I've got and epiphone LP Standard and a Squier Strat and I love them....wouldnt trade them for the real deal ever. I have to admit thought I've always wanted a Gibson LP Custom....basically becuse they suit my way of playing, they look good and yeah i admit it, they scream 'I got money' at anyone in the audience who knows their guitars.....but at least I know for sure I'm not one of these dumbasses who thinks you gotta spend a ****load of cash on gear just to sound good. I knew this kid back when i was at school whose parents were loaded and bought him a Guild SG copy, but his technique was abismal and for all his money he had no talent for music at al. I myself am happy with the sounds I can get at the moment on my two guitars and a Marshall Valvstate.

If your looking for the sound you like dont forget the amplifier provides a good deal towards this......that sounds really obvious but i've heard so many people play with expesive guitars and crap amps and they're sound isnt worth a damn.