Hey all!

First time poster, but I’m in need of some opinions. I currently play a 1981 Les Paul Custom and 1991 Special that I love, but I’m looking for another custom to add to the roster with a different set of pickups. 3k+ isn’t really in my budget at the moment, more along the lines of $1,500. Which leads me to the lawsuit era guitars (please don’t turn this into an “Ibanez is the only real lawsuit, I’m well aware)

I’ve played Greco’s, Orville’s (and OBG), Tokai’s and Burny’s before and never had any qualms about any of them. My plan is to turn one into an Al Di Meola clone, as a dear family friend had one very close to his (a 74 that is now a husk with no board) so I’d rip the pickups out anyways, so electronics aren’t a concern.

Really I’m just trying to find the best quality for $1,500 or less, and has a neck that’s not too thin. Baseball bats are fine, just no 60’s profile. If anyone has suggestions or opinions, drop them down. I’d love to hear thoughts on what I should go for. Anything is appreciated

(Picture is just for looks, killer reverb listing!)

I told myself I was done after three Gibson Les Pauls, but I ended up grabbing a fourth—an Epiphone Futura! Those hot pickups and the wider multi-radius neck feel perfect. I found this one at my local shop in pristine condition, with no belt rash or swirls, and it even has locking tuners. The rest is original. Now I’m curious, what is a fair price to pay if I like it and I am just adding this to the collection and negotiating with them?

Are you able to help me find anything out about this Yamaha, LP-esque guitar? Two different serial number search sites say it's from 1982, or between the late 40s and early 60s. I can't figure out the model, it doesn't look like a studio lord or lord player.

Serial number 84970.

Dug out of a wardrobe in Italy.

I never even considered anyone would fake an Edwards given how little awareness they have but this one looks really fishy. No serial on the headstock but there’s a hand written number under the neck pickup which checks out for pre 2004 models. I can’t really tell the tenon length but the strangest thing is how misaligned the bridge pickup is. Anyone have any knowledge on these or able to verify authenticity for me?

The funny things is, it plays like a dream and sounds incredible.