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Voivod K « The LP for his fourth of the price! »
Published on 05/18/10 at 07:56
Value For Money :
Excellent
Made in Korea.
Specs:
- 3-piece mahogany neck tenon long
- Mahogany body
- Table massive maple (20mm)
- Finish Flamed maple leaf
- Set-Neck
- Profile handle end type 60's
- Ebony
- 22 frets
- Mechanical oil bath (Diecasting)
- Tune-O-Matic
- Nut Graphite
- String Set D'Addario 10-46
- Weight: 4.5 kg
Finishes:
- Color Tobacco Burst, gloss (one photo)
- Gold hardware
- Inlays rectangles nacre (Mother of Pearl) button
- Multi-binding on the front and rear body
- Binding on sleeve
- 3 ply black plate and black contours microphones
- Buttons, black type Speed Knobs
Electronics:
- 2 Alnico humbuckers "Vintage77" type PAF
- 2 volume buttons
- 2 Tone Knobs
- 1 3-Position Selector
Finishes, despite a few small failures that do not affect the beauty of the guitar, are relatively accurate, given the price of the beast ...
UTILIZATION
The neck is excellent, neither too big nor too thin, large or small paws mimine will be comfortable. No noticeable fatigue after an hour of intense play (riffs, tapping, arpeggios, legato, sweep, shred so furious.). The varnish on the back is nice, it glides well without being a hunter, and the ebony fingerboard is a pure treat for your fingers!
Ergonomics is the Les Paul guitar that weighs his weight but is well balanced, with access to acute correct, nothing more. But the best is the sound, because even empty, it rings with the fire of God sustain impressive!
SOUNDS
On top of this guitar is the sound! Clean sound with the bridge pickup is clear, chattering, bright, with a strong attack pointless without smudging or greasy, perfect for picking and arpeggios. With the neck pickup, more roundness, body heat, low mids and bass with a bit of fat, ideal for many oozing bluesy plans or arrangements very fat and heavy. In crunch and distortion, the pickups keep their characteristics as well as its clear that vintage touch that characterizes them! However, their average output allows to overload any floor lamps and reveals the potential of this guitar. The tone controls are very effective, what makes this guitar is almost at ease in all registers, whether blues, jazz, pop, rock, hardcore, metal (except in extreme extreme !)... Ultimately, this guitar not only has excellent sound worthy of a good LP, but it is very versatile! In addition, the sustain is amazing, especially on the harmonics!
Intermediate position, there is actually a fairly accurate mix of the two microphones, with an output level equivalent. A subtle blend for typing a little more sound.
It was tested on a tube preamp Lag Spitfire, waiting to scream on a 6505 + head ... But I'm not worried one second, the result should be quite impressive!
OVERALL OPINION
I have been using ... yesterday evening! But she has already given a lot of person! Before the acquisition, we can say that I went through a number of guitars (Gibson, Lag, Jackson, Epiphone, Schecter, Ibanez, ESP ...). The obvious point of comparison is the Epiphone and Gibson LP. Suffice to say that in terms of sounds, it is between the U.S. and a true Gibson Epiphone. The latter does not compare so London's Burning CS4 makes him a slap!
The peculiarities that I love the most are obviously sound, versatility, assertive personality and the microphones neck and fingerboard. The most negative is the rigor finish, but do not look so closely, it's a beautiful instrument!
The quality / price ratio is properly amazing, especially since I got it on promotion (-20%) to 396 €! This is where we realize that paying the price one pays for a Gibson or Epiphone little better finished, it is pure scam, a scam see major ...
I do not regret my choice in any case, on the contrary, I am much happier than expected! Over time, I should probably pay me another (one CS3, a Chinese girl or another Custom77) ... We must now see how the instrument will be held in time, me playing almost daily.
In conclusion, a copy of Gibson LP of very good quality, worthy of his eldest, and without breaking the bank! If Custom77 works a little longer on the finish without sacrificing price, especially Gibson and Epiphone can be chickweed!
