Feature:
My purchase was a "refurb" model. I got the Cherry sunburst so it did not come with any case(which I did not want anyways-explain later). Came with manual, allen wrench, warranty card and misc. stuff. Pretty exact match to a Les Paul as to features. Pretty much standard....

Quality:
Being a "refurb", I expected issues. I was not disappointed-there was some. First impression, the thing is beautiful-great colors and looks like it cost a whole lot more. Seeing Les Paul on the headstock, makes you believe you have the real thing(and hopefully others will feel that way too!) As mentioned earlier, it sounds great & especially for spending only 3 bills on it, I can't complain(too much). My biggest concern is the buzz when I strum the low E hard. The action is quite low so that might have something to do with it. There were a couple of the plastic pieces that were loose so those needed to be tighten up. I had the chance to compare it to the real thing and notice the same "buzz" in the high dollar one. Overall, especially for what I was expecting, it gets a 9- it this was a new one, it probably be a 7. Once again, quite pleased!

Value:
My only 10 rating.....why? I compared this to a $3200 Les Paul side by side. I did notice some differences and sure the different woods, being built in America, better hardware make up a lot of this. But $2500 worth is a hard pill to swallow. I could buy 3 of these, replace the pickups with humbucker pros, have it gone thru by an expert ans still save money. So if your on a budget, no better bargain out there!

Desirability:
Almost a 10 but this axe is not for everyone. I also like playing Beach Boys and surfer type music so I stay with my Strat for that. Country music may stray away occasionally from this also. So, if Metal is your method- GO FOR IT!

Sound:
To start with, EVERYTHING has to be PERFECT to get a 10 out of me so I'm not being hard, just very picky! Let's begin....I own a Gibson SG and it sounds a lot like that. Definately a harder rock sound & let me tell you....for the money- not bad! I've read where everyone jumps on the pickup replacement bandwagon & that's fine. That's what I plan on doing myself but with all the different effects out there, it is not neccessary. It's got great sustain but being really overdriven does get mushy. If you start doing the beginning lick of Sweet Child O Mine, most people watching won't even be comparing the exact nuances of sound anyways. So overall, I'd say change the strings, tighten the screws and call it good for now!

Ease of Use:
This is my first LP. I bought this primarily to get use to it so later on after I save(& save & save & save & save), I get the real thing. I wanted something to practice with which was as close to the real thing as possible. Besides, If I ever needed a backup or just a "thrasher axe", this would fill in nicely. I also never played anything with a narrow neck so this is a good practice one too. Barre chords are easy but not really made for a beginner since the strings are close together and there would be a lot of doubling when trying to play. Volume and tone are as basic as you get.....

Support:
Don't know but for what I've seen and heard- great!

Overall:
I figure this will last around 5-7 years with normal wear. I'll probably by then have, at least, a used Gibson LP. So as long as it looks good, sounds good, and stays in tune, I'm happy.

Feature:
This wood is a beauty, and is still quite strong.

Quality:
This thing is a solid piece of equipment.

Value:
This guitar is worth every penny you spend for it.

Desirability:
As soon as I saw one (cherry sunburst) I had to have it. So i plugged it in, loved the sound, and bought it.

Sound:
This thing sounds great. I have an Epiphone SG (G-400) and this thing sounds better. I also have a friend who has a Gibson SG Standard, and he loves playing this thing as much as his SG.

Ease of Use:
I plugged it in, and everything was great, no problems.

Support:
Well, I've never had any problems, but the store I bought it from is an official Epiphone Dealer.

Overall:
This guitar is a great guitar!! It is a little pricy, but it is still rated a "10" for value because it is worth every dollar. I bought this about 3 months ago at a music shop, plugged it into a Marshall amp and it sounded great!! Now I took it home, plugged it into my Washburn amp and it still sounded great! Must say it, along with most other Guitars sound better through Marshall amps.

Feature:
plays very well i like the round neck on it not the skinny necks that come on ibanez and jacksons

Quality:
i revamped mine i put locking tuners on it and changed out humbuckers and changed out all the hardware for gold, my problem with it was i play heavy handed so the original tuners didn't work well for me the other thing is the head stock is very weak i just snapped mine off owned it for 4 yrs. and practiced 4 hrs. a day twice a week plus gigs and personal use. be careful don't hit the head stock. after i changed out the parts this was by far the best guitar i had ever owned. i don't want to spend 2200 bucks on a guitar to go to bars with. input jack is a pile broke with in months of me owning it.

