Epiphone Slash Appetite Les Paul Special-II Electric Guitar


Description

Features
- Body shape: Single cutaway
- Body type: Solid body
- Body material: Solid wood
- Top wood: Flame Maple
- Body wood: Mahogany
- Body finish: Matte
- Orientation: Right handed
- Neck shape: D standard
- Neck wood: Mahogany
- Joint: Bolt-on
- Scale length: 24.75"
- Truss rod: Standard
- Neck finish: Gloss
- Material: Rosewood
- Radius: 12"
- Fret size: Medium jumbo
- Number of frets: 22
- Inlays: Dot
- Nut width: 1.68" (42.67mm)
- Configuration: HH
- Neck: Ceramic Plus
- Middle: Not applicable
- Bridge: Ceramic Plus
- Brand: Epiphone
- Active or passive pickups: Passive
- Series or parallel: Series
- Piezo: No
- Active EQ: No
- Special electronics: None
- Control layout: Master volume, tone
- Pickup switch: 3-way
- Coil tap or split: No
- Kill switch: No
- Bridge type: Fixed
- Bridge design: Tune-o-matic
- Tailpiece: Stopbar
- Tuning machines: Die-cast sealed
- Color: Chrome
- Number of strings: 6-string
- Special features: Built-In Shadow E-Tuner on bridge pickup mounting ring
- Case: Gig bag
- Accessories: Picks, eMedia method, instrument strap and cord
- Country of origin: China
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Reviews
3.92
26 Reviews
75%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Most Liked Positive Review
Excellent Quality and Value
It looks much better in person. There is more depth and it's less yellow. There is more of an amber tint. The AAA maple top is nice and the cherry back, sides and neck are finished very nicely as well. The cream binding is also attractive. The guitar itself is great. The pickups, tone, resonance, and the looks are what make this a 5-star guitar. The pickups do offer a tone similar to that of the AFD record by GNR. They are a bit hot but they really sing. The tuning pegs are not great but they are just fine. I will probably replace them. I did not prefer the strings that it came with. Overall the hardware could be better but the pickups are excellent and guitar resonates like a Les Paul should. Many Les Paul purists will turn their nose up to a bolt-on neck but bolt-ons have their own advantages. And it makes the guitar more affordable. It is not as versatile as my Epi Les Paul Standard but it's not as heavy either. The weight is around 7.2lbs for the Slash AFD vs. my 10lb Standard. In the guitar realm, for me that is the equivalent of a Labrador vs. a St. Bernard in terms of weight. This is my 3rd Epiphone guitar. This guitar is made in China. My other two were made in Indonesia (Epi Lp Standard and the Hummingbird Pro). The craftsmanship and playability out of the box was better on both guitars from Indonesia. The Slash AFD required a lot of attention to correct fret buzz and intonation. I still may have to take it to a tech to make it just right. I did get it playable. It's staying in tune for the most part and it is an GREAT joy to play.
Most Liked Negative Review
Nice guitar, Poor shipping and item is used
Liked the first one I got and when a buddy saw mine he wanted one so I ordered another one. What we got was a used guitar from Guitar Center. My comments here are about the actual first guitar I got - Plays nice and has massive sustain. Set-up was reasonable out of the box. Easy to play and get that "Slash" sound. In some aspects it is nicer than my real Gibson LP. No fret sprout and I had no buzzing frets either. Please read my other comments below to understand the poor experience Guitar Center has provided.
- Practicing14
- Jamming13
- Recording6
- School Bands6
- Small Venues5
- Fret Buzz4
- Craftsmanship3
- Flat Sound1
- None1
- Cheap Tuners1
- Experienced12
- Novice6
- Fun To Play17
- Good Feel17
- Good Tone17
- Good Pick Up14
- Solid Electronics10
Reviewed by 26 customers
DISSAPOINTED. USED GUITAR.
submitteda year ago
byJose
fromLos Angeles
Couldnt even use it since the neck was cracked above and down the base of the guitar :)
I would not buy from guitar center again
submitteda year ago
byChristopher
fromNew York
Guitar is ok. Truss rod, string height, intonation all close. Pickups were set at 8-10mm ??? Should be 2-3mm Otherwise sounds good. You get what you pay for.
I bought one of these about 6 years ago from guitar center.
submitted5 years ago
bycigar box Sam
fromIllinois
It is a beautiful guitar but the price I paid was really out laddish. I think I will give it to my neighbor's son for his birthday in October.
Very nice
submitted5 years ago
byTony
fromRichmond, Tx
Set up by Guitar Center, very good.
Yes
submitted5 years ago
byJohn
fromDoylestown, PA
I am a "returning" novice and was looking at the Epi Special II in transparent black, but saw this one with the tuner and other accessories that I would need to buy anyway, so I thought it was a great value. Also, it looked really great with the flame maple top, cream joint and cherry red back and neck. I have a black with white pick guard MIM Strat and wanted something that looked totally different. I was not really into the whole "Slash" theme personally, but the logo on the headstock is pretty subtle. Sound-wise, the pickups scream, and the clean sounds are beautiful, rich and clear. I love this guitar!
Nice guitar, Poor shipping and item is used
submitted6 years ago
byAxl_rose
fromNC
Liked the first one I got and when a buddy saw mine he wanted one so I ordered another one. What we got was a used guitar from Guitar Center. My comments here are about the actual first guitar I got - Plays nice and has massive sustain. Set-up was reasonable out of the box. Easy to play and get that "Slash" sound. In some aspects it is nicer than my real Gibson LP. No fret sprout and I had no buzzing frets either. Please read my other comments below to understand the poor experience Guitar Center has provided.
Q&A
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submitted2 years ago
asked byn/a
fromgeorgetown tx
do yu think the code 50 amp mardhall wouild be a good match for sound with this guitar?
Very goodsubmitted2 years ago
asked byWawaz
fromLevittown, ny
Is finish on this guitar gloss or matte. Also is it arched or flat top...
Matte. It's flat.submitted2 years ago
asked byWawa
fromLevittown, ny
Is the finish gloss or matte, and is it an arched top or flat top?
Matte, flat topsubmitted5 years ago
asked byRenato
fromBrazil
I am planning to go to Guitar Center store in Manhattan at the end of this week. Can you confirm if this slash guitar package will be available in the store? Thank you for all support. Best regards, Renato
This bundle is not available at that locationsubmitted6 years ago
asked byDesertHawk
fromRidgecrest, CA
can I add a whammy bar to this guitar?
You would have to modify the guitar and swap out the bridge to do so.submitted6 years ago
asked byReal
fromundisclosed
What is better to do: take this pack + Fender Champion 20 amp or the same pack including Epiphone Snakepit 15 amp?
It all depends on personal preference. I would pick the Fender Champion, but that's just me. I would suggest watching a few demo videos on it and decide that way.submitted7 years ago
asked byJack
fromWest Windsor, NJ
What size strings come on the guitar?
Strings, D'Addario® 10, 13, 17, 26, 36, 46submitted7 years ago
asked byrb
fromIdaho
what are the 5 pieces because the pic shows far more pieces
1. Guitar with built in Tuner 2. Strap 3. Instrument Cord 4. Gig Bag 5. Pickssubmitted7 years ago
asked byzach
fromNew Hampshire
If I wanted to, could I put a Les paul pickguard on it?
Yes, however, this modifications would put screw holes in the finish/body of the guitar.submitted7 years ago
asked byRobert
fromSun Valley CA
Why NO LEFT-HANDED...???? "Jimi Hendrix" & "Dick Dale"
Unfortunately the manufacturer choose to not make this model Left Handed.