Open Box Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Outfit Electric Guitar Level 2 Aged Dark Cherry Burst 197881368692

I paid 599 with a case for this guitar and it has got to be the best deal ever given the quality and sound of this guitar. I got it setup by a guy that has done hundreds of these Epi Les Pauls and he says they are an amazing deal. I am very pleased.

I tried several of the USA Les Paul's that they had at the guitar center here in Las Vegas in couldn't find one that sounded like a guitar that reflects its price. I asked the rep Alex if he had any Epiphones that were well worth the pricetag and he pulled this guitar from the top row. It was still in tune which was a great sign to begin with since none of the USA Gibsons he pulled down were even close to being in tune. Not even plugged in the sound was so much more resonant than any of the other guitars I played. It had a few buzzes on the low e strings but I went ahead and bought it anyways and had my guitar tech set it up and I actually think it's one of the best guitars I have ever owned and I own plenty of USA guitars. Don't think that because something is made in China that it is low in quality. Epiphone has been around since the 1800s and is actually about 20 years older than Gibson to begin with so don't be fooled by any brand name out there. I love the satin finish, because when your hands get slightly sweaty it doesn't get sticky at all up and down the neck like a painted or lacquered finish will do sometimes.

I consider myself a Fender guy. I pretty much exclusively got my strat with the occasional use of my es335. I used a Les Paul when I got called on stage at a gig and I liked it so I thought I'd try to get one of my own. I played this one and fell in love. Might consider myself an LP man now.

I've had this guitar for a little over two years now and it has been perfect. Super solid build and electronics. Definitely buy this over a cheap Gibson. Take the time with a buffing wheel with some compound and then polish and make it shine. The flat finish is rough and ugly.

I've only ever owned Gibsons, likely buying too much into the hype. I own several Les Pauls, and this guitar will replace many of them. From top to bottom it feels better in the hand and plays better than any lower end Gibson. Don't hesitate to buy one if interested.

Traded in my PRS SE to get the Epiphone Les Paul 59 limited edition (which came with Gibson Humbuckers). Just like every other guitar I had, I was expecting to set it up when I got home. To my surprise, the action, intonation, pickup height, and bridge were set correctly. Also, the finish was perfect! At half the price of the Gibson Les Paul Standard, I would recommend this guitar. The neck profile is slightly thinner than Gibson Les Paul 59's, I know because I have the Gibson as well. It just feels that way to me but I didn't measure it to confirm. The pickup output is slightly lesser than Gibson Les Paul but it's not a big deal. It still sounds very much like Gibson! I highly recommend this guitar to anyone at any level of playing.