Epiphone Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar

After not picking up a guitar for over a year (for personal reasons, see my details for a hint as to why...), I decided to pick up a guitar again and wanted a new one. Preferably a good but not pricey one and not a Fender, my usual weapon of choice. So after much humming and ahhhing, I decided on a the Les Paul Custom by Epiphone. I would have loved the real Gibson version, but hey! I work for the NHS and that is waaaay out of my league cost wise. However, Gibson bought out Epiphone in 1957 and since that time have used Epiphone for not only contnuing to produce models unique to Epiphone ... more

I bought this guitar about a year ago now and it has become much loved by me. When I saw it in the guitar shop, I was just stunned by how beautiful it looked for the price. A little test drive was enough to confirm to me that it is what I was looking for. Back then I was not really serious as a guitar player, and thereore didn't know much about what a good guitar was etc. so I have started to appreciate its qualities over time more and more. If you have enough money, then this guitar is your best option without a doubt, here are my reasons: Appearance The guitar is built mainly from mahogany ... more

There is, unsurprisingly, a reason why this guitar is so successful - it is an absolute icon of our time. For years to come, people will look at that familiar rounded outline and remember their rockstar hopes and fantasies, as well as their most epic jam sessions! I have only been playing guitar for two years and have had no professional instruction, i was delighted to find out early on that i was naturally talented at playing and advanced quite quickly. I have played guitar for several local bands and have taught a couple of my friends. I own this guitar in Alpine White and it looks sublime ... more

I personally love these guitars. i Bought one around 4 years ago when learning to play, it has never failed me, and has served me through many gigs. These guitars are gorgeous and affordable, of course, i wanted the Gibson version, but could not afford it, but these are definitely the best under a grand version. One of the few criticisms i have, is that they are quite heavy, (Only when compared to light guitars) which can impeed rocking out on stage, but once your used to it, it's fine. there are cheaper versions ranging around £ 100-250 (not necessarily epiphone) but my experience of these ... more

- Made in Korea - Two pickups and gold plated hardware - 3way selctor switch for ryhthm - Gibson 'designed' pickups - Mahogany body and neck with flame maple top I mainly rock music such as Muse and Smashing Pumpkins. The guitar suits this style of music very well, and a sounds pretty good with a high gain distortion. The pickups aren't great, but they are better than those I have seen on other far eastern guitars. They are not actual Gibson ones as many think, but just pickups made from cheap components by a company working for Epiphone, based on a Gibson design. The action was incredibly low ... more