Epiphone [Les Paul Series] Les Paul 100 - Heritage Cherry Sunburst user reviews ( 7/10) - 15 user reviews

• 01/30/12

  heads on fire's review "Nope."

  Characteristics

  SPECIFICATIONS
  
  Body mahogany
  
  Top maple
  
  Neck mahogany
  
  Neck Joint Bolt-on; Tapered Heel; 4 bolt recessed
  
  Scale 24.75
  
  Nut Width 1.68”
  
  Fingerboard rosewood with Dot Inlays
  
  Fingerboard Radius 12”
  
  Pickups 700T Humbucker (bridge) 650R (neck)
  
  Controls 2-Volume, 2-Tone
  
  Tailpiece LockTone™ Tune-o-matic
  
  Hardware Nickel
  
  Color ebony (EB), Heritage Cherry Sunburst (HS), Vintage Sunburst (VS) (Left-handed HS)

  Utilization

  This is a Les Paul in name only. I remember Les Paul being furious with Gibson for changing his signature model to the SG shape starting in 1960-61. He was so mad that he told them to take his name off of the guitar. With a guitar as nice as the SG, if Les Paul wanted his name off of it, why would he stand for it being put on something like this cheapo from Epiphone? The Les Paul 100 is a bit of a junker, to be blunt. It is hard to get a great setup on, meaning beginners will have to press harder, and for many of them this is discouraging. The body looks neat, until viewed up close - the guitar I tried had some small but noticeable finish imperfections in it. The fact that it is a bolt on does not help.

  Sounds

  Here's the real stinger - the pickups sound awful. They function, so it's not like the guitar does nothing. But the sounds it does make are extremely thin, with no definition, especially at high-gain scenarios. The pickups just have this dull blandness I couldn't shake, no matter how I set up the controls on the guitar or amp.

  Overall Opinion

  This is just a throwaway guitar, honestly. It would be a decent prop for a music video, as long as the camera wasn't HD or zoomed in too close. It really is that bad - if I were on a super tight budget, I'd try to look elsewhere, like an Ibanez. If the classic styling is that important to you, just save up for an Epiphone Les Paul Standard - you'll thank me.
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• 12/07/11

  iamqman's review "nah not my thing"

  Characteristics

  If you've ever spent time with a Gibson Les Paul guitar than this guitar is not really got cut it for you. It doesn't carry the same feel, weight, and craftsmanship that a genuine Gibson Les Paul guitar would give you. It's more of a budget friendly guitar that is priced and crafted in such that it's marketable for more people because of the lower cost. Overall the tone is pretty much the same but just the feel and balance of the instrument doesn't come close.

  Utilization

  Features
  
  
  
  Mahogany neck
  
  Chrome hardware
  
  Mahogany body
  
  700T/650R open-coil humbuckers
  
  24-3/4" scale
  
  1-11/16" nut width

  Sounds

  The tone is pretty much the same as a real Gibson Les Paul guitar. You get the same warm tone that you would get from the genuine Gibson Les Paul instrument. This guitar features two humbuckers with mahogany wood on the body and on the neck with a nice rosewood fretboard. So you can have pretty much the overall same frequency range within this guitar because of the similar materials used as a regular Gibson LP. This guitar can feel real nice with a high gain amplifier such as a Marshall or Mesa boogie or anything like that. You will get a really thick chunky type tone that will be very good at any hard rock, pop, or metal music setting.

  Overall Opinion

  These guitars are pretty inexpensive so you can find them pretty easily for right around $250. That is a pretty good price for someone who doesn't have a whole lot of money and wants to get this type of sound out of their instrument. I would recommend this guitar to someone who is looking for a Les Paul focused tone and doesn't want to spend a whole lot of money. Maybe Epiphones do have a nice feel and comfortable even though they don't feel like a genuine Gibson Les Paul guitar. Overall it's a good buy for someone that does not have a whole lot of money or someone who is trying to learn how to play the electric guitar.
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• 04/16/11

  f1vjt's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Not bad!"

  Characteristics

  Electric Guitar Les Paul shape, manufactured in Asia (several origins: males, China, India ...)
  
