Epiphone Elite Les Paul Custom

I won't get to crazy with the details, as you can find these anywhere. Typical Les Paul setup. However, the long neck tenon and bone nut are a nice addition. The hardware (as with any stock Gibson/Epiphone) isn't top of the line, but that can be upgraded easily enough. Mahogany back. Maple top. Solid as a rock. Mine is extraordinarily heavy, even for an LP. It weighs in at around 12 lbs. Beefy.

I am not a guy who has owned a plethora of top of the line instruments, so it's easy for me to say this is the best sounding guitar I've owned. Sounds bright and clear on the clean channel (B-52 AT 100). I've been able to get any sound I wanted out of it from Allman Brothers to Foo Fighters. Very good sustain, but not the best I've heard. probably a few hardware or electronic tweaks would have it singing all day. Again, as with pretty much any stock guitar, the tonal range on the stock electronics isn't quite as varied as it should be, but that's just par for the course.

I got it used, so I can't speak to the factory setup. But, it still plays like new. No issues with the neck or intonation. Very nice natural woodgrain behind the Wine Red finish. Good frets. The saddle is filed too deep, but that's not uncommon either, and it hasn't been a major problem. When I snuck a peek inside it looks like the groover for the neck tenon may not be cut quite as snug is would be ideal. All in all though, well built. No major issues.

Got it used. Looks and plays like brand new. I bought it online, so I hadn't actually seen it in person, and the guitar was in much better shape than I expected. It really is built like a tank. As with all Les Pauls, the headstock is probably the only part vulnerable to major damage. This also came with larger strap buttons, which is handy. The electronics will probably get replaced before long. I know Epi's don't have the greates reputation for electronics burning out, but mine are still doing fine. (I'm not 100% sure if this uses the same electronics as the standard Epi though).

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I've been playing ten years, and this is a really great guitar for those of us who can't afford the real deal Gibson Les Paul. They are built very well and sound fantastic. It's really been a dream come true for me to finally get some very good sustain and tone to work with. It's heavy, but I always play standing up, even practicing, so I got used to it quickly. Besides, it's a Les Paul- I wasn't expecting it to weigh like 7 pounds. The bulkiness comes with the territory. My 'complaints' for this are no different than they would be for any guitar- stock components aren't the best they can be, and could use upgrading. That's not a flaw of this guitar per se, it's a flaw of all guitar manufacturers. Get one of these on a decent tube amp, and you won't miss that "G" word that isn't on the headstock.

Two (2) 2003 Epiphone "Elite", not the current "Elitist" name, Les Paul Custom in traditional Black w/white/aged binding and Wine Red with a more white colored binding, 24K gold hardware, "real" pearl and abalone inlays, bone nut, grover " kidney bean" tuners, one 50T and 60R Gibson made passive humbuckers w/24 K gold covers, black speed knob and manufactured at the Fuji-gen plant in Japan where all, now "Elitist", are made. My black model weighs 10.0 lbs.and the Wine Red 8.7 lbs.

I play mine through a Traynor all tube 30 watt amp and a Boss ME 50 multiple effects processor. Both have sweet Les Paul bite, full rythym sound from the bridge pickup and sustain that will let you run downstairs, grap a cold one and return to more sustain. I owned a 1980 Gibson Black Beauty and sold it in 1995, for, get this, the going price of $650.00 used. I have regretted it ever since and have longed to replace that sound, that b@!!$ to the wall "rock" sound that only a LP can give me.

This is where the paradox comes in. You would expect a $1000.00 guitar to have some issues, especially two models that are four (4) years old. Absoutely not true. I can not find any flaws except some scratchiness in the selector switch, easily fixed with a little spray can. The binding, joints, "real pearl" inlays and hardware are perfect on both. Did I say the hardware is 24K gold. Now, back to the paradox. I took the black model and pulled about five-six "Gibsons" off the wall at the Guitar Center for comparison. Each Gibson had some obvious flaw on it, paint run into the binding, "bubbling" paint around the neck joint/body, file marks on the fret edges, and all for $2-3000.00. I can afford the "Gibson" name. But why? The best kept secret in a $1000.00 guitar. ELITIST!! The Jazz and Blues guitars are a little more pricy, but not in the Gibson price points. I have only $1500.00 in both and still have 1849.00 left. The current Gibson Black Beauty, not the three (3) pickup model, cost $3349.00. It ain't worth it!!!!

