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After a long, exhaustive search this past summer I finally secured a 2000 Epiphone Les Paul ES cherry burst that was manufactured in Korea. The attractions for me: being able to play a light weight Les Paul, great contrasting tonal qualities when compared against a solid body LP along with the rare collectability (few appear for resale with the Les Paul ES Custom being rarer still). Plus the considerable cost savings when compared to a similar Gibson Les Paul florentine model allowed me the opportunity to add this beauty to my collection. The previous owner installed a Gibson full sized P90 p/u in the neck position and a Gibson humbucker in the bridge slot otherwise the guitar is all original and in great condition. Typical Epi set neck and playability but the light weight and distinct tone combine to make this a fine guitar for the intermediate musician like myself. Not really designed for heavy metal sound but more than adequate for blues, jazz and country. When compared to similar models from other manufacturers the quality stands out. No real issues or complaints as the guitar has exceeded my expectations which were high to start with.Read full review
I have been a professional musician for around 30 years. I record at home and own several high quality stringed instruments. I had owned a Gibson Les Paul classic 60's model from 1999 or 2000, It wound up getting sold because I disliked the neck and the overall feel was not where it needed to be. Years later after playing several "Pauls" in stores I decided to take one home for a trial because I needed a certain "tone". So I bid on a cheaper Epiphone Plus Top and won. This one is a Korean manufacture and I was very pleased with its fit and finish, and mostly its playability....WOW. 8/10. It looses points because the electronics are typical cheap eastern manufacture. The pots were scratchy and need replacing, no biggie for me. The PUP's however, Scream and are comparable to Gibson, they are well made, too bad about the pots and caps. I have yet to really crank the Marshall with this guitar that will be be the "squeal test" but so far so good. The neck is straight and set in the body. the tenon is not long like Gibson but strong and adds to the tone, and it fits my hand very well. Machine heads are Grover and high quality. The nut is cheap plastic and needs some minor lubrication but it stays reasonably in tune and I play aggressive. I have a problem with veneer tops. Period. Furniture, whatever, its a cheap way to manufacture things and it just irks me. The top is cosmetically very nice, but now I want a solid maple top...I guess it a small sacrifice for the great price. The three position switch is higher quality than expected. and the jack is well made. Solder joints are well done, (you would be surprised at some of the bad solder jobs out there) Overall, for the price it looks good, plays great, needs new pots and caps. Not a bad deal.Read full review
Exceeded all my expectations. I would buy another one if i lost the one I have. Played it with my band Skilletbone using the original pickups and was amazed by the endless sustain and classic tone, but not enough output for my high energy band. So I first dropped a Duncan J.b. in it paired with the original usa 50st and my drummer and singer raved about the tone. I was blown away. then I put a creme paf joe neck pickup in, by itself or with the jb I found great clean tones but could not combine the two for a decent drive tone so i just reinstalled the usa 50st. Unbeatable tone, Unbeatable sustain, unbeatable finish. The only thing missing is a Les Paul logo, I can get over that for $650 near mint used. Ive played Gibson L.P. standards,and the Elitist is the real McCoy. Maybe even better, i would go out on a limb and say near custom shop quality .Read full review
I purchased the Epiphone Deluxe with mini humbuckers. I have had a ton of different guitars and types of guitars over my playing career. I have to saw this one is one of the best sounding and usable guitars I've ever played. The sound is between single coil and full on humbucker without the hum. I love how articulate the pickups sound and the guitar plays like a dream. I'm sure I could look into Gibson minis for it but I am perfectly happy with these. I have a lot of high end guitars with the best pickups money can buy and I can say without reverence, these are every bit as good. As a matter of fact all my other guitars have been sitting for the last month. This thing simply covers a lot of stuff. Get one!!
I bought an Epiphone Les Paul about a week ago. I like the Epi's because the price is about 15% of a Gibson, especially if you get a good deal on Ebay. The quality coming out of China is not bad with the exception of the electronics - pups, pots, switch and wiring. For an additional $300 - $400 you can have all this replaced with quality parts and have a guitar that will stand up to just about any Gibson. Well worth the investment IMHO!!
