I could say that unplugged it sounds very close to my Gibson LesPaul '60 reissue, with some less bass and middle freq, but expected, due to its weight releif (chamberd body). It waighs only 3,5 kilos!! On an amp i can't really tell the difference... Although feels a lot more comfortable in my hands than the Gibson! I only should change the bridge whith a Gottoh or a Tonepros, because this one gets a little buzzy some times...(you can't hear this on the amp) I've changed strings (DR tite fit 10-46) and after the intonation it generally stoped... I'll sure use it on gigs, with the Gibson on a stand as spear (in case a string breaks..)