Gibson LP Studio vs. Edwards LP CTM

[Marshall Freak]

I'd rather have the Studio.

 

[spawnofthesith]

And all of this is important because Chinese people can't make good things or you just don't want to be supporting China?

Neither, its not really important. I had already heard vague things about Edwards and China, and I have been and continue to be leaning towards Edwards. I just found the bit saying both ESP and Edwards guitars started in the factory. And if thats the case, I am even more encouraged about Edwards, because my ESP Horizon is awesome.

 

[nbarts]

I own 4 horizons, an MII & 2 Edwards. Horizons are my main axes. Edwards is 97% there. Out of about 10 Edwards LPs I've owned, there was only one shitty guitar, the rest were great guitars.

 

[Shiny_Surface]

Me too, for a while.
They are made FOR Japan by ESP, in China
But it`s not important, they seem to be of consistent good quality, look good, play good, get great reviews from most knowledgeable people that play them...


http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/other-l ... -more.html

I remember reading that thread and how it upset some people lol.

I have to say I have no regrets buying my E-LP-98LTS, it's 90% there to a LP at 1/3 or 1/4 (depending) of the cost.

 

[spawnofthesith]

Ok, now I have a question about the Edwards numbering. I am assuming higher number = higher quality or features? I really like the looks of the LP-92SD/QM, but I am wondering if one of the LP-98 models would be noticeably better?

 

[nbarts]

there is no quality difference. the only difference is poly finish on 92 vs nitro finish on 98. this difference translates into significant difference in sound of the 2 axes. poly sounds more like horizons, kinda warmer with that horizon kinda resonating sound. nitro sounds very dry & crunchy.