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  • MGR/Dan MalleyMGR/Dan Malley

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard (1989-2013)Published on 05/22/02 at 15:00
    from guitar center for 500$


    i like the fact that it has a nice look to it

    i don't like this guitar because the jack systym breaks within months. the guitar is extremely unporportional and back-heavy. it has an extremely large ammount of feedback when it is pluged into an amp. the pickups don't pick up the sound as well as other guitars of the same price of cheaper. overall: i wouldn't reccomend this guitar to anyone.

    unporportional design.
    bad quality: it breaks early.

    horrible overpriced guitar. epiphone made a big mistake.

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    from guitar center for 500$


    i like the fact that it has a nice look to it

    i don't like this guitar because the jack systym breaks within months. the guitar is extremely unporportional and back-heavy. it has an extremely large ammount of feedback when it is pluged into an amp. the pickups don't pick up the sound as well as other guitars of the same price of cheaper. overall: i wouldn't reccomend this guitar to anyone.

    unporportional design.
    bad quality: it breaks early.

    horrible overpriced guitar. epiphone made a big mistake.

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  • MGR/David HillsmanMGR/David Hillsman

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard (1989-2013)Published on 05/11/02 at 15:00
    Got it used with a Crate amp and pedal for $200 plus a hard case from an individual. Excellent condition. Couldn't pass that deal up. Didn't want to spend $1200 for the Gibson. Saw this model new in a store for $539 so it's not really a "cheapie." It was made in Korea.

    Good sustain, fast neck. Not as heavy as the Gibson Les Paul. The previous owner had changed the pickups so can't judge the originals. Think they were solid silvers. Looks like he put DiMarzios. They fit a little loose but that's Ok, I guess. Good intonation adjustment at the high frets.

    The rythym/lead switch has already failed. Not expensive or hard to replace, however, with a little soldering. It is NOT lik…
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    Got it used with a Crate amp and pedal for $200 plus a hard case from an individual. Excellent condition. Couldn't pass that deal up. Didn't want to spend $1200 for the Gibson. Saw this model new in a store for $539 so it's not really a "cheapie." It was made in Korea.

    Good sustain, fast neck. Not as heavy as the Gibson Les Paul. The previous owner had changed the pickups so can't judge the originals. Think they were solid silvers. Looks like he put DiMarzios. They fit a little loose but that's Ok, I guess. Good intonation adjustment at the high frets.

    The rythym/lead switch has already failed. Not expensive or hard to replace, however, with a little soldering. It is NOT like the Gibson switch. Get a little buzzing on the 6th string but can adjust it out. Wish they had a better setup for plugging in the cord. The connector tends to get loose and and the cord gets pinched easily. There's a removeable plate that gives access to the plug.

    Nice finish, seems solid. Have the red "sunburst" type. The strut rod cover says Gibson instead of Epiphone. Definitely lighter than the Gibson, but that is better for your back.

    Very good guitar, especially for what I paid for it. Very happy with it but still want a good Strat, too! Should be lots of these Epiphones available used.

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  • MGR/Axe MurdererMGR/Axe Murderer

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard (1989-2013)Published on 04/07/02 at 15:00
    Got this with hard case for $550. (on sale,
    of course) That's a good thing to tell the wife
    as well after you walk in with it - "But honey,
    it was on sale." That has helped me, at least.
    Now if I can just make this next one fly:
    "Honey, I accidentally clicked 'order' on a
    Morley Bad Horsie Wah. Honest."

    This is a lovable guitar. I have already "melded"
    with mine and will never let it go. I got the
    solid black color. It is beautiful; very well
    finished. Has great warm tone and sustain.
    Looks and plays great. The neck and fretboard
    have a good feel.

    It's a bit heavy. Also, you can expect your
    pickup selector switch to zonk out on you
    before long. (I replaced mine myself).…
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    Got this with hard case for $550. (on sale,
    of course) That's a good thing to tell the wife
    as well after you walk in with it - "But honey,
    it was on sale." That has helped me, at least.
    Now if I can just make this next one fly:
    "Honey, I accidentally clicked 'order' on a
    Morley Bad Horsie Wah. Honest."

    This is a lovable guitar. I have already "melded"
    with mine and will never let it go. I got the
    solid black color. It is beautiful; very well
    finished. Has great warm tone and sustain.
    Looks and plays great. The neck and fretboard
    have a good feel.

    It's a bit heavy. Also, you can expect your
    pickup selector switch to zonk out on you
    before long. (I replaced mine myself). The
    tuning machines are ugly but work ok. The
    pickups are ok, but not the greatest. I will
    replace mine eventually, but not yet. The
    stock pickups aren't bad.

    Very well constructed. Could use a better
    pickup selector switch, and better looking
    tuning machines. Otherwise, it's cool.

    If you think you want to buy this guitar, you
    are right. Buy it. I love the damn thing. No
    way in hell I'm gonna pay 2grand or so for
    a Gibson Les Paul as long as this is around.
    This is, after all a REAL Les Paul (with his
    name on it) - it is not a copy.


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  • MGR/Seth RufferMGR/Seth Ruffer

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard (1989-2013)Published on 03/17/02 at 15:00
    This may be the most satisfying purchase I have ever made. Put of the blue, in the middle of entertaining friends for dinner at our home, I announced that I wanted to buy a guitar after having put it down for over 20 years. My wife protested, but the next day I set out on my quest to acquire the best guitar for the least amount of money, within reason. I wanted a good guitar that I could grow with and still find usable as I became more proficient, but I also didn't want to spend a ton of money on something that might very well wind up gathering dust in the basement. This guitar is the perfect solution, and frankly, I'm not sure that I will ever buy the "real thing", even if my skills dev…
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    This may be the most satisfying purchase I have ever made. Put of the blue, in the middle of entertaining friends for dinner at our home, I announced that I wanted to buy a guitar after having put it down for over 20 years. My wife protested, but the next day I set out on my quest to acquire the best guitar for the least amount of money, within reason. I wanted a good guitar that I could grow with and still find usable as I became more proficient, but I also didn't want to spend a ton of money on something that might very well wind up gathering dust in the basement. This guitar is the perfect solution, and frankly, I'm not sure that I will ever buy the "real thing", even if my skills develop to the point of justifiying such a purchase, because in my experience the "real things" are NOT significantly better than the Epiphone. Mine is a beautiful flametop that I bought ("stole" might be more accurate)for $549.00. The price included a lilfetime warranty and free set-ups for life! I am convinced that the excellent quality of this guitar has kept me playing--at least an hour a day for over a year now!