Thsi guitar will withstand live playing, being dropped, which I am sad to say I did this Saturday night. Hardware is top notch, paint is consistant and thick, strap buttons solid for me, I do not gig anymore, never had any reason not to depend on a Gibson, but I wil only buy Epiphone "Elite/Elitist" from now on. I do not understand why everyone always says, "if it were stolen", do you people not keep up with your things. The only way my guitars would get stolen if someone were to break through my elaborate security system, and then the hidden photography equiptment failed. It has a seven day power backup. Let them try, I have a nice "persuader" waiting for them!!!

I called Epiphone a month ago to ask about the serial number dating and was received in a very professional manner. The only time I have called this manufacturer. If you are persistant or possibly claim you are a "lawyer", not that I would misrepresent myself to any company, then you should not hve any problems with customer service.

I have been playing since that first and only guitar lesson I took at Lees-McRae College with my Montoya Classical with a neck the size of a Sequoia, 30 years. I always research anything I buy.
I do not understand why everyone always says, "if it were stolen", do you people not keep up with your things. The only way my guitars would get stolen if someone were to break through my elaborate security system, and then the hidden photography equiptment failed, It has a seven day power backup. Let them try, I have a nice "persuader" waiting for them!!!

I love having a quality product that someone took pride in making and I am able to produce music with it. As I said, I have two of these and plan, if the money keeps coming in, to buy a Standard and an SC. I also own a 60th anniversay American Strat H/S/S and an Alvarez Yairi DY 84. I chose the black one to replenish the one I sold in 1995. The Wine Red model popped up on eBay a few weeks ago and I had to have it! I am looking at a black SG as of this narrative.

Bought used at a guitar shop for about $450 with upgraded EMG pickups in the bridge and neck. Honestly its the best $450 I have ever spent. I've owned Strat's, Tele's, Ibanez's, Kramers and I can honestly say this guitar is the best of all of them. Granted different musical styles warrant different guitars but this seems to fit all styles of music very well whether its clean, blues, overdriven or screaming metal. I usually run this on a cheap fender frontman when just messing around in my room with a Digitech Metal Master distortion pedal and a Crybaby wah. On even the worst amp such as my frontman, the thing wails. Even with the stock distortion in the amp, this guitar picksup the highs, lows, and mids. As for the sound, its definately beefier than a strat and soloing is a little more inhibited as you do not have as great access to the upper frets, however a little adjustment in your hand position and you are all set. As I said, its definately more of rich full sound better suited for heavy rock however I believe you can get this guitar to do whatever you want it to. Its that good. For likes, pretty much everything is way more than the price tag will tell you. Dislikes: Havent gigged with it but I can imagine a couple hours on stage with this guitar is a bit tough on your back as it is heavy.

Bought it used so im not sure how it was set up at the factory. As soon as I got it, I lowered the action a little bit to make it more comfortable and fast. The pickups are HOT but again they are not factory so its tough to comment on those. The guitar was pretty much flawless though and after a few minor adjustments it was ready to rock.

I have dropped this guitar on more than one occasion and a beating never seems to affect anything. The hardware is great, though minor wearing on the finish, but I think that shows character so Im fine with that. The Grover tuners are a great touch and really stay in tune. I havent seen many guitars in this price range offering stock Grovers so way to go Epiphone! The finish is beautiful. I have the ivory finish and while im not a fan of white guitars, I found it to be the quality of guitars 3-4 times its cost. The guitar is so dependable and always performs higher than I can ask for any guitar in this price range.

Never had to deal with customer support as this guitar has given me no problems.

I've been playing for 14 years and have owned over 20 guitars of all types and this is my favorite. I can guarantee that if you do your research and spend a $1000 or under on this, you will be blown away. I would also recommend this over the Gibson LP standards etc. Only conceding for the Gibson LP Custom. But why spend the money unless you are extensively touring or a professional musician? I have compared this with many other guitars and its so versataile and well made. So if you are sold on LP and want a beefier guitar that will stand the test of time, I would definately recommend.

