Epiphone Ace Frehley Signature

Well most Les Paul models have good features this one did, not too sure whether I like some of the tone settings but a few good features. The rythm switch does sound good on the other hand.

Well this guitar has Super distortion pickups and with distortion the guitar raws! the clean channel is nothing special and U had to fiddle about with the settings for a while to get the right sound.

Theres a nice action on the guitar,I altered it a little for better use, the finish of the guitar was nice.Another copy of a Gibson though in my eyes!

The Rythm switch broke on me which wasn't very durable and the pickups came out of place! Poor performance on this front.

I had to phone 11 times after being put on hold for half an hour.

I sold this guitar after about 3 months of purchase and i really wasnt happy with it! I do not reccomend buying it unless you like the finish!

This guitar was propably made in 1999. I'm not really sure. The mahogany body and the flame maple top look and sound great. The maple neck worried me in the beginning but i think i can live with it. Haven't yet had to adjust it so i don't know. The DiMarzio pickups are better than any of the pickups i've ever played with. Nice chubby sound. The factory strings suck big time, but they are easy to replace. Neck feels extremely good. Fast and with a good feel to it.

I play through a 15" Marshall Bass amp, so with the DiMarzios the sound is really full. The Bass amp worked well with my Ibanez RG, but now i'm forced to start thinking about changing amps. I play the kind of aesy to listen to pop-rock with nice melodies. I think that Ace didn't quite mean this guitar to be used that way. It's hard to get a good clean sound out of it, but i finally did it. Now it's just too bad that i only get one decent clean sound and a variety of distortion sounds. The one thing i really like is that it has no buzzing sounds when not played. Usually when you add enough effects the amp starts to buzz. It's very annoying. Now i don't have that problem any more.

The tuning pegs are almost too loose. But with the shitty strings it has when coming from the factory it sounds like it couldn't hold a note anyway. New strings fixed that. There's no need to start changing the tuning pegs. The pickup selector didn't work quite the way it should have when bought. It didn't connect at all when in the rhythm position. A little flicking of the switch almost fixed that. Now it works but still makes a sound when i use it. Also it has a little scratch on the neck, but that's just a minor defect.

I haven't yet had the plaesure of playing with it live. First gig with this guitar is a month from now. Everything in this guitar feels like it will really last. Only thing that wories me is the front strap button. It's kinda in a strange position so i'm not sure how it will last when played live. I don't have a back up guitar cause i don't think i'll need one.

I'm still waiting on a response to my e-mail. I haven't been waiting that long but still. I bought this guitar in Finland so i'm not sure about the warranty. It's lifetime if it's still effective when sold outside the US.

I've compared this guitar to every other LesPaul in the market (Epiphone, Tokai and Gibson to name a few) and it still stands out as the best guitar in that price range and even higher. I haven't been playing with it long, but it already made a lasting impression on me. It looks great, it sounds great and it's really comfortable to play. And for all that it's really cheap. I recommend buying one if you're in doubt.

Made in 1999. Has transparent black flame maple top which is gorgeous. Like the Gibson Joe Perry at a fraction of the price. Mahogany back. Has Three Dimarzio humbuckers and is fully bound like the Les Paul Custom series. (Headstock, Neck and body) The controls are typical Paul, 2 volume, 2 tone, three way toggle.
Per correspondence with Gibson, the neck scale, shape and everything are same as a Les Paul Custom. Has Lightening bolt shaped inlays which are unique. For church play I have to cover Ace's picture on the headstock.

Ok, I play through a Carvin Mts tube amp and have a variety of effects pedals. The unbiased opinion of this axe is as follows: With the Dimarzio pickups, this guitar has a very good Metal tone and an excellent classic rock tone. The neck position is capable of a great creamy blues tone when set clean.. The Super distortion in the neck is not going to provide a crisp clean tone. The Gibson Frehley has a Paf in the neck and Super Dist in the bridge.. I want versatility so I did swap pickups in the guitar to Bill Lawrences. Now it is incredible clean - metal..
Again, the guitar stock sounds very good and I really loved the creamy blues tone in the neck. (CREAM) But it was lacking Clean. That is why Im giving it an 8.

