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Poor man's Gibson but still worth a look
Published on 09/09/14 at 07:38The Epiphone Les Paul i bought from Guitar Guitar back in 2011 was made in Epiphone land - also known as China. It has the classic Les Paul setup with 2 volume and 2 tone pots (one for each channel) along with a 3 way pickup selector switch for the Neck, Middle and Bridge positions. It comes with an ebony wood neck, 2 humbucker pickups and 22 frets.
UTILIZATION
Admittedly, the top frets can be a pain to reach, it is easier sitting down but when standing with a guitar strap that has strap locks on it it can be quite awkward so lead guitarists with small hands might be in trouble when it comes to this but then if you want to be like Slash or Jimmy Page and be a Les Paul guitar player…Read moreThe Epiphone Les Paul i bought from Guitar Guitar back in 2011 was made in Epiphone land - also known as China. It has the classic Les Paul setup with 2 volume and 2 tone pots (one for each channel) along with a 3 way pickup selector switch for the Neck, Middle and Bridge positions. It comes with an ebony wood neck, 2 humbucker pickups and 22 frets.
UTILIZATION
Admittedly, the top frets can be a pain to reach, it is easier sitting down but when standing with a guitar strap that has strap locks on it it can be quite awkward so lead guitarists with small hands might be in trouble when it comes to this but then if you want to be like Slash or Jimmy Page and be a Les Paul guitar player then that is the price you will need to pay. With an Epiphone Les Paul, you are not going to get the exact same quality of tone as a Gibson, there is a reason that the price gap is so large, so anyone who tells you that you can is either - A. In denial - B. Inexperienced or C. Hasn't played both guitars. With that being said don't let it put you off, whether you are a new beginner guitarist looking for their first axe, or a more experienced player wanting to try out the Les Paul style of guitar without having to remortgage the house, then this Epiphone could be the ideal choice for you.
SOUNDS
Traditionally, the combination of a Les Paul guitar and a Marshall Amplifier has always been a successful combination, and today that still rings true, you simply can't argue with that setup. If you are a rock guitar player then i would recommend a Marshall amplifier. I personally use a Marshall AVT150 half stack with the Epiphone Les Paul on the OD1 channel. When distorted this guitar can sound decent, the bridge pickup has a little bit of bite to it but can also sound quite muddy, especially on a clean setting. The neck pickup is warm but undefined with no real character to the sound and can get lost in the mix in a loud setting, depending on what amp you are using it is definitely suggested that you dial in a lot of treble and presence if possible to give more life to the pickups.
The pickups that come standard are the main problem with the Epiphone Les Paul as they are usually low quality and can sound 'muddy' and 'boxy' which isn't really what a great guitar should sound like especially in rock. I would seriously recommend upgrading the pickups to something like a set of good seymour duncan pickups almost straight away if you can, it will improve the sound immensely straight away and also produce more output volume which is another noticeable difference between Gibson and Epiphone Les Pauls. Another way to get round the lack of upper midrange response from the pickups is by getting a good EQ pedal such as the Boss GE-7, and boosting between 2-4khz until you notice the sound becoming clearer but not too much or else it will wander into piercing and irritating territory, also try taking some of the lower midrange out between 300-800hz as muddiness can be taken away from this area on the Les Paul and often sounds more natural than a lot of boosting. Some distortion pedals can also improve the sound better through some of their features such as the Boss DS-1 or the Metal Zone if you are looking for a more extreme/heavier and processed sound.
OVERALL OPINION
The best thing about this guitar are the looks and the price. As mentioned earlier, it is perfect for beginner guitar players and will suit their needs perfectly, most of my review is from an experienced guitar players point of view having used a Gibson guitar for years before purchasing the Epiphone Les Paul so don't be put off by it.
The default factory sound quality is average, although if you do have some more money to put towards it, i would recommend purchasing better pickups such as Seymour Duncans or even Gibson pickups, and also get a good pro setup done to the guitar as often the intonation on Epiphone's can be a little bit wayward which is bad especially for playing parts around the 12th fret or higher as it can sound out of tune and downright nasty.
All in all, this is the best priced and best quality for the price (in my experience) copy of a Gibson Les Paul on the market today that i am aware of, plus it looks the part as well. So whether you are dressing up as Slash for Halloween or just want the Les Paul experience, you can't go wrong with the Epiphone.See less10jeanseb85
Would not have done better to keep it?
Published on 08/20/14 at 04:55 (This content has been automatically translated from French)What country has she made? (USA, Japan, Mexico, France ...) I do not know
How many frets, what kind of microphone and their configuration? : 22 frets, 2 humbuckers
What type of bridge (Floyd, Wilkinson ...)? : A stop bar with tune-o-matic
What are the settings (volume, tone, micro switch ...)? For each pickup 1 volume and 1 tone + selector
What kind of race? If I remember correctly the handle was not like a log on my current LP STANDARD
UTILIZATION
The handle is it enjoyable? : Maybe not the varnish quite slippery, but it's really quibbling
Access to acute (recent freight) is it easy? : Rather yes .....
Ergonomics is it good (in terms of shape, weight ...)? : Lo…Read moreWhat country has she made? (USA, Japan, Mexico, France ...) I do not know
How many frets, what kind of microphone and their configuration? : 22 frets, 2 humbuckers
What type of bridge (Floyd, Wilkinson ...)? : A stop bar with tune-o-matic
What are the settings (volume, tone, micro switch ...)? For each pickup 1 volume and 1 tone + selector
What kind of race? If I remember correctly the handle was not like a log on my current LP STANDARD
UTILIZATION
The handle is it enjoyable? : Maybe not the varnish quite slippery, but it's really quibbling
Access to acute (recent freight) is it easy? : Rather yes .....
