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"I have to say that every time I pick this beauty up that I can't believe it only cost me 200 bones!! It really looks more expens" submitted March 7, 2010

By a customer from peoplepc.com

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Musical Background: Active musician,

Music Style: melodic pop rock, 70's-80's style to current

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Sound: I truly love the variety of sounds that the SSL3 gives me! My favorite is the rythm pickup positon, my crate sounds more bluesier with this guitar. And I really love the way the sound changes the sound of the distortion of my crate! I can hear a little Tom Schulz sound (Boston)!! Overall I truly love alot of the sounds this great little guitar brings to the table!! The pickups are surprisingly quiet and seem to pick up alot of youre playing nuiances! Feature: The little cable that came with the guitar would be good for a switch cable. The machine heads hold very well and the guitar stays in tune quite well!! The guitar overall feels very solid and well built!! The knobs feel very smooth when yoy play with the tone and volume. My only complaint is that I had to go in and solder a wire on one of the volume pots! It was barely hanging on and it was causing a short that you could hear while playing!! Everything else seems to be of very good quality. And I'm very impressed with the pickups on this guitar!!! I didn't think they would sound so good!! Ease of Use: It's very easy to get a variety of sounds from this great little guitar. I had to adjust the action to my liking was about all I had to do to get started playing it was set too high. The strings that came with the guitar feel pretty good, I'll stick with these for a while Quality: This guitar is very solid and made quite well! I love the maple top with the cherry sunburst finish, there were a few little cosmetic flaws but nothing to complain about considering the price of the guitar and all you get for that price. I would not hesitate on playing this guitar in front of anyone!! I'd be proud to show it off!! And I think this guitar will last me for quite some time!! Value: I have to admit that this guitar seems to be as good as the Epi. L.P.'s if not better, whitch are alot more expensive!! I'm just glad the Silvertone is cheaper so I could afford to buy it!! I'm glad that I bought this guitar!!! Manufacturer Support: I haven't contacted them so far. The Wow Factor: I actually was looking for a good practice guitar to play around the house with so I could save my Schecter C1 Classic and my Takamine from any wear and tear! And I just so happened to stumble on a great guitar buy!!! I think this beauty is going to sit along side my other little treasures and I'll have to look for another good practice guitar!! And as far as sex appeal of this guitar I don't see how it could hurt my chances considering how good it looks!! Overall: Overall I'd have to say that I'm very impressed with this guitar and if anything were to happen to it I would surely buy another one!! Great looks, great sound, well built, a great buy for the money you can't go wrong with this guitar!!! And it's a Silvertone!!!!!

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"The review of the instrument by its owner." submitted November 18, 2006

By a customer from gmail.com

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Musical Background: Hobbyist, advanced beginner; I was singing/screaming in various black/death metal bands...

Music Style: I like to play melodic doom metal but I try everything from various styles such as folk and blues.

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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. 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. 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. 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. Manufacturer Support: I never dealt wit the company and I hope I will never need to. The Wow Factor: 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. 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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"Awesome." submitted December 15, 2008

By a customer from yahoo.com

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Musical Background: I play guitar every day as a hobby i geuss.

Music Style: Metal, classic rock, hardcore etc...

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Sound: Great, its an amazing deal when it comes to price vs. sound. Feature: It came with a small 2 ft. cord which can be useful, and i read a review that said the tone knobs do practically nothing.... and thats what the do they might as well be on/off switches.... dont get me wrong its still an amazing guitar! Ease of Use: Very easy to use, its shorter than most typical guitars and i was suprised in the shape of the neck, it is deeper/rounder than i'd expected. Quality: I inspected every inch when it first came in, andi was amazed. No blemishes or loose parts at all. Value: Again, it is a sound vs. price battle and you win in both. Manufacturer Support: I do not expect to need to call them. The Wow Factor: My friends are amazed on how beautiful it is. Overall: I'll play this guita for years to come.

