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Published on 04/16/11 at 05:09
Best value:
Excellent
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.
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.