Ergonomics is it good (in terms of shape, weight ...)? : Love:: weight it would, form level level I had dreamed since my childhood seeing Ace Frelhey
Gets it easy to sound good? ...: With a good amp of course yes.
SOUNDS
Appropriate are your style of music? That was even hard rock and blues sometimes on other days. While it is passed on to the naughty
With what (s) amplifier (s) or effect (s) do you play? After having purchased it I had not long to find secondhand 5275reverb my marshall and soon thereafter to take me a multi-effects (KORG G3)
What kind of sound you get and with what settings ("crystalline", "bold", ....)? : It would be too long to detail
What are the sounds you prefer, you hate? : Maybe a bit too fat but when you take a LP is not to have a keen and delicate sound.
OVERALL OPINION
How long have you use it? I got it from 1995 to 1999
What thing do you like most and least? : She had the look that I loved and was not very heavy
Have you tried many other models before buying it? Before it I had a red P335 PRINCE, and I had to try a strat model Vantage and some others, but since my childhood I had promised myself to one day have either a guitar "a little" like the guitarist of Kiss. Besides, I had chosen to Heritage sunburst there more like
How would you rate the quality / price? : Frs for 2590 was actually a good little guitar
With experience, you do again this choice? ...: This is where THE QUESTION .... when I see the pickups it has, I can not get too out what they really are worth, but I wonder now if I n 'would have been better to keep it. Not that I do not like my LP Standard because it is more close to that of which you know, but ....See less41tarrtime
Looks like a LP, sounds like a LP, must be a LP!
Published on 02/13/13 at 07:56This Epiphone LP was made in Japan. It has a bridge and neck pick-up. These picks can be selected using the Rhythm/Treble Selector. Individual volume controls can be used to control volume of the pick-ups separately. The same is true for the Tone knobs that apply a variable low-pass filter.
The guitar uses a standard 1/4" output jack. A standard LP bridge is used such that the strings can be easily changed without having to feed them through the body of the guitar.
UTILIZATION
This guitar is pretty heavy. It is the first thing you notice when you pick it up if you are used to Strats or Teles. It can take a little bit of getting used to if you haven't played LPs very much. …Read moreThis Epiphone LP was made in Japan. It has a bridge and neck pick-up. These picks can be selected using the Rhythm/Treble Selector. Individual volume controls can be used to control volume of the pick-ups separately. The same is true for the Tone knobs that apply a variable low-pass filter.
The guitar uses a standard 1/4" output jack. A standard LP bridge is used such that the strings can be easily changed without having to feed them through the body of the guitar.
UTILIZATION
This guitar is pretty heavy. It is the first thing you notice when you pick it up if you are used to Strats or Teles. It can take a little bit of getting used to if you haven't played LPs very much. However, this Epiphone LP isn't even as heavy as some of the Gibson LPs that have solid wood bodies. This Epiphone LP has some composite wood which makes it a little bit lighter.
The neck is very smooth and comfortable to play. It is not to thick, but not to thin.
I have had this guitar for ~15 years. The hardware is kind of cheap, and is probably a good idea to replace. I never got around to replacing it, just because this guitar was never my main guitar. I would also recommend replacing the pickups. It is not that the pickups sound bad, but you can purchase the pickups used in the top-of-the-line LPs and put them in an Epiphone for pretty cheap. It is a good way to upgrade the sound of the guitar for a small amount of money.
SOUNDS
This guitar is made for rock music. Put it in the treble (bridge) pick-up position and turn up the gain on your amp. The guitar has plenty of signal output to produce some very musical overdrive harmonics. Trying to do the same thing with single-coil pickups will just leave you unsatisfied.
The rhythm (bridge) pick up setting is also good for bluesy chords and lead. It cleans up nicely if you back off the volume knob, but can produce some very usable smooth sustainable lead parts.
