All user reviews for the Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plain Top

Made in China, but I think for once it's bnfique: the guitar as an offer for a Gibson US drisoire price (450 euros) ...
In the range of plain top Epiphone is placed above the satandard more.
-Body mahogany
- Flame maple table
- Handle collbr /> On mine I substituting the alnico V by Elitist for an even more fawn vintage Les Paul 58 '.
I also mount of mcaniques Grover USA
I have a Gibson SG Faded which in terms of finish is well below the Epiphone. The Epiphone is really very well Finni and very beautiful.


USE

The handle is a true Russianness less fat than the Gibson and faster. The access to the treble is very easy as a given that there are only 22 boxes.
The guitar is heavier than the SG, but the big sound comes directly to weight. This is not an Ibanez basswood, it's clear!
Gibson typical sound, it is obtained immediately.

SONORITS

I play blues, rock 70 ', hard blues so this is the Idale guitar.
With the original pickups sound is already bigger and bulky as the Gibson SG that is much sche timbre level.
The Elitist reinforces this side "Bold" and strong.
Both pickups are killing particulirement solo. The guitar sends a phenomenal sustain (even with the original alnico is above the Gibson Faded.

Compared a Gibson Les Paul Standard, it is not a huge difference except the price. Not in any case what justified the supplmentaires 1500 euros.

NOTICE GLOBAL

I was tired of my Gibson SG and its handle lumberjack that slowed my game, I could afford to pay me a Gibson Studio but the handle is the same. So I turn to Epiphone whose sleeves are better, less fat and less tiring. I do not regret my purchase, I have a Gibson or (better with Elitist microphones) and possibilt to play the same speed with my fender strat.
I advise the top level rather than the standard because for 60 euros more possde it a better violin.
Made in the USA, it would cost 1500 euros ...

I bought it on Forstarkardoktorn.com in Stockholm. It was the best! Paid 850$
It's only available in Scandinavia though...

I like most things about it!

The Machine Heads suck! Buy new ones!

It has a Solid Mahogany body with a class AA- european maple top that is both heavy and beautiful. The finish is incredible compared to the Standard model and so is the detail quality. It has Mahogany a neck with mother-of-pearl inlays and has great action and playability (1960 shape). It is handcrafted in Czechoslovakia so it's not some plastic junk Korean made guitar. The pickups and the rest of the hardware come from Schaller. The pickups sounds very vintage and real. This guitar doesn't feel like an Epiphone at all! More like a Gibson if you ask me!


If you buy an Epiphone, buy this one!

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Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plain Top

Made in China
Table bomb Saddle
Mahogany body
Tune-o-Matic
Mahogany
Rosewood fingerboard with 22 frets again in trapzes
2 Alnico Classic humbucking
2 volumes + 2 tones
Slecteur 3 positions
Colour: Honey Burst, Vintage Sunburst Heritage Cherry Burst (mine)

UTILIZATION

I find the handle really nice, it's a pleasure to play with this set. The key is fairly flat and me Sounds good we move from one rhythm to a solo without any problems.

The access to the latest box is not great, like a les paul ... But that does not play some nice solos.

As a les paul ... it is heavy, but it's still fun to play just a little change of position when it starts to hurt and it's go again!

I find the sound great! Some say that the micro epiphone guitars are not great, but I find it good, at least well suited to this guitar that costs only 400 should not be forgotten. So for now the microphones allow me to play what I want as I want, it can be seen later to change them, but for now no question

There are some small manufacturing defects but nothing major, definitely closer than 5 cm to see, so do not worry, if she is really beautiful!

SOUNDS

For the style of music I play is perfect especially anything that is "rock" through Oasis, ACDC, Led Zep, Hendrix etc ... and no worry about all this and also some blues and jazz, and so is the sound is beautiful, I love the sound of the les paul and this is mainly why I chose it.

I use a small Marshall amp ac mg15dfx preamp and a Line6 Pod 2.0, which allows for lots of different sounds but always pleasing to the ear

I would say that the sound from the crunch to more convienent largest saturation has this guitar, I think they finally sounds great, much better now than on the other anyway!
In terms of its clear, it is a little harder to get a good sound (AC remains my taste) because I find it rather flat and let's say I do not like, it takes a few small adjustments to get clear sound with a little more "volume", less flat, but when found is good, clear sound is also very good (it's still not why jai took the paul! hahaha the knob gain a background!)

OVERALL OPINION

It's been four months that I have.

My favorite is the profile of the handle very nice, the shape of the guitar that I find very beautiful, and of course the sound (especially saturated.

What I like least .. uh .. Ben is a bit heavy, but nothing insurmountable

Before I have a copy of strata (never again now that the jai les paul!) And I tried a few half boxes.

The report qualitprix really is very good, yes it is made in China, allowing this low price, but it is beautiful, really a very good guitar for those who love the les paul.

Of course I do it again this choice, without any hesitation. Gibson Epiphone and thank you

The Les Paul Standard is the essence of all that is Gibson, really. The Epiphone equivalent somewhat matches that signature characteristic, but I find that it falls short in a few areas that I'll explain later. It has a mahogany body with a maple top, a set mahogany neck with a rosewood fretboard and trapezoid inlays, 22 frets, binding all around, tune-o-matic bridge, three humbuckers, two volumes, two tones and a three way switch.