  Like most Les Paul bridge Tune o Matic fixed
  
  Channel and mahogany body, bolt-on neck, the body is relatively thin (a bit thinner for a Les Paul Studio) without a table.
  
  The microphones are not ugly origins, the Alnico II, sure there's more.
  
  Volume and tone settings for both microphones, microphone switch.

  Utilization

  Quick and it does not fatigue because it is relatively light weight distribution is well designed (nothing new).
  
  Access to the treble is a bit easier than a LP Standard because the body is thinner and the handle is screwed to earn some cm in the junction neck / body.

  Sounds

  It's a versatile guitar with the original pickups were not getting a great sound, an upgrade to more powerful microphones is required.
  
  The knobs respond well to the settings for the past 5 years I play regularly on this guitar and I have not seen damage to electronics.
  
  On my copy I installed Seymour Duncan, a handle and a SH1 SH14 bridge, we get it its a lot nicer and more punch accented with SH14.
  
  Me, I play rock / blues rhythm, I use it frequently during my rehearsals and concerts without worrying.
  
  I use it on a Superlite (homemade) of 18 watts and 30 watts, the record is excellent.

  Overall Opinion

  Sure, we did not hand in a Gibson LP but it is an excellent entry level.
  
  Purchased in 2006 on the internet in the U.S., for about 160 euros is a good value for money.
  
  Even if the handle is screwed, the sustain is not lacking.
  
  Respect to other LP of the same range, the Epiphone boasts a solid mahogany body and not laminated (plywood or basswood).
  
  Getting quick but the handle is not the same as a true LP but it is nice. It quickly takes familiarity.
  
  The mechanical oil bath was good.
  
  The trussrod reacts well and is easy enough to find the desired setup.
  
  On my model I replaced the original saddle (plastic) in a Tusq graphite and tailpiece with a roller bridge, the latter much life extension cords and facilitates adjustment of the harmonics and the graphite nut allows you to give the guitar perfectly and keep quiet during a concert.
  
  The frets are well installed and no frizz, I started to see them wear (normal) after 5 years of heavy use.
  
  The only negative point, the hardware tends to oxidize (with sweat), just replace it with screws or higher quality steel.
  
  I use it since 2006 and I am happy with this guitar, I have not seen strain the neck or degradation to the level of finishes and plastics.
  
  I counsel all those who do not have the budget, why not for beginners and all who we want to have an LP without blowing their bank account.
  
  
  
  You can not make a confrontation with a Gibson LP, is still an entry level guitar with bolt-on neck, without a table and a cost of 10 to 20 times lower than a LP Standard on the other hand, as indicated above, is an excellent entry level.
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• 04/13/11

  toxikitty's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " I love it"

  Characteristics

  -Made in Korea (very good violin, and finally for my model which is part of the first series, now I can not say for current models ...)
  
  Table-mahogany body curved
  
  -Tune-o-matic
  
  Mahogany-threaded (I think that current models are glued) Rosewood 22 frets, mechanical oil bath
  
  -2 Type humbucker humbucker
  
  -2 Volumes, 2 tonalities, 3-position selector

  Utilization

  The neck is very pleasant, C. Cons by a handle end is longer for the rhythmic power, for shredders with big fingers forget.
  
  
  
  Ergonomics is good, it's a Les Paul but lighter, so no painful back problems standing in play, which is not negligible during rehearsals relatively long sessions (4 hours in my case).
  
  
  
  access to acute? bin is an LP not obvious, like all LP.

  Sounds

  qualitée without the sound of a LP Standard, Little Miss LP 100 stands up very well and is multitasking. Me myself I'm in fat (punk / hardcore / metal) but it does very well in the clear sounds with sustain impressive.
  
  it fell into the hands of a bluesman who found very interesting because of its versatility.
  
  
  
  base I use a Soldano ross 50 and a boss metal zone and I never had to complain about it!
  
  at home, I play either on a small bass amp with a Zoom Aria AB30 G2.1u, or headphones with the G2, or headphones with a Pocket Pod and like nothing wrong.