    Its playability. Its sustain. Its resonance. The obvious high quality of the construction and its beautiful finish (I always get lots of compliments on it.)

    Very minor complaint--every six months jsut about, the Rythm/Treble switch needs to be tightened.

    Single-piece construction of Mahogany, rosewood fretboard, maple top. Headstock is solid, tuners are magnificnet and hyper-accurate. Humbucker pickups are great, and the colume controls are perfect. The finish truly is astonishing--I literally have had people who are much more knowledgable than I tell me that it looks, feels, plays and sounds exactly like its namesake, which sells for about $1500-$2000 more.

    As I become a better guitar player, and at the same time more knowledgable about guitars in general, I am more and more pleased with my choice. Obviously there are better guitars out there, but for roughly $500.00, I don't believe there's one that is better than the Epiphone Les Paul Standard.


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  • MGR/Jon DoeMGR/Jon Doe

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard (1989-2013)Published on 03/01/02 at 15:00
    I got this guitar from guitar center after hearing great things about it. It was amazing and i got them to knock off 100 bucks...so i got it. I got it for $445 and list it was $539.

    Amazing fretboard, tone is excellent, and its got two gibson humbuckers...and it looks amazing.

    Great finish, excellent headstock, and its right next to a gibson in my book.

    Great for the money(you can always haggle), and it is one of the best guitars i have ever played. If you cant afford the gibson version, and even if you can, get this...you will be extremely satisfied.

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    I got this guitar from guitar center after hearing great things about it. It was amazing and i got them to knock off 100 bucks...so i got it. I got it for $445 and list it was $539.

    Amazing fretboard, tone is excellent, and its got two gibson humbuckers...and it looks amazing.

    Great finish, excellent headstock, and its right next to a gibson in my book.

    Great for the money(you can always haggle), and it is one of the best guitars i have ever played. If you cant afford the gibson version, and even if you can, get this...you will be extremely satisfied.

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  • MGR/Dennis T. Norton, Jr.MGR/Dennis T. Norton, Jr.

    Gibson Les Paul Standard

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard (1989-2013)Published on 02/15/02 at 15:00
    When I first started playing guitar I started out with a cheap acoustic. I learned the fundamentals and then I was ready to get an electric guitar. Before purchasing an electric guitar I researched what it was I thought I needed. I started off by looking at my guitar idols. From there I looked at how well electric guitars hold their value and which ones hold their value the best. After I narrowed it down to two types of guitars, I went and played only those two types of guitars. In the end I decided to buy the Gibson Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar. I bought it from Sam Ash and paid $1,786.20 for a beautiful cherry sunburst Les Paul.

    The Gibson Les Paul Standard has an incredible …
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    When I first started playing guitar I started out with a cheap acoustic. I learned the fundamentals and then I was ready to get an electric guitar. Before purchasing an electric guitar I researched what it was I thought I needed. I started off by looking at my guitar idols. From there I looked at how well electric guitars hold their value and which ones hold their value the best. After I narrowed it down to two types of guitars, I went and played only those two types of guitars. In the end I decided to buy the Gibson Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar. I bought it from Sam Ash and paid $1,786.20 for a beautiful cherry sunburst Les Paul.

    The Gibson Les Paul Standard has an incredible sound. Whether you play the blues, rock, or even metal, you can get the sound you want from this guitar. I personally like playing blues and rock, and the sound I get from my Les Paul beats out any other guitar I've played. The humbuckers allow for that thick, rich sound that is often heard when playing blues. I must admit, the Les Paul looks very cool, too!

    I can't say that there is really anything that I dislike about my Les Paul. If you don't like a heavy guitar while playing on stage then this guitar might not be for you cause it is a little heavy.

    The construction and quality of the Gibson Les Paul is wonderful. You have a solid body which brings out a unique sound. There are two alnico humbuckers which are the power house of the great sound that comes out of this guitar. The tone and volume knobs are gold and the tuning pegs are chrome. My Les Paul is cherry sunburst which looks great.

    All in all the Gibson Les Paul Standard electric guitar is the definition of greatness. You can achieve many great sounds from this guitar. If you are looking for quality and great sound, then I would definitly suggest picking up a Les Paul.

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  • MGR/Adam StrzeleckiMGR/Adam Strzelecki

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard (1989-2013)Published on 02/03/02 at 15:00
    Bought 1/2 year used gear from friend that liked more play bass. Payed about 340$ (but in currency of Poland) including guarantee and guitar case.

    Yo! What I like is price. It's really low for some classy guitar like that. Two humbucks really make that climate as known from Jimmy Page or Faith No More's Album of the Year (Jon Hudson) or Kind for a Day (Trey Spruance) - all played on Les Pauls. String keys are great too. But you just must love the low bluessy sound of L.P.
    And most of all - the shape and look, it's really great - like a pretty woman.


    Humucks and that plastic finger-pod really like to tremble & vibrate on low sounds (string E especially). String height regulation some ti…
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    Bought 1/2 year used gear from friend that liked more play bass. Payed about 340$ (but in currency of Poland) including guarantee and guitar case.

