pabluemidnight from York, Pa USA
Subject:
Good starter guitar package
Quality:
Neck and body feel very durable and solid. Not heavy or too light. Neck is smooth to do those quick slides.
Reliability:
I've had this guitar for almost a month. So, its test of time will tell in short order, I guess. Nothing was broken when I got it nor has any thing been broken while I've been playing.
Overall:
This package is one heck of a deal. I got a great beginner guitar and an anp all in one. The guitar sounds great. The amp will suffice enough for anyone who wants to play guitar. The override feature lets you jam at a high level or mainly with a thick bassy sound when not depressed. When I have the guitar only on 2 I get a monster sound out of a little 15 watt amp. What more can I want out of an amp without spending bunches of money? The one downer I do have to say about this package is the DVD. I thought it was going to have something like a dummie's how to play chords on it (akin to how guitar hero or rock band is setup). Boy, I was badly disappointed. If you haven't been around a stringed instrument like a guitar or bass, then the DVD is for you. Otherwise, it is a waste of time to watch.
Playability and Feel:
For me, I like a fat, low, and bassy sound to when I play. Hence, the rhythm portion on the guitar is always on for me as I play. Like I've before, the neck is smooth enough to do fast slides and passages. However, for a beginner, I don't think one would want to start doing that until your fingers get adjusted with the blistering from the strings. Even doing simple things as a chord has blistered my fingers--I've played bass for nearly 5 years and never had this happen!!! Two knobs are good enough for me. They are in easy reach as I play, but I don't employ them as often yet since I'm still learning.
Tone:
Bright and snappy definitely describe the pickups for sure. Use the tremble switch on the guitar and pluck a few strings.
Finish:
I really got this version because of the classic look. Pictures can be very deceptive. Good looking guitar.
Action:
Pretty good. I'm thinking of adjusting it slightly when I put on some new strings. Otherwise, the action is on the guitar and my bass feel nearly the same.
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Date submitted:
May 21, 2009
Jack from Victorville, CA, USA
jwill253@yahoo.com
Subject:
Jack from California
Quality:
Extremely well made for the price range, I mean it's not a Les Paul but a good clone of one.
Sound:
Has a great sound, melodic but edgy also. And if you put it through some effects it can wail with the best of them.
Reliability:
Just got it so I can't attest to it's durability but it's a Epiphone so I'm assuming it was made with quality in mind.
Overall:
Overall I think this quite a package, especially if you are just starting out or like myself getting back into it after putting it down many years ago. It has everything you need to get going.
Playability and Feel:
Well one thing you can expect with a Gibson style Guitar, it's a little heavier and the neck a little wider but I already knew that going in. It is great to play, good action, controls are simple (there are only 2), feels great and feels sturdier.
Tone:
Has a mellow and soft tone, you can overcome that though with a little tweeking on the amp if you're into the grungier or snappier sound. I personally prefer the Darker, mellower sound.
Finish:
Not even a smudge on the finish, I was worried because the shipping box took a beating but it was well packed. Not so much as a ding anywhere on the merchandise.
Action:
Well after some tuning, it was ready to go out of the box. Maybe I'd suggest changing the strings out before too long but out of the package it's ready to go.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Date submitted:
12/28/2011
Darren from Wheeling, WV, USA
Quality:
For the price quality is okay.
Sound:
It's ok, but the amp is not very good, but for the overall price this is a good package to get a beginner and like myself buy a amp later on.
Reliability:
I have had this product for 9 months and so far so good.
Overall:
This was my first guitar and since I did not know much having the package helped. Did do a lot of searching and asking about all lower priced guitars and this seem to be the one to get.
Playability and Feel:
Since this is my first I can't really compare to other guitars.
Action:
I would recommend to replace the strings as soon as you can and lower the action if needed.
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Lucien Halsey
AbellWA@gmail.com
Quality:
This guitar was made to last a lifetime. You can always depend on it. I haven't had to replace anything other than strings on it.
