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Epiphone Les Paul Special II Review

Les Paul Series Electric Guitar by 'Epiphone'

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Les Paul Special II by Epiphone
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Epiphone Les Paul Special II has been rated by 1886 musicians.
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Overall Rating 1.63
Features 1.96
Quality 1.02
Reliability / Value 1.98
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Epiphone Les Paul Special II Specs
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    • 700T/650R open-coil humbuckers

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Not a very good choice, Epiphone didn't hit the target with Les Paul Special II. A lots of features missing or not done the way most musicians would like, and the price is not attracting people to buy this guitar either.

Epiphone could throw in a bit more features into Les Paul Special II but this guitar is definitely a usable musical instrument. Whether it's the price cut, or Epiphone felt that simplicity is a good way to go, Les Paul Special II is built with a limited set of features, so one needs see if it fits the need. Not the best equipped instrument, but Les Paul Special II will do well for some musicians.

You could find a better fitted guitar, but Les Paul Special II is ready to be played by any musician willing to take time and adjust it to his/her needs. Epiphone built a guitar that has nice finish but it lacks something that would make it feel even better. Guitar stays in tune reasonably well, if you don't force it too much, and the Les Paul Special II's neck is playable.

If you're happy with Epiphone's Les Paul Special II overall performance and characteristics, you can consider it to be a replacement guitar for your gigs. Even if used as only guitar Les Paul Special II will perform, but don't overrate it and always try and find a backup. It is a solid guitar that will last long and perform well if you treat it right.

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Jimmy Page

Features are pretty basic., but slap some grover tuners and decent string's and Bam ! you've got a decent guitar

Quality is top shelf !

Take care of her and she won't decline in value !

For the money., there's none better !

Sound can be adjusted through your amp.. no big deal !

Reviewed on November 17, 2010.
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