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"Love my SSL3." submitted July 1, 2010

By a customer from aol.com

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Musical Background: hobbyist, fantasy musician, old fart

Music Style: country, classic rock

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Sound: Sound is wonderful. Feature: I would like a nice hard case, but I haven't taken it out as I only take my accoustics out. Ease of Use: very playable. Plays better for me than Gibson Les Paul it replaced. Stays in tune under abuse. Quality: Very well put together. Unusually heavy..I thought my LP Studio was an anchor, but this is lead filled Value: Don't know how other brands can justify their price compared to what you get with this guitar. Manufacturer Support: Didn't need service The Wow Factor: Great looking, good sounding. People looking for the snob appeal of the expensive brands won't like it, but if you're looking for a nice guitar to play this is it. Overall: very satisfied, no need for another

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"BEST BEGINNER ELECTRIC GUITAR IN THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!! BUY IT!!!!!!! OR BUY THREE BECAUSE YOU CAN!!!!!!!!!" submitted November 27, 2010

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Sound: Sounded good when I got it but it had some wiring problems so I just rewired the whole thing and it sounds soooooooo much better. I highly recommend 50's wiring. Feature: The hardwear isn't going to give you the BEST sound but it is really good stuff and it is better than ANYTHING else in this price range. Ease of Use: After 50's wiring, I can get just about any sound I want. This thing is really easy to play and if you know what you are doing, its pretty easy to get the right sound. Quality: ABSOLUTE BEST QUALITY FOR THIS PRICE RANGE!!!!!!!! I guarantee it!! Value: Worth every penny. Manufacturer Support: I have never heard from this company and don't want to and don't need to. The Wow Factor: This guitar is sooooooooooooo much more beautiful in person!!!!!!!! I didn't even want to touch it when I opened it because it was so pretty. Overall: I've been playing this guitar for 3 years now on stage and still love it. Though I have many mods on mine. I am now looking to buy a Gibson Les Paul Standard to replace this one but I really don't think I will be able to get rid of this beauty.

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"DO NOT PASS THIS DEAL UP!!!!!" submitted January 21, 2007

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Musical Background: just play with buds

Music Style: any rock

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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. 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. Ease of Use: Extremely easy. Plug in and shred. 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. Manufacturer Support: Havent needed it. And that's great. The Wow Factor: Looks great, plays great, slides easy, and is tough. Great guitar to own. 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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"Best kept secret." submitted July 1, 2005

By a customer from hotmail.com

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Musical Background: Active musician, song writer.

Music Style: Rock, blues, Metal, and Christian Contemporary

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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. 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. Manufacturer Support: I have never had to use them yet.........and that's why I gave them a ten. The Wow Factor: "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. 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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"You will be surprised at this guitar." submitted May 22, 2006

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Musical Background: self enjoyment-hobby

Music Style: 60's rock & roll

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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. 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. 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. 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. Manufacturer Support: Never needed any service or support. The Wow Factor: 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. 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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Silvertone SSL3 Guitar Customer Review submitted December 21, 2007

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Sound: it sounds great with a good amp Feature: it didnt need any accessories Ease of Use: its easy to hold on your lap Quality: pretty well except the colume control thing fell off Value: i thing it should be worth more. this is a great deal Manufacturer Support: good The Wow Factor: chicks dig it Overall: awesome guitar

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"If you want a rockin' axe" submitted August 21, 2004

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Music Style: Rock, Classical

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Sound: The sound is good! Humbuckers whale! Very nice volume controls.This is a great axe for classic rock style-clapton, Page, etc. Quality: Especially for the money! great workmanship, love the frets-polished/very smooth-no jagged, sharp frets makes moving about-especially those power chords very easy!! Great finish too! I just cant get over how great this guitar is for the price! What else is there to say except I would recommend this guitar to any one at any level of playing. Value: See above Overall: I like the way it plays and looks best. There is a string buzz with the lower strings that shows up when you play without an amp. I had it set up at a local shop to see if they could get rid of the buzz-they couldnt, but assured me that it was not a big deal. I would still like to get rid of the string buzz however. Then I would say I owned a perfect guitar. Now I cannot say that

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"the beauty of silvertone"

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Music Style: i like rock and country

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Sound: well i woul loosen up on the bridge maybe change the style Feature: the pick ups were wonderful i thought it was a great guitar Quality: i have one from at least the seventies and it is very sweet sounding Value: the best sounding for the besst price and the look is beautiful Manufacturer Support: i has held up with heavy usage and with the proper care you will have it The Wow Factor: the style of gibson and the sound holes are beautiful and add a bluesy appeal like i am deep Overall: forever