Sound:
The tone sounds pretty good.
Reliability:
I have had this guitar for about a year and a half and its just like it was when I bought it, with the exception of a few small scratches.
Overall:
I think this is a great guitar for all skill levels. Amazing for beginners.
Playability and Feel:
This is the lightest Les Paul I have ever touched in my life, and the neck is very skinny. Its great for little guys like me.
Tone:
Pickups sound good, you get a little feedback but for the price who cares.
Finish:
Paint looks okay, but I got it in plain black, and its not hard to paint a guitar a solid color.
Action:
Action out of the box was great.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
Yes
jjohnson5500@comcast.net from Knoxville, TN, USA
Subject:
Professionals Highly Rate This Guitar
Quality:
It is quite well made. My neighbor picked it up and said oh this is a serious guitar.
Sound:
I love the sound of my guitar and the tones from the amplifier is great.
Reliability:
heavy and light enough for me.
Overall:
This is my starter and I am well pleased. I asked several musicians about it before buying and they all stated the Epiphone Les Paul was good and the package deal couldn't beat it anywhere. I was so impressed on the contents of the package and the price was too good to pass up.
Playability and Feel:
It feels good to hold and the neck is just perfect for me.
Finish:
The color couldn't be any perfect. It matches the drums set at my church.
Do you own this product?:
yes
Date submitted:
August 2010
randy from scottsdale,AZ USA
randyarizona@gmail.com
Quality:
Although Gibson designed Epi as an entry price point. Some of the Epi's are decent (Sheridan, the LP is worth the $ compared to American Les Pauls.
Sound:
After 20-25 hrs. making this slab playable, I routed a pair of Epi P-90's. suddenly it was fun to play. The Peavey Delta Blues amp (15")speaker.A good tech would charge$350-400 to make a $180 guitar playable. I still don't sound like Leslie West. Can't blame the Epi for my lack of talent.
Reliability:
after a month, I returned it to the rightful owner, the Boys & Girls Club. We HAD to junk the tuners. Replaced with $22 Wilkinson's.
Overall:
I enjoyed dismembering this slab of uncured wood. The frets may have been finished with a chainsaw.
Neck misaligned,humps It was so bad, I did a partial refret to remove humps and reshape the radius. There is really good
inexpensive product made in Asia Korean stuff is a steal. Sadly, Epi built masterpieces. Gibson shamefully uses the LP name to market a guitar guaranteed to make the new player give up in frustration.
Asia from Korea
korea
Playability and Feel:
The neck is a Louisville Slugger. I enjoy thin tapered necks, but that's a personal preference.
Tone:
The original Humbuckers were unremarkable. The P-90's are hot. I took them to a speedometer repair shop and had the magnets "immersed" A Dan Earliwine tip
Finish:
The sunburst was well done.
Action:
Initially, the box left the factory with no flaws. But today I think the Epi has much better tone.
Do you own this product?:
no
Date submitted:
4-17-2010
Talltallbill from Simi Valley, CA USA
Subject:
One of the Best "All In One" Sets
Quality:
Epiphone is known for Quality Control, and keeping in mind this is their lowest priced LP, the quality is far superior to any other "budget" model, even from major manufacturers.
Sound:
You get a lot of tone from this combo of solid body and 15 watts.
Reliability:
Very well. Never outside of the house, but never cased either and still straight and solid.
Overall:
Epiphone's entry level sets surpass every other mfr's. My comments are based on entry-level sets.
Playability and Feel:
This is still a heavy, solid body guitar, and the neck and frets size is very good for chords and scales.
Tone:
The tone is as good as can be for entry-level, and this guitar is pedal friendly for experimenting with more sounds.
Finish:
It looked great! Especially for an "all in one" set! Hi gloss, polished, smooth with no marks or problems.
Action:
Set up could've been better for an Epi. I have an Epi acoustic that came set up better, but tunable and playable no prob.
Do you own this product?:
Yes