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Epiphone Les Paul Special-II E1 Electric Guitar, Ebony

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Top Material Type Mahogany
Body Material Mahogany
Back Material Type Mahogany Wood
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Fretboard Material Type Laurel Wood
Guitar Pickup Configuration H-H
String Material Type Nickel
Hand Orientation Right

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  • Mahogany body
  • 700T Humbucker pickups
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • 24.75 Scale
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Customers find the guitar a good value for money. They appreciate its sound quality, clear tone, and basswood construction. Many of them find it easy to play and perfect for beginners. The finish is beautiful, with no obvious defects. The guitar plays well, even unplugged, with no static or feedback. It's easy to set up and tune.

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394 customers mention "Quality"394 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the guitar's quality. They find it a good practice instrument with a beautiful finish and no obvious defects. The electronics are not subpar, and the whole thing feels solid and well-made. Overall, customers consider it an outstanding choice for beginners or intermediate players.

"...If you're on a budget, this is an outstanding choice. If you're not on a budget, it's still a very good basic instrument. RECOMMENDED." Read more

"...The Gibson is the best guitar I've ever owned and made my previous comparison based on it. But this little baby is now my second favorite...." Read more

"...The sunburst is really decent. The red is a lovely maraschino cherry color, almost candy-like, blending smoothly into a warm golden amber...." Read more

"...their game, given the price of entry as well as the level of quality needed to play Rocksmith as well as interface with the different game console..." Read more

235 customers mention "Sound quality"211 positive24 negative

Customers appreciate the guitar's sound quality. They say it sounds great even unplugged, with clear sound without static or feedback. The basswood is considered an acceptable wood for musical instruments.

"...Do not let anyone tell you this is a bad thing. Basswood is a completely acceptable wood for musical instruments...." Read more

"...It's easy to play, comfortable and has a sweet sound. I can either rock out with it or mellow out and play the blues or classic rock...." Read more

"...The sound is raw and powerful. Tons of gain and crunch; great for blues and rock...." Read more

"...I just like the sound and feel of a Les Paul. I don't need a Gibson Les Paul Custom or anything like that. I'm having a lot of fun with it...." Read more

226 customers mention "Value for money"195 positive31 negative

Customers appreciate the guitar's value for money. They say the pickups are amazing and sound fabulous, and it's a good, cheap beginner guitar.

"...LP Special II Les Paul Collection Electric Guitar is a GREAT GUITAR for $169.00 (The average selling price at the time of this review)...." Read more

"...This little Epiphone is an outstanding guitar, regardless of price...." Read more

"...by Ubisoft as one that would work well with their game, given the price of entry as well as the level of quality needed to play Rocksmith as well as..." Read more

"...it is very easy to play, All said this is a fantastic guitar, the price is great, play ability is great, The Epiphone Special 11 LE is the biggest..." Read more

70 customers mention "Functionality"67 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the guitar's functionality. They find the fretwork better than many at three times this price, the tuners work well, and the sound quality seems good so far. The pickups and electronics are great, and the action and playability are equal to their Gibsons.

"...sounds, how good it looks, how comfortable and light it is and how well it plays...." Read more

"...The frets are fine; no sharp edges. I guess I expected some corners to be cut on the hardware, but honestly, everything seems overbuilt if anything...." Read more

"...It has been a month and I have not had any issues with the guitar...." Read more

"No dislikes. Works great!" Read more

62 customers mention "Ease of play"62 positive0 negative

Customers find the guitar easy to play. It's perfect for beginners and uncomplicated. They say it's playable immediately after setup, with a nice fretboard and sturdy construction. The setup process was simple, taking only 10 minutes. The guitar is simple yet traditional, with a flat top mahogany slab body.

"...The tone of the Epiphone is much like the Gibson Les Paul. It's easy to play, comfortable and has a sweet sound...." Read more

"Fine choice for this newbie. I bought this guitar for use with Rocksmith 2014...." Read more

"...Steer clear of that warranty company. But the guitar is good for a beginner like me." Read more

"...2nd the guitar was packed and totally covered well. 3rd it had epiphone owners manual, a neck wrench, extra info and an epiphone guitar case/window/..." Read more

54 customers mention "Feel"49 positive5 negative

Customers appreciate the guitar's feel. They find the neck comfortable, allowing for easy hand slides and fingertip comfort. The guitar has a good sound and fills their arms well.

"...It's easy to play, comfortable and has a sweet sound. I can either rock out with it or mellow out and play the blues or classic rock...." Read more

"...I just like the sound and feel of a Les Paul. I don't need a Gibson Les Paul Custom or anything like that. I'm having a lot of fun with it...." Read more

"...The neck was straight and very comfortable, the frets can be smoothed out more but are really fine the way they are and although slightly neck heavy..." Read more

"...It really feels so much better. I hate when I get stuck with the acoustics now when we play multiplayer...." Read more

48 customers mention "Tuneability"36 positive12 negative

Customers find the guitar easy to tune and maintain in tune. They appreciate the simple tone adjustments between the three pickups and the strings staying in tune. The solid build and polished ebony finish are also praised.