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"Excited about owning a LP style guitar!" submitted January 14, 2010

By a customer from COMCAST.NET

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Musical Background: Hobbyist

Music Style: Rock, "Alternative", "Country", "Jazz", "Drum and Bass",

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Sound: I just received my cherry burst SSL3 and it is great. I have never had the chance to play or own a LP or LP style guitar before. I now know why guitarist love these models. Plays blues great. I heard nothing but clean sound playing the guitar through the distortion channel on my basic Fender Frontman 25 watt practice amp. Although I only played it about 30 to 45 minutes last night, I suspect I will NOT need any effects pedals to play this one. I own several different types of used and new guitars. Most are not expensive models. Some are from the 80's. Most of them require a multi effects pedal to get a really clean sound. I am looking forward to just picking up the SSL3 and just plugging diretly into my amp and playing. My other guitars may need new homes. Feature: This is my first experience with individual knobs for each pick-up. Nice! Ease of Use: Plays good. I am a strat guy, but enjoyed how this LP feels and plays. Quality: My nephew got a Gibson LP for Christmas. His is nice. I do not have his to compare side by side, but the SSL3 looks almost exactly like the Gibson he was given. I am proud to show this one off. Value: NO WAY I could ever justify paying for a LP by EPI OR Gibson, so the value based on inspecting the SSL3 guitar, playing it, and the sound without effects REALLY makes me feel like I paid top dollar. I am so happy I did my research and found this one. Manufacturer Support: I have not needed any yet. I will trust the service will be good. The Wow Factor: NICE! I finally have classy looking guitar. All my other ones are solid black, red, or black with pick guards. Very vanilla. The SSL3 is like a piece of art that can take you from Blues to Journey to Black Sabbath easily. Overall: For me it is a 10 because I would never pay the money for an EPI or Gibson. Playing is a hobby for me since i have two small kids and do not get allot of time to practice. I feel 75% of the guitar is really the person playing it, so I have not invested allot in each of the guitars I own. Until I am good enough to make a living playing, I will stick with the lower cost guitars. The SSL3 makes me say wow looking at it. I cannot wait to play it over and over again. I have not said that about any other guitar I have owned in the past 10 years. I hope this one will motivate me to practice and play more.

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"KILLER GUITAR!" submitted April 15, 2008

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Musical Background: actve musican

Music Style: heavy metal and plain old rock.

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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! 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. Ease of Use: this guitar is so easy to use, just take that amp jack, plug it in and lay down some riffs. 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. Manufacturer Support: never have needed it! The Wow Factor: this guitar will show off 2 anyone in the world, no problem whatsoever, keep it polished and this baby has every eye starin. Overall: ill keep this baby 4 the rest of my life!

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"Great LP. Don't hesitate to buy it !!!!!" submitted October 8, 2004

By a customer from rcn.com

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Musical Background: Hobbyist

Music Style: rock, blues

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Sound: Great tone. My son has a strat. I like hunbuckers better. Seems much "richer". Feature: Comes with a cable. OK but not great. I'll probably replace it sometime. Would be nice if it came with a bag. Even a cheap one just to keep it safe when not in use. Quality: Great finish. No blemishes. Neck is attached well. Locknut at the cable jack was slightly loose upon arrival. Was easy to tighten. Very happy with it. Value: Couldn't be happier. Great value !!!! Manufacturer Support: Haven't needed support. Rated it 10 only because I haven't needed it. The Wow Factor: Great implementation of the LP design. Very attactive product. Overall: I expect to have many years of use from this. Seems built very well, finish is great. Very easy to play. Couldn't be happier with it.

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"If you want a quility guitar for a fair price you cant go wrong by spending your money on a great guitar that sounds great." submitted March 22, 2006

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Musical Background: Not much experience, but learning more everyday.