The action came very good. The trans black finish is gorgeous! There was one small flaw in the binding, looked kinda like a chip, but most dont notice and this may have come from shipping.. Every thing else seems to be good fit and finish wise for an axe in its price range. The control cavity was not pretty, but that is only for those who go into the guitar. and one of the control cavity screws was driven in alittle crooked. Those are nitpicks but Im being honest. Frets felt good and action and playability are great..
I did have to lower the neck pickup as it came to high and was too booming, and the stock strings were crummy.. I replaced the strings with D'Addario .10s and set the intonation and it plays as good as any Paul..
So, basically came very good, just better with minor setup as with almost any guitar.

I have played this guitar live and for practice and never had any probs. Epiphone has made great quality improvements in the last few years.
I was wondering about the tuning keys. I thought they seemed alittle cheesy although nicer than what used to come on Epis. BUT, I have had NO tuning problems and Gibson assured me these were built to withstand stage lighting even though I considered buying Gibson keys.
I did have one Problem with this guitar.. The strap button screw pulled out. Not cool... But, Im a believer in strap locks anyhow and I installed straplocks (which have bigger screws) and have had no more problems.
I use it without backup and the pots and toggle have held up. A squier strat I have the pots and 5way pooped out in a year..

Warranty is lifetime on the Epiphone. Nice.. Dealings with them are same as dealing with Gibson and Ive corresponded via Email and phone a few times before making a decision on this axe and also questioning the tuning keys. Response is not earth shattering but satisfying.
Plus, they offered to fix the strap buttons under warranty, but I opted for locks and did it myself.. Nice

Ive been playing a few years, and I also own a VERY modified Squier Strat.
I love the Les Paul playability and with this guitar the Trans Black top is gorgeous, plus it has no pickguard. I personally dont like les paul pickguards. Plus the Lightening bolt inlays add a nice change of pace.
It would be stolen only if someone prys it from my cold dead hands and I would come back and haunt them.
Only thing I would change is for it to come stock with a paf pickup in the front to offer a cleaner tone.. But that is a small snivel..
I had heard lots of stories about Epiphones and some of it true.. I have done my homework and know they have improved alot the last few years.
I played a Black Gibson Les Paul Custom and an Epi Les Paul Custom back to back one day. (same amp, same settings) They were remarkably similar in feel and sound. The differences: Gibson pickups were just a little stronger and if you really look close you can see some filler putty around the inlays on the fretboard on the EPI. (no effect on playing) Plus, one was priced $699 and the other $2000. So I decided then that the Epi was a good way to go. Figure a pickup swap with the money I save and Im set.
The Ace Frehley model came out.. Hot pickups out of the box, plus that Black Trans maple top... $799 vs $3500 for the Gibson version. PLease.... Id be afraid to take a $3500 axe out of the case..
And the winner for best guitar for money is def the EPI!!!
This guitar is a winner period. Ive had friends of different levels play it and all give me thumbs up, even Les Paul owners.

The guitar is a 2000 ace Model. If you want the specks you can check out everybody elses reviews or hit the epiphone web site. All I can say is that this is one beautiful guitar. I own the cherry sunbyrst model. I received this guitar today and after playing it for an hour I decided I needed to get on here and clear up some of the misconceptions from other reviewers.

The sound is brilliant and beautiful. I played it unplugged and the tone resonates off the wood better than either of my Gibson Les Paul Standards. I am currently playing it through a vintage club tube amp and it screams. I own an Sg-x also and am selling it today. It is a piece of junk in comparison. The pickups atern't the greatest for a clean sound but that is not what this baby was built for. If you like your music loud this will work for you.

I don't know about the factory set up. I think it was tinkered with by the the store I purchased it from. The action is great and the neck is fast. The only things I would change are the tuners and strings. The tuners are a little cheap but I also changed them on my Gibsons, so maybe I am just picky. No complaints except fo this. The action is great with no buzz again better than either of my standards.
The finish is great and mine is a second. I can't find a flaw. The embossed picture of ace is nice too. It is not a sticker and this is no toy.

It should withstand heavy giging but I don't know if I will use it to much for that. I am really hard on my guitars live but I play in a punk band and things get messy from time to time. I will use my seasoned guitars for that. After a few good scratches I will take this one on the road

I have dealt with Gibson before and they suck. Forget the warranty but that is true for most guitar maufacturers. Unless you are dealing with Martin guild or heritage forget it. All the others are to big to worry about your problems.

I have been playing for 14 years and have had to many guitars to list.
If this guitar was stolen I would track the person down and cut off their habds. I would then call up guitar web and purchase another. Whether your an ace fan or not this is one nice guitar. I have messed around with other epiphones Les pauls and none compare to this model.
If you want a great guitar this is it.