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Published on 03/04/11 at 03:10
In which country was it made? (USA, Japan, Mexico, France ...)
Korea
What type of bridge (Floyd, Wilkinson ...)?
Tune-o-matic
What kind of stick?
Glued rather round.
How many frets, what kind of microphone and their configuration?
22 frets. Originally, they are Seymour Duncan pickups copy. Duncans but I installed it. A SH1 (59) in Chevalt and SH2 (Jazz) in neck.
What are the settings (volume, tone, micro switch ...)?
Les Paul configuration:
-2 Humbuckers not splitted
Switch-3 position, bridge - bridge + neck and neck
-2 Volumes and 2 tones independent for each microphone.
Not what is most versatile.
UTILIZATION
The handle is it nice?
It is not flat, rather designed to fit into the palm of the hand and chords. I have big hands, it does not suit me wrong.
Ergonomics is it good (in terms of shape, weight ...)?
It is a rather heavy guitar. The body is large for an electric, but there must have cavities inside because it is lighter than my Fame Forum IV. The interface is not as good as on a range of guitars of more recent design. It's hardly her strong point.
Access to acute (last string) Is it easy?
No, it is not very easy. Again, the conception date and it is not made for shred.
Do you get a good sound easy?
Why yes, the original pickups are good clean or crunchy, but quickly becomes vague and mushy in saturation. That's why I've changed. Since the sound suits me much better.
SOUNDS
Are they suitable for your style of music?
Yes, for all that is jazz, blues, rock, hard rock. Not for what is metal and funk.
What kind of sound you get and with what settings ("crystalline", "fat ",....)?
Ben rather fat and round (especially neck). It's a Les Paul, not a Stratocaster.
With what (s) amplifier (s) or effect (s) do you play?
Hughes & Kettner Switchblade 50 Combo TSC, Wahwah Dunlop, Whammy 4, Rocktron Hush, Rocktron Silver Dragon.
What are the sounds you prefer, you hate?
I do not hate the tone. It is pretty well what is in his jurisdiction. It's not a Gibson either.
OVERALL OPINION
For how long have you been using it?
For 5 or 6 years.
Did you try many other models before getting this one?
Some of which an Epiphone SG, an Epiphone Explorer, a Mexican Start, a Cort, a Gibson Les Paul, a WSL, a Dean Dime ... And I had an Ibanez JEM 555
What thing do you like most/least about it?
The +: its roots rock side
The -: lack of versatility and ergonomics
What is your opinion about the value for the price?
Normal
Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice?
No. I found a Fame Forum IV for 799 euros. If I count my Les Paul 525 of the 200 + and dust for the 2 humbuckers, I'm almost at the same price. And in manufacturing quality, versatility (2 humbuckers and split a piezo bridge), sound, sustain, ergonomic handle, ... it easily outperforms Epiphone.
Korea
What type of bridge (Floyd, Wilkinson ...)?
Tune-o-matic
What kind of stick?
Glued rather round.
How many frets, what kind of microphone and their configuration?
22 frets. Originally, they are Seymour Duncan pickups copy. Duncans but I installed it. A SH1 (59) in Chevalt and SH2 (Jazz) in neck.
What are the settings (volume, tone, micro switch ...)?
Les Paul configuration:
-2 Humbuckers not splitted
Switch-3 position, bridge - bridge + neck and neck
-2 Volumes and 2 tones independent for each microphone.
Not what is most versatile.
UTILIZATION
The handle is it nice?
It is not flat, rather designed to fit into the palm of the hand and chords. I have big hands, it does not suit me wrong.
Ergonomics is it good (in terms of shape, weight ...)?
It is a rather heavy guitar. The body is large for an electric, but there must have cavities inside because it is lighter than my Fame Forum IV. The interface is not as good as on a range of guitars of more recent design. It's hardly her strong point.
Access to acute (last string) Is it easy?
No, it is not very easy. Again, the conception date and it is not made for shred.
Do you get a good sound easy?
Why yes, the original pickups are good clean or crunchy, but quickly becomes vague and mushy in saturation. That's why I've changed. Since the sound suits me much better.
SOUNDS
Are they suitable for your style of music?
Yes, for all that is jazz, blues, rock, hard rock. Not for what is metal and funk.
What kind of sound you get and with what settings ("crystalline", "fat ",....)?
Ben rather fat and round (especially neck). It's a Les Paul, not a Stratocaster.
With what (s) amplifier (s) or effect (s) do you play?
Hughes & Kettner Switchblade 50 Combo TSC, Wahwah Dunlop, Whammy 4, Rocktron Hush, Rocktron Silver Dragon.
What are the sounds you prefer, you hate?
I do not hate the tone. It is pretty well what is in his jurisdiction. It's not a Gibson either.
OVERALL OPINION
For how long have you been using it?
For 5 or 6 years.
Did you try many other models before getting this one?
Some of which an Epiphone SG, an Epiphone Explorer, a Mexican Start, a Cort, a Gibson Les Paul, a WSL, a Dean Dime ... And I had an Ibanez JEM 555
What thing do you like most/least about it?
The +: its roots rock side
The -: lack of versatility and ergonomics
What is your opinion about the value for the price?
Normal
Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice?
No. I found a Fame Forum IV for 799 euros. If I count my Les Paul 525 of the 200 + and dust for the 2 humbuckers, I'm almost at the same price. And in manufacturing quality, versatility (2 humbuckers and split a piezo bridge), sound, sustain, ergonomic handle, ... it easily outperforms Epiphone.