Encore E99CSB E99 Electric Guitar - Cherry Sunburst

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I did notice that the guitar’s midrange was slightly pronounced due to the Alder body, but I actually liked this characteristic. Overall, it sounds just like it looks: classy. Versatility By this time, many guitar manufacturers from the Far East had 10+ years experience under their belts, and the improvement in quality began to shine through. Univox, Kawai, Silvertone and Domino were starting to deliver guitars that – from a price / quality point of view – were beginning to eat into the markets that Fender and Gibson dominated. Not only was the manufacturing quality improving, but the quality of the REPLICATION was reaching new highs. The lawyers at Gibson started to get restless, and young guitar players like myself were also getting restless… I could not wait to go out and buy a UNIVOX Les Paul for 1/5th the price of the real thing! Damn, it was so inexpensive that I could almost afford to smash it on stage! Cool! But as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. The playability of this unit is as impressive as it looks. The 24.75″ scale length felt familiar, and the 12″ fingerboard radius was just right for playing chords and riffs. The factory setup came with low action and perfect intonation, so I could get straight to jamming with it. But if you know how to dial in the right tone in your amp and use some pedals, this guitar can deliver just about any tone you need. I even used it for a couple of local gigs and it held its own admirably. Ease of Use The Reverend Roundhouse is best suited for guitarists who crave versatility and a unique tone. It’s not the best option for novices looking for an LP-style guitar, and it’s also not a 1:1 of the Gibson Les Paul. But if you can adapt to this guitar, it’ll serve you very well.

I’ve spent a great deal of time with the Atlantic: playing, recording sessions, and simply enjoying the feel and sound of this guitar. The tones I’ve been able to achieve, the comfort of playing, and the visual appeal all make it a must-try. I classify this as a premium guitar that’s meant to inspire. It’s not a Les Paul copy; it’s a single-cut work of art. Playing through a tube amp, I could really feel the clarity and top-end sparkle in each chord as it sustained. With an overdrive pedal, I got a really creamy lead tone too. And the volume controls were really response; you can dial them down and make them sound mellow without losing power.Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong has a Gibson signature model based on ‘Floyd’, his 1956 Les Paul Junior. Original ’50s LP Juniors like Billie’s cost a bloody fortune, but don’t despair. Our little Epiphone job is on the right side of 200 quid.

But if you want to, you could push it to distortion and play some heavy stuff too. It definitely is versatile and adaptable. In my opinion, I found this guitar is very well suited for genres like funk, country, blues, jazz, etc., where you need expressive dynamics and that crunchiness, without oversaturating the tone.

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Bottom Line: The Epiphone Les Paul Standard is a worthy tribute to the iconic Gibson Les Pauls of the 1960s. With its quality build that mirrors the original, authentic tone, and affordable price, it’s a guitar that’s sure to serve you well. And if you’re a Slash fan, this is probably the closest you can get on a budget. Estimated Price The body features bevels that make it comfortable for playing, and the string-through-body design offers a lot of sustain and tuning stability. It’s also nice to see a GraphTech TUSQ nut on this model; should help add to its durability.