Music Style: Rock/ Heavy metal/Mabe some blues

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Sound: It has excellet sound quaity. In my opion it sounds just as good or better that a les paul. Feature: good components Ease of Use: Very easy to play and it is enjoyable to play 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. Manufacturer Support: Dont know havent had to use it. The Wow Factor: This guitar will appeal to just about everyone. It is balanced and sounds awsom. 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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"for the money youcant go wrong" submitted May 9, 2005

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Musical Background: active musican

Music Style: country, praise and worship,

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Sound: the sound is better than i could have hope .I have been playing for forty years.For the money you cant go wrong. Quality: out of box I did have to replace the strings the first string was broken and the toggle switch was loose Value: the guitar that I receved was well worth it selling price Manufacturer Support: none needed cant get any better than that The Wow Factor: playing this guitar with it warm sounds is like making love you want to do it all night long Overall: I expect to be satisfied a long time

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"mini kirk" submitted June 18, 2006

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Musical Background: in a band

Music Style: metal and rock

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Sound: the sound is sweet it sounds like a real gibson the only difference in the whole guitar is the name Feature: 2 tone and 2 volume are awsome Ease of Use: the neck is sweet it is nice and you can slide very easily on it Quality: no problems built very well Value: it is easily as good as a gibson but it's a silvertone with a good price Manufacturer Support: never had to The Wow Factor: my friend has one so i knew i had to have one because they are sweet and i just loved the feel and sound Overall: a great guitar for an awsome price

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"BEST GUITAR I EVER OWNED" submitted October 8, 2007

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Musical Background: i am a active musician

Music Style: heavy metal,hard rock,blues,jazz,alternative

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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. 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. Ease of Use: like others have said its just pick it up plug in and shred. 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, Manufacturer Support: it is a well made guitar i havent had no problums other then the pickups like i said earler. The Wow Factor: very sexy lol Overall: iv had it for 2 years now and havent had a problum.

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"A great guitar for a modest cost.!" submitted July 12, 2004

By a customer from sbcglobal.net

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Music Style: Rock,Country,Blues

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Sound: Has a full rich,deep sound for rythm, and a bright vibrant sound for lead... Feature: Great Pickups...! Quality: Well worth the little money spent on it....Love it..! Change the strings when you get it, for better ones.. Value: Worth every penny, and then some..! Manufacturer Support: Havenot needed support yet.. The Wow Factor: I own it ...>!! :-)) Overall: Will keep this guitar for a long time...

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"A Keeper Guitar" submitted October 26, 2003

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Music Style: Jazz, Blues, Rock

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Sound: Intonation was so close out of shipping, that only a very small truss and action were possible. Even before that, it was really impressive sounding with it's right on intonation. Feature: Compared with other guitars at my local Gibson dealer and this one is a keeper with it's parts as is. Quality: This particular guitar seems to have been through very stringent quality control. Value: Well worth the price, and priced below similar equipped and looking guitars. Manufacturer Support: Haven't dealt with the company. The Wow Factor: It is definitely a looker. Overall: Would replace with an identical guitar in a heartbeat.

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"even better than i hoped" submitted April 7, 2005

By a customer from hotmail.com

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Musical Background: musican

Music Style: rock country blues metal

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Sound: would like operaters manual Feature: excellent built beautiful sunburst Quality: seems solid sounds great no static or strange noises stays in tune good action Value: great guitar for the price Manufacturer Support: company dont have any info on it no manual or history or much online info The Wow Factor: beautiful sunburst sweet built if you always wanted one but could not afford a gibson les paul save up 230.00 including tax and treat yourself to the next best thing for the money you WILL be glad you did the grunge tone is definitly present and the sustain is amazing Overall: i like it and will always own one and will look for other guitars from silvertone bas hollow bodys etc

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"Neet Sweet and Fleet" submitted July 14, 2004

By a customer from sbcglobal.net

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Music Style: Rock, is there any thing else. (Just Kidding)

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Sound: Lots of Raw gritty sounds. Feature: Came with cheap cord. Quality: Could use better Strings. Value: Well made and right in line with other Paul Knock offs. The Wow Factor: I was relly looking for a Cheap Paul and this was very cool looking Overall: I expect this to cover my Paul needs for some time. The only reason I may get a different Manufactors version is to have a different color.