Value:
for the money you can't beat it, i highly recommend you change to locking tuners and change out humbuckers, after that you won't be able to tell the difference

Desirability:
it's a les paul if you buy a gibson you are paying for the name there are custom guitar shops that would eat gibson alive

Sound:
great sound out of this guitar just the way it is set up.

Ease of Use:
plug and play

Support:
never needed it if you take care of it, it should last years

Overall:
be careful with the head stock i hear it's a common problem, change out the humbuckers and prepare to rock with a far better price than gibson can offer don't buy a gibson unless you are prepared for a costly adventure, i would never take a 2200 dollar guitar to play with in a bar it would just sit at home.

Feature:
22 frets, Humbucker pickups, mahogany/alder body, flamed maple top, heritage cherry sunburst finish, Tune-o-matic bridge, grover tuners, cream pickguard.

Quality:
very nice finish

Value:
worth every cent!

Sound:
I play a large variety of different stlyes, from metal to blues, and this guitar is very versatile. It has a wonderful clean tone, and can produce some great blues sounds with the neck pick-up. Using the bridge pickup, it can give a huge and full metal sound, with a huge low-end. It's great for either sharp, piercing leads, or rich, full rhythms.

Support:
havent needed to use it and hope i wont

Overall:
i am very satisfied with this guitar

Feature:
This also gets a 10 because it has all great features that Les Pauls have. I like all the features. Mine is heritage cherry sunburst and it is very beautiful.

Quality:
The quality is great except the bridge/tailpiece should be upgraded to a Tone Pros, because it is hard to tune sometimes with original hardware.

Value:
Well worth the price compared to Gibson Les Pauls

Desirability:
The most beautiful guitar I have ever got my hands on. The most comfortable guitar to play, I love the action and the feel of the neck.

Sound:
Has a great sound,especially for Rock and Blues music.Also has great sustain and power.

Ease of Use:
The easiest guitar to play that I ever picked up. Once I start playing it I don't want to put it down.

Support:
This gets a 10 because I haven't even needed support.

Overall:
This is a must buy for anyone who likes the Les Paul style. This guitar will probably last me 20 years

Feature:
kinda hard to rate. 2 tone & 2 volume knobs, Mine came with chrome grover tuners allready on it. The bridge volume knob makes a crackling sound through the amp when i turn it past 1-2, but I don't care coz I never use it anyway. I'm not sure what wood its made of but I think its mahogany with flamed maple top and rosewood fingerboard. Front strap button has a tendency to work itself loose but its easy to tighten. I heard that the toggle switch craps out on a lot of these guitars but I don't know what's going on there, mine is still working perfectly after months of use. Maybe epiphone have got their act together and improved their guitars or something? and the finish is impeccable, the best i've seen. (Cherry Sunburst,the best!)

Quality:
This axe will stay for many years to come if you take care of it (GET A HARDSHELL CASE). Finish is superb, It still brings tears to my eyes. It is reliable and hasnt ever let me down.

Value:
Hell yeah! I's way better to get this and change the pickups than buy a gibson for a ridiculously high price. And even with stock pickups wich are good, it's worth every penny.

Desirability:
I got this axe because I'm a Classic rocker at heart and there was a gaping hole in my soul that told me I had to get this at any price. Plus I like the look and sound. This is the hottest ting i have ever seen. Period.

Sound:
this axe sounds so sweet, it has that 'les paul sound'. Fat lows but the highs are slightly brighter than a gibson. I would suggest putting seymour duncans in it as i am going to do in order to get rid of the feedback and unwanted noise that you get at high gain. Works wel through my marshall amp. I play mostly classic rock and some punk as well. I find it plays The Darkness exceptionally well, and of course led zeppelin. But I also experimented with some heavy metal and boy does she deliver!! Again the only problem was the feedback but it really isn't all that bad, you only REALLY notice it at High gain, otherwise its not a big problem. If I want to play 'I believe in a thing called love' by The Darkness and I do the massive string bend on fret 22, it sounds a bit weak. But then again it's not a gibson and the price states that well. verall its a mega superdooper cool sounding guitar.

