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Epiphone Les Paul Special-II E1 Electric Guitar, Ebony

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  • Mahogany body
  • 700T Humbucker pickups
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • 24.75 Scale

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Customer Ratings
For beginners
4.6
4.4
4.4
4.1
4.3
4.2
Craftsmanship
4.4
4.5
4.4
4.0
4.1
3.8
Value for money
4.4
4.6
4.4
4.1
4.4
4.2
Versatility
4.3
4.3
4.4
4.1
4.0
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hand orientation
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Right
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number of strings
6
6
6
6
6
6
fretboard material
Laurel Wood
Rosewood
Rosewood
Rosewood
Ebony Wood
Engineered Wood
back material
Maple Wood
Poplar Wood
Mahogany Wood
Mahogany
Mahogany
top material
mahogany
Poplar Wood
maple
Rosewood, Mahogany Wood, Ebony Wood
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string material
Nickel
Nickel
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coated nickle phosphor
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Product Description

What's so special about the Epiphone Les Paul Special II Electric Guitar? The super-low price for starters and that's not all. It gives you all the essential elements of a Les Paul. Made with a mahogany body, bolt-on mahogany neck, smooth 22-fret rosewood fingerboard, this baby is every bit as handsome as its uptown cousins. Features 700T/650R open-coil humbucking pickups that deliver long, singing sustain and true Les Paul tones. The LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece add more sustain and make string changing easier. Limited lifetime warranty.


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Epiphone's Most Popular Model

Epiphone's most popular model, the Les Paul Special-II E1, is a great way for beginners to get started on guitar while getting the feel and tone of a Les Paul. Seasoned pros also love the Special-II E1 because it's a great-sounding workhorse of a guitar that allows them to leave their more expensive axes at home.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
1,503 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the sound quality, quality and value of the guitar. For example, they mention that it sounds great, the construction is very well done and that the strap nuts are good quality and secure. That said, they appreciate the performance, appearance, comfort, and action. Opinions are mixed on the tuning.

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246 customers mention202 positive44 negative

Customers like the quality of the guitar. They say it's constructed very well, has excellent craftsmanship, and feels solid. Customers also say the pickups sound great, the selector switch is solid, and the pots have no static. They mention that the guitar has a sustain that lasts for days and that it feels like a well-made instrument.

"Sounds great, has sustain that lasts for days, just like any good Les Paul guitar. Action is fairly low like I like it...." Read more

"...located, the cable input is heavy and cable is tight, strap nuts are good quality and secure, 7th and best part, it sounds fantastic on all pickup..." Read more

"...The tone and volume knobs are clear acrylic. The pickup toggle is as solid as you could hope for, with a nice mechanical bounce between positions...." Read more

"...buzzing, straight and true neck, every fret was smooth, no obvious defects in body or finish, and when I played it, I couldn’t believe how it felt!..." Read more

240 customers mention240 positive0 negative

Customers like the appearance of the guitar. They say it has the classic Les Paul look, and is really appealing. Customers also appreciate the heritage cherry sunburst finish, and the well-done frets. They also say the volume knob is well designed for smooth and convenient use, and that it's well worth the money.

"...The strap buttons are tight. The heritage cherry sunburst finish is nice and I prefer the polyurethane to nitrocellulose of the Gibson...." Read more

"...I was shocked at how sweet it sounds, how good it looks, how comfortable and light it is and how well it plays...." Read more

"...pickup selections, it is very easy to play, All said this is a fantastic guitar, the price is great, play ability is great, The Epiphone Special 11..." Read more

"...The frets are fine; no sharp edges. I guess I expected some corners to be cut on the hardware, but honestly, everything seems overbuilt if anything...." Read more

203 customers mention187 positive16 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the guitar. They mention that the strings it comes with sound good, the intonation was set nearly perfect, and the tone is awesome. Some say that the guitar is comfortable and sounds great unplugged. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"Sounds great, has sustain that lasts for days, just like any good Les Paul guitar. Action is fairly low like I like it...." Read more

"...It's easy to play, comfortable and has a sweet sound. I can either rock out with it or mellow out and play the blues or classic rock...." Read more

"...are good quality and secure, 7th and best part, it sounds fantastic on all pickup selections, it is very easy to play, All said this is a fantastic..." Read more

"...The tone and volume knobs are clear acrylic. The pickup toggle is as solid as you could hope for, with a nice mechanical bounce between positions...." Read more

184 customers mention179 positive5 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the guitar. They mention that it is well worth the money, has high quality, and the craftsmanship is great value for the price. Some say that the guitar sounds great and is the perfect purchase for those looking to learn to play the guitar on a budget.

"...This little Epiphone is an outstanding guitar, regardless of price...." Read more

"No complaints it's a nice guitar for the price I paid" Read more

"...it is very easy to play, All said this is a fantastic guitar, the price is great, play ability is great, The Epiphone Special 11 LE is the biggest..." Read more

"...For any beginner I think this would just be amazing at the price...." Read more

76 customers mention72 positive4 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the guitar. They mention that it plays extremely well, is fully functional, and has good fret work. Some say that it works perfectly with their amp and that it performs wonderfully with every song.

"...sounds, how good it looks, how comfortable and light it is and how well it plays...." Read more

"...a few hours, the neck is bolted well and frets are right, the tuners work well and are easy to handle, the strings are medium good quality 6th the..." Read more

"Guitar had a couple of wood dings I had to fix. However the guitar plays great. Changed the strings, and set the height...." Read more

"...This is a fully-functioning guitar and not a game controller...." