Epiphone Les Paul 100 Review
The following article will be reviewing the Epiphone Les Paul 100, if you’re considering purchasing your first electric guitar or are just thinking about adding another instrument to your collection then you should definitely keep reading.
Like the majority of these models, the Epiphone Les Paul 100 electric guitar is actually built in china. But don’t let that fool you; this guitar packs a serious punch and at a bargain price. The Epiphone 100 features mid/jumbo sized 22 frets on a bolt-on mahogany neck. The body of this model is made from a combination of both mahogany and alder which is typical of many of the les Paul copies in the market today.
The action of the Epiphone 100 is rather low which will be a benefit or drawback depending on the individual preferences of the players. I personally really like guitars with low actions because they are much easier to play and barre chords are a breeze to pull off. The only downside to this low action is a slight fret buzz when you down tune the strings, but even this isn’t a big deal because it only becomes apparent once you’ve hit the B flat. Finish wise the guitar looks superb; if you examined it carefully you’d easily be convinced it was more expensive than it actually is which is always a plus. I personally love the Cherry burst finish but it is available in a huge range of different colours.
The Epiphone Les Paul 100 does have that vintage LP tone, if you’re into anything from the likes of Guns ‘N’ Roses or Black Sabbath this guitar will definitely suit your needs. The LP 100 comes with two open coil humbucking pickups, the bass pickup is superb when playing clean passages and doesn’t produce a hint of feedback. I really can’t fault this guitar’s sound because it does exactly what you want it to do; it is capable of producing really savage rock riffs and more mellow Indie rhythms. But like all Les Paul guitars, it’s the sustain which really makes them shine. Players can combine the neck and bridge pickups to produce really melodic vintage lead passages which just sound awesome, if you hear this guitar ripping out a Slash solo you will feel compelled to own one.
Overall the Epiphone 100 is simply a quality all round instrument. Although players will find the guitars is best used for 70’s and 80’s rock music the truth is that the Epiphone Les Paul 100 can be used to play any sort of music. Stereophonics, Oasis and Van Halen can all be busted out on this baby and you won’t be left wanting. The fact that this instrument only retails at around £200 (£250) is incredible and it makes you wonder why everyone isn’t rushing out to get their hands on one. Seriously, this guitar is a real bargain and you really won’t regret buying one.
I really hope this Epiphone Les Paul 100 review will really draw attention to the fact that you don’t need to spend loads of money to get your hands on a quality instrument. On a final note I would like to add that players who are impressed with this model may also want to check out the Legacy Diamond LP copy. This instrument costs a little bit more than the Epiphone 100 but gives you that little bit extra tone and build quality.
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