Made in Japan, where many great guitars come from. Way better than the korean made les paul. This one is much heavier, much meatier. Solid maple top. 2 humbuckers, theyre great, but if you looking for a certain sound they could be replaced. Tune-o-matic bridge. Grover Tuners that stay in tune beautifully. Kinda fat neck but i love the feel compared to my pencil thin strat. Purchased with case. Has all the features a Les Paul needs. Nice gold hardware. I got it in white(no fingerprints).

My style is mainly highly overdriven rock mainly hardcore But i do like my sound well defined and with screaching highs. I am using a fender prosonic(best clean sound ever with a in-your-face chunky distortion, best buy ever) Not noisy compared to single coils. I like my tone maybe 8 or 9 and volume at 9 or 10. for clean i like the neck and about 6 volume. This guitar with the amp i have can make any sound i want. Very nice metal sounding at bridge with max oveerdrive. Beautiful woman tone on clean channel. I love everything about this even more than a real gibson because of the price. No one can tell if they saw it. The only thing you dont get with this guitar is having the satisfation of having the name gibson on your headstock and a lacquer finish.

great action. Bone nut. i can still see my face in the finish and its been a while since i got it. no nothing. getting some SLIGHT! wear on hardware but it makes the guitar look like a REAL players guitar.

i think this will last forever unless it ever gets completely smashed by a tank or something. The solid and very heavy body seems like it will stand a nuclear war.

havent tried anything so wouldnt know. im pretty sure they would help out if i had a problem. Many friends of mine say they are great people to work with.

Ive been playing for only 4 years but ive learned lots. this guitar is totally worth it. why pay 2000+ for a gibson when you can get an epi thats exactly the same except the logo and lacquer. no big tonal difference unless your very anal about it. Tone usuallly comes from great playing anyway. I might change pickups for others one day, not yet though, the sound coming out of this is still blowing my mind. If you see one, buy it. very worth it. Buy used and you can save even more.

Epiphone Elitist Les Paul Custom

I play the weekends 60's 70's and very little country music. I play thru a solid state PV with all Boss pedals. I've had 3 Gibson customs b4 and I tried very hard to find something to degrade this one and I just can't. It's a typical Les Paul sound!

This one is Wine Red with gold hardware. Action is just fine where it is. Some very slight noise at first switching to the bridge pickup. That was fixed with a shot of tuner cleaner.

A solid mahogany guitar maybe not top of the line Gibson finish but so far no complaints. All gold hardware will show some fading over time...No need for a backup anytime. Who wants to carry more equipment?

Haven't dealt with Epiphone....lifetime warranty....what does that really mean anyway?

I have been playing semi pro for 35 years and have had over 50 guitars. I currently have an American Deluxe Strat HSS and an older Tele deluxe as well as a Samick Royale which is why I am not afraid of imports. There's no reason not to have a Les Paul around at this price. If I needed a Les Paul sound and this was stolen, I would definitely buy another Elitist.

The custom wound gibson pickups on this guitar are absolutely amazing. all of the electronics seem to work perfectly and function well. the only problem that i had is that that the tuning machines do not work very well for me. i think that this is a problem that never occurs and i just got unlucky . i mean they are grovers.

My rig goes like this: epiphone elitist les paul custom-fender hot rod deluxe-vox wah-mxr distortion plus. I mainly play blues and rock. this guitar is AWESOME for both and is great for metal and clean stuff. it is not noisy at all. this guitar has such an awesome sound . it is rich, full, and round on every setting. there really isnt anything i dont like sound wise. i have owned many gibson les pauls and this epiphone rivals or beats all of them. it is so good.

the guitar was perfectly playable right out of the box. i have had it for a year and havent needed a set up yet. The wood and finish amazes me. perfectly bookmatched african mahogany with a premium maple top. the finish is greatand everything functions as it should.

This guitar is definiely built rock solid. i have dropped it, ran it into things, and have nothing to show for it. the hardware is 24 karat gold plated and will never fade. the finish is great and will age nicely.i dont know anything about the strap buttons because i put on straplocks(must). I can depend on thi guitar completely. i would definitely gig w/o o backup. it is built so solid.

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I have had this guitar for about a year now and it is really great. i own many guitars and this is one of my favorites. if it was stolen i would definitely buy another (after i find out who stole it and give him the most savage beating of his life). I honestly love every aspect of this guitar except the tuning machines. i have compared this guitar to the gibson les paul custom and this is a much better buy. the gibson one costs 3000 bucks and this aost a little more than a third of that. and the sound is almost identical. i cannot stress enough how great this guitar is it is an amazing guitar at a great price. BUY IT NOW

Features as stated below. Also has great binding, pearl inlay, superb finish. Everything a LP Custom should have.

