Edwards Re-introduces Gibson models

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i wanted one of these forever, should have grabbed one years ago


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I hate the finishes they have on the Standard-type LP's. I'm OK with the goldtop, but hate those clownbursts.

I mean, they're fine. They're classic Les Paul finishes. But not every Les Paul ever has to be orange or yellow.
 
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RevDrucifer said:
Figured some might be happy to see this here-

https://espguitars.co.jp/productinf...xvfhhoVaP0FVRPXjKXq3tlApS3nf2nZorA0TPjFUuHbGc
Looks like all they changed was the pickups (now Edwards Legacy and not JB/59’s) and raised the prices up a bit. I don’t know what these sold for last year as I didn’t find out about them until after they paused production. Still, $1300 is a pretty bangin’ price for that level of quality! (And I rarely keep stock pickups) I’m just happy I don’t have to source used LP Custom’s for stupid prices now!

Not sure what models they offered previously, but there’s 3 Standard LP’s, 3 Customs, a version of each with P90’s, 3 V’s, 3 335’s and 2 Jr’s.
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Those V's look amazing! The necks are a little thicker which is awesome!!!
 
2ncicu said:
I'd love it if they had a custom LP in wine red
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I’ve got an edwards LPC and a real deal wine red LPC and I’m here to tell you the real wine red makes the edwards feel and sound like a gutless wonder lol. The real deal has a sonic complexity that isn’t bright or brittle like the edwards.

Don’t get me wrong I love my edwards. The real deal just has more mojo and feels more solid and better made…ignoring the 40+ years of wear on the binding.
 
glpg80 said:
I’ve got an edwards LPC and a real deal wine red LPC and I’m here to tell you the real wine red makes the edwards feel and sound like a gutless wonder lol. The real deal has a sonic complexity that isn’t bright or brittle like the edwards.

Don’t get me wrong I love my edwards. The real deal just has more mojo and feels more solid and better made…ignoring the 40+ years of wear on the binding.
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No doubt, I get it but these days it is a big investment. 1.4k for a a nice LPC in wine red-- I could make it work with a couple hundred in upgrades if needed.
 
2ncicu said:
No doubt, I get it but these days it is a big investment. 1.4k for a a nice LPC in wine red-- I could make it work with a couple hundred in upgrades if needed.
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It’s a big enough difference but also a big enough investment difference, too. I get it. But I don’t for a second want anyone to think that an edwards with tuners, bridges, and pickups comes close to a refretted real deal Norlin Les Paul Custom. If it did, I wouldn’t own and have restored so many as it’s an extremely expensive investment. Will the upgrades make an edwards better? Yes. Do they play great? Yes. Do they serve a purpose? Yes. Do they compare equally to, or can they replace a real vintage LPC? No.
 
OK... so current Gibson Les Paul Classic or Edwards E-LP-STD (LOL, STD)?

I think the Gibson would have a thinner neck, right?
 
Rex Rocker said:
OK... so current Gibson Les Paul Classic or Edwards E-LP-STD (LOL, STD)?

I think the Gibson would have a thinner neck, right?
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Classic all day. My experience with Edwrads LPs is similar to glgp80's. In fact my Epiphone Elitest LP was a superior LP vs the Edwards.
 
I’m really curious if there was a difference in their production of these. I’ve never played a single Epiphone or LTD that was even close to the quality of the 2022 Edwards I have. @Warmart has some Gibsons as well as an Edwards, what’s your take?
 
To be fair an Epi Elitist is a high end MIJ axe for what it's worth
 
Devin said:
To be fair an Epi Elitist is a high end MIJ axe for what it's worth
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Yeah, I believe those were Fujigen? Those Elitists are indeed nice. Those were hand-built in Japan from start to finish, vs. Edwards starting life in China.
 
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