OVERALL OPINION
This guitar is a satisfactory intermediate level guitar for anyone who has been playing the guitar for longer than a year and is ready to step up from the entry level $100 range. It doesn't compare with Gibson Les Paul models in either sound quality, woods/hardware, construction quality, etc. But is also doesn't compare in price, luckily. It sounds like a Les Paul. If you a guitarist that likes rock music, and like a lot of bands that play Les Pauls, then you will be happier buying this Epiphone LP than buying a comparable Fender Strat. It might not be the perfect, ideal guitar, but it is worth saving your money until you can really appreciate/justify a $4000 guitar.See less10GutsMiura
a real les paul
Published on 12/29/12 at 21:52 (This content has been automatically translated from French)just dug this little indonesia if I'm not mistaken (I had the bowl possess Cherryburst and manufactured in a nashville)
the tune o 'matic is a crazy thing like the deal but very simple adjustment and when touched ca move more and that's all I ask for small parenthesis to say that fucking a tune on some pro concurance gibson
the shrink (namely 22) is ca niquel not exceed the jumbo frets no problem as we see almost everywhere no problem at this level the
I think the pickups but not extraordinary lutherie me forget this little detail because the full mahogany / rosewood over maple table in
ca shipments of big steak very versatile blues rock metal anything goes dailleurs for metal I was…Read morejust dug this little indonesia if I'm not mistaken (I had the bowl possess Cherryburst and manufactured in a nashville)
the tune o 'matic is a crazy thing like the deal but very simple adjustment and when touched ca move more and that's all I ask for small parenthesis to say that fucking a tune on some pro concurance gibson
the shrink (namely 22) is ca niquel not exceed the jumbo frets no problem as we see almost everywhere no problem at this level the
I think the pickups but not extraordinary lutherie me forget this little detail because the full mahogany / rosewood over maple table in
ca shipments of big steak very versatile blues rock metal anything goes dailleurs for metal I was even surprised me because once well set can send large saturation and beam guitars called "top of the range" very easily
UTILIZATION
to be honest soooooo handle at the beginning is the cata
too thick round too (I could not tell the type I conffond all x)) must be short to
I have personally Ogre paws so I adapt very easily but I would not recommend for people with small hands
the weight is not excessive compared to a gibson but weighs even heavier when her little cousin Cherryburst (which I own and which I highly recommend) due to the absence of the maple top dailleurs this is not the only difference for the cherry stick is much thinner
then the frets are perfect I never had to complain to and have access to acute just do the rounds after ca go alone
SOUNDS
this guitar is versatile treeeeeeeees
but really versatile you can play any
from punk to rock to funk blue metal ... anything goes
the sound is very warm and very round is a pleasure in the table above the maple plays much it fits perfectly crunchy bluesy sounds clean and well heard dailleurs large saturation at this level I was pleasantly surprised
this guitar (and all my other x)) I play on a line 6 spider III 30w amp for my house and a marshall mg100fx boss metalcore pedal with my amp for ML2 concert
dailleurs I use this guitar exclusively for our typical metal sounds since his violin allows more than its cousins Cherryburst compared to I would say that ebony would be heavy and aggressive enough Cherryburst
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for one year she made me proud of her service and always do as
live it with me never let go
before buying the one I already had which unfortunately paul head broke a few days before a concert I was to buy one advantage while changing some registry sounds and it is a choice that I no regrets
I like his aggressive and heavy sounds hot little weak on the knobs that I consider of not being responsive enough
value for money .... how to say when I got my first Les Paul model in that it was worth 400euros Cherryburst little pressure and it was worth aujourdui with the arrival of the last les paul standard plus prices that are beat up and it costs 220euros while in wills more! XD
to me after this guitar is a values I do not judge the material by its purchase price, but rather it is a guitar and this surely follow me all my lifeSee less21MGR/XenO
Epiphone Les Paul-100
Published on 03/11/06 at 15:00I've been in many bands (local) ,i do also record with some Singers,and i make my own music too..i play mostly everything : rock,hard rock,blues,alternative,Pop, even new age and this Guitar fits my needs.
I live in Lebanon so i baught it from the Gibson Dealer in here For 400$ i had a fender strat before,but what i wanted is a Fat deep tone wich a strat don't deliver it,the first i entered the shop i gotta say that this guitar is an eye catching with it's finish,there was 2 LPs Epiphone Classic ( Black ) and the Lp-100 ( Heritage Sunburst) side by side..i tired both the Classic coast 900$ ..didn't have that much by that time so i tried the Lp-100 and it surprised me! the action is way bet…Read moreI've been in many bands (local) ,i do also record with some Singers,and i make my own music too..i play mostly everything : rock,hard rock,blues,alternative,Pop, even new age and this Guitar fits my needs.
I live in Lebanon so i baught it from the Gibson Dealer in here For 400$ i had a fender strat before,but what i wanted is a Fat deep tone wich a strat don't deliver it,the first i entered the shop i gotta say that this guitar is an eye catching with it's finish,there was 2 LPs Epiphone Classic ( Black ) and the Lp-100 ( Heritage Sunburst) side by side..i tired both the Classic coast 900$ ..didn't have that much by that time so i tried the Lp-100 and it surprised me! the action is way better ..the fret baord is thiner..and easy to play ,it's tone was great ..Crystal Clean on the clean channel..screaming solos with the distortion so i baught this one..the tone was deep warm with a good sustain..this is what i needed ..
First of all i do like the Finish (herritage sunburst ) it makes it look like a Classy LP ,and i like it's thin body..bout the way it sound, it fits my needs as i said , i like the warm deep tone caused by it's heavy wood , i also like the feel of it's weight, u feel like ur play a GUITAR!
there's nothin that i don't like in it..but i wish that it had a les paul signature on the head stock ..that's all.
It's well constructed..heavy guitar..once i droped it accidentaly from it's case right to the floor..it survived without a minor scratch! the tuners are little bit cheap..but that's nothing..and the pickups ain't perfect but they do the job..but everything else is quite good.
it's a great guitar with a greater sound,u may not beleive it..i played it head-to-head with a Gibson Studio.. the owner of the gibson liked this one..and so do i it's better than the gib. studio..
if ur lost and don't know which guitar u have to buy.. buy this one.
for me i replaced the pickups with :496R and a 500T gibson pickups..and replaced the tuners with grover turners...
and it's almost a gibson..it sound like a gibson..cheers.