  Overall Opinion

  I possess 15 years now (hula already!?) and I do it again without hesitation that choice!
  
  value for money unbeatable comfort, versatility ... not many flaws in my opinion ... I had a lot of guitars, but I always come back to it, even if one day I can afford a Gibson it will never stay away ...
  
  
  
  is a very good guitar to start, and to continue if we are not too many ways, and nothing prevents the microphones to change ... to book prioritée the rhythm unless the fingers of fairies :)
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• 10/02/07

  DidG's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Epiphone Les Paul-100 Vintage Sunburst
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Made in Indonesia, the Samick factories (ID IS) in August 2005.
  
  
  
  22 frets jumbo.
  
  
  
  Two open-coil humbuckers: 700T in the bridge position and 650R in the neck position.
  
  The original sound is acceptable, typical Les Paul, but the microphones are advantageously replaced with Seymour Duncan SH-1 '59 version with four drivers, with nickel covers (or other, depending on the desired, but taking the type of wood used for the body, the handle and the key).
  
  
  
  Tune-o-Matic.
  
  Will be replaced with a Tune-o-Matic bearings.
  
  
  
  Four 500K potentiometers: two for each humbucker (volume and tone). The two top adjust the neck pickup and the bottom ones, one of the bridge.
  
  They will be replaced by four knobs "push-pull" 500K (the two volume knobs splittent their respective humbucker to make "single-coil" tone knobs allow pickups in series for the first and the out- for the second phase. The effects are cumulative).
  
  
  
  Selector pickups three way: handle (RHYTHM) / neck and bridge together / bridge (TREBLE).
  
  
  
  Mahogany screwed, which does not a good "sustain", whatever one thinks. In addition, a pedal Compression / Sustainer can improve it.
  
  
  
  Lutherie side, nothing wrong for this price range.
  
  This is a mahogany body with maple table, as shown on the official page of this model ( http://www.epiphone.com/default.asp?ProductID=42&CollectionID=6 ) (not to be confused with the Les Paul Special II ( http://www.epiphone.com/default.asp?ProductID=21&CollectionID=6 ) , which has a body laminated mahogany and alder, without table band). One can also realize when accessing the compartments of the knobs, three way selector or microphones.
  
  The body therefore has the conventional configuration with the mahogany adds warmth and resonance and the maple that bridges the lack of clarity of mahogany, giving thus the typical warm and fat.
  
  
  
  8 points, because of changes to be made.

  Utilization

  The handle is quite nice, especially after adjusting its curve and action.
  
  
  
  Initially, it was far too right and the action was a little too high, this despite the replacement of extra-light strings provided by Gibson light.
  
  This setting is quite simple to perform, only the intervention at the "Truss Rod" is more delicate.
  
  You should go gradually, by quarter turn (however, not to exceed two full turns in one way or another, since the starting position), spacing them well, to allow time to work with wood and take the new position.
  
  The right curve is measured by stretching the two outer cords between the first and last fret and obtaining a difference of 1 to 1.5 mm between the top of the eighth or ninth fret and bottom of the rope. It also checks the top of the sixth fret, stretching the rope between the first and the twelfth fret, the gap should be between 0.5 and 1 mm (personally, I set to 1 mm and 0.75 mm ).
  
  The key is to thoroughly give the game of rope throughout the woodwork, and stick in the future to the tension that we chose because it influence the curvature of the handle. Ideally, there must be new to this setting when changing string tension.
  
  While the wood work, you can take care of the height of the action and down the bridge as low as possible by freight out the six strings on all boxes to verify that they border on at any point. A very slight wrinkling should not be understood, once plugged into the amp.
  
  Proceeding as described, the E string (E) could be brought to 3 mm from the 22nd fret and the string mid (e) to 2 mm, with no rope frieze do anywhere.
  
  
  
  It goes without saying that we should not choose a twisted neck, initially ...
  
  
  
  Which brings us to say that the handle is very nice especially after these operations have been completed, not to mention setting the pace once the curvature of the neck is stabilized (after two days, depending on the size of the correction, to be sure).
  
  For this setting, just use a tuner and check that the open string produces the same result at the twelfth fret: if the sound at the twelfth fret is too acute, it is back (unscrew) the bridge to stretch the string and vice versa.
  