    Yo! What I like is price. It's really low for some classy guitar like that. Two humbucks really make that climate as known from Jimmy Page or Faith No More's Album of the Year (Jon Hudson) or Kind for a Day (Trey Spruance) - all played on Les Pauls. String keys are great too. But you just must love the low bluessy sound of L.P.
    And most of all - the shape and look, it's really great - like a pretty woman.


    Humucks and that plastic finger-pod really like to tremble & vibrate on low sounds (string E especially). String height regulation some time lacks of freedom (known from Fenders like, but I hate Fender ;P). There's no serious disadventages of this gear... maybe "Handcrafted in Corea" could scary somebody.

    Gear is middle heave but solid. The quiality of wood impress me much. Fingerboard woor (dark one) is for me solid bould and will last long time.
    Freets catched some brown dots... could be made from rustless (stainless) metal.
    String keys are really great (silver ones). I hate the plastic ones selled now with Les Pauls. Humbucs give quite satysfying low sound (as I wish) but all electrics could be more noise-free (but it's only 340$)

    It's great gear for beggining playing blues, jazz or low overdrived grunge, metal.
    You love Faith No More or some jazz mild guitar sound - try this guitar, you'll find a music soul in this gear, I'll love the feeling you touch it...
    (Sorry for my English - I am Polish ;P)


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  • MGR/vvuteverMGR/vvutever

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard (1989-2013)Published on 12/20/01 at 15:00
    Purchased at Mars Music for $399.00
    I needed a guitar that could play rock, jazz and blues with some good sustain.

    This guitar is a beautiful red quilt top unit. It's got bindings allaround and has the inlaid fret makers. Simply great to look at.
    It's easy to play and sounds great with a more warm sound than a strat or tele.

    It's a little on the heavy side which takes some getting used to.

    The guitar quality at first glance and buy was outstanding. When I had it home, I noticed that the treble/rhythm switch was not functioning correctly and had to bring it back to be fixed.
    Also, the frets were unevenly made. The shop evened them for me. In the time they did that, the string bridge fr…
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    Purchased at Mars Music for $399.00
    I needed a guitar that could play rock, jazz and blues with some good sustain.

    This guitar is a beautiful red quilt top unit. It's got bindings allaround and has the inlaid fret makers. Simply great to look at.
    It's easy to play and sounds great with a more warm sound than a strat or tele.

    It's a little on the heavy side which takes some getting used to.

    The guitar quality at first glance and buy was outstanding. When I had it home, I noticed that the treble/rhythm switch was not functioning correctly and had to bring it back to be fixed.
    Also, the frets were unevenly made. The shop evened them for me. In the time they did that, the string bridge from the tuners was loose. Fixed also!

    Bottom line: The Korean made electronics are crappy. Assembly line made guitars, even though expensive, are sometimes not at all cut out for what they are made out to be.
    The guitar now sounds fantastic thanks to a very good repair person at Mars. He realigned the bridges and pickups and did the repairs talked about above.

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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  • MGR/Voxguitarist30MGR/Voxguitarist30

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard Quilted Top

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard (1989-2013)Published on 12/14/01 at 15:00
    I love my Epiphone Les Paul Standard Quilted Top, its looks will shred you before the sound will!I got the Epi because it would fit in my small budget and still give me that phat, deep sound i wanted. Bought it at Mars Music for $400.

    I absolutely love my epi. No guitar is perfect, but this one isn't that far behind. The finish I chose was a dark red quilt, almost blood red in colour. The body is solidas a brick (a good 10+pounder) and the sound is very good for "Gibson-Designed" humbuckers. The fact that it is a Limited Edition also urged me to get this guitar.

    Above I did mention the pickups were good, but i think that i can do better with some custom pickups I'll get in the near futur…
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    I love my Epiphone Les Paul Standard Quilted Top, its looks will shred you before the sound will!I got the Epi because it would fit in my small budget and still give me that phat, deep sound i wanted. Bought it at Mars Music for $400.

    I absolutely love my epi. No guitar is perfect, but this one isn't that far behind. The finish I chose was a dark red quilt, almost blood red in colour. The body is solidas a brick (a good 10+pounder) and the sound is very good for "Gibson-Designed" humbuckers. The fact that it is a Limited Edition also urged me to get this guitar.

    Above I did mention the pickups were good, but i think that i can do better with some custom pickups I'll get in the near future. Im considering a set of open coil PRS specials or maybe some Emg's. Aside from tune ups, every small probelm I have had has been under warrantee. When I first purchase the guitar I had a bad pot for the 3 way switch, so i had it replaced with a Gibson one from Mars; no charge. Along with the new pot the guy at Mars also fixed the setup, lowered the action by a hair, and waxed the guitar. More recently, (i have had it for about 6 months) I had a spur on the bridge fixed; it was also free at Mars. From my experience there, I'd recommend Mars to any musician for their excellent service and quality.

    I think the above statement said alot about this, but anyway the overall quality was good. You get what you pay for, so I am not surprised by a few glitches. As far as construction goes, the quilted top looks very deep and not at all like a spary on paint. The body and neck have a cream binding that looks great againt the dark red finish. All the hardware is black from tuners to stopbar and the pickups are open coiled. The neck it strait as you could ask for and the trapezoid inlays are perfect. A True Rock Guitar!!!

    The rating for this quitar is not really fair the way i see it. For what you pay, you get the an extreme quality axe. But when problems come, don't be surprised. I know if i didn't have a place like Mars to get it fixed, the review would not be as good. All in all, if i had the money, i would be reviewing a Gibson right now, but Epiphone is far from sub standard. If this guitar is in you're price range check it out!

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  • MGR/duffmckaganMGR/duffmckagan

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard (1989-2013)Published on 12/12/01 at 15:00
    I bought it at Opus 1 Music in Evansville Indiana. Bought to upgrade from my pathetic Mexican Tele. I traded in the Tele and I think I gave about 450.00 for it. I bought it because I've always liked Les Pauls, even if it isn't really a Gibson.