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Silvertone SSL3 Guitar Customer Review submitted July 11, 2005

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

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"One Fantastic Guitar!" submitted August 21, 2004

By a customer from netscape.net

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Music Style: 70's - 90's hard rock (Iron Maiden to Pink Floyd to Rush)

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Sound: I own a 20-yr old Westone and a relatively new Ibanez SG, both of which cost significantly more and this guitar holds its own. In fact, it has such good sustain and crunch that I use it when I am going for a heavier metal sound. Feature: I love the volume and tone knobs - Very solid and direct. Also, the neck is awesome. It's just one great guitar ($200, what's THAT about??? But I'm glad they do it). Quality: It's absolutely beautiful - except for a minor paint blemish around the bottom outside edge of the guitar (which you can't see without looking hard for it). Any place that is visible is perfect! Value: If I could give this a '50' rating then I would, because I truly believe this guitar is worth five times what I paid for it. Manufacturer Support: I gave it a ten because I HAVEN'T needed it. That's the best kind of support in my book. The Wow Factor: Aesthetically perfect! The Jaime Pressly of guitars. Overall: I haven't had any problems with things loosening, bending, chipping, etc. And I love playing it (I've had it for about three months). I own three contrasting electrics (and a couple of acoustics: a 6 and a 12 string). I don't see a need for anything else.

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"THE Best Starter Electric guitar I'VE EVER found!!!!!!! GET IT and Have a Blast" submitted March 18, 2010

By a customer from navy.mil

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Musical Background: vocal/Guitarist....old school player

Music Style: country/gospel/southren Rock/Blues

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Sound: I have found the sound and versitility is tremendous... I bought this guitar for my son and can not say enough good about it.....He is a LEFTY and he was playing up-side down chords..... But he is gonna do it right and play right handed...... I told him all My 8 guitars are at your disposal have a blast..... He is the best 12-year old I've ever met and I want to have the best life has to bring and the guitar RULES not only for the price but the flexability and playability....AWESOME and then some. Great Job, Jay Picard ( Guitar picker for 41-YEARS ) Feature: None found Ease of Use: top of the line Quality: nothing beter for any price Value: great Manufacturer Support: Absolutely responsive. The Wow Factor: They should sell it for more but......do not tell them that Overall: I do have this comment though..... and read carefully...... Hav all the supporting items in a detail section for each guitar I.E. Guitar cases with the mfgr logo on it and an amplifier that is made for the type guitar it is....Gig bag with a special designed logo.... A pitch pipe and a CD or DVD for instructions....etc....

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Silvertone SSL3 Guitar Customer Review submitted March 18, 2010

By a customer from navy.mil

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Musical Background: 41 years of playing great guitars and having the best time ever

Music Style: all kinds

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Sound: Character: Awesome is a not the best word to use, this guitar is ready out of the box. Tune and play the action and intonation are set so very well no adjustment required. Play hard or soft, use harmonics and Just freak-out play anything. this guitar ROCKS! Sound Quality: is AMAISING from deep tones to highs with all the string stretching you want the guitar handles it all. I was using a Roland 60 aquistic amp and all the clairity in style you want can be achieved. Absolutely no tips to make this guitar sound any better...... I Love it, I bought it for my son Joshua and I hope he lets me play it more because it is so cool. Honest as can be, Jay C. Picard ENJOY!

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"BEST LP EVER!" submitted May 25, 2008

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Musical Background: Active Musician

Music Style: Classic Rock, Blues Rock, 80's Metal

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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!! Feature: stays in tune all the time! killer flame top! Ease of Use: great feel!! Quality: this is the only guitar i'll ever use!! Value: amazing guitar for the price Overall: my friend plays on Gibson LP models and he loves my Silvertone!

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"This is a great guitar!" submitted April 22, 2005

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Musical Background: Active musician

Music Style: Rock, Gospel

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Sound: If you are a lead for any band or worship group, you gotta love this. It's sound is worth about a $1000 guitar. You'll love it even if you are a beginner, intermediate, or even advanced. Feature: The strings I normally use break down in about 3 months(I use it a lot), but this one hasn't had any problems for over 9 months. Quality: The finish hasn't scratched even a little yet. On the road, it doesn't get out of tune in the car. I had no time, so i drove my car down to my practice without the caes, but it was still in tune when i got there about 30 minutes later. Value: It is worth way over its own price. Manufacturer Support: This company has nice operaters and workers. They helped me get a new bridge on my guitar. It was free for me...Hehe.. The Wow Factor: It has a great feel and the body doesn't bother you whatsoever. Overall: I'm thinking about buying a new one in maybe 2008.

