Gibson Les Paul

Gibson Les Paul
How does a Gibson Les Paul compare to the knockoff Les Pauls?

I think I want to save my money and get a Gibson Les Paul instead of going out and getting a knockoff les paul, such as a Jay Turser or Epiphone. I figure I’ll never be happy unless it’s the real thing. And also, I think a true Gibson would hold its value over the years. But my question is, how does a knockoff compare to a genuine Les Paul? I’m an intermediate player, I’m not in a band or anything but I like a good sound not a cheap sound. Any input?

Well the Gibson is obviously nicer but for the cost difference I would get the Epiphone.
Just my two cents,
The cost difference is huge.

The Gibson Les Paul Handbook $16.49 The Gibson Les Paul Handbook

50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul $15.39 50 Years of the Gibson Les Paul

Gibson Les Paul Goldtop Shaped Tie Standard $19.99 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop Shaped Tie Standard

In Store Vintage VINTAGE GIBSON LES PAUL BASS Standard $1699.99 VINTAGE GIBSON LES PAUL BASS

In Store Vintage VINTAGE 1959 GIBSON LES PAUL Standard $6500 VINTAGE 1959 GIBSON LES PAUL

In Store Vintage VINTAGE 54 GIBSON LES PAUL Standard $45000 VINTAGE 54 GIBSON LES PAUL

In Store Vintage VINTAGE GIBSON LES PAUL 1957 Standard $7000 VINTAGE GIBSON LES PAUL 1957

In Store Vintage VINT 1963 GIBSON LES PAUL CST WHT Standard $22000 VINT 1963 GIBSON LES PAUL CST WHT

In Store Vintage VINT 1963 GIBSON LES PAUL STD CHY Standard $22995 VINT 1963 GIBSON LES PAUL STD CHY

Gibson Custom Shop Logo Les Paul Guitar Case Standard $169.99 Black hardshell case for the Gibson Les Paul.

In Store Vintage VINT 1958 GIBSON LES PAUL JR SNBST Standard $5000 VINT 1958 GIBSON LES PAUL JR SNBST

In Store Vintage VINT 1957 GIBSON LES PAUL JR SNBST Standard $5000 VINT 1957 GIBSON LES PAUL JR SNBST

In Store Vintage VINT 1955 GIBSON LES PAUL JR SNBST Standard $5000 VINT 1955 GIBSON LES PAUL JR SNBST

In Store Vintage VINT 1959 GIBSON LES PAUL JR CHY Standard $5000 VINT 1959 GIBSON LES PAUL JR CHY

In Store Vintage VINT 1960 GIBSON LES PAUL JR CHY Standard $5000 VINT 1960 GIBSON LES PAUL JR CHY

In Store Vintage VINT 1956 GIBSON LES PAUL JR SNBST Standard $5000 VINT 1956 GIBSON LES PAUL JR SNBST

In Store Vintage VINTAGE GIBSON LES PAUL JR FADE 022308 Standard $5000 VINTAGE GIBSON LES PAUL JR FADE 022308

In Store Vintage VINTAGE 60 GIBSON LES PAUL JR CHY Standard $5000 VINTAGE 60 GIBSON LES PAUL JR CHY

In Store Vintage VINT 1958 GIBSON LES PAUL JR CHY Standard $5000 VINT 1958 GIBSON LES PAUL JR CHY

In Store Vintage VINTAGE 1977 GIBSON LES PAUL CUSTOM Standard $3295 VINTAGE 1977 GIBSON LES PAUL CUSTOM

In Store Vintage VINT 1979 GIBSON LES PAUL STD NAT Standard $3295 VINT 1979 GIBSON LES PAUL STD NAT

In Store Vintage VINTAGE 56 GIBSON LES PAUL JR SB Standard $5000 VINTAGE 56 GIBSON LES PAUL JR SB

In Store Vintage VINT 1961 GIBSON LES PAUL STD CHY Standard $24995 VINT 1961 GIBSON LES PAUL STD CHY

In Store Vintage VINTAGE 1973 GIBSON LES PAUL CST EBONY Standard $4199.99 VINTAGE 1973 GIBSON LES PAUL CST EBONY

In Store Vintage VINT 1953 GIBSON LES PAUL CST BLK Standard $30000 VINT 1953 GIBSON LES PAUL CST BLK

In Store Vintage VINTAGE 1962 GIBSON LES PAUL/SG CHY Standard $19995 VINTAGE 1962 GIBSON LES PAUL/SG CHY

In Store Vintage VINTAGE GIBSON LES PAUL CUST SNBRST 1972 Standard $2999.99 VINTAGE GIBSON LES PAUL CUST SNBRST 1972

In Store Vintage VINTAGE 56 GIBSON LES PAUL CST Standard $50000 VINTAGE 56 GIBSON LES PAUL CST

In Store Vintage VINT 1956 GIBSON LES PAUL CST BLK Standard $40000 VINT 1956 GIBSON LES PAUL CST BLK

In Store Vintage VINT 1955 GIBSON LES PAUL CST BLK Standard $35000 VINT 1955 GIBSON LES PAUL CST BLK

In Store Vintage VINT 1969 GIBSON LES PAUL CST BLK Standard $17995 VINT 1969 GIBSON LES PAUL CST BLK

In Store Vintage VINT 1962 GIBSON LES PAUL STD CHY Standard $14000 VINT 1962 GIBSON LES PAUL STD CHY

In Store Vintage VINT GIBSON LES PAUL DLX SNBST Standard $2899.99 VINT GIBSON LES PAUL DLX SNBST