"...Although the tone adjustments have been simplified to a toggle between the three pickup combinations and an overall tone control for both pickups,..." Read more

"...It stays in tune very well and sounds great" Read more

"...Sure it was way out of tune and required a few height adjustments but now it is FANTASTIC...." Read more

"...with manual, an alin wrench for the kneck, which I checked, and needed no adjustment...." Read more

46 customers mention "Build quality"42 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the guitar's solid build quality. They say the neck is straight and true, the hardware is sturdy, and the pickup toggle is as solid as you could hope for. The pickups sound great and the selector switch is solid, with no static. The neck is secure, and the nuts are good quality and secure. Overall, customers find the guitar to be in perfect shape and better than expected.

"...The tone and volume knobs are clear acrylic. The pickup toggle is as solid as you could hope for, with a nice mechanical bounce between positions...." Read more

"...In my opinion, this Les Paul is a sturdy unit." Read more

"...input is heavy and cable is tight, strap nuts are good quality and secure, 7th and best part, it sounds fantastic on all pickup selections, it is..." Read more

"Sounds great, has sustain that lasts for days, just like any good Les Paul guitar. Action is fairly low like I like it...." Read more

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  • APC Reviews
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super value for the money. If you're on a budget, this is an outstanding choice...
    Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2010
    Color: Vintage SunburstVerified Purchase
    The Epiphone LP Special II Les Paul Collection Electric Guitar is a GREAT GUITAR for $169.00 (The average selling price at the time of this review). The pickups, tune-o-matic bridge and stop piece are the same ones used in Epiphone's more expensive guitars, and are similar to what's used in much more expensive Gibsons. Although the tone adjustments have been simplified to a toggle between the three pickup combinations and an overall tone control for both pickups, this is not as big a deal as many might make of it. Given the vast array of other things that influence electric guitar sound -- strings, amp choice and settings, effects pedals and so forth -- the guitar sounds great as is.

    The finish and general fit and balance of the guitar are great. There was a time when budget guitars screamed cheap and were quite obviously low class in a lot of areas. Those days are past with the Epiphone LP Special II.

    All that said, there a few things to remember.

    * The guitar comes with very light bendy strings. This is probably due to market data that tells Epiphone that the bulk of buyers for this guitar are teen Guitar Heros who think that string bending every note is an essential aspect of shredding and wailing. If you plan to put heavier strings on the guitar (like 12-51s for example) for jazz or other styles of music then you will probably need a truss rod adjustment to compensate for the added tension. If you don't know how to do this, ask someone who does. You can ruin a guitar, permanently, by being too aggressive with a truss rod adjustment.

    * The guitar has a mahogany neck, but a basswood body. Do not let anyone tell you this is a bad thing. Basswood is a completely acceptable wood for musical instruments. It is not worse or better than mahogany or maple. It is just different. Once again, the differences involved will probably be irrelevant when added into all the other things that players do with amps, strings and pedals to create tone and sound from an electric guitar.

    * Epiphone has more than one factory making these guitars. One is in China, the other in is Indonesia. The guitars made by each are very close in every detail, but not exactly, perfectly the same.

    * The Chinese examples of the sunburst model that I have seen have a slightly golden-orange tone to the sunburst pattern, more like the traditional sunburst color in American guitars. The Indonesian examples I have seen have a much more over all orange look. Basswood does not have a lot of visible grain. The example guitar shown in the official Epiphone product photos, the photos you see on most web sites like Amazon and Musician's Friend and so forth, are probably a little optimistic when it comes to visible grain and the golden hued quality of the sunburst finish.

    * The Chinese examples I have seen tend to weigh more. One Indonesian model I saw weighed a full pound and half less than the Chinese model right next to it. There is not, unfortunately, any way to tell from the box or from the barcode or SKU number on the box what factory a given example inisde the box came from. The system will deal out whatever is in stock at the moment.

    The world is full of guys who will zero in on all the details they find inferior about this guitar by noting the rather obvious fact that this is not a Gibson Les Paul Standard costing $3,000.00. There are some people who will complain that this guitar has a bolt on neck. True, the set necks of the more expensive Epiphones and Gibsons are nicer. But, considering the fact that every Fender Stratocaster ever made had a bolt on neck, is this really a big deal? Would Jimi Hendrix have played "Purple Haze" better if his Strat had a set in neck? Probably not.

    The guitar this model is probably closest to, in spirit and purpose, is not the Gibson Les Pauls but, rather, to the old Gibson Melody Maker guitars from the 60s. That said, this is a hell of lot more guitar for the money than any Melody Maker ever was, and adjusted for inflation, relative to what a Melody Maker would have cost you in 1968, for example, it is almost like Epiphone paying you to play it.