  
  
  Access to acute course is made easier after the settings shown above, with very low action which makes the game of the left hand (or right) much more feasible and that compensates a little bit of difficulty Typical cutting the body of the Les Paul. For the rest, like any Les Paul "single cut".
  
  
  
  Getting good sound is primarily a matter of habit, but have a volume control and tone is quite advantageous for micro (especially with the modification of electronics which are mentioned above: the wiring developed by Jimmy Page ( http://www.gibson.com/relations/schematics/diagrams/pagewiring.pdf ) ).
  
  
  
  The body is thinner, which is an advantage in weight, but also in the position of game that resembles the profile of a Fender. The game also offers up a better access to acute, because sitting it up a bit and right arm movement is hampered by the body of the guitar, but that's typical.
  
  Despite the reduced thickness, it already sounds very good vacuum (with strings Gibson Brite Wires Light but, anyway, the factory strings must always be changed, especially if the guitar has been tried in stores) .
  
  
  
  8 points also, again because of changes to be made.

  Sounds

  It is a Les Paul ... Therefore, it is suitable for any style of music from its registry. Mine covers blues and classic rock.
  
  
  
  Ideally I would use a Marshall Valvestate 8080, but since I was a fire, I took a Hughes & Kettner Edition Blue 30-R-hand. This guitar and this amp are replacement purchases, waiting to find better. However, they will serve for my children (hence the need to change the Les Paul-100).
  
  
  
  For effects, I use the channel "clean", especially with the Boss pedals (Japan) and in this order:
  
  NS-2 Noise Suppressor ( http://fr.audiofanzine.com/produits/avis/index%2Cidproduit%2C12691%2Cmao%2Cboss_ns2.html ) (loop "send / return" for CS-3, BD-2, OD-3 and DS-1);
  
  CS-3 Compression / Sustainer ( http://fr.audiofanzine.com/produits/avis/index%2Cidproduit%2C13362%2Cmao%2Cboss_cs3.html ) (must imperatively be placed in first position! otherwise ...)
  
  ( BD-2 Blues Driver ( http://fr.audiofanzine.com/produits/avis/index%2Cidproduit%2C12737%2Cmao%2Cboss_bd2.html ) or OD-3 OverDrive ( http://fr.audiofanzine.com/produits/avis/index%2Cidproduit%2C12735%2Cmao%2Cboss_od3.html ) and / or DS-1 Distortion ( http://fr.audiofanzine.com/produits/avis/index%2Cidproduit%2C40874%2Cmao%2Cboss_ds_1_japon.html ) );
  
  CH-1 Super Chorus ( http://fr.audiofanzine.com/produits/avis/index%2Cidproduit%2C14609%2Cmao%2Cboss_ch1.html ) (placed outside the loop of the NS-2 to connect effectively jacks [A] and Mono [B] Stereo between the CH-1 and DD-6);
  
  DD-6 Digital Delay ( http://fr.audiofanzine.com/produits/avis/index%2Cidproduit%2C12450%2Cmao%2Cboss_dd6.html ) (must imperatively be placed outside the loop of the NS-2).
  
  The pedals are used in a briefcase Boss BCB-60 ( http://fr.audiofanzine.com/produits/avis/index%2Cidproduit%2C21835%2Cmao%2Cboss_bcb60.html ) .
  
  
  
  The sound is typed Les Paul (that's why we bought it, is not it?), So warm and fat.
  
  
  
  I like the sounds ... Well, when you love the "SOUND" Les Paul ... ;)
  
  
  
  7 basis points, but after the change "Jimmy Page", this is not the same guitar.

  Overall Opinion

  What I like most is the price that allows me to customize the way I want with a good base. I could have a set neck, but unlike his good was minimal and then it can always be useful, as its replacement, for example.
  
  
  
  I tried all Epiphone (comparable to stay in) and as I was going to change anyway, I took the entry level provided with four potentiometers.
  
  In the worst case (if any of my children gets serious on guitar), I get the parts added to the Les Paul-100 (ah. .. I forgot to mention that Grover can adapt on the handle without leaving holes through the profile of the factory installed mechanical and match), when I will take a more prestigious Les Paul.
  