UPDATE: this is almost 6 months that I have: it has not moved, what appears to be occasionally the case on other Custom77 ... I touch wood, it does say that again!
Specs:
- 3-piece mahogany neck tenon long
- Mahogany body
- Table massive maple (20mm)
- Finish Flamed maple leaf
- Set-Neck
- Profile handle end type 60's
- Ebony
- 22 frets
- Mechanical oil bath (Diecasting)
- Tune-O-Matic
- Nut Graphite
- String Set D'Addario 10-46
- Weight: 4.5 kg
Finishes:
- Color Tobacco Burst, gloss (one photo)
- Gold hardware
- Inlays rectangles nacre (Mother of Pearl) button
- Multi-binding on the front and rear body
- Binding on sleeve
- 3 ply black plate and black contours microphones
- Buttons, black type Speed Knobs
Electronics:
- 2 Alnico humbuckers "Vintage77" type PAF
- 2 volume buttons
- 2 Tone Knobs
- 1 3-Position Selector
Finishes, despite a few small failures that do not affect the beauty of the guitar, are relatively accurate, given the price of the beast ...
UTILIZATION
The neck is excellent, neither too big nor too thin, large or small paws mimine will be comfortable. No noticeable fatigue after an hour of intense play (riffs, tapping, arpeggios, legato, sweep, shred so furious.). The varnish on the back is nice, it glides well without being a hunter, and the ebony fingerboard is a pure treat for your fingers!
Ergonomics is the Les Paul guitar that weighs his weight but is well balanced, with access to acute correct, nothing more. But the best is the sound, because even empty, it rings with the fire of God sustain impressive!
SOUNDS
On top of this guitar is the sound! Clean sound with the bridge pickup is clear, chattering, bright, with a strong attack pointless without smudging or greasy, perfect for picking and arpeggios. With the neck pickup, more roundness, body heat, low mids and bass with a bit of fat, ideal for many oozing bluesy plans or arrangements very fat and heavy. In crunch and distortion, the pickups keep their characteristics as well as its clear that vintage touch that characterizes them! However, their average output allows to overload any floor lamps and reveals the potential of this guitar. The tone controls are very effective, what makes this guitar is almost at ease in all registers, whether blues, jazz, pop, rock, hardcore, metal (except in extreme extreme !)... Ultimately, this guitar not only has excellent sound worthy of a good LP, but it is very versatile! In addition, the sustain is amazing, especially on the harmonics!
Intermediate position, there is actually a fairly accurate mix of the two microphones, with an output level equivalent. A subtle blend for typing a little more sound.
It was tested on a tube preamp Lag Spitfire, waiting to scream on a 6505 + head ... But I'm not worried one second, the result should be quite impressive!
OVERALL OPINION
I have been using ... yesterday evening! But she has already given a lot of person! Before the acquisition, we can say that I went through a number of guitars (Gibson, Lag, Jackson, Epiphone, Schecter, Ibanez, ESP ...). The obvious point of comparison is the Epiphone and Gibson LP. Suffice to say that in terms of sounds, it is between the U.S. and a true Gibson Epiphone. The latter does not compare so London's Burning CS4 makes him a slap!
The peculiarities that I love the most are obviously sound, versatility, assertive personality and the microphones neck and fingerboard. The most negative is the rigor finish, but do not look so closely, it's a beautiful instrument!
The quality / price ratio is properly amazing, especially since I got it on promotion (-20%) to 396 €! This is where we realize that paying the price one pays for a Gibson or Epiphone little better finished, it is pure scam, a scam see major ...
I do not regret my choice in any case, on the contrary, I am much happier than expected! Over time, I should probably pay me another (one CS3, a Chinese girl or another Custom77) ... We must now see how the instrument will be held in time, me playing almost daily.
In conclusion, a copy of Gibson LP of very good quality, worthy of his eldest, and without breaking the bank! If Custom77 works a little longer on the finish without sacrificing price, especially Gibson and Epiphone can be chickweed!
UPDATE: this is almost 6 months that I have: it has not moved, what appears to be occasionally the case on other Custom77 ... I touch wood, it does say that again!