This is a great guitar. If you want a Les Paul styled guitar this is your guitar. Just be aware that just cuz it looks like a L.P. guitar does not mean that it will sound like the real thing (a Gibson L.P.) That was something I learned very quickly. Ha Ha. But all in all for the price this is a great looking, great feeling and good sounding guitar.
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Oz
on 20th Dec, 09 07:12am
This is a great guitar. If you want a Les Paul styled guitar this is your guitar. Just be aware that just cuz it looks like a L.P. guitar does not mean that it will sound like the real thing (a Gibson L.P.) That was something I learned very quickly. Ha Ha. But all in all for the price this is a great looking, great feeling and good sounding guitar.
Hillman
on 21st Dec, 09 06:12am
Not the best guitar I own, but has the look of a much nicier guitar. Controls are limited and you will definitely need a sound box to achieve desired sounds.
Cramer
on 22nd Dec, 09 07:12am
When I 1st got this guitar I was really nervous. I heard mixed reviews about it, some saying it was awesome and some saying it sucked. I was pleasantly surprised when i plugged it in 2 my amp(it’s a crappy amp and the Les Paul sounded way better than my Strat!). It’s easy 2 move your fingers, sounds great, looks great and makes it so ur cables never fall out. my one complaint is there’s only 1 tone and 1 volume, but it still has that Les Paul sound! It sounds great dirty and clean and is great for rockin out!!
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
McGill
on 23rd Dec, 09 07:12am
The seller Woodwind and Brasswind who offers a “free shipping”, also collects the “sales tax” even though he is shipping from other state (New Mexico). RIGHT….. If I wanted to pay a sales tax, I’d go to the store. Interestingly enough, the amount of tax pretty much covers shipping charged by other sellers. BTW, you’d be chrged a tax after you press the button. They forgot to mention in their ad that they will be playing a tax man…
Ahlemann
on 24th Dec, 09 07:12am
I bought this exact guitar when I was 12 years old, now at 23, it still works and is in great condition. This guitar is wonderful to start learning on, especially if later on you plan on playing an authentic Gibson Les Paul, which is is nearly double the weight. This guitar has a slightly smaller scale which is better when you are starting off, and all Gibsons, as well as Epiphones have heads that are angled slightly at 45 degrees from the neck which is better for sustain. The neck is slim and easy to wrap your fingers around, even if you have short fingers. You’ll find that compared to Fender Stratocasters and Telecasters, the Ephiphone’s neck will make you feel as if your fingers are sliding on water. The strings are closer together than the other guitars such as the Parker Fly or the Fender Strat, and that makes it good for not only chords, bar chords, and the like, but also good for solos. Whether you are sitting or standing, the body is comfortably shaped. All in all, it is worth the cost.
The only thing wrong with this guitar that most people will eventually notice, and have problems with, is the infamous 5th fret buzz. It does not go away. It the guitar’s only defect. But if you are jamming a lot for hours on end (like I have) you probably won’t even notice.
If you are trying to decide Fender Stratocaster (a very popular beginners guitar), vs. Ephiphone Les Paul Special II, go with the Les Paul. It is much easier to play if you can get past the fret buzz, and its dual humbucker pickups will give you a nice round, full, tone. Of course, if you can afford an investment such as the Gibson version, then why not go for that ;o)
Leath
on 25th Dec, 09 07:12am
We bought this for a beginner and soon discovered it was almost nonplayable because of flaws in the heads and nut.We didn’t expect this to be “set-up” but it is preety much impossible to tune which for anyone is very discouraging. Too bad Epiphone lets the Chinese downgrade what used to be a good model.
Rodriguez
on 26th Dec, 09 07:12am
I received my player pack about a week ago. Everything was included in the pack and “seemed” great. I got the Sunburst pattern and the guitar looks really nice. The amp and the rest of the gear was all good for the price. The problem was that when I tuned the guitar I had to raise the bridge way too much to get rid of some buzzing from the fret bars. Even after that I still got the buzzing when I played vigorously. Also I could feel the edges of the fret bars on the neck which I think means that the wood of the neck had shrunk and probably warped a little (sitting in a warehouse too long maybe). I chose to repair these issues instead of returning the guitar. I like it very much and I doubt that getting another pack at the same price point would get me any more quality. If my experience was not the norm then I would give this pack a 4 or 5.
**UPDATE
The warped neck was unrepairable by the epiphone dealer in my area. They sent it back (warranty) and I got a NEW Epiphone “Dot Studio” as a replacement because it would have been 90 day till they could replace it with a similar model. I really like the “Dot Studio” and it is a nice upgrade. So I got a really nice deal in the end.