    People listen to music, not guitars. Music is made by players, not by pickups and electronics. If you're on a budget, this is an outstanding choice. If you're not on a budget, it's still a very good basic instrument. RECOMMENDED.
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  • Dave
    5.0 out of 5 stars After a proper set-up 5 stars Damn nice guitar
    Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2014
    Color: Vintage SunburstVerified Purchase
    I am editing my previous review on this little guitar after taking the time to properly set it up, dial it in and play it for a while. I edited yet again as someone didn't appreciate my "gloating" over other guitars I own. Sorry to offend YOU.
    I made a knee jerk review (again) right after I got this. But in all fairness I received my Gibson Les Paul on the same day, buying IT from my local music store and professionally set up, ready to go. I was comparing apples and oranges, so to speak. But now, even after comparing them to each other, they really aren't that far apart.
    The Gibson is the best guitar I've ever owned and made my previous comparison based on it. But this little baby is now my second favorite.
    My other review was NOT FAIR!!!!!! I paid a lot more for the Gibson and 149 bucks for this Epiphone. Dollar for dollar this little Ephiphone is a steal!!!! WOW!!!
    I must honestly admit, the edge goes to my Gibson, but not by as much as you'd think. This little Epiphone is an outstanding guitar, regardless of price. If I were to play them each blindfolded I would never guess one was $149 guitar, ever! The tone of the Epiphone is much like the Gibson Les Paul. It's easy to play, comfortable and has a sweet sound. I can either rock out with it or mellow out and play the blues or classic rock.
    To be honest, I will probably play this Epiphone a LOT more than the Gibson. After all, if I ding this one up I haven't broke the bank. I think I'll tend to use this one a lot more than the other.
    I am very happy with this Epiphone Les Paul and will proudly play and OWN it. I am amazed they can make this thing for the money they charge. I may purchase another one and put it away as I'm sure the price won't stay this low. PLUS, I'll get another one in a different color!! You can never have too many guitars.. I am going to an a pickguard to this one. The finish on it is outstanding and I'd like to keep it that way.
    If I were thinking of learning to play the guitar, this one is a no-brainer....BUY IT!!!
    If you're an established player looking for a really nice practice guitar, I'd buy this one is a heartbeat. I was shocked at how sweet it sounds, how good it looks, how comfortable and light it is and how well it plays. Sure it was way out of tune and required a few height adjustments but now it is FANTASTIC.
    New rule for me, no writing reviews until I own the product for at least one week!!!!!
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  • Cliente de Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente relación calidad-precio.
    Reviewed in Mexico on April 25, 2019
    Color: Vintage SunburstVerified Purchase
    Llevo usándola ya más de 7 meses, y ha salido excelente. La he utilizado para practicar, aprender canciones, la he conectado a la computadora por medio de una interfaz, y en todos los sentidos funciona muy bien. Hasta me vino con un cable de cortesía.

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  • S.valdez
    1.0 out of 5 stars Una estrella, por que menos no se puede.
    Reviewed in Mexico on June 9, 2018
    Color: EbonyVerified Purchase
    El producto estaba programado para hace dos dias, aun no llega, no hay actualizacion de mi pedido, ni manera de rastrearlo. ACTUALIZACION un mes despues aun no llega mi pedido y la tienda unicamente me da largas
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  • C. Robertson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great guitar for a bargain price
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 4, 2018
    Color: EbonyVerified Purchase
    Nice looking guitar, well made & very light. The guitar has a very nice, loud sound due to the humbucker pick ups. It is very good for rock music, but can also be used for clean tunes. The build quality & finishing is very good for the price, there are no rough or sharp edges on the neckboard, frets etc. and everything appears well put together. The guitar is easy to hold and the neck is reasonably narrow, making chords etc easy to play. The only slight problem I had was that the B string ( 2nd string ) could not be tuned, I solved this by unwinding the string & rewinding it onto the post again. After doing this the string could be tuned & stayed in tune. As with all new guitar strings, it needs to be played a few times & retuned a few times until the strings are bedded in and then it stays in tune. There are many posts on the internet about people buying this guitar & then upgrading pick ups, tuners etc, but, in my opinion, this is not necessary, the guitar plays & sounds good as it is. If you want to do that, it would be easier just buying a more expensive guitar in the first place. This is the second guitar I have bought from Amazon Warehouse, and both have been in excellent condition, with no visible damage & with all the manufacturers information, original box etc included. I would buy from there again, as I have two guitars in excellent condition for a bargain price.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibile qualità per il suo prezzo
    Reviewed in Italy on March 1, 2018
    Color: Vintage SunburstVerified Purchase
    Acquistata solo per curiosità. Sono possessore di altre chitarre di classe professionale e questa non sfigura assolutamente sia come suono che come agibilità. Facilissimo regolare l'action e l'accordatura tiene abbastanza essendo comunque ancora nuova. Da consigliare a tutti come strumento da studio e da strapazzare. Ottimo per modifiche ed esperimenti. Piccola leggera comoda. Le rifiniture del mio esemplare sono perfette. Nessuna critica e nessuna imperfezione. Unico appunto: il selettore dei pick up ha richiesto un poco di petrolio perché faceva male contatto sul PU del ponte. Prezzo incredibile conn consegna a casa in due giorni.
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  • Eleligio
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
    Reviewed in Mexico on March 15, 2017
    Color: Heritage Cherry SunburstVerified Purchase
    La guitarra es de execelente calidad para principiantes y personas más avanzadas, también estéticamente es muy bonita. Gran calidad de Epiphone
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