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Epiphone Les Paul 100
Published on 08/21/04 at 15:00i bought this guitar because it sounded decent and i wanted an electric guitar i paid 350$ at a long and mcquade store.
good sound ,nice fretboard ,solid build(ive hit the headstock on ALOT of things and it duznt have a single scratch) ,good sized frets ,not very much fret buzz.
the strap knobs are too small ,it doesnt stay in tune very long ,the pickups are pretty muddy ,i wouldnt play this clean because of how muddy the pickups are id just have an amp with nice distortion and dont even think about using a clean setting ,its a pain in the ass to restring this ,its hard to hear hammer ons.
very nicely done ,even for a korean made guitar ,its solid you cant complain about the construction…Read morei bought this guitar because it sounded decent and i wanted an electric guitar i paid 350$ at a long and mcquade store.
good sound ,nice fretboard ,solid build(ive hit the headstock on ALOT of things and it duznt have a single scratch) ,good sized frets ,not very much fret buzz.
the strap knobs are too small ,it doesnt stay in tune very long ,the pickups are pretty muddy ,i wouldnt play this clean because of how muddy the pickups are id just have an amp with nice distortion and dont even think about using a clean setting ,its a pain in the ass to restring this ,its hard to hear hammer ons.
very nicely done ,even for a korean made guitar ,its solid you cant complain about the construction ,i have had a single problem.
great guitar ,you will need to upgrade when you get better i think ,ive had it for.....a month and its like brand new and im just as happy with it today as i was with it when i first got it.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.comSee less00MGR/Doug Curtis
Epiphone Les Paul 100
Published on 07/23/04 at 15:00i purchased this guitar at the east coast music mall for $250, because i needed a guitar.
it sounds great
it is low quality
it's average
i would definately suggest buying this guitar
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com00MGR/Austin
Epiphone Les Paul 100
Published on 01/27/04 at 15:00I was looking around at musiciansfriend.com and checking out several different guitars, reading reviews, and weighing all of the different corrners of guitar buying. My intention was to get an axe to play jazz on and even some rock-oriented things. I saw it once as a referb item but didnt' know enough about it to make a purchase then. Since then, I've been able to get out and try the Paul.
Mabey it's partly because I'm a bit of a newbie to the guitar world, but I just love this guitar. It's capabilities are limitless. The humbuckers on this baby are kickin. They can do the soft dark tones of jazz and then some, and also to go the wailing shriekes of rock n' roll. The tuners are so e…Read moreI was looking around at musiciansfriend.com and checking out several different guitars, reading reviews, and weighing all of the different corrners of guitar buying. My intention was to get an axe to play jazz on and even some rock-oriented things. I saw it once as a referb item but didnt' know enough about it to make a purchase then. Since then, I've been able to get out and try the Paul.
Mabey it's partly because I'm a bit of a newbie to the guitar world, but I just love this guitar. It's capabilities are limitless. The humbuckers on this baby are kickin. They can do the soft dark tones of jazz and then some, and also to go the wailing shriekes of rock n' roll. The tuners are so easy to move. After a day, sure, the guitar may need some tuning, but it can stay tuned for a many sessions of playing.
I'm not realy sure that I can say that there is anything to not like about this guitar. Other than it's somewhat-possibly-mabey-on-the-heavy-side body, it's magnificent. It probably has more to do with my newness to guitar, but it's somewhat confusing to try and put the plug into the socket when the axe is on me. I might also add that it would be quite important to get either a locking strap or a terribly hard leather strap to keep the guitar on. I have a tendency of bringing up the neck to my ear to hear a pitch directly from the string and have the strap fall through and drop the guitar. Thankfully I can catch it.
This seems to have some nice build to it. All except for the gulty fact that it's made in China, it's a fine guitar.
I'd say that this guitar is wonderful for beginner guitarests or even intermediate guitarists. Its tone is lovely and versatile and it feels wonderful in my hands. So in other words, BUY THIS GUITAR!
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.comSee less00MGR/hendrix
Epiphone LP100
Published on 12/23/03 at 15:00I got it at a pawn shop for $280.
first,it is well built,bolt on neck,rosewood finger board.Its got the tune O matic and everything!Not far away from a gibson.
I wasn't so pleased with the tuning heads,and the switch is pretty cheap but otherwise its fine.
If you were to put a emg-81 in the bridge position and throw in a brass nut for a little extra tone it would be very exeptional
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com00MGR/Mark Geddes
Epiphone Les Paul 100
Published on 12/19/03 at 15:00I bought this guitar on ebay for a mere $300.00! I heard so many great things about it, I just had to try it out for myself.
Warm tone, great action. Beautiful finish as well.
Nothing as of yet!
Rosewood finger board, beautifully carved body and neck, maple top. The ultimate guitar for the price.
I am thorougly impressed by this guitar in its entirety. I have no complaints at all.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com00MGR/Anonymous
Epiphone Les Paul 100
Published on 12/21/02 at 15:00300 dollars at guitar center
I love the neck its so smooth and easy to play
not heavy enough
not bad
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This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com00MGR/Heisse Karl
Epiphone Les Paul 100
Published on 10/03/02 at 15:00I was applying for a job a Sam Ash so i decided to check out the guitars. I picked this guitar up for $259.99! It was a steal!
It has a light weight construction, dual volume, dual tone knobs, dual open coil humbuckers, satin finish with cream pickups and pick gaurd, basically flawless.
I haven't had it long, so far so good!
Carved mahogany body and neck, rosewood finger board, and maple top. Over-all superb quality.
Damn good guitar at a very reasonable price! You can't beat it with a stick!
