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Epiphone Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar

The Les Paul Standard Guitar features 2 humbucker pickups and chrome hardware. The body material is made of Mahogany/Alder and has an Ebony finish. Learn More...

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Individual User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
well designed as all les pauls are ,tone and volume pots are easy to get at neck is very smooth everything on it is functional

Quality:
flawless ebony finish, chrome harware is of the best quality. absolutely stunning finish, deep glossy ebony!!!appears as if the finish has no imperfections at all!!!

Value:
What a bargain , as we all know gibson is much more expensive,and of the best quality but Epiphone has done a wonderful job , this guitar is truely the best i have seen in its price range and higher.

Desirability:
It has a certain sexual appeal to it that is encompassed in its feel ,looks and sound .

Sound:
This guitar packs some seriuos tone ,sustain is unbeleivable, iam impressed with its versatility awesome sound!!!

Ease of Use:
unbeleivable sound and sustain!!could not ask for more!!!!

Support:
I had a question about the online warranty, and received a prompt reply from customer service.

Overall:
i expect a lifetime of play with this guitar ,then my 15 year old son can enjoy it , the quality gives me the confidence it will be around for generations!!!

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
i got a hardcase, new amp wire and a small marshall amp with it. it was a great deal.

Quality:
one word describes the quality- amazing, im not gona get a new guitar for a while after geting this one.

Value:
if i could i would have paid more for it. its definatly worth more then the retail price

Desirability:
the black paintjob on it is amazing. simple as that.

Sound:
the sound is great for being played out of a small marshall amp. it definatly sounds like a true gibson though.

Ease of Use:
i just pick this ax up and play it.

Support:
i haven't needed any support yet and i dont think i will.

Overall:
i probaly will have this thing for more then two years.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
it has a 3 way swich which is really cool. u can use it to get stuff that sounds like Tom Morello if u know how to use it.

Quality:
mine was perfect except for a ding or two.

Value:
i worked 8 monthes for this guitar and it was worth it

Desirability:
Its a SEXY BEAST

Sound:
U can get any sound out of this guitar.i personaly like it for heavier sounding stuff and blues.

Ease of Use:
its a guitar u play it!

Support:
never used em but heard their great

Overall:
Worth every penny

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Overall:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10

Quality:
Hate to sound cliche', but you get what you pay for. The pickup select knob is angled a bit instead of being straight up and down like it should be. The D string hangs on the nut, making it hard to tune, I'm going to have to open that slot up a bit. The 12th and 13th frets are a little jagged just off the neck, I'm going to have to file those also so I don't cut my hand or break a string on them.

Value:
A few small quality issues, but this is a solid guitar for the money.

Desirability:
The Les Paul is the coolest of all guitars, my first choice. This instrument is gorgeous!

Ease of Use:
I had to change the strings and set the intonation before it would stay in tune. The manual is clear and helpful.

Overall:
I bought this guitar to do some home recording, this is my first guitar after playing bass 20+ years. I think it will be fine once I make some adjustments to it.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
The features are as good as any guitar out there. A nice touch would have been to include a four or six layer pick gaurd, I'm not real fond of the solid off white.

Quality:
Nice fret finishing, paint is excellent, electronic components are solid, and the chrome is thick and sturdy. One issue is that there is a very slight smudge on the neck binding...but I look at it as a beauty mark that gives it personality.

Value:
I wish I could give a 15 rating for this guitar. I think that Gibson has done a good job to ensure that a quality product bares the Les Paul trademark name.

Desirability:
If your a guitar snob, pass on this guitar. If your a player with your feet on the ground that lets their playing speak for the quality of the guitar, get it.

Sound:
I'm impressed by the sound. I primarily play an American Strat, but this LP holds it's own at less than half the price. I have been guitar slinging for 33 years, this guitar is as good as you will get in it's price range...I believe it's as good as many guitars that are twice the price.

Ease of Use:
The harmonics are right on, and the guitar was well set up right from the factory. The guitar has a very high quality feel.

Support:
No support yet needed. The store I bought it from has treated me well when it came to issues with their products. I expect that this will continue.

Overall:
I will not hesitate to buy another Epiphone, I am sold. I would buy another if lost or stolen.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
it has a volume and a tone knob for both Rythym and Treble settings and it has the switch to change between Rythym and Treble which is awesome

Value:
Best guitar in the price range.

Desirability:
This guitar is really beautiful

Sound:
This thing can sound really full and horny like(like Guns N' Roses "Sweet Child O' Mine" or the Cars "Just What I Needed" then you can just flip the switch and sound like death metal....its amazing

Ease of Use:
the first time I plugged it in I loved it

Overall:
Awesome solid guitar fits any style of music and sounds amazing

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10

Feature:
Well, it has a switch that lets you pick between the pickups. Three options bridge, both, and, neck.

Quality:
Some times it had a short and you had to play around with the pickup switch in order to get the sound to come out. But, that doesn't mean it's going to happen to you, just take care of it. Another thing is that i took the pick gaurd off of it because i think it looks a lot better like that.

Value:
The value is great for this guitar, i've had mine now for about 7 years and it's still not dead i always use this guitar for everything

Desirability:
always wanted a Gibson les paul, this is the next best thing. I love how it's black and pearl.

