NEED TO KNOW___ No matter where a guitar is made the parts are global

MOST DIFFERENCES ARE SIMPLY NOT VALID 

At lowest end of the entry level market a guitar will always be made of the cheapest parts. 

On the other hand mid price guitars and up are made of the same materials. The wood is 

sourced internationally but the bulk is from America both North and South. The hardware 

is Asian and even if it is an American made brand the parts that it is made of are Asian.

Any differences are primarily quality control and the time allowed on fine adjustments to 

the fit and attention to anything impeding the playability.

Always keep in mind most of this can be done after a purchase. Once you add just a few  upgrades  

an Asian made guitar for 3 or $400 will be very comparable to an American guitar over $2000.

 

 

THE HERITAGE LES PAUL ASCENT H-150+ __ $700.00 USD 

From the folks that made the actual original Gibson Les Paul Standards.  

Their Asian guitars are made to compete with  Epiphone. Its spec has a 

proper maple cap on a mahogany body. Not just cosmetics but serious 

pro guitars. Is a Gibson Les Paul Standard 4 times better ??? Are we getting ripped off ???