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.comRead moreI was applying for a job a Sam Ash so i decided to check out the guitars. I picked this guitar up for $259.99! It was a steal!
It has a light weight construction, dual volume, dual tone knobs, dual open coil humbuckers, satin finish with cream pickups and pick gaurd, basically flawless.
I haven't had it long, so far so good!
Carved mahogany body and neck, rosewood finger board, and maple top. Over-all superb quality.
Damn good guitar at a very reasonable price! You can't beat it with a stick!
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Epiphone Les Paul-100
Published on 07/22/02 at 15:00I bought it used off ebay for $250
Sweet guitar. Super light, looks sweet, pretty good pickups, pretty good tuners, easy to make it look good, quick neck, and good action. Also great price.
well the pickups could be better and the tuners could be better but other that its awesome.
Great finish, ive had no problems at all except i had to tighten the tuners a little. its a light guitar so therefore its easy to play for a long time without a chiropractor. also cosmetically its easy to make look awesome. i got mine in black and creme, so i changed knobs mounting rings etc to black and stained the neck black for about 30 bucks and it looks sweet. and then made a silver pickguard out of plexi …Read moreI bought it used off ebay for $250
Sweet guitar. Super light, looks sweet, pretty good pickups, pretty good tuners, easy to make it look good, quick neck, and good action. Also great price.
well the pickups could be better and the tuners could be better but other that its awesome.
Great finish, ive had no problems at all except i had to tighten the tuners a little. its a light guitar so therefore its easy to play for a long time without a chiropractor. also cosmetically its easy to make look awesome. i got mine in black and creme, so i changed knobs mounting rings etc to black and stained the neck black for about 30 bucks and it looks sweet. and then made a silver pickguard out of plexi glass.
Great guitar, great price. drop some gibson pickups in and its a gibson. i would suggest it to any guitar player intermediate and pro.
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Epiphone Les Paul 100
Published on 06/28/02 at 15:00I got this particular guitar from Ebay and paid a whopping $249.oo !!!! I understand that these go much more on the retail market.
My likes of the Les Paul 100 are the color options. I had to have the white with chrome hardware and black plastics. these guitar looks like you would have paid some really big bucks for it . awesome stock pickups all the knobs and controls you'd want from a Les Paul and the curved top with the raised pickguard adds all the flare you need to show off your purchase. The neck is painted as well and you dont find that on many cheaper guitars.
Now for what I dont like about this guitar, ready for this ? There is nothing I dont like about my LP ! I dont care what c…Read moreI got this particular guitar from Ebay and paid a whopping $249.oo !!!! I understand that these go much more on the retail market.
My likes of the Les Paul 100 are the color options. I had to have the white with chrome hardware and black plastics. these guitar looks like you would have paid some really big bucks for it . awesome stock pickups all the knobs and controls you'd want from a Les Paul and the curved top with the raised pickguard adds all the flare you need to show off your purchase. The neck is painted as well and you dont find that on many cheaper guitars.
Now for what I dont like about this guitar, ready for this ? There is nothing I dont like about my LP ! I dont care what country it was made in and I dont care that it says Epiphone. I am proud to tell everyone that I own an Epi ! I have played many true Gibson Les Pauls and I only see that the Gibsons are heavier... gets to be alot after four hours on the stage. with my Epi' I could add a few more sets to the night !!!
I have to say that the builders of this guitar deserve alot more credit than some folks give them. I have not found the slightest of imperfection on this guitar and I went over this guitar with an electron microscope and found nothing wrong.
every inch of the LP 100 is solid as rock.
If you want to get the best deal for your money and want to buy one guitar for the rest of your playing career.... I need not say anymore here ! buy an Epi' LP 100 and leave the kleenex in the box 'cause you wont be sheddin' any tears here !
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Epiphone Les Paul 100
Published on 05/31/02 at 15:00I bought this guitar about a year ago at mars music. I paid a reasonable amount for this guitar by its self without the amp cost me $650. I've been playing the guitar for about 5 years.
This guitar is just superb. The sound that it gives out is just like a real Gibson Les Paul. I love the color of the guitar (vintage sunburst) it makes the guitar look quite expensive. The scratch board really suits the guitar and makes it look like a real Les Paul. The 4 way tone switches and the dual humbukers really give the guitar a thick nice Les Paul sound.
Its a like a real Les Paul what can i complain about?
This epiphone like all epiphones was made in Korea. I cant believe how well made this gui…Read moreI bought this guitar about a year ago at mars music. I paid a reasonable amount for this guitar by its self without the amp cost me $650. I've been playing the guitar for about 5 years.
This guitar is just superb. The sound that it gives out is just like a real Gibson Les Paul. I love the color of the guitar (vintage sunburst) it makes the guitar look quite expensive. The scratch board really suits the guitar and makes it look like a real Les Paul. The 4 way tone switches and the dual humbukers really give the guitar a thick nice Les Paul sound.
Its a like a real Les Paul what can i complain about?
This epiphone like all epiphones was made in Korea. I cant believe how well made this guitar is even though it was made in korea! This guitar would last you a life time i have dropped my guitar several times and there has been hardly any damage at all. The slotted neck suits me perfectly. The weight of the guitar is perfect not to heavey. The finish on the guitar is good. The quality of the wood (Mahogony) is great and i only have 1 or 2 tiny scratches. Overall this guitar is well made.
