I don’t like the finish on my guitar!!

I few months back I bought an Epiphone Les Paul Standard but over time I've grown to hate the finish. The finish is Honeyburst and I just don't feel it suits me. I play mostly trash and metalcore and would want something more closer to a "metal guitar". I'm not sure if I should sell this guitar and buy something different (I have my eye on the Epiphone Brent Hinds). The guitar plays and feels nice, the problem lies in the finish. Someone please help me out. I've been fighting this problem for weeks now!!

If you like how it plays id say keep it, and look for a used guitar on reverb or guitar center. but if your set on getting something new and need the money sell it. at the end of they day its what your comfortable with and your taste and i agree the asthetics of a guitar make a huge difference as to how much you like a guitar.

also if you like the les paul shape and feel check out the Matt Heafy and Lee Malia models

I see what you're saying. I'll see what I do. As HUGE Trivium fan I do quiet like the Matt Heafy Epiphone but I'm not sure I want EMGs :)

but ow does your guitar feel about YOUR finish?

She thinks I need a makeover

I'm not sure. It's got a maple top and a strong burst, can you just paint over it and if so what paint?

Cool. Doesn´t sound like it´s too tricky. I don´t know if I would dare to do something like that though. What if I screw it up?

if its a poly you'll spend forever with sandpaper, better to get boat or aircraft stripper from the ahrdware store.... and a gas mask! I hear a ehat gun can ork if you're careful not to scorch the wood, but yeah...

I've ahd good luck with chmicals, but I've only stripped poly once