Tuners: Grover
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Neck: 1-pc Mahogany, 22 fret
Neck Joint: Set, 16th fret
Nut: 1-11/16", Bone
Scale: 24-3/4"
Top: Book-Matched Maple
Back: Book-Matched African Mahogany
Sides: n/a
Rhythm PU: 50SR (USA Humbucker)
Treble PU: 60ST (USA Humbucker)
Controls: 2-V, 2-T; 3-Way Pickup Selector
Hardware: 24k Gold

Fantastic sustain. The pickups sound like the 490/498 combo used in a Gibson LP Custom. I wouldn't be surprised if they are, as I seriously doubt that Gibson winds custom pickups for the cheaper Elitist line. They are hotter than '57s. I play mostly through a Peavey Classic 30 and it sounds great clean or dirty. You could play just about anything on this guitar.

The set-up on this guitar was absolutely perfect. Low action, no buzzes, frets are perfect. I haven't had to adjust anything to make it play better. It is one of the best playing guitars that I've ever held.

The fit and finish on this thing is perfect too. I can't find a flaw on it anywhere. Binding, inlay, everything is perfect. It's almost unbelievable. FujiGen really turns out great guitars, and this one is right at the top.

It seems to be very solidly built. It's very heavy, that's for sure. Should last forever with reasonable care and with the usual cautions about gold hardware. The strap buttons are tiny, and you may want to remedy that issue. I'm sure that it's very dependable, but you should always have a backup when gigging. Murphy's Law is inescapable.

Customer support is more a function of the dealer for most people. If the dealer doesn't care is that the factory's fault? A good dealer will push the factory to provide proper support for a customer with an issue. I've read enough times about lousy dealer support that turns into "Gibson doesn't support its' products". Uncaring or incompetent dealers are deadly.

My rating is based on my experience with the dealer and my limited contacts with Gibson customer service. My dealer, Angelo Gallo Guitars, is the best around. He doesn't sell junk, he supports his products, and takes care of his customers, often at no charge for small issues. In 37 years I have contacted Gibson customer service twice. Both times my concerns were addressed promptly.

This guitar is as good as any Gibson LP Custom for about 1/3 the price. Great sound, playability, hardware, and finish for a bargain price. I have several Custom Shop LPs and this is as well built as any of them. I don't think that there is a better guitar for the money. I would definitely buy another if necessary.

Late 2003-Early 2004 model. Made in Japan (I assume all elitists are). Bookmatched African mahogany body. Carved maple top. Rosewood fingerboard. Gibson designed pickups. Flatter fingerboard radius than a Gibson LP Custom, small frets. Check website for exact specs.

I'm into all kinds of rock, blues, metal and ballads. This is a really heavy sounding guitar. Loads of bottom end and clear singing highs. Incredible sustain. I'm using a marshall VS265 with no effect pedals-I can't say enough about how this guitar matches up to the marshall. It sounds heavy as hell when it's distorted, great for metal or hard rock. With less distortion, this guitar sings. With the neck pickup selected on a clean channel, you can hear the real quality of this guitar and how well the components are matched together-its a superbly balanced sound that makes you wish you could stop time altogether. The bridge pickup is set up real hot-it'll cut through anything your drummer, bassist or rhythm guitarist can dish out.

You can tell a good guitar by how it sounds clean and this guitar is the best sounding on a clean channel that I've heard so far. If you need more sustain put just a little overdrive and the notes will soar.

Action was set up a bit too low (easily fixed-nothing to cry about). Although I did buy this from ebay so who knows who did what to it.

Finish was excellent. When I opened the case, all I wanted to do was look at it (mine's black with gold hardware). Real classy looking guitar. Only problem is prints stick out like crazy on a black finish.

I'm not a live player-I like recording more but this guitar seems to be solid enough.

I'm not the type to complain. If anything happens, I'd rather fix it myself. Only had this guitar for less than a year so we'll see...

Been playing on and off for 11 years (been playing and recording a lot the past 2 years). I have a 95 Gibson SG Special, A 95 American Standard Strat and an Ibanez SA 160. If my Epi was stolen, I'd probably check out a Dean hardtail before I'd buy an Elitist LP Custom-only because it's rated really well here.