Sound:
Sounds great, really clear and crisp. I've had some problems in the past with the pickups having a short in them but it's not that bad of a problem. It's really great for any style of music. The Humbuckers pick up the sound really well

Ease of Use:
it's like a lot of other guitars

Support:
I had to rate this in the middle because i didn't ever deal with the company personally, i didn't really have to

Overall:
There's only one major complaint that i have about this guitar, it's really heavy. It doesn't seem like it at first but after about 30mins on the guitar standing up, your back lets you know. So think about that if you're going to be using it in a concert or something similar.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
Looks beautiful and the 3 way switch definently gives you some variety to work with.

Quality:
I am definently pleased with this guitar. Great buy! I can't get enough of it.

Value:
Definently worth it's price, money well spent.

Desirability:
It's a beaut! Absolutely gorgeous. The look of the guitar is what got me to even try it out, and I'm glad I did.

Sound:
The sound is amazing, not a perfect 10 though. A perfect 10 would be found in a gibson, but if you're not looking to go bankrupt while buying a guitar, this certainly suits you.

Ease of Use:
It's a guitar, either you know how to play or not.

Overall:
I am very satisfied with this guitar. The only time that i would replace would be if i was looking to buy a Gibson, however, that's not for another couple of years. I'm very happy with this guitar, and am not looking to replace it at all.

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Overall:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10

Feature:
Same features as always..pick guard, 3-way switch, uh!

Quality:
Feels like a quality instrument. Finish is nice, neck is solid....Just the buzzing, it's quite annoying.

Value:
I suppose it's good value considering the price of a Gibson. I stopped playing for about 6 years and havent' purchased a guitar since the early 90's. What the hell happed to the price of the Gibson Les Paul?

Desirability:
Finish quality of this guitar makes it quite appealing.

Sound:
Sounds good if you can hear it over the humming and buzzing. I've never heard a hummbucker buzz so much like this one does.

Ease of Use:
It's a guitar, learn it, play it!

Support:
Haven't dealt with the company, yet! I suspect the buzzing a problem that needs to be fixed by the company.

Overall:
The real skinny is that the guitar looks great, feels great, plays great BUT......the sucker won't stay in tune, especially the G-String and that terrible buzzing sound, it's awful, it's like playing a strat in front of the microwave with a TV aside of it.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
i like the 3 way switch because you play with different sounds

Quality:
very good guality. pick ups r good. neck smooth.

Value:
its worth every penny

Sound:
this guitar owns. it is very easy to play and its got a great sound for every type of music

Ease of Use:
it is SOOOO easy to play

Support:
my first one broke and epiphone replaced it with out 1 question

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
The pickguard/scratchplate is good, everything is really well chosen in terms of features. The neck will chip, I've heard that and experienced it, but will never break off. Any scratches on it and I would freak out, even though it isn't my guitar. It just looks so good.

Quality:
If this product wasn't made well, I'm a cow. Yeah, it's made well! It dropped off the stage and slammed onto the concrete, but only a small chip came out of the neck, not even a string was broken. It was still in tune enough to do the show.

Value:
Hell, yeah, this product is worth it's typical selling price. It's just a Gibson with a different name on the headstock.

Desirability:
This guitar looks great, too. If it plays well and looks good, you know you have a good guitar.

Sound:
Sounds really good, just like all Les Pauls. High notes have that sound between notes that make it great for solos. The pickups are really responsive.

Ease of Use:
Really easy to use, I played "Born to be Wild" on it the first time I saw it just to test out the sounds, from first position to barre to solos, everything is really easy to do, sliding is not as awkward as a Stratocaster.

Support:
Don't know, the guitar is so good, but I've heard they're good so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
wish there was a tremolo bar!!!!! then it could give the craziest sounds while looking cool! standard grover machine heads with a tune o matic bridge. also it has 2 volume n 2 tone knobs. with a treble/rhythm switch.

Quality:
This is solid!!! I dont think it will even have a scratch if i bang it on the floor like jimi hendrix use to do...yes,,,its that solid,, heavier than usual guitars but built very solid. finish is great n the paint job is excellent. no loose parts or knobs or anything.

Value:
Great for the price!!!! I would even pay double for it!!!! awesome guitar is the high end gibsons are a little too away from the reach of your pocket.

Desirability:
It looks hot.Sexy piece this one. I have a heritage cherry sunburst colour which i love.

Sound:
Classic vintage sound. Not so good for modern metal though... for that u might head to a bc rich store or somethin... the humbuckers arnt that gud as compared to the gibsons... but u get what u pay for. wish the humbees had more sustain and were more powerful...

Ease of Use:
very easy to use. just plug in n play. 2 volume knobs n 2 tone knobs give a wide array of sounds. highly expressive. action is great and can be adjusted accordingy...

Support:
Havnt had any problem with this axe so far... so cant tell. neither had any experiences with the epiphone guys.

Overall:
I would definately replace it if it were lost or stolen... i would want to upgrade it with gibson humbuckers so that it sounds like a true lespaul!! the best thing i like about this guitar is the classic les paul shape n the finish. Nothing i hate about it.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10