Ease of Use:
Soloing is surprisingly easy on this axe but when I first got it I fond it difficult playing the high fret coz I was used to double cutaways ie Ibanez. Other than that its a breeze to play almost anything (except Joe Satriani or Steve Vai because it doesn't have a tremolo bar) Its solid and heavy, but not so heavy that it's hard to play, just that if you play for ages you start getting a bit of a sore shoulder after a while, but that solidity adds to the sustain.

Support:
will never need to.

Overall:
I will only ever get another guitar (which will be a les paul) if this one is wrecked beyond repair or just stops working, which will not happen for a LONG time yet.

Feature:
Everything you would expect from a Les Paul.

Quality:
Good quality, no problems so far, I've had the guitar for 6 months. The switch feels a bit flimsy, but works well. The dials feel very solid, no problems so far. The guitar stays in tune just as well a Gibson, so I don't think the tuners need to be replaced, unless you're really picky about that. Had to tighten the nut for the input jack, but that's not unexpected. Definitely needs professional setup (around $150), including fretwork, so it's not in top condition right out of the box, but that's true for a Gibson too (even though it would be better).

Value:
One of the best values ever. I just got the standard finish, didn't feel like spending another $100 or $200, since it looked good as it is.

Desirability:
Once again, it's a Les Paul, you gotta have it. Period.

Sound:
It sounds pretty good right out of the box, but I would strongly recommend replacing the strings and taking it for a professional setup, it makes a big difference. The wood is great, and I can get good tone from it. It's not a 10 obviously, there are better Les Pauls, with better wood and pickups for more money, but this should satisfy all players who don't have extra money to throw around. My guitar teacher is very impressed with this guitar.

Ease of Use:
Again, it's a Les Paul, how hard can it be.

Support:
Didn't need any support yet.

Overall:
I will stick with this guitar for a long time, no doubt about it. Don't be cheap, pay a professional (with good reputation) to set it up, you won't regret it.

Feature:
2 volume and 2 tone knobs!!

Quality:
YEAH!!!

Value:
GREAT!! better than alot of my friends guitars!1

Desirability:
i got the blue. it looks better than the pic!! get it.

Sound:
I LOVE IT. it can make many sounds!!!

Ease of Use:
play many things, slides well pickups are good not the greatest for tapping but i don't think im doing it right. bends great

Support:
i orderd the wrong amp at first so i called and had them switched.

Overall:
GET IT. if u want a les paul get it. here is a video about it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTzdcOcpyuE its my second guitars love!!

Feature:
Th accesories the guitar came with was just a cable. Probably the most useful feature is the pickguard because the body is beautiful and believe me, you would not want to scratch it.

Quality:
The guitar i made very well. It has an AA flame maple finish on it and is beautiful . There were really no loose parts or blemishes. I think the product is quite reliable. I would use the guitar on the road if i knew nothing was going to happen to it. It's not a real heavy guitar but It's a little on the small side.

Value:
This guitar is definitely worth the price

Desirability:
Like I said the guitar is beautiful and it plays really well. So I'd rate it a 10.

Sound:
The sound on this guitar is GREAT!!!! I play mainly rock music and this Les Paul matches exactly what I want.

Ease of Use:
This guitar is very playable it has a great action on it and the neck is perfect. It's easy to get great sounds but for me I turn all the knobs up and it doesn't really matter to me. :)

Support:
I can't really say how Epiphone/Gibson is when trying to reach or talk to them becausec I haven't had any problems yet.

Overall:
I'm VERY satisfied with the guitar. I expect it to last for awhile.

Feature:
What features do you need? It has everything you need.

Quality:
Very very very well made. I absolutely love the solid feel of this guitar and the look of it.

Value:
Wow. Thats it. I will continue to play this guitar for the next 5 years.

Desirability:
For me, the look of the guitar in person is some what differnet online than in the stores. In the stores it looks 10 times better.

Sound:
Incredible sound, I would have payed more for a guitar with this sound.

Support:
I have not had a reason to get support.