  
  
  The value is excellent and, as I said above, it can happily consider changes that make it a "Les Paul Custom" in the strict sense of the word. Otherwise, it may be very appropriate as it is for beginners and advanced guitarists.
  
  We can also use it on stage as backup guitar, but it can also serve as the main instrument without having to blush. That said, as always, in this price range, to fit the headline, you must fall on a well made guitar. According to the opinion that I read here and there about it, surprises are rare and mainly concern mechanical.
  
  It's a very solid guitar that can take anywhere, with little fear for her, because of the minimum investment. The price is ridiculous, of course, but it surpasses all the others in its class.
  
  
  
  While some have had negative experiences, it's like in all, if it falls on "the product" Monday or Friday ... in fact, it is always better to try the guitars of this price range, because the quality can vary. Anyway, that too is like any and every price range of items you wish to acquire: it is best to try. However, in a case like the Les Paul-100, do not stop on a single copy which may be faulty, but try several.
  
  
  
  I think I made that choice, even without considering the changes. That said, they are always welcome.
  
  On the other hand, I like to tinker, so it required settings (but not always the case, it may fall on a very good factory setting or a seller who applies to set an instrument, before offering it for sale) I was not a problem, the main one being the sound and on this point, it disappoints me absolutely not.
  
  
  
  Apart from changing the pickups (they rarely keep the original ones, except on the most prestigious models) although they are very correct, to start, the Les Paul-100 is a very good investment, and in this price range It is better not hesitate too much between the Epiphone and other brands (except time, of course), especially if they are cheaper. Musically, there's nothing worse than regretting a few dollars can make a big difference (at the base and therefore the violin, which can not be correct) and just as disappointing.
  
  
  
  By the way, if I give all the details of changes, not for show, but just to give an overview of what can be improved on all entries in that range are worth the price and when improvements is less than the difference to buy a top model. The price difference is often better microphones, mechanical, etc.. while the base remains the same, but if we consider the import of US parts that are very interesting, especially at the current rate of the dollar and if group purchases from the same seller, can end up with a better instrument than the range higher, but at a much lower cost.
  
  I also say this so that it is less likely to overlook these models or when one is in front of a copy which, at first glance, may seem less, then it is enough to make some adjustments which are, as you can see, easy to implement.
  
  
  
  Another 8, then, but for the good basis to customize it gives me. Once all the changes, I tend to give 9.
  
  
  
  If you opt for this model, I wish you to take a lot of fun. Rest assured that you will bring.
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• 01/29/07

  lefreud's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  The guitar is a type but rather lgre paul ....
  
  enough to avoid dying crasis APRS stand 2 hours of play ...

  Utilization

  The handle is therefore a typical Les Paul ACCS somewhat difficult to acute ... but overall it is an instrument agrbla play is mapremire guitar and I keep it for long!!

  Sounds

  The pickups are basic for beginners ... but they also quickly become pourrav I chose to raise over two EMG (89 and 81) since I have nothing envy an ESP!!

  Overall Opinion

  I use this guitar for 4 years and change APRS is a wonder!
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• 10/10/06

  fabzer's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Korean
  
  22 frets
  
  2 humbuckers home
  
  2 volume, 2 tone, 3-position selector
  
  Bolt mahogany
  
  alder body / mahogany
  
  ebony

  Utilization

  Guitar light and pleasant to take control handle type 60 '
  
  access to acute type les paul ie less accessible on a strat c
  
  good sound is obtained relatively easily, without problems

  Sounds

  I played on the blues / rock pop / rock it agreed well with the original pickups
  
  I have changed for Burstbucker alnico pro 5 it became a wonder
  
  I play on a Marshall TSL100 amp head to a lamp and baffle JCM 900 sound is excellent
  
  in my day I still with a small marshall MG50DFX and despite the amp the sound is very good either bold or clear

  Overall Opinion

  I've had the Christmas I played on a standard strat mexico that my bites during a robbery and then the day I tried it because I always liked the look and les paul and compared ad other much more expensive it really hit me level in the eye and mouth level sound. price / quality ratio that choice I would do again in a single second
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• 07/08/06

  mamattou's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

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  Utilization

  The handle is pleasant type les paul, the up nothing abnormal.
  