I love this guitar. Its the best guitar i have ever purchased. I have had severall guitars inlcuding: Jackson Kelly KE-3R, Vintage SG, Ibanez. This guitar gives of a very powerfull sound and i love it!
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Epiphone Les Paul 100
Published on 10/31/01 at 15:00This was purchased at The String Shoppe in Columbus, OH for $369.00
I wanted to upgrade to an Epiphone Les Paul that had dual volume and tone controls, and basically get something a little further up the Epi food chain. I already had a LP Special II and felt I was now "worthy" enough to get a better axe! The guitar has a Vintage Sunburst finish (just like Ace Frehley's guitar from the Kiss Alive album insert I had plastered on my bedroom wall waaaay back in 8th grade!) which is super. This guitar has creme pickup rings and pickguard. The neck shape is to my liking. The 2 exposed humbuckers scream. It also has a carved body (very nice!) and bolt on neck with great sustain.
The toggle switc…Read moreThis was purchased at The String Shoppe in Columbus, OH for $369.00
I wanted to upgrade to an Epiphone Les Paul that had dual volume and tone controls, and basically get something a little further up the Epi food chain. I already had a LP Special II and felt I was now "worthy" enough to get a better axe! The guitar has a Vintage Sunburst finish (just like Ace Frehley's guitar from the Kiss Alive album insert I had plastered on my bedroom wall waaaay back in 8th grade!) which is super. This guitar has creme pickup rings and pickguard. The neck shape is to my liking. The 2 exposed humbuckers scream. It also has a carved body (very nice!) and bolt on neck with great sustain.
The toggle switch sometimes take a little jiggling with after switching to either one of the pickups. I've seen similar comments on the Epiphone website forum. Not a major problem, but enough to mention.
Construction seems flawless to my semi-trained eyes. Finish is good and there's no fret problems. There was a slight buzz or rattle in one of the tuners, but I don't think it's inherent in the construction, probably just a small piece of something stuck in there. I tightened the screws and it went away.
I find this guitar very easy to play and great sounding. If you're on a budget it's a great little guitar. I play a lot of Aerosmith, ZZ Top, STP, and it sounds great. For a lower level Epiphone Les Paul, it certainly is a good investment.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.comSee less00NamasPamus
Excellent first guitar!
Published on 03/29/12 at 04:45 (This content has been automatically translated from French)Everything has been said ...
I spend
UTILIZATION
Light enough for guitar lespaul! Therefore a handling interesting for small rehearsals or learning.
Access to acute awesome, it comes quietly to reach the 20th fret.
SOUNDS
For sound, well!
Interestingly, for his play anything, but especially in the rock pretty standard.
Good saturation, but choosing the right amp (no MG!)
Unfortunately the treble does not come out quite low compared to.
OVERALL OPINION
First guitar very interesting! I used it about a year and a half and I'm always happy!
Beginner "A BUY YOUR EYES CLOSED! Small brands do not make the weight, oh no!"Read moreEverything has been said ...
I spend
UTILIZATION
Light enough for guitar lespaul! Therefore a handling interesting for small rehearsals or learning.
Access to acute awesome, it comes quietly to reach the 20th fret.
SOUNDS
For sound, well!
Interestingly, for his play anything, but especially in the rock pretty standard.
Good saturation, but choosing the right amp (no MG!)
Unfortunately the treble does not come out quite low compared to.
OVERALL OPINION
First guitar very interesting! I used it about a year and a half and I'm always happy!
Beginner "A BUY YOUR EYES CLOSED! Small brands do not make the weight, oh no!"See less41mich78
rapprot good price / performance
Published on 02/28/12 at 02:40 (This content has been automatically translated from French)I have owned this guitar (in ebony for mine) for 1 year.
It's classic LP. 2 humbuckers, 3-position selector, 2 vol, 2 tone, neck 22 frets, rosewood fingerboard, tune-o-matic. I can not remember the species.
UTILIZATION
I have chosen because it is a palette of sounds to me mequait (I possess a Telecaster and a Strat style godin) for a 2nd guitar.
It is light enough and thin enough the handle for this type of guitar.
In general, it is quite comfortable and easy to play. That's why I have chosen.
The sound is typical, well I think because I'm not coutimier like this guitar.
Instead of the selector does not suit me at all, and I was looking often (Fender habits).
And she …Read moreI have owned this guitar (in ebony for mine) for 1 year.
It's classic LP. 2 humbuckers, 3-position selector, 2 vol, 2 tone, neck 22 frets, rosewood fingerboard, tune-o-matic. I can not remember the species.
UTILIZATION
I have chosen because it is a palette of sounds to me mequait (I possess a Telecaster and a Strat style godin) for a 2nd guitar.
It is light enough and thin enough the handle for this type of guitar.
In general, it is quite comfortable and easy to play. That's why I have chosen.
The sound is typical, well I think because I'm not coutimier like this guitar.
Instead of the selector does not suit me at all, and I was looking often (Fender habits).
And she goes out of tune too quickly.
SOUNDS
We obtain easily the Les Paul sound.
I plugged in a Fender Frontman: clean sounds ok. Jazz Blues ...
I had an old Hughes and Kettner Attax 40, ca sounded better if wanted. 70 big kind vintage rock, Aerosmith or Guns etc. ... or rock blues ... I think it is that she is most at ease.
OVERALL OPINION
I have not been able to get used to it: tune-o-matic, selector wrong place ...
I actually think I am more Fender.
So I sold with my attax.
