Author Topic: The best Les Paul alternative? (Read 28669 times)

sgmypod · « **Reply #30 on:** February 13, 2007, 09:04:18 AM »

yeah but ain't open...thats all

Philly Q · « **Reply #31 on:** February 13, 2007, 09:23:43 AM »

Quote from: LazyNinja

Yeah that's the one I was talking about! Very reminiscent of Ibanez rocket roll.

Exactly what I thought! :D I always wanted a Rocket Roll but they're as rare as hens' teeth.

I also like the fact that it has the crown inlays, binding etc - it's a V trying to diguise itself as a Les Paul.

sgmypod · « **Reply #32 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:23:15 AM »

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-1978-Musician-Ibanez-MC300-Electric-Guitar_W0QQitemZ180084971922QQihZ008QQcategoryZ33043QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
this is nice too...ibanez

Mr Ed · « **Reply #33 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:34:29 AM »

Fernandes Monterey Deluxe.

Miles and miles better than half the guff Gibson are turfing out for over a grand.

Ilkka · « **Reply #34 on:** February 15, 2007, 08:04:48 AM »

How about Ruokangas Duke =) (www.ruokangas.com)

mikeluke · « **Reply #35 on:** February 15, 2007, 10:17:11 AM »

http://www.guitar-village.co.uk/product-detail.asp?id=4010

Ever considered one of these? Guitarist in our band has one (with Mules in, of course...) - really nice guitar!

Philly Q · « **Reply #36 on:** February 15, 2007, 10:27:51 AM »

Quote from: Ilkka

How about Ruokangas Duke =) (www.ruokangas.com)

They're lovely guitars, but pretty pricey aren't they?

mikeluke · « **Reply #37 on:** February 15, 2007, 11:05:14 AM »

Yes but... they are still much cheaper than a real Gibbo LP - fret access is good and the neck is very nice.

Other thought would be an Eggle Berlin Stop Tail - if you can find one for sensible money!

Ilkka · « **Reply #38 on:** February 15, 2007, 12:36:03 PM »

Quote from: Philly Q

They're lovely guitars, but pretty pricey aren't they?

yes :(

they are expensive, but i'm gonna buy me a one someday =)[/quote]

Philly Q · « **Reply #39 on:** February 15, 2007, 01:05:02 PM »

You have some fantastic luthiers in Finland, Ilkka. :D

My own "dream guitar" is a Versoul Henry.

Mr Ed · « **Reply #40 on:** February 15, 2007, 02:22:38 PM »

What I got:

... and the next Fernandes I shall own:

A true Les Paul-beater.

sgmypod · « **Reply #41 on:** February 15, 2007, 02:27:22 PM »

always consider the fernandes guitars..just havn't found one for me yet

the_bleeding · « **Reply #42 on:** February 15, 2007, 04:21:12 PM »

Eastwood GP. I have one, it plays like a les paul, but with a faster neck, and brighter pickups (imitation dimarzio super 2's are stock). It can sustain for hours, and has lovely fret access.
Pretty much everything is the same as a lespaul: mahogany body, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, maple carved top, les paul style controls. My favorite difference is that it is neck thru, i have one and you can VERY clearly see the lines on the back... all for CHEAP. I loves my gp.

http://www.myrareguitars.com/ultraGP.html

neck joint: http://i10.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/83/8f/7783_12.JPG
pulled form http://cgi.ebay.ca/EASTWOOD-GP-GOLDTOP_W0QQitemZ110089516476QQihZ001QQcategoryZ2384QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

Mr Ed · « **Reply #43 on:** February 15, 2007, 06:05:23 PM »

Quote from: the_bleeding

Eastwood GP. I have one, it plays like a les paul, but with a faster neck, and brighter pickups (imitation dimarzio super 2's are stock). It can sustain for hours, and has lovely fret access.
Pretty much everything is the same as a lespaul: mahogany body, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, maple carved top, les paul style controls. My favorite difference is that it is neck thru, i have one and you can VERY clearly see the lines on the back... all for CHEAP. I loves my gp.

http://www.myrareguitars.com/ultraGP.html

neck joint: http://i10.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/83/8f/7783_12.JPG
pulled form http://cgi.ebay.ca/EASTWOOD-GP-GOLDTOP_W0QQitemZ110089516476QQihZ001QQcategoryZ2384QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

DUDE!! You have impeccable timing, I'm always looking at the Ultra-GP's and wonder one thing... I'm convinced by everything... apart from the wrapover bridge.

I know it has adjustable saddles but how do you find it? Does it stay in tune well even with wicked bends? Easy to setup and intonante and such?

HTH AMPS · « **Reply #44 on:** February 15, 2007, 06:42:38 PM »

that Ibanez and the Eastwood both look really cool. I'd add Schecter to the list too - I always think they 'play' like Gibsons but have more of a Fender look to them. Certainly worth considering AND the price is right on 'em.

checkout this one, they play SO nice (P90s too)... http://www.soundcontrol.co.uk/mod_1/pages/mod_1.12/pages/mod_1.12.1/pages/mod_1.12.1.1/pages/index.php?sku=1.1.1.1.1-64-224-8.111

or if you prefer humbuckers... http://www.soundcontrol.co.uk/mod_1/pages/mod_1.12/pages/mod_1.12.1/pages/mod_1.12.1.1/pages/index.php?sku=1.1.1.1.1-64-11700

no problem with top-fret access here... http://www.soundcontrol.co.uk/mod_1/pages/mod_1.12/pages/mod_1.12.1/pages/mod_1.12.1.1/pages/index.php?sku=1.1.1.1.1-6-24

this is a bit tasty too... http://www.soundcontrol.co.uk/mod_1/pages/mod_1.12/pages/mod_1.12.1/pages/mod_1.12.1.1/pages/index.php?sku=1.1.1.1.1-82-7721