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Can't Get Much Better
I purchased this guitar almost 1 year ago for my birthday. I must say this thing is a beast. For whatever type of sound your looking for blues, rock, metal, it's all there. I can't be more pleased with this. The pickups on it are amazing and i would definately reccomend to a begginer or a pro. The only bad thing i can say is that the guitar smudges easily and after a while of playing the gold on the hardware starts to flake off. but hardly noticable when playing
AWESOME GUITAR!
Reviewed by lespaulrkr on 1/3/2007 who plays metal.
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rockin axe for price
I have had this guitar since 2003, so I can actually give you a full review! some say it is heavey, but think about it... if it's this heavy it must be well built and have more sustain right? the answer is yes, it has a very distinct sound (a bit bassy), verry strong. plays very well and feels great in your hands. I only have 2 things to complain about... one, sometimes it's almost to much bass, you can't get a crunchy treble out of it, and the switch seams to lack life ( i had to have it replaced within the first year and is giving me trouble again). all in all it really is a GREAT guitar though!!!! you will not be upstaged by any other guitar, as it will flat over power any stock guitar within $1k of it!!! not to mention it just looks rockin.
I would highly recomend one to anyone be it country soft rock or grinding in your face kickin butt metal!!! you won't be dissapointed.
Reviewed by halfmoon band on 4/23/2007 who plays rock.
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Epiphone Les Paul Black Beauty
This is an amazing guitar. Very well built, very nice detailing on the headstock and body of the guitar. This thing is solid as a rock, and unfortunately just as heavy. That is my only complaint: This thing is heavy, so heavy in fact that I actually broke a set of strap-locks a few months ago. When I first picked it up in the store I thought for sure this thing must've been tied down or something. Anyway, this guitar is great for jazz playing, rock, grunge, metal, blues....anything. The third/middle pickup makes it much more versitile than your average Les Paul, and it sounds very much like a strat. I can literally play anything with this guitar, Hendrix to Clapton to SRV, to Nirvana, Soundgarden, and Pearl Jam - and everything in between. Out of all my guitars, this gets played the most - by far! Sounds great through Fenders or Marshalls, etc., whichever you prefer. Great for gigging, but not recommended unless you happen to have a VERY comfortable strap (once again, just because of the weight). This guitar is well worth the money.
A few weeks ago I go wandering into the local guitar shop, and I see the Epiphone Zakk Wylde Bullseye Les Paul model, so I figure I'd try it out. Now get this, the Zakk Wylde model is $100 more than the Black Beauty, and the Black Beauty blows it out of the water. Black Beauty has a much warmer tone and it actually feels like a guitar in your hands. Save yourself $100 and get this, you will NOT regret it. This is, in my opinion, the best Epiphone you can get that's under $1000. GET IT!
Reviewed by Sean on 1/15/2007 who plays Grunge, Blues, Classic Rock, Jazz.
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can it get any better?
This three pickup monster has the price of an epi, the sound of a gibson and the look of a goddess. The output of the humbucks is amazing,the action is unbeatable( it doesn't even feel like you are fretting the guitar, it feels like pushing putty around), and the price is perfect.
Reviewed by LedZep4 on 11/27/2006 who plays Rock, Classiic Rock.
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Life With The Black Beauty
I would like to post a quick follow up regarding this guitar. Now that I have lived with it, and played every day: The more I have played it, the more impressed I am. I don't like to gush about it, but..it sounds so nice, and is so easy to play...it has unlocked my creativity like never before! I have come up with several songs (music only) that I really love. Not saying thay will ever be published or anything: it is just great fun. No problems with the hardware or anything has
happened. It holds its tune beautifully, even when I am slamming the strings hard. Here it is folks! This is a great guitar for the money--I could not be happier. Guess I want other musicians to give it a shot. I can barely wait to play it every day.
Reviewed by Scratch on 5/3/2007 who plays Rock.
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Epiphone Les Paul Black Beauty Review
This is the best guitar i have ever played, the sound quality is amazing and just look at it. It is beautiful. the variation of sound between pickups is incredible, is has a real good crunch for rock and a soft vibe for blues also.
Yes it could be a little more less expensive but im telling you, you pay for quality and i would pay even more for this guitar.
Im not going to say I am bias for this guitar just because it is a Les Paul, it really is an awsome guitar.
If you want a really good playing guitar and a really good looking guitar this is the one for you.
Reviewed by rockon4life on 10/11/2006 who plays Rock, Blues.
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Great guitar.
