gibson les paul strings

Which manufacturer produces the best Les Paul copy?
Of course no copy is better than an official Gibson. I have several, but do not want to experiment on them. Whats people’s opinions on a good copy that is most similar to a Gibson in weight, construction, etc.. ESPs are way too light and thin to accurately compare. I want to test out various pickups, string gages, etc…
Surfer – did you read the question?
Epiphone
2009 Gibson Les Paul Traditional Plus – Desert Burst