Gibson LP Goldtop vs. Epi JBLP

I thought I'd post my comparrison of the 2 guitars. When Gibson releases the new Studio JBLP, I will try hard to resist

Here is my review:

Okay, I've spent some intimate time with my Epi JBLP. 

1) I had to remove the pick guard and smooth out the rough edges and remove a few plastic hairs that were hanging on.

2) I had to remove and re-set my tone and volume controls.

3) I had a bit of a buzz on my A string so I raised the action just a tad.

4) I installed Dunlop strap locks. The ones they supplied don't work with all of my straps.

5) The neck was real dry so I cleaned the strings and oiled up the fretboard.

The fit/finish on this guitar is amazing. The tuners are top notch and they hold the tune as well as anything I own. My Gibson only trumps these because they are Grover Locking tuners.

I love the neck on this guitar! it's the Fat D neck and there is a lot of wood to get your hands around. Just feels right to me. My Gibson has tha Asymetrical neck.

I absolutely love the pickups in this guitar and it's easy to see why Joe likes this pickup combination. This guitar uses the BB2's an 3's in the neck and bridge position. My Gibson uses the BB Pro's with the Bridge being slightly over-wound.

I've tried several Epi LP's in the past and they didn't feel or sound like this one does. This is the only Epi LP with this neck and pickup combination and I'm sure that's the reason.

The Binding on the neck on my Gibson goes over the fret ends. The binding on my Epi do not. The neck joint on my Gibson is a bit better. There is nothing wrong with the Epi, It's just one of those things you notice when they are side by side.

The case seems okay on the Epi, but the hardware looks and feels cheap compared to the Gibson.

I am very very happy with my JBLP. It sounds amazing and I don't seem to have to play with the settings near as much as with my Gibson for a good balance. Rolling the volume back cleans it right up!They sound completely different from one another just plugging up with the same amp/peddal settings.
Here's the kicker, I paid over $2600 for my Gibson (Not complaining, I love that guitar!) and I paid $748 (After Tax) for the JBLP.

I will play this Epi more and I won't be as afraid to carry it with me (I doubt I travel too much with it because if it gets damaged, I can't replace it!)

I am really impressed with the Epi JBLP and I'm glad I jumped on it!