Cherry Sunburst

Silvertone SSL3 Electric Guitar

The single cutaway Silvertone SSL3 is a great guitar to play and own. It delivers a raw, bluesy power that you expect from the classic design of dual humbuckers, making it great for lead or rhythm guitar players. Learn More...

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 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:
* * * * * * * * * . 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:
stays in tune all the time! killer flame top!

Quality:
this is the only guitar i'll ever use!!

Value:
amazing guitar for the price

Sound:
the stock neck pickup is great for blues and ive switched out the bridge pickup to a DiMarzio DP100 Super Distortion pickup so now it sounds amazing!!

Ease of Use:
great feel!!

Overall:
my friend plays on Gibson LP models and he loves my Silvertone!

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

Feature:
The tone knobs do almost nothing

Quality:
lots of repairs needed

Value:
good price

Desirability:
looks cool

Sound:
It's Fine, not good, not great, fine

Ease of Use:
So freakin easy

Support:
havent used heard it sucked

Overall:
it kept breaking, that being said its a great 1st guitar

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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:
stays in tune great, easy to tune, volume knobs are a lil loose, and the humbuckers give it the best fat and nasty sound u can possibly get.

Quality:
this is by far the best guitar 4 anyone of all ages who dont have alot of money, i own 4 gibson les pauls, 1 sg, and a esp eclipse, the esp and this silvertone r the easiest 2 operate and the most fun 2 play.

Value:
this guitar is so worth the 300 total, just buy the guitar and see 4 yourself, u cant beat it.

Desirability:
this guitar will show off 2 anyone in the world, no problem whatsoever, keep it polished and this baby has every eye starin.

Sound:
this is by far the best guitar u can buy 4 this price, as a player i have always been a huge fan of the les paul shape, and at first glance or first hear, this guitar has the unmistakable looks and sound of a genuine les paul, this is the best guitar i won 4 this price!

Ease of Use:
this guitar is so easy to use, just take that amp jack, plug it in and lay down some riffs.

Support:
never have needed it!

Overall:
ill keep this baby 4 the rest of my life!

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 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:
it didnt need any accessories

Quality:
pretty well except the colume control thing fell off

Value:
i thing it should be worth more. this is a great deal

Desirability:
chicks dig it

Sound:
it sounds great with a good amp

Ease of Use:
its easy to hold on your lap

Support:
good

Overall:
awesome guitar

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

Feature:
this has alot of great features from the pick ups to the head only thing i think it would be alot better with would be a whammy bar but other then that its just great.

Quality:
this is a very well built guitar iv seen it take some big drops and not even get a scratch only problum is when i bought it, it was used and the was something wrong with the pickups and the still is but i wouldent think twice about taking on stage with me.

Value:
yes,

Desirability:
very sexy lol

Sound:
The sound of this guitar is very good it rangeds from blue,slower songs, heavy metal, overall it is just the best guitar iv ever bought.

Ease of Use:
like others have said its just pick it up plug in and shred.

Support:
it is a well made guitar i havent had no problums other then the pickups like i said earler.

Overall:
iv had it for 2 years now and havent had a problum.

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

Feature:
I like the short head..... shorter than the Les Pauls (which helps it from hitting things when moving). And the two tone and volume make it so you can set it the way you want it to sound.

Quality:
The guitar is beautiful. Minor defects.. (chipped fret markers) but hardly noticable. And it doesn't scratch easy.

Value:
The guitar is easily worth hundreds more. My friend has a Gibson. He would rather play my Silvertone.

Desirability:
Looks great, plays great, slides easy, and is tough. Great guitar to own.

Sound:
The sound is great. Even with high gain theres no static or feedback. The pickups help deliver a heavy metal sound without the "fuzz" in the background.

Ease of Use:
Extremely easy. Plug in and shred.

Support:
Havent needed it. And that's great.

Overall:
I hope this guitar lasts forever. I would definently replace it with the same guitar if anything happened to it.

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

Feature:
I think it came with a short cable, which is useful with an electric tuner. It had strings I wonder which new guitars don't. The strings are OK but you might want to use the new ones of your favorite brand. 2 knobs for tone and 2 for volume. It is definitely a good ground for experimentation. The guitar itself is a great feature! All components were in a great condition. Well set, shiny and lovely! I just needed to tight a tremolo/rhythm switch. I guess it got loose during the transportation. Among others is a set-in neck. I like it because there are no bolts and the body feels very smooth. There are lots of fans of bolt-on as well. It is something you should decide for yourself what is better.

Quality:
This is the most surprising part. Great quality. It says on the sticker that it went through the quality control; so if you want to buy it don't be shy. It will probably come in one piece! :) There's nothing wrong, really. Everything works great, no repair needed.

Value:
Yes, ladies and gentlemen. This is an awesome value. For such price I won't be able to get anything better. I played a real Strat (which is more than twice expensive) and a new ESP, which I mentioned before, and I can surely say that I am very glad that I choose Silvertone SSL3.

Desirability:
It is a beautiful guitar. Great color and everything. The arched top is not as good as real LesPaul's but it is still a very nice one. I will repeat other people and say that picture doesn't give you even a half of its beauty.