    I like the look and feel of the guitar, plays very fast. I think that it was worth my money, immediatly I understood the difference between it and my other guitars, the NECK!! The neck is great, I can't imagine having a guitar with a better neck. I also like the color, ebony, it gives it a very professional and i think sophisticated look.

    The Pickups! they suck a whole lot, I can actually talk into them and they pick up my voice. for as good a…
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    I bought it at Opus 1 Music in Evansville Indiana. Bought to upgrade from my pathetic Mexican Tele. I traded in the Tele and I think I gave about 450.00 for it. I bought it because I've always liked Les Pauls, even if it isn't really a Gibson.

    I like the look and feel of the guitar, plays very fast. I think that it was worth my money, immediatly I understood the difference between it and my other guitars, the NECK!! The neck is great, I can't imagine having a guitar with a better neck. I also like the color, ebony, it gives it a very professional and i think sophisticated look.

    The Pickups! they suck a whole lot, I can actually talk into them and they pick up my voice. for as good as the neck is, the pickups are much worse, it's almost unbearable. Also the high e dinks from the 18th fret and up. The good thing is that all of this can be fixed pretty easily, once that's done then it's a very, very good guitar.

    good quality except for the dinks on the e string, the finish is excellent, the tuning pegs are great, the nut is good, although it wouldn't hurt to change it either.

    All in all it's a good guitar, I'm glad I bought it, once I get the new pickups I would be obliged to challenge a gibson standard. I think it's worth the money I paid. It works very well on my cybertwin, which is not a big deal, but i have an extremely crappy leem amp and the guitar makes it a little less crappy i think.

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  • MGR/Epiphone Les Paul StandardMGR/Epiphone Les Paul Standard

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard (1989-2013)Published on 12/02/01 at 15:00
    I am left-handed and live in Cape Town, South Africa, and it has always been a struggle to purchase left-handed guitars as mos of the music shops have limited quantities (often cheapies) available. I bought my guitar in Ireland (Musician Inc) 18 months ago for 350 Irish pounds. Why : i saw a fellow guitarist with one and i was impressed with the sound quality & look of it.

    It's the most awesome guitar that i have ever owned. it has great sustain and i get the best out of the guitar when i use my overdrive settings on my effects rack (Boss me30). It's power is amazing and as i mentioned above, you can hold notes almost forever.
    This guitar has given me great confidence when playing solo's …
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    I am left-handed and live in Cape Town, South Africa, and it has always been a struggle to purchase left-handed guitars as mos of the music shops have limited quantities (often cheapies) available. I bought my guitar in Ireland (Musician Inc) 18 months ago for 350 Irish pounds. Why : i saw a fellow guitarist with one and i was impressed with the sound quality & look of it.

    It's the most awesome guitar that i have ever owned. it has great sustain and i get the best out of the guitar when i use my overdrive settings on my effects rack (Boss me30). It's power is amazing and as i mentioned above, you can hold notes almost forever.
    This guitar has given me great confidence when playing solo's and i can mimick most guitarists - I model my playing on Carlos Santana and my Epiphone makes me sound almost like him!
    It has a beautiful body - cherry sunburst and is very easy to play - A DREAM COME TRUE!!

    Nothing!

    It has 2 Humbuclers and Rosewood fingerboard + Mahogany top.
    The cherry sunburst finish is probably the best finish. Everything about the guitar says quality!

    Easy to play
    Awesome rock / lead / solo guitar!!!!!
    I look great when i play the guitar!
    This is a guitar that you keep for a lifetime and i would definitely recommend this guitar.


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  • MGR/Randall BryanMGR/Randall Bryan

    Gibson Les Paul Standard

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard (1989-2013)Published on 12/01/01 at 15:00
    I had a 60s Les Paul that ended up stolen and hadn't replaced it for many years...I saw an ad at Musican's Friend, ordered the catalog, and with some trepidation, ordered the unit....buying an axe unseen and untested....GULP!!!!Set me back $899...

    I expected that the hardware would not match the original, and I was wrong. This is the Paul I remembered. The fretboard was awesome, flawless...after some personal customization. The pickups perform without a hitch, and the finish lives up to the older, classic Pauls.

    Not much to NOT like...i wish there had been an option for a hardshell case versus the gig bag that came "free" with the unit.

    The natural finish is flawless...the volume contr…
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    I had a 60s Les Paul that ended up stolen and hadn't replaced it for many years...I saw an ad at Musican's Friend, ordered the catalog, and with some trepidation, ordered the unit....buying an axe unseen and untested....GULP!!!!Set me back $899...

    I expected that the hardware would not match the original, and I was wrong. This is the Paul I remembered. The fretboard was awesome, flawless...after some personal customization. The pickups perform without a hitch, and the finish lives up to the older, classic Pauls.

    Not much to NOT like...i wish there had been an option for a hardshell case versus the gig bag that came "free" with the unit.

    The natural finish is flawless...the volume controls and pickup switch are tight and Gibsons usual uality. The pickups give that unmistakeable Paul sound . The original tuning pegs will soon be history heheheh!

    I have no problems buying online from MF...super service, credit and prompt delivery. The catalogs just rock!

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  • MGR/Greg S.MGR/Greg S.

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard (1989-2013)Published on 11/19/01 at 15:00
    This guitar was purchased for $499.00 at The String Shoppe in Columbus, OH. This was the second guitar I've purchased from them and they don't just take the thing off the wall and say "See ya!" They polished and dusted the body, put fretboard conditioner on, and tuned it. Great customer service.