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"This can't be a Silvertone..Can it?" submitted August 13, 2009

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Musical Background: 44 years

Music Style: hardcore earle blues, Burnside, Jessie Mae Hemphill, Junior Kimbrough others from zNorthern Mississippi

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Sound: Let me just say that this Silvertone far surpasses what I exspected. I am no stranger to high end guitars, I kept reading.."buy one before they raise the price or you can't get one." True to what the reviewers said my 3 main outlets each had 1 left.My use for this guitar was truthfully to have a cheapie guitar to perform like the bluesman of yester-year. Thru the either hated or loved epi Blues 30 I got fender squak from the middle out-of-phase great treble high freq from the bridge without blood coming out you ears and even some Gibson Jingle Jangle.This is the 1st time I ever used 9's for open tuning... its to much.. really great. I style is finger picking, just the flesh or fingernails with a slide on my pinky. Just like the others said.. better get one now before they put a Gibson logo on it. Feature: I wish it had nothing different, maybe its too pretty. I'm glad they didn't try to replicate the Gibson headstock because I am proud to be getting such sounds when I gig. Ease of Use: As I said, 9'-maybe 46. Fast, I don't want to put it down. Comfortable weighted Quality: To say this is a pretty guitar with no flaws is an understaement uners allows hold, knobs tight even the cable input is holding! Value: Hard to believe.. As other reveiwers have stated.. better get one while the gettin is good. Last LP I had was a gold top with soabar p-90's.. this one eats the Goldtop alive Manufacturer Support: Never dealt with Silvertone.. have had many acoustics over the years that all held together, altho I don't know where they were made. This is a heavy duty built guitar. The Wow Factor: Well, honestly I was looking for a cheaply made guitar for gigs..never never exspected this quality of sonics or how well made it it. Overall: I have already made a home for it. My two guitars are a cheap ..a studio epi but with great pups, great for burnside Kenny Brown slide.. The Silvertone can take me almost everyplace, I esepcially enjoy getting a Junior Kimbrough type sound.

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"EEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHH" submitted May 6, 2008

By a customer from yahoo.com

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Musical Background: i play

Music Style: rock

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Sound: It's Fine, not good, not great, fine Feature: The tone knobs do almost nothing Ease of Use: So freakin easy Quality: lots of repairs needed Value: good price Manufacturer Support: havent used heard it sucked The Wow Factor: looks cool Overall: it kept breaking, that being said its a great 1st guitar

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"Buy this Guitar" submitted October 4, 2004

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Musical Background: Active musician

Music Style: Classic Rock

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Sound: Give her a nice amp and she'll scream her ass off! Feature: She has what she needs. Quality: Very high quality for its price. It will last me a while. Value: Great guitar for its price! Manufacturer Support: I didnt have to deal with anyone so thats the best support i can get. The Wow Factor: Vintage sunburst is sexy as hell. It doesnt quite look like the one in the picture but is is very sexy. Overall: Great Guitar!

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"Get UP...GET IT...and GO!" submitted December 25, 2003

By a customer from msn.com

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Music Style: Christian praise & worship style

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Sound: Wonderful for the price paid...try it to believe it Feature: Buy it, play it and enjoy it...take yo mother-in-law on a cruise with the bucks you save over a Gibson Quality: First guitar recieved was sent back for manufacturing defect around the treble/ryth switch (face delaminating around binding edge); second unit received ...much better but similar problem along the binding in a different location; COLOR: 1st unit real cherry w/red ; 2nd unit the "cherry" seemed dark as black Value: For the price...close to an Epiphone LP..which is close to Gibson LP..."one man's ceiling is another man's floor">>>spend your money and enjoy! Manufacturer Support: First guitar recieved was sent back for manufacturing defect around the treble/ryth switch (face delaminating around binding edge); second unit received ...better but similar problem along the binding in a different location; COLOR: 1st unit real cherry w/red ; 2nd unit the "cherry" seemed dark as black..wide color variation on finish The Wow Factor: Bought it and like it Overall: Great practice guitar...get a Gibson if you want to be Eric C....get an Epiphone if you want to be a 'bug' (ie..Beetle) BUT a Silvertone if you want Silvertone retro to the 60's and jingle in yo pocket...HO HO HO

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