Epiphone Review: Les Paul Standard

History:

Purchase: I was looking for a Les Paul model to replace my worn out Peavy Raptor about 3 years ago. I looked at a brand called Tradition but heard they had gone down on quality. I went to Reno's music and saw this awesome Epiphone. The guy said he would give it to me for $440 whith the hard case included(These guitars usualy sell for around $500). I played it and it felt great! It had awesome tone and great looks with its sunbust finish. I couldn't belive my luck and purchased it.

What I Like About This Epiphone Les Paul Standard: I like everything about this guitar! The tune-o-matic bridge is one of my favorite features. You can adjust your action without tools by loosening the strings and turning two pieces of chrome hardware unlike the strat models made by Fender where you have to buy a separate tool and adjust each string individually.

What I Do NOT Like About The Epiphone Les Paul Standard: There is nothing I don't like about this Guitar. Everyone should have one.

Epiphone Les Paul Standard Quality Rating: The quality and construction are great I have not had any problems or had to replace anything but strings.

Review Summary: Epiphone is every bit as good as a Gibson. The guy at the store said the only differences between the Epiphone and the gibson is the pickups,the inlays in the fret board(Gibson uses mother of pearl)and the parts for Epiphone are manufactured in Korea but set up in the US. The pickups give great sound and you can't tell the difference on the inlays. That combined with great craftsmanship and I have to ask Why spend over $1,000 for a Gibson when you can have a guitar thats just as good for less than half the price?

Rating of this Epiphone product: 5

This Epiphone Les Paul Standard Electric Guitars Review Submitted By: Ben Crouch

Review Date: 2004-01-27