    This is my 4th Epiphone in the past year that I've purchased. I've started with a verrrry basic Gig Rig, went to a LP Special II, then a Les Paul 100, and now to the Les Paul Standard. Each one has been a huge leap up from the previous model (I now feel "worthy" to play this one!). It's about as close to a real honest to goodness Les Paul without spending an additional $1500.00. This model is Ebony…
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    This guitar was purchased for $499.00 at The String Shoppe in Columbus, OH. This was the second guitar I've purchased from them and they don't just take the thing off the wall and say "See ya!" They polished and dusted the body, put fretboard conditioner on, and tuned it. Great customer service.

    This is my 4th Epiphone in the past year that I've purchased. I've started with a verrrry basic Gig Rig, went to a LP Special II, then a Les Paul 100, and now to the Les Paul Standard. Each one has been a huge leap up from the previous model (I now feel "worthy" to play this one!). It's about as close to a real honest to goodness Les Paul without spending an additional $1500.00. This model is Ebony with a set neck, creme binding, and chrome humbuckers. I've always been a sucker for Les Pauls, could be my interest in Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, ZZ Top, Kiss, etc. The guitarists in these bands all favor Les Pauls. The humbuckers really crank and from the weight of the guitar you can just tell it's well put together. It just feels solid slung around your neck!

    Being Ebony the body shows fingerprints; but who cares! Sound and playability wise, this is a suh-weeet axe!

    The construction on this guitar is flawless. The binding is perfect and the thing just flat out looks sharp. If only I could play as well as it looks! If you don't have an additional $1000.00, get this over the full fledged Gibson Les Paul. I've said this is the "last guitar" I'll need for awhile. We'll see how long that thinking lasts.

    Lots of bang for the buck. A well made guitar that sounds excellent and plays well.

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  • MGR/RKID MGR/RKID

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard (1989-2013)Published on 11/02/01 at 15:00
    I bought this monster from the academy of sound in Manchester for £370 about two months ago. And since i have baught it i have never put it down.

    The main thing that i like about my LP is the tone and the feel of the guitar. It is quite heavy and when its strpped to you, you can tell the difference from fenders straight away!!! It feels like you have got alot more for your money and at 370 i feel like ive ripped epiphone off!!!! It is also great with effects it has heavy distortion and also adds a nice tone to any chorus and reverb effects. and the sunburst finnish is to die for!!

    I dont like the fact that its an epiphone and not a gibson but if the gibson is better than this (which it m…
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    I bought this monster from the academy of sound in Manchester for £370 about two months ago. And since i have baught it i have never put it down.

    The main thing that i like about my LP is the tone and the feel of the guitar. It is quite heavy and when its strpped to you, you can tell the difference from fenders straight away!!! It feels like you have got alot more for your money and at 370 i feel like ive ripped epiphone off!!!! It is also great with effects it has heavy distortion and also adds a nice tone to any chorus and reverb effects. and the sunburst finnish is to die for!!

    I dont like the fact that its an epiphone and not a gibson but if the gibson is better than this (which it must be)!! im gonna start savin now.

    It is built perfectly, there are no inperfections in my LP, and the design of these guitars screem out class, where as the fenders always look cheap and flimsy.


    I would recommend to everyone to buy this guitar, i had a les paul studio and i loved that until i had it signed by noel gallagher from oasis so i had to buy a new one so i didnt reck it!!! but instead i bought the standard and the difference is fuckin astoundin!!! but i would give the studio 5 out of 5 also. in my ratings the LP standard should be at least a 15

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  • MGR/JasonMGR/Jason

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard (1989-2013)Published on 09/08/01 at 15:00
    I was looking for a new guitar. I wanted something that would play well and sound professional. At first I was looking for an Epiphone Les Paul Black Beauty but it was modeled after the earlier Les Pauls which had a thick neck which did not allow easy playability. I was kind of disappointed. Then I found a Epiphone Les Paul Standard with an Ebony finish. I purchased it at Peeler Music in Toledo, Ohio for $595 with a hardshell case. List price for the guitar is $820.


    This guitar is amazing. It sounds great with or without distortion and is very easy to play with it's slim tapered neck. I have four guitars, and the Les Paul is definitely the best. It has the no tremolo system which makes …
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    I was looking for a new guitar. I wanted something that would play well and sound professional. At first I was looking for an Epiphone Les Paul Black Beauty but it was modeled after the earlier Les Pauls which had a thick neck which did not allow easy playability. I was kind of disappointed. Then I found a Epiphone Les Paul Standard with an Ebony finish. I purchased it at Peeler Music in Toledo, Ohio for $595 with a hardshell case. List price for the guitar is $820.


    This guitar is amazing. It sounds great with or without distortion and is very easy to play with it's slim tapered neck. I have four guitars, and the Les Paul is definitely the best. It has the no tremolo system which makes string changing very easy. I got mine with the Black Ebony finish which in my opinion is nicer looking than the available honeyburst or cherry sunbusrt, which are a bit more expensive, but not much. If you are trying to decide between getting an Epiphone Les Paul or a Gibson I would suggest you get the Epiphone. I have played both and I think they are equally good. The only major difference is that the Epiphone costs a lot less. I know this because when I went to get a new guitar I tried out some Gibsons and I didn't like them any better than the Epiphones. Epiphone guitars are all made by Gibson. My Epiphone even says Gibson on it. It was very well constructed. I like how easy it is to play fast leads on it.


    There is absolutely nothing that I do not like about this guitar. Some people don't care for the no tremelo system but I don't see why. The only reason for it is if you use a whammy bar all of the time which most people don't. Second of all, like I said earlier it is easier to string and it doesn't take you long at all to get use to the different bridge when your palm muting which also wouldn't really matter much because most people don't do that much palm muting.


    It is very well constructed. It mahogany body, and neck and a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard. Also as I have said earlier the slim taper neck allows easy playability.


    The bottom line is the Epiphone Les Paul standard is a great sounding guitar for a good price.


