Best Solid Body Electric Guitars
Epiphone Les Paul Player Pack Everything You Need to Get You Playing Live Epiphone's Les Paul Player Pack has everything you need to take on guitar in a serious way, including a genuine Les Paul Special-II LTD electric guitar featuring two classic humbucker pickups and a full-on 10-watt Epiphone Electar guitar amp. Guitar cable Clip-on headstock chromatic tuner Epiphone guitar strap Medium picks Easy-to-carry gig bag And best of all for new players, the Les Paul Performance Pack comes with free downloadable guitar lessons from eMedia eMedia's introductory guitar lessons offer easy instructional videos covering rock, blues, folk, country, hard rock, metal, and everything in-between. Includes a Les Paul Special-II LTD The Les Paul Special-II LTD is renown for its monstrous tone thanks to two open-coil humbuckers and a solid wood body with the classic Les Paul Special profile. Only real Les Pauls have Les' classic signature on the headstock. Includes an Epiphone Electar 10-Watt Amp The Les Paul Player Pack also includes a portable Epiphone Electar 10-watt amp with a 6" speaker. Use the Les Paul Special-II LTD's master volume and tone controls in combination with the Electar's clean/overdrive button, and you'll be playing all your favorite rock, blues, metal, and hard rock riffs in no time. Clip-On Chromatic Tuner The Epiphone Les Paul Player Pack includes a clip-on headstock Epiphone chromatic tuner, making it easy to make fine tuning adjustments on stage or in the studio. Les Paul Player Pack at a Glance LP special-II with strap, medium picks and gigbag Electar 10-watt amp with 6" speaker and guitar cable Clip-on headstock chromatic tuner Free on-line lessons from eMedia. Epiphone's Les Paul Player Pack has everything you need to start playing guitar right away.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This set comes with a small practice amp, cable to attach guitar to amp, nylon guitar strap, a few pics, a guitar tuner, and a gig bag, which by itself sells for $19. Well not only is the guitar in this set a really good quality guitar, you get the periphery items that will definitely work for you as you're just starting out, that you will very much most likely upgrade after you figure out what you want. The cable that attaches to the guitar and to the amp is about ten feet long, one end is right angled. The nylon strap that connects to the guitar that you wear over your shoulder is highly adjustable, and could probably be adjusted down or up to fit a small child or a very large adult. The pics it comes with are just as good as any other pics. Since purchasing this set, I've upgraded the case to a hard case for travel, bought some new pics, and bought a Snark tuner,(."
"There was a time when budget guitars screamed cheap and were quite obviously low class in a lot of areas. This is probably due to market data that tells Epiphone that the bulk of buyers for this guitar are teen Guitar Heros who think that string bending every note is an essential aspect of shredding and wailing. If you plan to put heavier strings on the guitar (like 12-51s for example) for jazz or other styles of music then you will probably need a truss rod adjustment to compensate for the added tension. Once again, the differences involved will probably be irrelevant when added into all the other things that players do with amps, strings and pedals to create tone and sound from an electric guitar. The example guitar shown in the official Epiphone product photos, the photos you see on most web sites like Amazon and Musician's Friend and so forth, are probably a little optimistic when it comes to visible grain and the golden hued quality of the sunburst finish. The world is full of guys who will zero in on all the details they find inferior about this guitar by noting the rather obvious fact that this is not a Gibson Les Paul Standard costing $3,000.00. But, considering the fact that every Fender Stratocaster ever made had a bolt on neck, is this really a big deal? Would Jimi Hendrix have played "Purple Haze" better if his Strat had a set in neck?"
"The guitar was restrung with Ernie Ball strings, the neck was completely turned, and had a sticky substance on it. If Epiphone QA did a better job this guitar would get 5 stars but I."
"I'm not a professional and only started playing electric guitars for the past two years, but I have to say that this guitar is way better than the Strat. It is a very heavy guitar and I would recommend a strap with locks so you don't damage it if it slips the strap holes."
The best value in electric guitar design today, the Squier Affinity Series Telecaster is a solid Squier player with traditional aesthetic style and classic features. All Squier instruments are designed by Fender and contain the crucial "DNA" that makes Fender instruments so iconic.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Number one son has wanted an electric guitar for a long time and I promised that if he continued his diligence at the piano and spent some regular quality time with his math, science, and literature homework, Santa might deliver. Of course, I am incapable of doing much more than banging out the same chord over and over on a guitar, so my opinion on the playability isn't worth the electrons I've just burned."
"The pickups were good, I just wanted to get different pickups, but the stock pickups sound pretty good."
"Finish is beautiful, neck is thin, frets are not in need of filing as some reviews have commented."
"Guitar was bought stand alone, and was send in a Fender box."
"For the price, great guitar!"
"Haven't stopped playing it...that's all I really need to say!"
"As a novice I got this to practice on, but it arrived chipped :/ I also noticed some weirdness that might be the actual quality of the guitar - when strumming on just one string sometimes some of the other strings would start humming along as well, very weird."
