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people can be both that sexist and gear elitist.
Frankly I would save my money the Epi is just as good as a budget Gibson and I would practice practice practice and just make them eat those stupid words.
that said the numbskull that said it has probably not got his chat up lines beyond let’s be horrible to the girls in the play ground then they might notice me.
stay strong and be yourself
Ignore the sexist wankers who make negative comments ... firstly an Epi is a Les Paul ... and a very capable instrument. So is a LP Studio ... I have one as a pickup demo instrument, and it plays as well as any higher priced Gibbo ... HOWEVER don't buy a Gibson because of pressure from idiots ... if you want one ... and I mean really want one, buy one and enjoy it ... but you can be equally a good guitarist on an Epiphone.
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Sold the Epi and bought a studio (2016 faded). I tried so hard to bond with it and realised i only really liked the name on the headstock. Sold it bought an epi custom and have never been happier with my guitar choices.
As everyone has already said do not feel pressure to get something with the posh brand name - it's what you do with the guitar that counts
I've owned both over the years. A couple of Epi LP's and a couple of studios. All were great guitars, but honestly, the one I'd take back in a heartbeat was the Gold Top Epi I owned in the early 90's. I put a Duncan JB in the bridge and it sang.
The logo doesn't matter, plus while you are playing you don't see it either.
As for the comments you receive, they are harsh, but unfortunately the world is full of arseholes, many of whom are that way through jealousy. It's easier for them to criticize someone than it is to learn to play and get up there themselves.
Pick up your guitar, play and enjoy it. you are doing this for your own enjoyment. Focus on any of the people who are enjoying the music and ignore the ones who are clearly challenged.
ive had a LP studio for 9 years, for many of those years it was my main gigging guitar , until 18 months ago when i bought an epiphone 339 which is now my main instrument. I do miss the name on the headstock but in reality it doesnt matter, and it certainly doesnt matter to the audience. i have owned a few epiphones and theyve all been good.
Wishing you well.
How horrible. What a bunch of losers.
Regarding finding people to play with and venues that's largely persistence and luck (which is a side effect of persistence). Where in the country are you?
I ripped the electrics out and replaced everything, all in it cost me about £300.
That Epiphone is now the most comfortable and best sounding guitar I own, including an MIJ Les Paul and Gibson Midtown. More over because it is 'mine' with the spec and look I wanted at a fraction of the cost.
Don't listen to idiots who tell you your guitar isn't great because of the name at the top of it. There are top guys out there who play 'lesser' brand guitars, Matt Heafy in Trivium uses his signature Epiphone a lot live; for as many vintage Les Pauls as Bernie Marsden has, he is often seen playing his PRS SE signature too; Noel Gallagher used Epiphones for years too.
Also, find another open mic night!
I think you're a bit too far away for this to be viable, but there's one around my way (wee bit due north of London) that positively welcomes female participants, and has absolutely no gear snobbery at all - in fact I sometimes wonder if there's an unofficial competition to rock up with the cheapest guitar there and still sound good
FWIW, gear snobs will also turn their noses up at a Studio - I've had one for 20+ years and have had a fair few "So when are you going to get a proper Les Paul" comments. The response "When I'm enough of a shallow twat to value form over function" usually ends the conversation (or friendship ).
If where I hang out is in range, would be glad to point you at the open mic and/or let you have a whirl on a Studio ...
Ignore the bell ends that make stupid comments like that, they're just jealous.
There is nothing wrong with a good Epiphone, I've had one and very much enjoyed playing it, great guitars. It took me the best part of 25 years before I could afford my first Gibson ('04 standard) but the guitar I play most is my Gibson 70's Tribute studio, it is a fantastic guitar and they are very affordable but I would advise against buying one purely because of what some horrible little urchin has said, buy it because YOU want it no other reason.
If you find yourself in the pit of depression and need someone to speak to private message me and I'll send you my mobile number so you can text and let off some steam, my ears are always open to help if I can.
Good luck on your search and I hope things start to get easier for you.
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At the risk of getting off topic, I wonder if there are any amongst us that have not suffered/be living with/know someone with a mental health issue?
First one to say 'no' earns a virtual custard pie
Seconding the suggestion regarding non-Gibson brands - for a long, long time I had an idea that only a black Les Paul Custom would do (which is nonsense, not least because I discovered I much prefer Fenders, but...), and a Greco I got on here successfully scratched that itch.
Also - a totally un-asked-for suggestion, and I hope not too crass, but: If you were ever tempted to move away from the Les Paul, by the way, my wife has free rein of my pile of guitars, and the one she's fallen in love with is the Jazzmaster - also liking the Jaguar and the Fret King Ventura. The common factor here being that they're all offsets - I think they inadvertently address the same ... um ... anatomical issue that Annie Clark considered when designing her St Vincent guitar as well as looking very cool and being very playable. Of course, the sound is completely different (from each other and from the LP), but you could take the opportunity to play as many different kinds of guitar as possible to see what you like - I'm sure many of us on here would be glad to help and you might be surprised. Like I say, I thought all I wanted was a Les Paul, but it turns out the perfect guitar for me is a Telecaster (with the strat coming in a close second). If I'd known that in 1980 I'd have saved a lot of time and money, and maybe not even forgone too much fun!
But ultimately it should be the guitar you want, and if the one you want is your Epi, so be it.
The Studio is lighter though so if you find the Epi' a bit of a lump, as I do, then maybe the Studio is a good option. I'm sure it's been said before me on this thread but play a few and go for one you like. Who knows, you might even end up with a Telecaster (you really should, they're just better! )
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