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  • MGR/AnonymousMGR/Anonymous

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard (1989-2013)Published on 07/29/01 at 15:00
    I bought this baby at Link's Music in Hanover PA. I wanted it for a secondary guitar, but it took preferance over my Gibson SG!!! I payed $549 + tax.

    The playability was beyond ridiculous. I have never nailed any licks faster than I did on this Les Paul. At first I was worried due to the fact that it wasn't made here, but reviews I've read made me try it out. I loved it, like i said the fretboard is set for speed. So is the action, and I didn't have any overgripping problems on and open D chord like I do on my SG. I think 3rd string is set better on here.

    I could complain about wait or finish, but I won't. They are both fine and don't effect my playing. One thing that is annoying is the f…
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    I bought this baby at Link's Music in Hanover PA. I wanted it for a secondary guitar, but it took preferance over my Gibson SG!!! I payed $549 + tax.

    The playability was beyond ridiculous. I have never nailed any licks faster than I did on this Les Paul. At first I was worried due to the fact that it wasn't made here, but reviews I've read made me try it out. I loved it, like i said the fretboard is set for speed. So is the action, and I didn't have any overgripping problems on and open D chord like I do on my SG. I think 3rd string is set better on here.

    I could complain about wait or finish, but I won't. They are both fine and don't effect my playing. One thing that is annoying is the fact that true Gibsons are a couple thousand more for a guitar that feels the same. I played both and own a Gibson SG and prefer this.

    Good, for what I've done now. The finish is purple flake, which i believe isn't on any Les Pauls, Gibson or Epiphone anymore.... I like the bulky feeling on the neck. It helped speed wise. It is all put together well enough.

    Buy this, not a true Gibson unless you're rich. I love it and I even have a Gibson. Change the pickups if you are picky.

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  • MGR/AnonymousMGR/Anonymous

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard (1989-2013)Published on 07/08/01 at 15:00
    I bought this guitar at peeler music in toledo, ohio for $525. I decided to get an Epiphone after playing both gibsons and Epiphones and discovering that the Epiphones are almost as good or in some cases better than many Gibsons and are a fraction of the price.


    I like the color of my new les paul. It is an Ebony. You can also get it in sunburst, but I prefer black. I love it's sound and how it feels. The neck is not to thick like some of the other les pauls.


    I can't really think of any problems with it.


    It is very well constructed. Like I said earlier that it's neck isn't too thick like some other les paul models. Also it has a nice cut away so you can get to all of the frets well…
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    I bought this guitar at peeler music in toledo, ohio for $525. I decided to get an Epiphone after playing both gibsons and Epiphones and discovering that the Epiphones are almost as good or in some cases better than many Gibsons and are a fraction of the price.


    I like the color of my new les paul. It is an Ebony. You can also get it in sunburst, but I prefer black. I love it's sound and how it feels. The neck is not to thick like some of the other les pauls.


    I can't really think of any problems with it.


    It is very well constructed. Like I said earlier that it's neck isn't too thick like some other les paul models. Also it has a nice cut away so you can get to all of the frets well. It was made in korea, where many well constructed guitars are made, and then set-up and inspected by the Epiphone company in the USA.


    It feels good, looks good, and sounds good.


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  • MGR/AnonymousMGR/Anonymous

    Gibson Les Paul Standard

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard (1989-2013)Published on 06/26/01 at 15:00
    My beginner Godin Electric was cool, but was satisfying the need for a deep, hearty tone that could warm up your very soul. I wanted something with some more depth to it, but didn't know if the Les Paul would be too much beef, and too much money. I got it used for about $1450, quite a steal as it was owned but not really used by the previous owner.


    Les Paul's deliver the traditional warm, full, and long-sustaining sound. No complaints about the weight of the guitar because with a nice warm tube amp it delivers all the warmth I need. My fears of too much beef were calmed by simply turning down the gain and allowing the distortion to just give the sound depth. Excellent for those like…
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    My beginner Godin Electric was cool, but was satisfying the need for a deep, hearty tone that could warm up your very soul. I wanted something with some more depth to it, but didn't know if the Les Paul would be too much beef, and too much money. I got it used for about $1450, quite a steal as it was owned but not really used by the previous owner.


    Les Paul's deliver the traditional warm, full, and long-sustaining sound. No complaints about the weight of the guitar because with a nice warm tube amp it delivers all the warmth I need. My fears of too much beef were calmed by simply turning down the gain and allowing the distortion to just give the sound depth. Excellent for those like myself who want warmth and rhythm from an electric, not just a whining power solo.


    Les Paul's are a little chunky and not as smooth to play as, say, a Paul Reed Smith. Still needs some fretwork too. Not sure if that is a problem with LP's.


    Well made, with all the quirks of a Les Paul. High quality.


    Absolutely. Solid guitars.

    Les Paul's are a good buy, an investment. They will go up in value, and provide the warmth and depth of tone you can't find in a Stratocaster or other single/double-coil guitars.



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  • MGR/AnonymousMGR/Anonymous

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard (1989-2013)Published on 06/25/01 at 15:00
    I took my old beat up kramer to Daddys Junky Music in Albany NY. I was desperately looking for a lefty guitar. I looked all aroud at the cheap feeling strat copies until I came to the end of the line...there she was man...sitting on a guitar stand looking right at me. the guitar is very new and I almost passed out when I saw the 200.00 tag. I believe that was because the pickgueard was missing as well as the plastic tip on the toggle switch which was replaced before I left. They gave me 160.00 for the kramer (American) and I left that store being only 50.00 and change broker.



