier to slide my fingers around. I think it helps the strings last longer, too. Dunno.
Look, whichever way you go, I strongly strongly strongly recommend you play the guitar first, and compare it with other guitars. I got suckered in by the deceptive beauty of a BC Rich Warlock but suffered for it once I started gigging. It wouldn’t stay in tune, the neck didn’t feel comfortable, and it never sounded all that great, even with EMGs in it. I’m much happier with my Jackson Dinky and LTD’s!
Saul
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