Originally Posted by: bbzswa777I'm kind of facing a dilemma here. I've already read posts on a couple other forums, and I'm still not entirely sure on the matter:

I love the color white for Gibson Les Pauls. If it were based on looks alone, I would get a white Gibson LPJ. Not only do I like the color, but I like how everything is flat on the LPJ's. But the million dollar question: do they sound as good as a regular Les Paul, or even the Les Paul Studio? I'm assuming it's playability is the same, but I'm not too sure if the humbuckers sound the same.

Any advice?

~Rusty

I have had an LPJ (white) since June of 2013. I really enjoy playing it. The standard pickups could be changed at some point but for an every day player I like it. I have a LP Trad Pro II that is smoother but as far as tone, I am getting the same out of both guitars. I play through a Marshall DSL40 and a Blackstar HT Club40.
For an entry level LP the LPJ is a great value and is a good workhorse. I am happy with my purchase. Though I am adding the Minetune and 57 classic pickups to it. Think I'll have it for a while with those additions.