I just don’t like Les Pauls

Well, I learnt I didn’t like Les Pauls.

• the neck broke (so I know it’s a ‘real’ Les Paul)
• the pickups sounded flat (but this was 2004, and I’ve heard Epiphone now shippers better pickups)
• the tuners fell art after 10 years
• the bridge never intimated the low e properly (again, 2004 quality)

Worst of all, I just don’t like the feel. That’s nothing against the guitar, it’s just personal al preference.

Nevertheless, I have played Gibson’s and I prefer my Epiphone, and I don’t even like it that much. I’ll never sell it because it was my University guitar, so it’s sentimental, but I never reach for it!

Solid workhorse

This is my second guitar which intended to be upgrade for my super cheap first guitar (aria-mac or some). Only after years of using it and playing it in band situations (Metalish punk rock) I realised how good actually this guitar is. It sounds mazing, never had a single issue with pots or any other parts. Maybe once I did setup myself lowering string action. I also bought some other guitars and they all had something: jack issues, sound/tone knob issues, something just not being right. Not with this little bastard. When I felt that I need to upgrade ("Better/more expensive guitar"), I put JB in bridge position and oh boy I fell in love with this guitar just like moment I bought it. Probably never selling this one :)

Incredible Sound

Well, what can I say? Obviously, an Epiphone is not a Gibson, but even so, Epiphones have an excellent sound and this one is no exception. Although its clean tone is not so clean due to the fact that the guitar is more designed for something rockier, it still sounds very good. Honestly, I really like it.

Solid guitar

If you’re starting out on the electric, I prefer this to the Squier Strat. It’s a little more appealing to the eye, and doesn’t break the bank

This IS a Les Paul. Period.

I've played Gibson Les Pauls here and there during the 4 decades I've been playing guitar.

Once fully set up, this performs the exact same way every Gibson I've played does. You can upgrade the pickups to taste - which I did with the bridge pickup (put in a DiMarzio to make this a Tom Scholz Boston guitar). It's a great guitar and fully worthy of the Les Paul name, in my opinion and with my experience using Gibson Les Pauls.

Good build quality, even if stock pickups are shocking..

I picked this guitar up for very cheap as used, but in excellent condition. I mean seriously, one tiny hairline scratch behind the headstock. This meant the frets were perfect, everything was where it was supposed to be, so I was able to do a pretty special set up and get a surprisingly low action. After that, I started to put it through it's paces and really test her out.

Within about 30 seconds I found that the pickups were lacking in pretty much everything... They were muddy, lacked definition and generally just sounded rubbish. I hung it up after that and went out and bought some Seymour Duncan humbuckers for it!

The guitar itself is not a bad guitar at all, the neck is a bit chunky for me but that's just down to preference, but the overall build quality is pretty good for a "cheap" guitar. With a bit of attention to the set up and a change of pickups I made it sound and play like a much more expensive instrument. It's still not perfect but it's definitely the cheapest way to get a reasonable quality Les Paul if you swap the pickups out!

is good

Is slowly becoming one of my favorites, it has a very distinct growl too it that some things just require, mine is a 1993, cherry burst made in Korea. For some strange reason mine has an ultra slim neck like an Ibanez. It isn't refinished so my best guess is a factory mistake that some how got past QC. The pickups have been replaces with the whole lotta humbcuker set

Bang for the Buck!

Reliable work guitar for gigs and events. If you love LPs but don't have the budget for a Gibson, then this Epiphone is for you. I have mine for almost 3 years, and is still working with some intonation. Versatile sound, from clean to rock to even metal.

The other classic

Think of an electric guitar and the two that spring to mind are usually the strat and the Les Paul. If you can't afford a Gibson what do you go for? I chose the Epiphone version as its as close to the Gibson as you can get. My one I got from a friend who lent it to me for a gig and after using it I didn't want to let it go. I've played various Gibson and Epiphone versions but the one i have just felt better to me (It sound great too).

Good guitar, especially for beginners

Generally made in China, with some imperfections on its production, but it's a cool cheap choice if you like Les Pauls. It's my first guitar, and keeps me still satisfied after 2 years. It's the affordable and cheaper version of a Gibson Les Paul. Of course, it CANNOT be compared to a Gibson. If you dont believe it check out a vast amount of videos on the internet that can prove you the super difference between the brands... One thing that you can't argue about is the beauty of this guitar. I still look at my Epiphone the way I did when I bought it. Bottom line is, if you love Les Pauls and don't have money to get a Gibson, go to your local music store and check one of them. I suggest you to play it, to feel it. You can get a good deal with used ones too. Since its my first review I apologize for anything ridiculous you guys may find. Cheers.