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Gear Discussion Forums => Guitars Etc. => Topic started by: ilan on July 11, 2010, 09:53:31 AM

Title: Where can I find the best deal on a Les Paul Standard?
Post by: ilan on July 11, 2010, 09:53:31 AM

A friend has asked me where can he get the best deal on a Les Paul Standard for his son. Any idea? He will be visiting in the US next month.

Title: Re: Where can I find the best deal on a Les Paul Standard?
Post by: Hornisse on July 11, 2010, 06:28:36 PM

If he wants new or even used, Guitar Center would probably be the best bet.  They can match and beat just about any price out there. 

Title: Re: Where can I find the best deal on a Les Paul Standard?
Post by: Dave W on July 11, 2010, 09:05:29 PM

If you're talking new, keep in mind that Gibson doesn't let anyone advertise a lower price than what you see at Guitar Center, Musicians Friend etc. You may find a local dealer who can beat that. Two I know of who used to sell lower than Gibson's minimum advertised price are E. M. Shorts (http://www.wichitaband.com/guitar.html) and Chuck Levin's (http://www.chucklevins.com/). Don't know if they still do. He would have to call because neither puts Gibson prices on their website.

Title: Re: Where can I find the best deal on a Les Paul Standard?
Post by: ilan on July 12, 2010, 09:58:41 AM

Thanks guys, I'm forwarding your advice to my friend.

Title: Re: Where can I find the best deal on a Les Paul Standard?
Post by: Highlander on July 12, 2010, 01:46:18 PM

There a couple of '57's on greedbay at the moment, but might be slightly over budget... ;)

Good luck for their visit...

Title: Re: Where can I find the best deal on a Les Paul Standard?
Post by: Dave W on July 12, 2010, 10:05:22 PM

One more thing to consider is sales tax. The online retailers like MF, American Musical etc. only charge sales tax in states where they have a physical presence. You could save 5% locally and wind up paying more due to state sales tax.

Title: Re: Where can I find the best deal on a Les Paul Standard?
Post by: ilan on July 13, 2010, 10:38:05 AM

Good point, thanks.