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I bought this lovely guitfiddle on ebay (where else). I beleive that it is a 2002 model, and I really got a deal on it. These things cost $600 on Musicians Friend, but I got it for $310 due to a lack of picture (I took a risk but it paid off). At first I mainly desired it because I thought the Les Paul Custom line was just so sweet-looking, but after I tried one out at a music store, I realized that it was far superior to my Les Paul Special II.

First of all, it looks absolutely stunning. Everything about it looks nice. My brother has a white one and I have a black one, both with gold hardware, and you cannot go wrong with either color. The inlays are nice, the frets are low, the set neck is stupendous, and it stays in tune superbly. The binding is also very swell. The action is pretty good too. Not super-low, but by no means high. It plays very nicely indeed. Great sustain and clean sound, but also fanastic when distorted.

The only problems I've had with this guitar are some loose screws and what not. One of the tone knobs came off, but it's easily put back on. One of the strap-holding screws came out, and every time I tried to screw it back in, it came out again shortly. So I ended up just hot gluing it back in, and I haven't had any trouble with it so far. Also, a pickguard screw recently fell out. I'm sure that shouldn't be too difficult to put back in.
Oh yeah one more thing. It is a tad bit heavy, but that's to be expected with any Les Paul. After a few weeks, one doesn't even notice the weight.

Very high quality, best non-Elitest line model Epiphone has to offer. Neck has stayed straight, finish is still sweet, and stays in tune beautifully.

This is a swell guitfiddle for anyone. It's a beautiful guitar and plays like a thing that plays very well.

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