By: Willy B.

Willy B. — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 05:48:59 +0000

Epiphone has a really good reputation. Though most, if not all there guitars are made overseas, it is a quality instrument at a bargain price. You can’t go wrong with a Les Paul. I’ve played the Epiphone versions, and own a Gibson, myself. It is also true that you have to be careful about condition on eBay, of course, there’s always people that end up with the guitar and don’t know anything about it, and will get rid of it for somewhat minor cosmetic defects. It is also true that pickups and potentiometers can be replaced, while just about everything else can be fixed. Where you might run into trouble is if the neck is warped. This, at least on set neck instruments, is beyond repair, depending on how bad it is. On instruments with a bolt-on neck, the neck can also be replaced. Most, if not all, Les Paul models have the set neck, and I am almost certain that that particular model has a set neck. (Set neck means the neck is permanently attached to the guitar.) You should probably look at a new Epiphone, because you know what you are buying, and most of their guitare are reasonably priced. My point is that if you can inspect it for yourself, do so. If not, you might be wasting your money, partially or fully. If it needs repairs, the repairs may cost you, and you might have been better off buying the new one to begin with. Be careful! I hope this helps.
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I’ve been playing and buying guitars for thirteen years.

By: Rockstar '56

Rockstar '56 — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 05:01:59 +0000

It’s a great guitar as long as you’re sure it’s in good condition. That price seems a little low to me, and that is usually because there is something wrong with it. But don’t worry, you can get those things fixed. Good Luck!
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