Electric Guitars - Customer reviews - Epiphone Les Paul Special II Electric Guitar, Black

Manufacturer: Epiphone

List Price: $282.00
Our Price: $169.00
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Used Price: $150.00

Average Customer Rating: -

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Name: Neon Knightmare
Location: Rapid City, SD USA
Date: 2004-12-28
Customer Rating: -

Summary: Sweet little guitar for any player
Comment: I picked up one of these babies about 6 months ago to use as my "travel" guitar, and it has yet to let me down. Granted, the day I got it, I changed out the pickups with a DiMarzio Double Whammy in the bridge and a Virtual PAF in the neck, so I can't tell you much about the sound from the factory electronics. However, the guitar plays wonderfully. The only irritant was that, in order to get perfect intonation in Eb tuning (one half-step below standard tuning on all six strings), I had to reverse one of the saddles.

Otherwise, no complaints whatsoever -- it came from the factory with the truss perfectly set, and it only took minor tweaks to the action and a slight shim for the neck (I'm obsessive when it comes to fast action on my guitars), and I was shredding away in no time. This is an excellent guitar for a beginner, or, if you're a more advanced player in search of some vintage looks on a budget, this is right up your alley. Get a new set of pickups -- EMGs, Seymour Duncans, or DiMarzios will work great -- and you've got looks AND tone. Just don't expect that solid mahogany-body sustain you'd get from a real LP -- this one's plywood. Agathis. Tonewood. Whatever Epiphone's buzzword of the week happens to be.

Bottom line: for $150, you can't go wrong with this guitar. Out of all the guitars I own, I keep coming back to this one. Of course, unlike your average Jackson or B.C. Rich, the Les Paul body design doesn't have any pointy things to dig into one's crotch... That might have a bit to do with it as well. Are you still reading this? Just buy it already!

Name: Matt Cunningham
Location:
Date: 2005-01-01
Customer Rating: -

Summary: Nice 1st Guitar
Comment: This is a great guitar to learn the basics on. I have owned a LP2 for a year and I have nothing bad to say about it. The guitar stays in tune and has a solid construction. This guitar is well worth the money!

Name: B. Miller
Location: California
Date: 2008-03-29
Customer Rating: -

Summary: This guitar rules!
Comment: Epiphone Les Paul Special II Electric Guitar, Black

I bought this guitar as a Christmas present to myself, and I'm very pleased with it. I use a Digitech SP50 modeling pedal and this guitar works perfectly with it.
It's solid but not a backbreaker like other Les Paul models, but still delivers a great consistent quality sound.
I have no trouble keeping it in tune, though I did put new Super Slinky strings on it as soon as I got it.
I play in a church worship band every Tuesday and Friday and this guitar has turned a lot of heads both in the band and the audience. Many people have noted it's great sound and sleek looks.
I'm 100% satisfied. Great job Epiphone!

Name: crazyTERMINATR
Location: Wisconsin, USA
Date: 2008-12-03
Customer Rating: -

Summary: Great guitar for a beginner
Comment: I wanted to start playing guitar with no previous experience so i went to guitar center where i live and strolled around looking for an inexpensive guitar that was not "cheap". This guitar caught my eye, it is perfect for a beginner or anyone who wants a les paul on a budget, like me. I bought mine used for $80 and it was red but i figured that this price could not be beat and for a starter what does the color matter it doesnt make it sound ant different. Anyway if anyone is starting to play guitar BUY THIS ONE and i also recommend the Spider line 6 amp to go with. I enjoy metallica and it sounds great for the stuff ive played so far.

Name: Abiezer Medina
Location: DO, Santo Domingo
Date: 2008-12-30
Customer Rating: -

Summary: Awesome
Comment: I also bought this guitar like a Christmas present for myself. And I can say this guitar sounds great, is beautiful for me.
I can say this Les Paul is very good and I recommen to everybody

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