I have this guitar since 2005 and it is working just great. It has a very nice tone, the pickups are of high quality which helps you to get any sound from it. Though the bridge pickup lacks some treble but it is still very warm and bright with right amount of power to handle some nasty solo work. The bridge pickup really sings out at moderate to high gain setting on the amp. The features on this guitar are standard for Les Paul guitar. I only wish that it would might have a coil tap switch for splitting the humbucking pickups to single coil. It surely would be a plus point for this guitar if this minor modification is being done to further broaden the tonal range of this specfic guitar. The finish is great & I have not found any major flaw in it. The head stock is the most beautiful part of this guitar. The upper nut is rather made with special material because I never had a string entrapping problem during string bends. The gold hardware is also very good and durable. The bridge is nice but I did not like its sharp edge saddles as these pinches the palm and seems somewhat uncomfortable. The volume & tone knobs/controls are very smooth no scratchy noise whatsoever. The input jack is very solid without any loose jack grip. The fret board is very nicely & perfectly build with very smooth and highly polished frets. The string action is very comfortable without any string buzzes. I wish the finger board inlays would have a little better quality as far appearence is concerned. The inotation is just perfect& the string sustain is excellent. The pickups sound really have a growling tone with lot of sweet tones because of Alnico magnets being employed in them. The wires sheilding is brillant as I never noticed any hiss whatsoever. The black finish is very tough and durable. The strap buttons are very secure and I never had a fear for the guitar to fell down. The weight of this guitar is very reasonable, I mean to say that it is not too light and its my belief that heavy guitars really & always sound great with more warmth & sustain. The body binding is flawless. The truss rod is very easy to adjust and it works very evenly through the neck profile. Toggle switch also works normal. In the end I must say that if you have a limited budget and you want a Les Paul version type guitar then there is no better choice than this one. Take my words and you won't be disappointed. Thanks & regards.
Reviewed by Khawaja Jodat on 5/15/2007 who plays Rock, Blues, Pop & country..
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I'm very stoked about my Black Beauty!
First off, let me say I love this (Epiphone Les Paul Custom Black Beauty). It was perfect right out of the box, when I tuned it, it held the notes dead center. Then I plugged it it to my RP350 effects pedal: I was instantly taken to a musical space that felt like nirvana! I played it for several hours, until my figertips gave out!
The fit, finish, and action on my Black Beauty was perfect, right from the factory, although I know this is not always the case: I own over 50 guitars! Please do yourself a favor: if you want to find the sound you really want in your music,
buy this guitar! P.S. Have become quite a fan of Epiphone Guitars...
Reviewed by Scratch on 4/11/2007 who plays Rock.
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Great, real Les Paul
I bought it 9 months ago. I had to adjust the neck throught the truss rod and additionally I got a really great action, so I didn't have to touch the bridge at all. Frets were great, no problem. This axe has a solid not weight relieved, or chambered mahogany body and I must say, this beast can roar and growl with endless sustain. The pickups have quite high output, I think higher than PAFs, or other vintage Gibson product and can get into insane ovcerdrive with certain amp settings but can be handled, easily. Pots are not CTS, but work OK. The toggle switch can give trouble, and better be ready, probably you have to change it quite soon! After there is no problem with it. Cosmetically, the guitar is great. I could find only some quality issues on the binding (it was not even at two places). Excellent finish, beautiful and shinning everywhere. The gold color starts showing "road worn" signs very soon (on metal hardware) but it is nothing new with Gibson products - I mean, totally normal.
Do not forget - it is NOT a Gibson! It does not sound like a Gibson! Gibson guitars have higher quality electronics and hardware and it makes difference. But it is still an awsome guitar with beautiful and versatile sound. On the other hand ... if you go after the real Les Paul sound, than buy this axe, change the hardware and the electronics and you will have a real, full solid mahogany body Les Paul put out by Gibson and sounds like the big guys.
The equivalent Gibson products starts at 3.5K and up as for the price, and only can be found among custom made guitars, VOSs, reissues and things like this. They are not in normal production anymore.
So, if you are up for a great Les Paul carries the name of Les Paul by right with nice quiality and great tone with excellent playability on a very good price - go ahead and buy it. It is a no brainer!
Reviewed by John on 10/4/2009 who plays Blues, Rock.
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Wonderful guitar
I purchased this Black Beauty about 6 months ago as my guitar to get back into playing after about 10 years away. I was initially drawn to it's looks, which are exquisite.
This things plays really nicely and has great tone for classic rock, blues, etc. The addition of the middle pickup can really help you get more of a strat-like tone if you are after that. But then kick it to the neck pickup and you get really nice deep humbucker tones for even the heaviest stuff.
My only real complaint about this is that it is not great to play sitting down as it sits a little awkward on your leg.
Reviewed by SamsDaddy on 7/18/2007 who plays A little bit of everything.
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