"Have only played it through my little Roland amp. I'm sure it is going to need new pups to play out, but I plan to do exactly that with this guitar."
Famous Les Paul Tone The Special II is voiced by a pair of hot open-coil Epiphone 700T and 650R humbucker pickups for that massive unmistakable Les Paul tone. Like all of Epiphone's electric guitars, the Special II comes standard-equipped with 500K potentiometers for the Master Volume and Master Tone controls, plus Epiphone's heavy-duty 3-way pickup selector toggle switch and exclusive non-rotating heavy-duty output jack. The Les Paul Special II also features Nickel hardware including the Epiphone LockTone locking Tune-o-matic bridge and StopBar tailpiece for amazing sustain and even more mind-blowing value. Epiphone's number one selling model LP Special II is a great way for beginners to get started on guitar while getting the feel and tone of a Les Paul. Mahogany body.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This set comes with a small practice amp, cable to attach guitar to amp, nylon guitar strap, a few pics, a guitar tuner, and a gig bag, which by itself sells for $19. Well not only is the guitar in this set a really good quality guitar, you get the periphery items that will definitely work for you as you're just starting out, that you will very much most likely upgrade after you figure out what you want. The cable that attaches to the guitar and to the amp is about ten feet long, one end is right angled. The nylon strap that connects to the guitar that you wear over your shoulder is highly adjustable, and could probably be adjusted down or up to fit a small child or a very large adult. The pics it comes with are just as good as any other pics. Since purchasing this set, I've upgraded the case to a hard case for travel, bought some new pics, and bought a Snark tuner,(."
"There was a time when budget guitars screamed cheap and were quite obviously low class in a lot of areas. This is probably due to market data that tells Epiphone that the bulk of buyers for this guitar are teen Guitar Heros who think that string bending every note is an essential aspect of shredding and wailing. If you plan to put heavier strings on the guitar (like 12-51s for example) for jazz or other styles of music then you will probably need a truss rod adjustment to compensate for the added tension. Once again, the differences involved will probably be irrelevant when added into all the other things that players do with amps, strings and pedals to create tone and sound from an electric guitar. The example guitar shown in the official Epiphone product photos, the photos you see on most web sites like Amazon and Musician's Friend and so forth, are probably a little optimistic when it comes to visible grain and the golden hued quality of the sunburst finish. The world is full of guys who will zero in on all the details they find inferior about this guitar by noting the rather obvious fact that this is not a Gibson Les Paul Standard costing $3,000.00. But, considering the fact that every Fender Stratocaster ever made had a bolt on neck, is this really a big deal? Would Jimi Hendrix have played "Purple Haze" better if his Strat had a set in neck?"
"The guitar was restrung with Ernie Ball strings, the neck was completely turned, and had a sticky substance on it. If Epiphone QA did a better job this guitar would get 5 stars but I."
"I'm not a professional and only started playing electric guitars for the past two years, but I have to say that this guitar is way better than the Strat. It is a very heavy guitar and I would recommend a strap with locks so you don't damage it if it slips the strap holes."
Best Hollow & Semi-Hollow Electric Guitars
It features a rosewood fingerboard and an authentic B70 licensed Bigsby vibrato for even more sonic versatility. Epiphone Hardware The Wildkat also features premium 16:1 Grover machine heads for superior tuning stability. Being slightly larger than a Les Paul and smaller than an ES-335 size, it's lightweight and really comfortable to play. Epiphone has been an audible presence in every great musical era from the mandolin craze of the early 1900s to jazz age guitars of the 1920s. And now, in the 21st century, new Epiphone technical breakthroughs such as the ProBucker pickup, series parallel switching, built-in KillSwitch pots, the Shadow NanoFlex and NanoMag pickup systems, and premier acoustic/electric guitars with the eSonic preamp have brought the historic name to a new generation. The Wildkat at a Glance Mahogany body with maple top Mahogany Slim Taper, D profile neck Rosewood fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays Locktone Tune-o-matic/StopBar bridge Bigsby B70 Vibrato tailpiece. Mahogany body.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I had heard about p90 pickups, but never played them before. I had heard about how feedback prone a hollowbody could be, and this one lived up to that reputation."
"Fit and finish is really nice although the gold binding is a little odd where the neck meets the body, no a dealbreaker."
"It sounds amazing (I was just playing on my Vox mini 3, can't wait to hear it on my tube amp) and plays so smoothly."
"although there is one thing that seems off.. the finish of the bigsby bridge is coming off!! I don't really care about the finish coming off I could always send it and have it fixed but its a really good guitar."
"sounds and plays amazing, a little heavy I suggest a wider strap."
"Sounds great right out of the box."
"One other pleasant surprise was the way this dude stays in tune. This is my first guitar with a Bixby on it; and I was afraid the thing might not stay in tune well."
"It was set up very well right out of the box, everything works perfect, and this one stays in tune, although I will be changing to a roller bridge soon, as I like using the Bigsby a lot."