What I love about this guitar is its value-I think gibson headquarters priced it this way to give the impression that its a lower value than their own or maybe because they truly believe that Epiphone is a lower level brand than theirs although it seems to me that they couldn't be more wrong. In the past quality may have been an issue, but the quality of this instrument is way better than even my friend's originals (Standard, Custom etc...). I got it cheaper than my SG Special (I've got a 200 dollar Ibanez with better fit and finish). I'd pay what Gibson asked if their product matched their price but that simply isn't the case.

If the brand is worth paying another 1,000+ dollars, then you should buy Gibson and get yourself a great paying job cause this won't be the first time you're going to waste money on a poorly valued product just so other people will think you're cool.

My Epiphone Custom Elite has the serial number F200056, meaning it was made in Japan at the FUJIGEN Custom Shop. Everything on this guitar is absolutely emaculate, and the comparison to an actual Gibson Les Paul is uncanny. From the true Mother of Pearl inlays, to the gold plated hardware, to the weight and quality of tone is everything you would expect of a higher end les paul. I've heard that the elite series guitars that were produced elsewhere (i assume if your serial number has a T in it rather than an F) are lower grade, try to avoid these. you will thank yourself later. Also, the binding on mine is 4 layers, on the back its 3, top and bottom binding, as well as neck and headstock binding.

I wont bother listing all the specs, if your looking at this page you probably already know what real les pauls are made of, expect nothing different from this guitar other than the pickups. No complaints from me on that end either, they sound like somthing that came from the 80-90's, by Gibson. However, if you need further information on this guitars specs, go here ---> http://www.epiphone.com/elitist/custom.htm

I'm a hugh Smashing Pumpkins fan, I also listen to Stone Temple Pilots, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, and other bands similar to these. This guitar can emulate the les paul tones from these bands except the beatles, i dont think they used les pauls?

my setup consists of a Fender 65'Twin-Reverb, deluxe memory man, marshall JH-1, Ibanez TS-9, Hush "the pedal", black Sovtek Big-Muff Pi, EHX-1969 vintage small stone phaser. i have many other pedals, but these are my most widely used. I'm yet to play this guitar off of another amp, but through this Twin i can pretty much get ANY sound i need as far as humbuckers are concerned. if your a metal head, it works, if you want blues, it works. the bright knob on the amp works mirricals if you need bright tones. I usually play with the bright switch down and this creates a truely growling tone through my JH-1. I would describe this guitar as one of the most versitile guitars ive ever played. its bright, full, rich, and everything between. switch the pickups, play with the knobs, and this thing will either crank out some serious creamy tones, or the biteing snarl you would expect from an 80's-90's les paul. the only complaint i have about this guitar is... well wait, im lieing, i have no complaints about the sound on this end. ;)

Straight out of the box this thing was setup perfectly. I was hopeing it would be alright so i could wing it a while without setting the action and truss rod, but that was totally not necessary. Another plus is that the intonations were absolutely perfect out of the box, i went to intonate it and was amazed. I cant find a single flaw in this thing, trust me, i looked hard. pickups came setup out of the box very nice, but i always have to customize everything to perfection, so i modified their heigh slightly.

Immagine a block of solid mahogany, thats about the truth of this. This guitar weighed in at 26.6 lbs with the hardshell case when i had it shipped to me. I would most definately gig without a backup, everything is 100% solid. I seriously couldnt believe it, ive played real les pauls that arent this good. this thing will probably last for generations to come if its put in the right hands. obviously there are some people who have no lack of respect for their art, or the tools of their trade, dont expect any guitar (be it steel) to last. but if your a hard player even, and have a love for your instrument, this thing will last you until the end of your days.

I've never had to deal with epiphone personally, thank the powers that be!! I did however take the time to go through their forum before i posted on here as to give you an accurate review. It looks like every question asked was answered, and it looks like this company is fair with its customers. Ill give it an 7, there are a few things that i saw on the site that really pissed me off. one was a standard epiphone with a composite wood top, this made me loose a lot of respect for the Korean factory it was made in. Like i said, get the japanese model if you can manage it.