I think it's a very good buy for beginners, and with a little Marshall cheap, it will go very well, and will do for the blues rock, 70's and hard.See less21heads on fire
Nope.
Published on 01/30/12 at 10:47SPECIFICATIONS
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 wante…Read moreSPECIFICATIONS
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.See less30iamqman
nah not my thing
Published on 12/07/11 at 16:07If 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 Gibso…Read moreIf 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.See less20titoumétal92
very interesting! :)
Published on 10/19/11 at 12:16 (This content has been automatically translated from French)guitar made in Asia
Tune o Matic
neck and mahogany body, neck screwed, rosewood fingerboard, 22 frets, body Assé end table without
Configuration microphones: HH
Pickups: 2 humbucker 700T and 650R (Alnico V)
Mechanical: Oil bath
UTILIZATION
This Les Paul is rather small (it do not bother playing standing). Getting started is easy with a handle end has a very good comparison Gibson.
In terms of acute, access is relevant because there is no particular difficulties to achieve them.
SOUNDS
I play a lot of trash metal and metalcore and without abusing it is really bien.Bon after it is true that the button for some time it is better to change the pickups tha…Read moreguitar made in Asia
Tune o Matic
neck and mahogany body, neck screwed, rosewood fingerboard, 22 frets, body Assé end table without
Configuration microphones: HH
Pickups: 2 humbucker 700T and 650R (Alnico V)
Mechanical: Oil bath
UTILIZATION
This Les Paul is rather small (it do not bother playing standing). Getting started is easy with a handle end has a very good comparison Gibson.
In terms of acute, access is relevant because there is no particular difficulties to achieve them.
SOUNDS
I play a lot of trash metal and metalcore and without abusing it is really bien.Bon after it is true that the button for some time it is better to change the pickups that are not microphones suitable for this style of music but having said that .. it is really nice and has a sustain Assé interesting) After the clear side of bha ... that's all what Epiphone Les Paulwe get really great sound, especially in 2nd position switch: D
I play with a 15 watt amp Elypse E15r (to be replaced by a good 15w or 30w Peavy VYPYR) and sounds great
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for a little over a month and I never leaves her (lol). I tried Elypse Tea Custom Deluxe and S2 who have all released in less than two months and I also test and play on Jackson (Dinky) and ESP LTD (ec401 to 676euros and 1200euros horizon) but I was looking good and cheap and I am proud of my choice.
The pros:
- Good as a clear distortion
- Light weight Assé
The -:
- Micro: /See less20arj2000
Published on 10/28/04 at 06:16 (This content has been automatically translated from French)- Bonzay has essentially said on the subject22 frets
- It is the product I wanted so for me it's 10/10
UTILIZATION
- The handle is perfect for me (I have small hands)
- Access in acute is no problem once you have the hand
- The body and neck are well balance, although the guitar is standing. Sitting is a different story, it's a Les Paul shape and tends slide. all times when well hold ca no longer a problem.
SOUNDS
- The sound I was looking for, that of an LP which ^ ^
- I play with a Vox Pathfinder 15 forcment not the best amp for this type of sound but I wanted something versatile.
- I play everything on this guitar since it's my only guitar lctrique. H…Read more- Bonzay has essentially said on the subject22 frets
- It is the product I wanted so for me it's 10/10
UTILIZATION
- The handle is perfect for me (I have small hands)
- Access in acute is no problem once you have the hand
- The body and neck are well balance, although the guitar is standing. Sitting is a different story, it's a Les Paul shape and tends slide. all times when well hold ca no longer a problem.
SOUNDS
- The sound I was looking for, that of an LP which ^ ^
- I play with a Vox Pathfinder 15 forcment not the best amp for this type of sound but I wanted something versatile.
- I play everything on this guitar since it's my only guitar lctrique. However, do not play too much with the gain of the amplifier saturation IMMEDIATE otherwise. The pickups sound out of the norm for electronic passive. In comparison all the guitars I tried on my amp (an Epiphone LP Standard and a Squier Start Standard) seem voiceless ... In short I get a really enjoyable for its bold and cons it is impossible to get crystal clear sound with hints Dfine well.
- Finally we like it or not the sound of this guitar.
OVERALL OPINION
- I use it for about a month.
- What I like most is the fat well it is able to go out, I dtest? ... Bah the impossibility to get out its really a crystalline ... But it is an LP not a Start ...
- I tried an Epiphone LP Std (nice but less "powerful"), a Lag RX 100 (excellent), and Jim Harley LP (avoid) ...
- For this price you really a big sound so for me qualitprix excellent report.
- With the exprience, I would do this choice especially the price (210 Used with the bag and jack)See less10wardho
Published on 11/19/04 at 13:41 (This content has been automatically translated from French)-Made in korea
Guitard-22 cargo ....
Fixed bridge-
I do not know how is the handle but I do love !!!!!!!!!!!!!
UTILIZATION
C is for me a guitar, enjoyable, comfortable, soft to look, but agrssive, has played!!
Getting started is easy and simple, but well after c is different people!
C is a lightweight guitar, jou can have hours without pain, al shoulder, those with a gibson dj jou understand me .....
For me not much still weak!!
SOUNDS
So I do metal, but by or against the I c is different that I have EMG 81 active pickups. But that was axentu that the quality of the skyscraper, cheap but effectively .... The origins of microphones taient very good, but I wa…Read more-Made in korea
Guitard-22 cargo ....
