Members streetknight Posted July 27, 2008 Members Share Posted July 27, 2008 Are these decent guitars? What would be a good price for a used one? I bought an amp today and the guy had a gorgeous Epi LP Custom that was mint. I tested the amp with it, it played pretty damn good. It was some kind of burst finish with Gold Hardware. He was asking $425 with a Hardshell case. Seemed like a good deal to me but I don't need it. Thought maybe someone here might if it's a good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CosmicArp Posted July 27, 2008 Members Share Posted July 27, 2008 I have a Epi LP Black Beauty custom that i brought for around $600 (aus)so its a good deal. But yeah if you dont need it, dont get it.Good solid medium quality guitar i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members iansmitchell Posted July 27, 2008 Members Share Posted July 27, 2008 They sell for 650 new, there's tons used out. They're technically a reissue of the '59 les paul custom, in that it's ALL mahogany, no maple cap.Problem is, epiphone pickups, pots, and caps seem to make the already rather dark guitar a little moreso than it should be.A set of GFS vintage '59s or fat pats, and a couple of push-pull pots, jimmy page wiring, even put on a bigsby for under $650 total, you get a very flexible, versatile, beautiful looking, sounding and playing guitar and a hardshell case. Stock?It's not too bad at all. Just kinda dark sounding. If you have a fender amp, then it'll even out okay. Kind of muddy on cleans, at times. But for 400 with a case? Jump on that dealie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ferdinandstrat Posted July 27, 2008 Members Share Posted July 27, 2008 I played one, very decent guitars, sound good and look good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcooper830 Posted July 27, 2008 Members Share Posted July 27, 2008 $425 with hardshell case for a MINT sunburst Les Paul Custom Epiphone is a great deal! Get it before someone else does! They usually go for $500 - $650 on Ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bcc5025 Posted July 28, 2008 Members Share Posted July 28, 2008 got mine for $125 http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2048406 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Karma1 Posted July 28, 2008 Members Share Posted July 28, 2008 I had one - I think I paid around $350 for it w/o case. I eventually swapped out the pickups for a set of Gibson 490r/498t, which I liked even less than the originals. It was an exceptionally good playing guitar, however it was heavy as hell. I've gone into Guitar Center and checked out a row of Epi Les Pauls, and the Customs in particular, and they vary incredibly in weight from one to another. But the one I had was about the heaviest one I've felt and it took a lot of the enjoyment out of playing it for me - although some people tend to like the heavier ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members V-Type Posted July 28, 2008 Members Share Posted July 28, 2008 I like my Epi LP Custom 2 pickup Black Beauty a lot. Its not identical too the Gibson LPs Ive had but gets a real close vibe with a pickup swap and pro setup.I got mine used for $350 with a semi hard case and spent another $100 on Duncans Sh-11/Jazz set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Howard VA Posted July 28, 2008 Members Share Posted July 28, 2008 I love my Alpine White Epi LP Custom. I replaced the Epi PU's with a Gibson 57 Classic Plus in the bridge position and a Gibson 57 Classic in the neck position. I play this one even more than my Gibson LP Standard. ' alt='>'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members curseoftruth Posted July 28, 2008 Members Share Posted July 28, 2008 I have the black Epi LP Custom, great guitar. I've had mine for 9 years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarman3001 Posted July 28, 2008 Members Share Posted July 28, 2008 I also have a black epi LP custom. I've had mine for well over 15 years. IMO, it's much better quality than the current ones. I've had a couple of pickups in the bridge. A duncan lynch, a duncan distortion, and currently a duncan JB. The JB has been my favorite. I've left the neck pickup stock since I think it sounds fine. Overall a great guitar. I honestly haven't been impressed with the new ones though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GarysBlues Posted July 28, 2008 Members Share Posted July 28, 2008 Buy an Elitist but beware of the WEIGHT. There's no relief HOLES on the CUSTOM! And they have a LONG NECK TENON. For what $600-$700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GASSER Posted July 28, 2008 Members Share Posted July 28, 2008 Man, that white custom is gorgeous! I'm gassin' for one of those real bad... I have 2 Elitist LP customs and they are awesome guitars. The stock pickups sound great in all 3 positions... very versatile for a LP. I use mine as my #1 in a classic rock cover band and the only time I switch guitars is when I need a trem. I bought my first one 3 years ago brand new from MF for $800. Bought the second one used in mint condition a couple of weeks ago for $650. Best guitar you can buy for that kind of $$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metallica_00 Posted July 28, 2008 Members Share Posted July 28, 2008 In stock form, mud city. If I were to own one, I would definitely get new pickups in there ASAP! I've never been blown away by the quality of Epis either...but that's just me, your mileage may vary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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