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Which is better: Gibson or Epiphone?

All right! So for my birthday, my parents will be paying about $ 500 for a new guitar and I'll pay the rest:) I have a beginner, but I'm ready to go. Now I really want a Gibson, because they are incredible, but Epiphone is probably more in my price range. Okay, now I found a Gibson Les Paul Studio Silverburst is beautiful and there is a bit like her, but a Les Paul Custom Ltd Ed Silverburst. I must say that Gibson is better, but more expensive. Any opinions?

Gibson, by far. Ephiphone is decent, but I would be a first Gibson daily.

Gibson Les Paul Studio (SIlverburst)