Sound:
Great clean sound. I compared it to my friend's ESP of the same price range and the clean sound of this guitar was much brighter with many nuances... Good sustain, especially with distortion, note rings for a long time. It has some vibrato effect in it though, when you play chords with some distortion. It is not bad just some might not like it. I personally think that it is not a problem; it even adds some more feel to it. The guitar doesn't go out of tune easily. It stayed in my gig-bag over night and I almost didn't need to tune it again in the morning.

Ease of Use:
It is very easy to play this guitar indeed. I like frets and the rosewood fingerboard. No complains here. It is very easy to slide or play taping. You might need to adjust the action. Mine was a little too low. It was fine for the beginning. I will adjust it a little when I would need to put new strings on.

Support:
I never dealt wit the company and I hope I will never need to.

Overall:
I think I will stay with this guitar for a very long time. I will try to keep my eyes on it and take a great care. I don't give nine because nine for me would be something like a custom made guitar, which would exactly be the way I want. I don't give ten because I don't believe in perfection. I played an acoustic guitar for some time and always wanted to have an electric one. I started to plan my purchase a long time ago. I wanted to get something very good but for a decent price. Finally, I got 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
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:
2 tone and 2 volume are awsome

Quality:
no problems built very well

Value:
it is easily as good as a gibson but it's a silvertone with a good price

Desirability:
my friend has one so i knew i had to have one because they are sweet and i just loved the feel and sound

Sound:
the sound is sweet it sounds like a real gibson the only difference in the whole guitar is the name

Ease of Use:
the neck is sweet it is nice and you can slide very easily on it

Support:
never had to

Overall:
a great guitar for an awsome price

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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:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
The parts and materials used for the SSL3 seem to be of top quality. To produce the great sound it has, it all has to come together, which it does.

Quality:
I am surprised at the quality of this guitar. The cherry sunburst finish is beautiful. Solid with a little weight, it feels expensive. A couple very minor imperfections, not even worth mentioning. If you take care of it, as you should, it will last forever.

Value:
The Silvertone SSL3 is worth every penny I paid for it. The look and sound of it could cost a whole lot more.

Desirability:
It's shaped like a Gibson Les Paul. A very desirable guitar that not everyone can afford. The SSL3 is the next best thing. The cherry burst finish is beautiful. The shape, visual appeal, quality, and price, are this guitars features that you want.

Sound:
The Silvertone SSL3 is my first experience with humbucking pickups. I would characterize the sound as warm, mellow, and great sustain. I use it with a Crate amp and the rich sound from this guitar is so fine. With any pickup or tone combination, this guitar is amazing.

Ease of Use:
The SSL3 is very playable. The string height, the easy location of the volume and tone controls, the body shape, the feel of the neck, all contribute to this guitar's easibility to play.

Support:
Never needed any service or support.

Overall:
The SSL3 is number 5 in my collection so far. I now have a wide selection of sounds with it and my Rickenbacker 320, Epiphone Casino, Fender Strat., and Martin acoustic. I would not replace my SSL3 with anything. It stays with me.

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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:
good components

Quality:
I looked at a les paul and my guitar seems to be built and i would say it should last for a long time.

Value:
Very good product at a good price.

Desirability:
This guitar will appeal to just about everyone. It is balanced and sounds awsom.

Sound:
It has excellet sound quaity. In my opion it sounds just as good or better that a les paul.

Ease of Use:
Very easy to play and it is enjoyable to play

Support:
Dont know havent had to use it.

Overall:
I will be satisfied with this product for years to come and will probably purchase another if i ever need to.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
it had some nice switch nobs, and made it easy to sound up and play.

Sound:
this is a good guitar with good sound, and some really nice quality. i liked it because it feels good if you're sitting down.

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

Feature:
I don't remember if it came with accessories or not. I love the double humbucker setup. The four independant volume and tone controls give you all the control you come to expect from a les-paul type guitar.

Quality:
I have been very impressed with the way this thing has held up. Mine has been knocked around quite a bit (I AM a YOUTH PASTOR), and even dropped and it still keeps rockin'. The tuners hold their tune pretty well. Mine will stay tuned through a "mini-set" of 5-7 songs without much problem.........and I bend a LOT.

Value:
This guitar is one of the best kept secrets around. It is just a well-made instrument. Period. Looks and plays like a MUCH more expensive guitar.

Desirability:
"SEX-APPEAL"? Whatever. It is a good looking guitar though, no doubt. I have the cherry-burst, and it is a beautiful finish. Get compliments on it all the time.

Sound:
It sounds every bit as good as my Washburn IDOL, and I still use it live once a week........as well as practicing on it.

Support:
I have never had to use them yet.........and that's why I gave them a ten.

Overall:
For the price paid, I don't think there is a better value around---especially as far as les-paul's go. This guitar is very well made. It is durable, it is playable, it sounds good, and it is VERY affordable. Frankly, I get more compliments on this one than any other guitar I own........and it is BY FAR the cheapest one in the bunch. I play it in a band once or twice a week. The other nights I use my $1000 Washburn. Sound-wise, the two are the same. If you aren't moved by the brand-name game that so many people get caught up in, this baby is for you. If you REALLY want a top notch rock machine; buy this guitar, throw some Seymore Duncan pick-ups in it, and some Ernie Ball slinky's on it........then lower the action down and shred!!!!!

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