UTILIZATION

The guitar had a few flaws. For one, the nut wasn't cut properly. Whenever you tuned up, you could notice that there was an audible ping. This is because the nut was binding the string. The frets on these were pretty decent in terms of the fret ends, but there were a few low frets on this. A nice fret level could allow you to get some sick action on this, and if you get one, I recommend looking into this. Aside from that, the build quality was pretty similar to the rest of the Epiphone line.

SOUNDS

The pickups in this were pretty dull and bland sounding. The bridge pickup was muddy and seemed to lack what I usually look for in a bridge pickup. The neck pickup sounded dull, and I couldn't get that super smooth lead tone I love so much. If I were to keep this guitar, I would probably put in something like a JB/59 combo in this. That would really help give it some balls, and considering I play metal, they'd be more suited towards what I look for in a guitar.

OVERALL OPINION

These are decent guitars, but be sure to pay attention to details. The nut on this wasn't the best, the frets could use some leveling, and the pickups really need to be replaced. Once you address those issues, it's a real solid playing guitar. If you can afford the real deal, I recommend getting that instead. If not, this could be a decent alternative.

Guitar made in China.
Stopbar easel.
Channel and mahogany body.
Channel 22 frets glued to the corp.
Alnico Classic humbuckers 2 microseconds.
2 volume and 2 tone with 3-position (treble: bridge pickup; Rhythm: neck pickup; positions Intermediate: 2 microphones.
Mechanical Grover.


UTILIZATION

I personally find that the handle is a delight. Her only fault (which can also be a quality) is that it encourages pass over the thumb. My teacher was sick of seeing beyond my shoot. However s your teacher tells you nothing there above you will see that the handle perfectly matches the shape of your hand.
Regarding ergonomics, okay it is not light but it 'is not a donkey can not easily withstand several hours on her shoulder.
Access to acute is confusing at first but the more you use it the less you pay attention, simply find the right position. It is still difficult to play the strings on the last 4 frets but remember that this is a Les Paul.
Readily obtained the desired sound. We just few minutes walk to pass on the amp and do some testing to make it sound good.

SOUNDS

For now it is quite suitable to my style which is rather hard rock. But my game drifting slowly towards the metal and is easy to feel its limits (although there is room). But those who want power rock and hard guitar is the right thing.
To be honest I'm not a fan settings and I leave them as they are. For the clean sound I put the treble and bass and mid at 6 to 7 the sound is neutral, there is not much to say about it. For distortion sounds I put the treble and bass and mid at 6 to 5, with this config is obtained a sound enough "Slashien.
I play a Line 6 Spider 2 30 and I turn off the effects. I prefer the sounds simple. The tone that sounds like the sound clear and the sound "insane" as a name on my amp. I hate the sounds are the sound of "crunch" and "metal" but do not panic because future buyers that these are sound on the amp that are shit.

OVERALL OPINION

I have this guitar for 1 year now, so I had time to play it well.
Before buying I did a lot of testing mainly on Squier and Ibanez but when I got the Les Paul I had a little crush, it is limited to stay in my hands.
What I like most about this guitar is its mance and versatility of its microphones. What I like least is precisely because the microphones in the early going but when it begins to forge his own style, they are no longer sufficient. This problem can be solved by a change of microphone.
The price / quality ratio is excellent without a doubt.
With this experience I would do without hesitation choice but now that I have my style of game I would expect another budget to buy myself corresponding microphones.

See more advice or epihone site for technical details.
Just a les paul.

UTILIZATION

I bought this small paul to make me happy. I'm long on a gibson les paul and I missed it, the feeeling a les paul.
So: it weighs its weight, good balance, very conforable standing. Less sitting for several years but I moved on strats so ... yeah, you get older ...

Very comfortable handle. I had to adjust immediately, right away-string handle not even need to touch the curvature of the handle.
Good feelings.

SOUNDS

Initially I found it a bit light in his term.
But dig a little
My Tonebone gives a good glow: overdrive generous, it is hell for good rhythm or a game rather rock blues. Should not push the gain is too less. His record is quite the big crunch. The sound casseroles, plans also funk and all its derivatives. It is well!
I prefer it plugged into my twin 65 tojouts with the tone bone. This is worse in my Vibrolux (This one he reserves for real strats and tele!)
Bcp change the pickups for Gibsons. I understand this much choice but to buy a gibson paf opportunity because the 2 + poses a potential and it is almost the same price!
I find this very useful les paul in its own juice: a short side smooth, bold enough vintage finally. (Alnico!)


OVERALL OPINION

A good guitar, no complaints about the violin. the table is full. It makes perfect agreement (mechanical groove anyway). And she is very beautiful. I'm going to follow it live in the studio, I do not care about personal brands of guitars that matters is the quality of the instrument and its usefulness in precise register.

(Originally written by leguitaristedu02/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
- Made in china

- Two humbuckers and tune-o-matic bridge

- 2 tone and 2 volume controls, 3-way toggle switch



UTILIZATION

The neck is very pleasant.

But access to the upper frets is not very easy.

The guitar is heavy (like a Les Paul)

The sound is really good (I play a small, 6-watt Line 6 Micro Spider amp).

SOUNDS

This guitar is perfect for my music style: Led Zeppelin, Green Day, Pink Floyd, etc.

I don't know how to adjust the guitar yet...

I like every sound it produces.

OVERALL OPINION

I've been playing it for three weeks.

I like everything about this guitar!!

I bought it on the web so I didn't actually test it before buying it, but I did test other guitars.

Good value for money.

I wouldn't change it for anything else in the world!