The only difference in the descriptions in the links you sent in the two models were that one had chrome and the other had nickel hardware. The links below contain specs for the regular production version of the Les Paul Special II and the dealer exclusive limited edition Les Paul Special II: I sent this question to and here is their reply: i would bet that the 650R is also in the LTD since there would only be one 'treble' and one 'rhythm' per guitar. T usually stands for 'Treble'(bridge pickup) and R for 'Rhythm'(neck pickup). Physically, there aren't going to be too many differences as far as build.

Usually, the LTD refers to a limited finish or even just a fancy way of sprucing up an existing model even though there's no real difference. What is the difference in the necks? I have found conflicting descriptions and don't know which are correct. Is there any significant difference in the 650T versus 650R humbucker pickup sound or quality?Īny playing, sounding, tuning, etc., differences? I was a very amateur player 40 years ago, so essentially I am now a beginner again.įrom the epiphonewiki Les_Paul_Special site the primary differences there are the Special II has a Mahogany 1960's Slim Taper 'D' profile neck, 700T/650R Open Coil humbucker pickups, and a Basswood or Mahogany/Alder Laminated body, and the Special II-LTD ha a Maple Les Paul Special profile neck, Open Coil 700T/650T humbucker pickups, and solid Alder body. The world of guitars are an absurd place.I am trying to decide which to buy. Wine Red, f-holes which I love (I play violin too), and now I have a Les Paul. But when I play it, I love playing an electric guitar, not being limited to the 15-18 frets reachable on the Godin. I never play the Ibanez anymore because of the weight, feel and tone, and lack of inlays, which I love - I know now. It cost 3500 dollars with taxes, I was a student. Light like nothing I had ever tried, and It just made me play so good (I think). The most awesome place in the world (so sad it closed) The ES-Les Paul was phenomenal. Then some years ago I tried the Memphis Gibson ES-Les Paul - two years before that I went on a tour at the Memphis Factory. Some years ago I finally got an acoustic, the Godin 5th avenue - and I have been happy ever since. I got my dream bass guitar the Music Man Sterling in Awesome Orange, dot inlays, satin neck - no flashy, thick coating. But man, playing show after show with that thing weighing 10 lbs ca.

Then I found my dream guitar the Ibanez sz4020 FM Prestige in flame-green.

My first guitar was a Yamaha Pacifica - dot-inlays, Stratocaster-feel. I did like the Explorer-series from Gibson and Angus Youngs SG (No other SG's though). That's what I always thought of Les Pauls. The guitar of idiots, glam stars like Slash, green Day - people who only play power chords. Never thought I'd get a Les Paul - Now I have a Epiphone Les Paul ES

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