Low price les Paul's and SG's

Cookiemonster

On the classifieds I have a post looking for a low price back up for gigging

After a humbuckers equipped guitar, les Paul or Sg style. 

So that got me wondering what makes would you consider looking at. 

Are the Thomann ones any good? Should I look for something like a JHS or Hagstrom. 

What other makes are there ,  I've looked on ebay just not sure if there are brands I am not seeing you would suggest

John_A

Try one of the Chinese Burny Les Pauls, amazing for the money

Cookiemonster

Thanks that's a brand I haven't thought off

fandango

Vintage? Epiphone? ESP? Gordon Smith?

skullfunkerry

PRS SE?

Bigsby

fandango said:

Vintage? Epiphone? ESP? Gordon Smith?

Yup, Gordon Smith would be a great choice for a low cost gigging guitar. Especially with the £ exchange rate down...

Fifty9

I would find a good light prs se Bernie or singlecut. Mine is a phenomenal guitar for the money

Teyeplayer

As above, PRS or Gordon Smith. Failing that s/h Gibson LP studios and SG specials can often be found around the £400 mark if you don’t mind picking one up that’s a bit worn. May be a higher price point than you want but could be worth stretching to.

JMP220478

s/h jap tokai love rock ... and they do

sawyer

PRS SE Tremonti always seem cheap second hand. Well worth the money.

kennedydream1980

There is a couple of nice Fret King guitars in the second hand section at Sound Affects Premier, one is an SG style the other a LP style guitar. Very well made guitars with nice hardware.

HarrySeven

Yamaha SG?

stickyfiddle

What budget? 

I got a broken & repaired SG Standard for 400 quid and it's one of the best guitars I've ever had.

meltedbuzzbox

Edwards

p90fool

If I were starting from scratch I'd buy one of these as a do-it-all backup. 

https://www.dv247.com/en_GB/GBP/Ibanez-AR420-VLS-Violin-Sunburst/art-GIT0027474-000?campaign=keyword/GB&ProgramUUID=UF_AqJartfQAAAFlJkByjI.G&gclid=CjwKCAjwndvlBRANEiwABrR32DCEytUxbUICkv-Ra20IWCrzb74fBs00AgerunGTdej1ro5EpDp9VhoCSZcQAvD_BwE


Edit: They're much cheaper at  other shops

jdbwales

Keep an eye out for a second hand Gibson LP Studio Faded or Tribute - I picked up a LP Faded Studio T recently for less than £350 and it’s amazing

steven70

I have a Korean Tokai 'LoveRock' (LP) for backup, but it's that good has been a 'main' guitar for various phases. Can still pick them up for not too much. The Japanese ones are probably better, but they go for more. Not tried a Chinese one but would think worth trying a cheaper model and upgrade the pickup if you like it.

kt66

Revelation, check out the Dave Simpson YT videos 

mark123

stickyfiddle said:

What budget? 

I got a broken & repaired SG Standard for 400 quid and it's one of the best guitars I've ever had.

pm'ed id be interested if op is not 

Cookiemonster

stickyfiddle said:

What budget? 

I got a broken & repaired SG Standard for 400 quid and it's one of the best guitars I've ever had.

Sounds good. Have you got some photos 

Cookiemonster

The revelation looks good. I wish Leicester still had a guitar shop to try some guitars out