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[Darth Loo-knee]

I am thinking of buying one.
I have been told that an Epiphone Gibson Style is a nice sounding guitar but not being able to play yet I wouldn't honestly know.
There are several different types in the Gibson Les Paul style by Epiphone so not sure which to pick.

[HerefordElite]

I am thinking of buying one.
I have been told that an Epiphone Gibson Style is a nice sounding guitar but not being able to play yet I wouldn't honestly know.
There are several different types in the Gibson Les Paul style by Epiphone so not sure which to pick.

lovely plank the Epiphone Les Paul style if i had the cash i'd buy meself one and start practicing again 8-)

[holtender]

John Lennon always played Epiphone guitars, they are a poor mans Gibson, but an excellent choice if you are starting out, get a decent amp.

[Darth Loo-knee]

John Lennon always played Epiphone guitars, they are a poor mans Gibson, but an excellent choice if you are starting out, get a decent amp.

  have you seen how much they are??
what sort of amp do you suggest?

[HerefordElite]

you're talking thousands for a Gibson but Epiphone make a good licensed guitar mate
Decent amp i haven't a clue i'm afraid, but the Les Paul is nice to just strum without

[Darth Loo-knee]

There is one Epiphone Les Paul Custom Black Beauty 3 which has three pick ups what benefit is this if any?

[BigAl]

I am thinking of buying one.

Why?

I have been told that an Epiphone Gibson Style is a nice sounding guitar but not being able to play yet I wouldn't honestly know.
There are several different types in the Gibson Les Paul style by Epiphone so not sure which to pick.

different manufactures have different characteristics, never mind between different ranges.

[Golfbuddy]

If you haven't played before, buy an acoustic. Try to find something with a fairly low action, but change the strings to something fairly light.

As far as an electric guitar is concerned, it depends on what sort of music you want to play. Still best to start with an acoustic, decide on what sort of music you want to play and that will help you make your mind up on a guitar/amp combination. If you want to play rock/blues, a solid body Fender lookalike would be a good start.

I've got an Ibanez hollow body electric like this:

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Gitanes Gypsy Jazz acoustic like this:

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And a solid top classical like this:

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I play the electric through a fairly cheap old Laney amp which has some effects on board including a crunch channel and a spring reverb.

The only thing I would add is, once you start playing, one guitar will definately not be enough.  

[r1]

just get a cheepie till u no you like it

[Vamps]

just get a cheepie till u no you like it

I agree Loo-Knee, no good spending money if you can not play, it is hard to learn, I have been leqrning on and off for 30 years.

Remember you will pay extra for pink.........

[Darth Loo-knee]

Well I know a couple of guys who have offered to give me some lessons so I will take them up on them.
I was just looking through Fleabay and there are tonnes... but I do like the look of these Les Paul Style ones.
As to what music would I play... I aint into rock music really the odd one are ok but that aint me....
Wouldn't mind be able to learn a few Oasis, road to hell I like things like that really

[Golfbuddy]

Well I know a couple of guys who have offered to give me some lessons so I will take them up on them.
I was just looking through Fleabay and there are tonnes... but I do like the look of these Les Paul Style ones.
As to what music would I play... I aint into rock music really the odd one are ok but that aint me....
Wouldn't mind be able to learn a few Oasis, road to hell I like things like that really

Go with an acoustic then Daz. Electric means that you can only play in the room where the amp is, unless you get a tiny practice amp which won't do a decent instrument justice.

For banging out chords at home, an acoustic is just the job to learn on. If you get serious, you would then know what sort of guitar and amp you need.  

[Darth Loo-knee]

Fair comment Martin have to have a look at them then now

[Vamps]

Fair comment Martin have to have a look at them then now

And if you want a smoooth sound then get a 12 string...

[Darth Loo-knee]

What about this one got some good reviews
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Browse/ID70/10199199/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CHome+entertainment+and+sat+nav%7C10199181/c_2/2%7Ccat_10199181%7CMusical+instruments%7C10199188/c_3/3%7Ccat_10199188%7CGuitars%7C10199199/r_1/4%7CBrands%7CYamaha%7C1.htm?cmpid=GG05X&kwmid=6472508&kmcid={c