I've been playing for roughly 10-11 years, and own a lot of guitars. I also have a deep seated respect for art, and i have a knack for seeing small details others may not being as i used to paint cars with my father. I wish i knew more about the Japanese vs. Korean models before i bought this, im lucky enough to have gotten a good deal though. If it were ever stolen, and i dont know how since im always playing on it, i would have to buy another japanese model. If i couldnt find another, i would have to go buy a real custom. I do wish this guitar had split coil push pull knobs, almost entirely to see what it would sound like, though i'll never modify mine. i think i can settle for a strat/tele when it comes to the single coil tone, but it would still be interesting :) Truth be told, This guitar is a lot nicer than the epiphone site makes them out to be. the reason for this is pretty obvious, if they sold all elites, Gibson might actually loose sales. this guitar is that good, buy one and be content with your new humbucking guitar.

This guitar was made in 2003. The model I bought is black with gold hardware; Grover tuners; USA Gibson Humbuckings (60ST and 50SR); all Gibson hardware; Rosewood fingerboard; and real pearl and abalone inlays; 3-way switch; and dual volume and tone controls. If it truly has a bookmatched maple top, I couldn't tell you for sure. I can see no grain through the black finish. Wish I could.

To me, this is a situational guitar. I play it when I want to sound dark, brudish, or nasty. The rest of the time I use my American Standard Strat (which I truly love). That being said, I got this guitar about two months ago and ever sense it appears I want to be dark, brudish, and nasty. The sound is almost unreal. The sustain is unending and the harmonics you can get out of this thing are unbelieveable. Before I bought this guitar I spent several months looking at, and playing, Gibsons. I have to say, I did not find a single Gibson that really came close to the sound that comes from this Epiphone (except one 1975 Les Paul Deluxe with Mini-Humbuckers). The pickups are a little too hot for my taste (may have something to do with the GHS Nickle wrapped steel Boomers I put on), but I just roll off the bridge tone pot a bit and it sounds a whole hell of a lot like a '57 Classic. When I play this guitar with headphones on I can feel it right through the neck. God, what resonance! All I can say is "It's the sound, man, its the sound!!"

Mine was absolutely beautiful when it came. The fit and finish were perfect. Not a mark of any kind on it. The binding was perfect and the inlays were flawless. The setup was a little too low for my taste, but nothing buzzed or rattled. The bridge pickup was set perfectly, but the neck pickup appears to be too low; however, the balance is good so I have left it the way it came. I took it to my local guitar tech, who it trust implicitly, and asked him what he thought of the fret work, and he asked "Who did it." When I told him it came from the factory that way he just shook his head and said, "I wish Gibsons would come like that." I do have a problem keeping the action where I want it. I have a tendency to be a little hard on guitars when I play and the bridge keeps coming down a little bit on me, which is annoying. It's my understanding that is the nature of the beast with the type of bridges Gibson uses, so I just re-adjust it every now and then. One thing I must say is if you buy one of these guitars, do yourself a favor and buy a new set of your favorite strings (I would suggest at least 0.010-0.046). The strings that came with mine sucked and did a terrible injustice to this guitar.

This thing appears to be built to last. All Gibson hardware and Grover tuners. I wouldn't hesitate to gig with this machine without a backup. There is nothing fragile about this guitar. Might be a little hard on the shoulder playing it all night simply because it is so heavy, but that's about it.

Limited Lifetime Warrenty if not modified in any way. Their website is absolutely useless. No specs, nothin. Just an add. At least Fender's is helpful.

This thing has to get a 10. It is the finest guitar of it's type I have ever played. The sound is nothing short of amazing, the neck is nice for a Gibson/Epiphone (I perfer my strat). It's build well with top quality components and the look and fit are stunning. The only thing I would do different is get it in either white or Wine. While the black is absolutely beautiful, it shows up every smudge, scratch, or spec of dust. Like black cars, these things are high maintenasnce. I find I spend far too much time polishing it when I could be playing it. When I bought this guitar I really wanted a Gibson. I make good money so I can afford to buy what I want. It turned out that what I wanted was an Epiphone Elitist. I had planned to buy a Gibson '61 reissue SG so I can have my Gibson, but after owning this guitar for the past two months, I am now the high bidder on an Epiphone Elitist '61 SG Standard. Oh well, if I get it I will let you know what I think of it after I play it a couple of months. One thing I do know is I no longer have mixed feelings about buying an Epiphone.