I received the Peter Frampton Les Paul today. I was a little worried about this guitar but was totally impressed after a very detailed inspection after reading Tony's September 29th review.All of the issues that Tony shared in the September 29th review were absent in my guitar. The quality was outstanding and I am so glad for this as I was preparing myself to send it back if it wasn't as I expected. I have purchased numerous Epiphone's over the years and I always found the quality to be above standard. This is one of the most expensive guitars I have purchased aside from my Gibson VOS Ace Frehley Budakon Les Paul back in 2012. I feel it is worth the cost and it will hold it's value for the future if taken care of.I feel I received a great guitar as a fairly good price considering the case, extra special items and a limited 200 count due to the signature on the back of the headstock. I do agree with Tony, the Sept 29th reviewer that creating a numbering system like he described would had made the guitar that much more special (ex. 65 of 200).. but its not a big deal for me although it would had been a nice touch. The tuning pegs were installed securely, the nut cut correctly and no overspray on the binding. Everything was perfect on this guitar.The guitar is light due to the weight relief body. It's a little different than I am used to as I prefer Pauls to be heavy and I personally like that... but I feel the guitar adds a special touch to the tones that is puts out in a Marshall.… read more The fret work is acceptable but a smoother dressed frets on the ebony board would had been nice. I actually prefer dunlop 6100's and might have this guitar professionally refretted. The guitar is very versatile and I like having the middle pickup as a blending pickup for the bridge and/or neck. I have this same configuration on some of my other Les Pauls as well. The finish is flawless and the tone of the guitar through my Marshall is full with a nice bite. The clean setting does provide some nice Strat styled clean tones as Tony indicated that but it is not quite like a Strat. The only thing I wish that could had been included was a creme pick guard for a three pickup Les Paul. I can always purchase one but that option would had been nice for those who prefer that look.The case is solid and made well. I cant complain and I am glad as my heart was set to enjoy this guitar from the time I opened it and played it. This is a guitar that I will use for my gigs and enjoy. I look forward to many years of enjoyment with this guitar. All I can say to Tony is to return yours and request another... it may appear that someone in the factory was either a rookie or some of the earlier models were not up to the standard. I would request another one if I were you as I am extremely happy with mine. zZounds will make it right.. I have bought from them for years and they are top notch in Customer Service.Great guitar for the value.. I am impressed!!

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