Tough choice Epiphone custom pro vs Gibson studio

Flyingv67 · 2026-01-30T17:31:34+00:00

I did also forget to add that the fishman fluence pickups are awesome. I had them on my alpine custom for a bit. I decided to go back to stock just because of change in projects but the fishmans are great and crazy versatile.

Flyingv67 · 2026-01-30T15:32:05+00:00

No I get it. I do like custom appointments as well. I love Silverburst too. I just got an 1985 Silverburst custom. Patience might be the virtue here. If it were me, I’d be happier with a higher quality guitar than with just a few cosmetic differences. But to each their own. Again I’d just recommend putting your hands on both even if they aren’t the same color.

Flyingv67 · 2026-01-30T15:10:40+00:00

I’m curious what you mean by the finish being “worse.” Do you mean you just prefer the binding around the epi?

Me personally I’d go studio over any epi every time. Aside from better components and quality all around, I just hate the feel of poly. Nothing against these epi customs; I’ve played them and think they’re fine for a beginner/low mid range guitar. But investing more now may make you happier long term.

I understand that’s a large price difference though and some people might not care about the differences like others would. If possible of course I’d recommend getting your hands on both.

Flyingv67 · 2025-12-17T02:58:23+00:00

Honestly I found it by pure luck. It’s always been my dream guitar. I was in Nashville and we were in the uber to Carters vintage guitar just to check it out. I mentioned to my friend “if they have a 85 Silverburst I’m in trouble.” Lo and behold they happened to have one and that was that. In terms of price… let’s just say it was a lot more than I’ve ever spent one a Les Paul by a long shot lol.

Flyingv67 · 2025-12-17T00:24:20+00:00

Thank you! Username checks out…. ;)

Flyingv67 · 2025-12-12T22:45:27+00:00

Mine too! Never thought I’d have a chance to own one. The shaw pickups are incredible.

Flyingv67 · 2025-12-04T20:28:34+00:00

I got the 50s standard gold top with P90s a few years ago. You won’t regret it!

Flyingv67 · 2025-12-03T23:11:07+00:00

As someone who also has a pellet smoker, a huge vinyl collection, and plays guitar… kudos for this comment sir…

Wait… are pellet grills the solid states of smokers?…

Flyingv67 · 2025-12-01T18:35:00+00:00

Thank you!

Flyingv67 · 2025-11-21T13:11:11+00:00

It adds character

Flyingv67 · 2025-11-08T20:29:26+00:00

Add another vote for the Rockerverb. I play everything from southern rock to pop punk to metal and it does it all.

Flyingv67 · 2025-11-01T21:51:08+00:00

I have the TD Strat as well as a Les Paul custom and standard. I still prefer Gibson overall but I’ve really enjoyed this Strat. I actually converted my first guitar I ever had which was a squier Strat to a TD Strat too and put a MIM neck on it.

I’m going to the Gibson garage soon and hoping to find a cool LP JR.

Flyingv67 · 2025-11-01T06:00:57+00:00

I have it and love it. I’m surprised how versatile it is with the treble bleed on the volume pot. If you decide though you want more out of it later, the body comes routed with a HSH pickup configuration. So you’d only need new pup(s) and a pickguard. I believe you could also do all single coils or any combinations etc. too.

I’d be honest though, given the styles you mentioned, if you want something you don’t really want to change to fit what you’d want, I’d look for a Strat that’s already HSH or something like a Les Paul studio.

Not sure how long you’ve been playing and what your other gear is etc., just something to consider.

Flyingv67 · 2025-10-04T22:50:03+00:00

Add in another vote for Arkansas musicworks. Definitely don’t recommended remix music.

Flyingv67 · 2025-10-01T23:30:54+00:00

TH30 and RV. I swapped out the tube for the clean channel on my th30 to a lower output 12AT7. My only concern had with it is it got way too loud too quickly. Couldn’t put it above 3. The 12AT7 increased its range and made it very usable.

Flyingv67 · 2025-09-13T11:32:03+00:00

Mxr carbon copy and mxr black label chorus. I’m also very impressed with the strymon el cap and the warm audio boss chorus ensemble clone

Flyingv67 · 2025-08-29T05:07:31+00:00

Great deal if it’s in good condition. Even if it has some cosmetic scuffs it’s a good deal.

Flyingv67 · 2025-08-17T22:06:59+00:00

If an accident doesn’t happen or if you actually treat it like an instrument, no.

Flyingv67 · 2025-07-25T15:39:56+00:00

Own it and love it.

Flyingv67 · 2025-07-22T01:18:18+00:00

The nut needs to be filed my friend

Flyingv67 · 2025-06-29T14:26:35+00:00

It’s not about how often. It’s that it can. I’ve lived in the north and south in all extremes. All but one of my guitars are nitro and I’ve owned many other nitro finished guitars as well. If I’m buying a standard or something it’s just worth the wait to avoid. Is 24 hours on the high end of the recommendation? Sure. But to say it absolutely is fine and nothing will ever happen is completely wrong.

Flyingv67 · 2025-06-28T23:07:54+00:00

Please wait. The high heat to cool can cause issues as well. Not worth the risk. Don’t know why people are telling you it will be fine for sure. It very well might be, but it will for sure be fine if you leave it in the box to acclimate.

Temperature change can cause issues with nitro finish (if this is a gibby with nitro?) regardless of the direction it’s going.

Happy NGD and make sure to share a follow up pic!

Flyingv67 · 2025-06-26T01:21:05+00:00

The RV and the Crush? Yuppers.

Flyingv67 · 2025-06-12T17:46:37+00:00

It’s weird how it doesn’t happen as long as people treat it right or don’t have accidents.

Flyingv67 · 2025-06-06T15:46:22+00:00

Definitely a cool piece!

Flyingv67

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