Best Electric Guitar Beginner Kits
Epiphone Les Paul Player Pack Everything You Need to Get You Playing Live Epiphone's Les Paul Player Pack has everything you need to take on guitar in a serious way, including a genuine Les Paul Special-II LTD electric guitar featuring two classic humbucker pickups and a full-on 10-watt Epiphone Electar guitar amp. Guitar cable Clip-on headstock chromatic tuner Epiphone guitar strap Medium picks Easy-to-carry gig bag And best of all for new players, the Les Paul Performance Pack comes with free downloadable guitar lessons from eMedia eMedia's introductory guitar lessons offer easy instructional videos covering rock, blues, folk, country, hard rock, metal, and everything in-between. Includes a Les Paul Special-II LTD The Les Paul Special-II LTD is renown for its monstrous tone thanks to two open-coil humbuckers and a solid wood body with the classic Les Paul Special profile. Only real Les Pauls have Les' classic signature on the headstock. Includes an Epiphone Electar 10-Watt Amp The Les Paul Player Pack also includes a portable Epiphone Electar 10-watt amp with a 6" speaker. Use the Les Paul Special-II LTD's master volume and tone controls in combination with the Electar's clean/overdrive button, and you'll be playing all your favorite rock, blues, metal, and hard rock riffs in no time. Clip-On Chromatic Tuner The Epiphone Les Paul Player Pack includes a clip-on headstock Epiphone chromatic tuner, making it easy to make fine tuning adjustments on stage or in the studio. Les Paul Player Pack at a Glance LP special-II with strap, medium picks and gigbag Electar 10-watt amp with 6" speaker and guitar cable Clip-on headstock chromatic tuner Free on-line lessons from eMedia. Epiphone's Les Paul Player Pack has everything you need to start playing guitar right away.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This set comes with a small practice amp, cable to attach guitar to amp, nylon guitar strap, a few pics, a guitar tuner, and a gig bag, which by itself sells for $19. Well not only is the guitar in this set a really good quality guitar, you get the periphery items that will definitely work for you as you're just starting out, that you will very much most likely upgrade after you figure out what you want. The cable that attaches to the guitar and to the amp is about ten feet long, one end is right angled. The nylon strap that connects to the guitar that you wear over your shoulder is highly adjustable, and could probably be adjusted down or up to fit a small child or a very large adult. The pics it comes with are just as good as any other pics. Since purchasing this set, I've upgraded the case to a hard case for travel, bought some new pics, and bought a Snark tuner,(."
"There was a time when budget guitars screamed cheap and were quite obviously low class in a lot of areas. This is probably due to market data that tells Epiphone that the bulk of buyers for this guitar are teen Guitar Heros who think that string bending every note is an essential aspect of shredding and wailing. If you plan to put heavier strings on the guitar (like 12-51s for example) for jazz or other styles of music then you will probably need a truss rod adjustment to compensate for the added tension. Once again, the differences involved will probably be irrelevant when added into all the other things that players do with amps, strings and pedals to create tone and sound from an electric guitar. The example guitar shown in the official Epiphone product photos, the photos you see on most web sites like Amazon and Musician's Friend and so forth, are probably a little optimistic when it comes to visible grain and the golden hued quality of the sunburst finish. The world is full of guys who will zero in on all the details they find inferior about this guitar by noting the rather obvious fact that this is not a Gibson Les Paul Standard costing $3,000.00. But, considering the fact that every Fender Stratocaster ever made had a bolt on neck, is this really a big deal? Would Jimi Hendrix have played "Purple Haze" better if his Strat had a set in neck?"
"The guitar was restrung with Ernie Ball strings, the neck was completely turned, and had a sticky substance on it. If Epiphone QA did a better job this guitar would get 5 stars but I."
"I'm not a professional and only started playing electric guitars for the past two years, but I have to say that this guitar is way better than the Strat. It is a very heavy guitar and I would recommend a strap with locks so you don't damage it if it slips the strap holes."
Best Lap & Pedal Steel Guitars
Enchant listeners Hawaiian style, rock out to some slide blues, or bust out some country - no matter what you play, you'll love the sweet sound and artistic look of the G5700 Electromatic. Chrome single coil pickup Volume and tone controls Chrome hardware Art deco control plate.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I was able to place the sockets in such a way that I can still lay the guitar on my lap comfortably when I don't want to use the legs. I am planning on getting a pedal steel in the near future, and this guitar has been a great way for me to get into steel guitar. I have been able to work on many aspect of my steel guitar technique with this instrument, and I think it has been a great introductory steel."
"I also like that it is not as large as some other new lap steels found on the internet, which is good as I like playing the lap steel in my lap, not on a stand."
"It holds tune amazingly, the pickup sounds great through a tube amp, the finish is flawless and interesting, and the playability of this instrument is great!"
"If you are just wanting to start out in the world of Lap Steel, this Gretsch is a good choice ... the choices of beginner's Lap Steels are sparse ... what you DON'T want is something so inferior as to be uninspiring, hard to play or very poor in the sound department ..."
"I love this thing!"
"I've been playing dobro for the last 5 years and have always loved the sound of steel guitar."
"My favorite."
"Great lap guitar This is different to me and I love it already."