    I love the beautiful shiny finish. The les paul gold logo and the overall classic real gibson tone and feel. ne…
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    I took my old beat up kramer to Daddys Junky Music in Albany NY. I was desperately looking for a lefty guitar. I looked all aroud at the cheap feeling strat copies until I came to the end of the line...there she was man...sitting on a guitar stand looking right at me. the guitar is very new and I almost passed out when I saw the 200.00 tag. I believe that was because the pickgueard was missing as well as the plastic tip on the toggle switch which was replaced before I left. They gave me 160.00 for the kramer (American) and I left that store being only 50.00 and change broker.



    I love the beautiful shiny finish. The les paul gold logo and the overall classic real gibson tone and feel. neck is nice but had some glue residue on a fret. I am not rich so this guitar was a godsend! Also the neck is set and not bolt-on. the crafmanship in this guitar is stunning!! I will go onstage anywhere anytime and show the turkeys what real tone sounds like! Ill probably get a duncan hot pickup for the neck position. This axe through a crate vintage club tube amp is the real deal.



    I wish guitar had real gibson kluson tuners like the old standards instead of epi knock-offs. only complaint here!



    A#1 quality and tone for you buck! Very solid axe.


    I am still shocked that I came across such a steal today. considering that lefthanded axes usually run you more than rightys!



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  • MGR/AnonymousMGR/Anonymous

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard

    Epiphone Les Paul Standard (1989-2013)Published on 06/25/01 at 15:00
    I bought the guitar from a guitar shop that is now out of business. Price $550.



    While I was searching for a Fender Strat, this Les Paul was found gleaming in a corner. After playing it for a while I had to have it. Good fretboard feel. Great classic sound that matches the more expensive Gibson models. Even with the classic pickups the distortion crunched with the best of them! Oh...and the finish....very nice.



    The bridge sticks up high from the surface of the guitar making it difficult to play if you are not used to it. It's just as heavy as the Gibson Les Paul’s. I thought it was very well made. If you look very close at both Gibson and Epiphone guitars you will see that Gibson u…
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    I bought the guitar from a guitar shop that is now out of business. Price $550.



    While I was searching for a Fender Strat, this Les Paul was found gleaming in a corner. After playing it for a while I had to have it. Good fretboard feel. Great classic sound that matches the more expensive Gibson models. Even with the classic pickups the distortion crunched with the best of them! Oh...and the finish....very nice.



    The bridge sticks up high from the surface of the guitar making it difficult to play if you are not used to it. It's just as heavy as the Gibson Les Paul’s. I thought it was very well made. If you look very close at both Gibson and Epiphone guitars you will see that Gibson uses AAA top grade woods. Epiphone uses a lower grade but is still good quality. If you want a Strat there's nothing wrong with that but give the Epiphone Les Paul a try.


    If you want a Gibson Les Paul, again give the Epiphone a try. In my opinion it plays just as well at the fraction of the price.

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  • PurlysoundPurlysound
    Epiphone Les Paul Standard (1989-2013)Published on 10/16/02 at 03:23
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    Impeccable State

    UTILIZATION

    Trs enjoyable to play guitar

    SOUNDS

    Good sound for the blues as well as rock and mtal

    OVERALL OPINION

    Trs to a good buy, both for beginners and for a confirm
  • Slim_herveSlim_herve
    Epiphone Les Paul Standard (1989-2013)Published on 02/10/03 at 02:40
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    These guitars are made in Korea. This is the Les Paul standart, body and Mahogany neck stocky, rosewood fingerboard.
    They have 22 frets, two humbuckers Epiphone standart. The bridge is the standart Gibson: Stop bar and a nut Tune-O-Matic. There is a volume and a micro tonality.
    The neck is typical Gibson, broad and rounded profile. But on the other MODEL they can be more or less fine

    UTILIZATION

    For fans of the neck is a Gibson happiness Access in acute is not easy on the particular lines (like on a Les Paul).
    It is a true Les Paul dcoupe no stomach, no change from forearm, and its weight is consquent, but it's a good guitar rocker!
    The big sound is of course the field pr…
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    These guitars are made in Korea. This is the Les Paul standart, body and Mahogany neck stocky, rosewood fingerboard.
    They have 22 frets, two humbuckers Epiphone standart. The bridge is the standart Gibson: Stop bar and a nut Tune-O-Matic. There is a volume and a micro tonality.
    The neck is typical Gibson, broad and rounded profile. But on the other MODEL they can be more or less fine

    UTILIZATION

    For fans of the neck is a Gibson happiness Access in acute is not easy on the particular lines (like on a Les Paul).
    It is a true Les Paul dcoupe no stomach, no change from forearm, and its weight is consquent, but it's a good guitar rocker!
    The big sound is of course the field prdilection.

    SOUNDS

    This guitar is dedicates to rock, from the Blues and up to Hard.
    I use a JCM 900, a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe and a Marshall SuperLead of 1969
    The sound is warm and fat trs for micro serious and quite (too) for the micro incisive acute
    I liked the sound of the mics handle but not the micro acute that I found too garish.
    I changed the pickups for two Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates, and I think the team of quality pickups it competes with guitars more Chres.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I have this guitar for 5 years. I love his sleeve rve (and color, see my profile)
    I have not tried many MODELS before buying because I liked it right away, I just have to wait a month to have the dosh. The report quality price seems reasonable trs. Exprience with this choice probably I would do (changing mics included), although the new Lag Roxane made in Korea, too, are excellent competitors in the same type of guitars and the same price range
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  • Perfecto_MorissonPerfecto_Morisson
    Epiphone Les Paul Standard (1989-2013)Published on 09/19/03 at 06:53
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    Nothing to add: especially not floyd, big fat humbukers, roots wok and woll attitude and physical flows.
    I note though that mine is a SPECIAL EDITION! (???) It's good. Besides, if someone could explain what changes it would be very nice.