Fixed bridge-
I do not know how is the handle but I do love !!!!!!!!!!!!!
UTILIZATION
C is for me a guitar, enjoyable, comfortable, soft to look, but agrssive, has played!!
Getting started is easy and simple, but well after c is different people!
C is a lightweight guitar, jou can have hours without pain, al shoulder, those with a gibson dj jou understand me .....
For me not much still weak!!
SOUNDS
So I do metal, but by or against the I c is different that I have EMG 81 active pickups. But that was axentu that the quality of the skyscraper, cheap but effectively .... The origins of microphones taient very good, but I wanted something more comes out the harmonics, and have a sound nag! And with a tech 21 trademark 300, c is the madness! short! So with my microphones, I have a heavy sound to perfection, with the nag, and clear sound of exellent quality, but good on c is c is not a strat ...... But on to the stuff metallica, pantera etc. ..... c is great !!!!!
OVERALL OPINION
By c is sentimental, it do so, 8 years that I have the scratch, which is a gift from my parents for Christmas, and I can not thank them enough! Jaime color and ergonomics, as well as the quality of the wicked, dsacordage virtually non-existent! Finally, for the price, c is really a great deal and I would do without this choice problem, what should tilt c is at first glance look! !!!!!See less10trmb
Published on 12/12/05 at 06:04 (This content has been automatically translated from French)Les Paul type guitar
Made in Korea
22 frets
2 humbuckers
2 volumes, 2 tones
Ebony Black
At that price, production, flawless is remarkable.
UTILIZATION
The handle equals certainly not that of my Gibson Les Paul profile 60 'but is very convenient and more enjoyable to me than a real Les Paul Studio.
Access to the most acute is not easy, but the shape of the guitar which means that, out is the form we love!
The interface is really good, with good balance and reduced weight compared to other Les Paul.
Volumes and tones, are not necessarily linear but very easily obtained a good sound.
SOUNDS
I play rock. Plugged into a Marshall Valvestate 2x60W, I never …Read moreLes Paul type guitar
Made in Korea
22 frets
2 humbuckers
2 volumes, 2 tones
Ebony Black
At that price, production, flawless is remarkable.
UTILIZATION
The handle equals certainly not that of my Gibson Les Paul profile 60 'but is very convenient and more enjoyable to me than a real Les Paul Studio.
Access to the most acute is not easy, but the shape of the guitar which means that, out is the form we love!
The interface is really good, with good balance and reduced weight compared to other Les Paul.
Volumes and tones, are not necessarily linear but very easily obtained a good sound.
SOUNDS
I play rock. Plugged into a Marshall Valvestate 2x60W, I never had to worry about sound: correct its clear that the combination of Les Paul / Marshall does not shine in this area, and really compelling on its fat channel distortion.
The instrument is certainly not very versatile, but the microphone is really sharp with very good quality, and I do not hesitate to prefer my Gibson LP LP100 to my Special, more typical, in some cases!
I did as it always used the micro acute, less convinced by the micro serious.
Again, considering the price of the instrument, I put 9.
OVERALL OPINION
My first guitar, commissioned by post at a time when I did not even know that Fender or Gibson meant! Even after years, I still use it. It has not aged so to speak, the sound and look remain intact.
The price / quality ratio is excellent, certainly I do not regret that choice. Today should be compared against the competition: Cort, even Stagg are trademarks cheap already surprised me.
Photos http://bertrand.et.sophie.free.fr/lp100See less00Makak
Published on 12/22/05 at 02:39 (This content has been automatically translated from French)Guitar made in Korea
22 fret
I changed the pickups for Gibson 490R and 500T and it is a true surprise of this skyscraper Sonnora has greatly amliore.
I hear the dj gossip, but yell at blasphme sincrement prfre I have a guitar that sounds and with whom a relationship has cre.Et sincrement then my little Lp trs well for me it's not because there is not marked as Gibson is immediately less ...
Okay so two buttons for volume two others for COD lol
Handle more than 50 typ 60
UTILIZATION
The handle is enjoyable trs
CHAC is acute in a Les Paul was not suitable so everyone
Ergonomics is the weight of nickel is really okay trs unlike other Epi or big sister.
Yes the sound …Read moreGuitar made in Korea
22 fret
I changed the pickups for Gibson 490R and 500T and it is a true surprise of this skyscraper Sonnora has greatly amliore.
I hear the dj gossip, but yell at blasphme sincrement prfre I have a guitar that sounds and with whom a relationship has cre.Et sincrement then my little Lp trs well for me it's not because there is not marked as Gibson is immediately less ...
Okay so two buttons for volume two others for COD lol
Handle more than 50 typ 60
UTILIZATION
The handle is enjoyable trs
CHAC is acute in a Les Paul was not suitable so everyone
Ergonomics is the weight of nickel is really okay trs unlike other Epi or big sister.
Yes the sound is obtained rather easily against this by scratching a big lack of versatility. Anyway I do not care lol I sound I wanted
SOUNDS
It's perfect for my stylde zic and even more with the change of microphones.
I play on a Marshall TSL 601
What's a rock lol
While I love the all sounds.
OVERALL OPINION
For 2 years now.
She has a great look and a good level quilibrage sound.
Yeah I tried lots of other models Squier ... ^ ^
Excellent price quality ratio
Yes I would do this choice and the more I scratched the BPS can be customizes because you really feel the quality and great changes.See less10
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