  The sounds are really good for a low-end guitar.

  Sounds

  It lacks some precision, but provides the limit of his room agrebale trs. We can then play on all but one should not expect miracles. she will give everything in the sounds blues, rock, and even more.

  Overall Opinion

  I bought it in '94, it helped me toujupours to play what I wanted and I can not even if I'm Sparer last few months a gibson firebird whose quality is unmatched . I loved this guitar. I do not regret this purchase. It allowed me to beginners and evolve sreinement seriously for many years. I think the quality / price quite exceptional given the character of the guitar. But this guitar will not allow a extremme versatility. What does it take then to start? a versatile guitar that allow us to play anything and probably faster progress technically and then a guitar whose character helps the deepest feelings of self was expressed. Much needed rflexion .... For my part I take pleasure prfr expression motionel
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• 06/27/06

  knafel95's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Grate Korean, 22 frets, neck covered, bridge, 2 volume and 2 2HB tone with a three position selector.

  Utilization

  The handle is ASEZ nice, but now that I'm used to the stick Jackson and I find it a little bigger.
  
  access to acute and that of a les paul, not great but it's still correct.
  
  I find it a little heavy to play fatigaute standing by to play against assimilated, very comfortable.
  
  the sound is correct with the original micro

  Sounds

  Micro missed a few levels out, so big on black metal distortion, it's a fair bit for the heavy or thrash it passed.
  
  for its clear and it is the Rhythmic
  
  I date a 15cdr MG, I tested on a engl scremmer and had a good sound.
  
  the clear sound coupled to a chorus sound really good, for its disto not leave me a huge memory.

  Overall Opinion

  I used 1 year and a half. I sold to pay me a Jackson Kelly at last September as it's typed in what I played (especially with Seymour Duncan TB6 and HS6).
  
  I started with the guitar scratches and I have good memories, I had not tried before because I did not play Savai.
  
  I think it's a very good deal when you start, and changing the microphone, she even be kept low.
  
  Now correct me if I Devaya a les paul gibson one go rather ves fitted with micro american, but I think that will be for now
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• 06/07/06

  Lordwitaltas's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  I think that China is a skyscraper ...
  
  of a single LP Bolt (nononon stay stay!) 22 boxes, fixed bridge two knobs and two volume rglages
  
  Nothing unusual until the

  Utilization

  Use? bah Listen Les Paul is a form, we like it or not, personally, because I love this guitar remains despite a balance weight, admittedly, quite consquent! For me this race is a highway from the ACCS in acute (from the 19th case) becomes complicated but not n'achte LP to play like a SG! !
  
  In terms of sound, it n'tait not specially well rlge purchase so I fiddle in the microphone so that the neck pickup is lighter in the bass ... since I really am a fan of his, although smooth as it should but all the same when you take the rpondant chevlaet with his microphone sounds slamming it right!

  Sounds

  Good stuff is not my top but she served on an adjacent orange crush and must: marshall amp head with a lamp while POD and I can assure you that it has in the titin flop! !
  
  For my part I am trs rock or blues / rock and it sounds good even if it is not his destination Premire, it is not lost on the way!
  
  Sometimes annoying sounds come from the quality of the guitar is left between one end so a certain lack of precision in the bass ... But an amp on distortion cash believe me it gives, because it holds well to the distortion of ct epiphone even for this small LP 100 which believe me is versatile trs (a friend fan of hard rock the apprcie really) and, to make his weapons Premire vautlargement cacahutes its weight!

  Overall Opinion

  I must have it for a year, have started an APRS guitar, so I MODELS test standards and it is a coincidence that I bought (obtained compltement a new flight case + 250 in Poland) I liked it, its price and also a ca t Premire my guitar ... We can compare it with gloves at Gibson but it's worth it to look at this "guitar study"
  
  With the exprience I think I would do this choice, but I especially recommend all of Squier Stratocaster fatigus to lean on!
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