    UTILIZATION

    The handle is nickel: the frets glide like soap (but this is the SPECIAL EDITION playing ...). I almost never found better. Access to Acute = matter of habit, anyway we are not here to play the Vai.
    Weight, you get used to, but the strap-locks are needed as soon as we move a little.
    For sound, it's Gibson LP and less well: the need to tame, there is not anything you want with (same as the Gibson).
    on the other hand, huge black…
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    Nothing to add: especially not floyd, big fat humbukers, roots wok and woll attitude and physical flows.
    I note though that mine is a SPECIAL EDITION! (???) It's good. Besides, if someone could explain what changes it would be very nice.

    UTILIZATION

    The handle is nickel: the frets glide like soap (but this is the SPECIAL EDITION playing ...). I almost never found better. Access to Acute = matter of habit, anyway we are not here to play the Vai.
    Weight, you get used to, but the strap-locks are needed as soon as we move a little.
    For sound, it's Gibson LP and less well: the need to tame, there is not anything you want with (same as the Gibson).
    on the other hand, huge black spot: the LARSEN. It's simple: volume 5, distortion of the amplifier is hyperacute live as soon as no longer plays: the footswitch takes a beating. With a distortion pedal it manages, but it's still not the ecstasy. Need to change the pickups ... snif

    SOUNDS

    The sounds are fat distortion is the riff in a box. In his clear, there are many combinbaisons thanks to four knobs, almost jazz sometimes.
    When you play a note on the cheek not half: the sound is supported, limit piano (I said "limit").
    The microphone is a bit sharp one screaming. By combining the two microphones and moving tones there are some beautiful sounds.
    In summary, I repeat: we do not all styles with it. The well-funk classic to avoid further such.

    OVERALL OPINION

    The sound has a nice personality, but P!!! of feedback ...
    Excellent quality / price against it of course, the difference with a real Les Paul is not so obvious, except probably at the finish (a little false to the octave for example).
    It's a great choice, but the microphones are changing from being pushed a little distortion ...
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  • el ouistitiel ouistiti
    Epiphone Les Paul Standard (1989-2013)Published on 08/25/03 at 12:53
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    For CHARACTERISTICS are those base ... I will not rpeter. The cls are of good quality compared to an old Epiphone (SG model) which ignores the inet agreement. The only dfault of this model lies in the finishing, often mean, for example the bases of each string on the bridge are poorly rgls. The DCON slcteur quickly (live coverage) and not on mine, the other of my friends have possdant the MODEL of the change.

    UTILIZATION

    Personally I find the handle trs enjoyable, albeit Most recent internship frets are harder accssible (especially on 4.5 and 6 th string) but if you do not have big "tubes" that remains playable. As regards the forms of the Les Paul, we love it or dtest ... I love…
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    For CHARACTERISTICS are those base ... I will not rpeter. The cls are of good quality compared to an old Epiphone (SG model) which ignores the inet agreement. The only dfault of this model lies in the finishing, often mean, for example the bases of each string on the bridge are poorly rgls. The DCON slcteur quickly (live coverage) and not on mine, the other of my friends have possdant the MODEL of the change.

    UTILIZATION

    Personally I find the handle trs enjoyable, albeit Most recent internship frets are harder accssible (especially on 4.5 and 6 th string) but if you do not have big "tubes" that remains playable. As regards the forms of the Les Paul, we love it or dtest ... I love and I crack honntement every day when I see it. Weight (3.5 kg and yes I pes is not unbearable contrary to what they say, on the knees and shoulders as the ones in spite of my build of Mickey, on the contrary that the amliore Sustain (more about her older sister in Gibson PSE 5 kg).

    SOUNDS

    As for the microphones, or it can be the most critical of this guitar (but remember the report qualitprix). Certainly the microphone is loud but the acute micro ratrape the grave a little warmer and prcis (that is relative anyway). I intend to change them, and I think that is what is best to do.

    OVERALL OPINION

    Whatever your style of music, this guitar is happening everywhere. Ideal for beginners on a budget moyen.En changing the pickups I'm sure this skyscraper is one of the best quality the market price and it can even compete with the first Gibson Les Paul (I speak in terms range). Trs favorable opinion on it.
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  • groludgrolud
    Epiphone Les Paul Standard (1989-2013)Published on 09/05/03 at 09:41
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    Dj guitar has a big sister well known to all! I mean obviously the Gibson Les Paul, APRS it is true that this is not the same quality that is not made in the United States but rather made in Korea but hey the price is not the and even a good guitar is affordable. Trs good for beginners
    As against the basic microphones not really top!

    UTILIZATION

    The handle seems strange it is to play? me, the fact that G starts with a guitar Jim Harley and the Epiphone is the only other guitar that was until the g (was about 6 years) the handle seems to me quite comfortable to play, after s, g of friends who play on the ibanez and told me that the problem posed handle their ...
    No problem for…
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    Dj guitar has a big sister well known to all! I mean obviously the Gibson Les Paul, APRS it is true that this is not the same quality that is not made in the United States but rather made in Korea but hey the price is not the and even a good guitar is affordable. Trs good for beginners
    As against the basic microphones not really top!

    UTILIZATION

    The handle seems strange it is to play? me, the fact that G starts with a guitar Jim Harley and the Epiphone is the only other guitar that was until the g (was about 6 years) the handle seems to me quite comfortable to play, after s, g of friends who play on the ibanez and told me that the problem posed handle their ...
    No problem for Access in specially acute.
    Guitar a bit heavy, but when it is most like me is no problem. ;)

    SOUNDS

    This is where is gets complicated. In fact me who loves the big distos rather acute edge and well and playing in a band, I was REALLY a possible problem, a point that I almost Spar g guitar . The microphones are of poor quality, so that ds the sound is too loud with a feedback block distortion! As against the clear sound, I have nothing wrong. G finally found the solution by simply changing microphones, microphones g found good opportunities cheap and then it all came together.

    OVERALL OPINION

    Good qualitprix
    And then I found the guitar really beautiful, I love its shape.
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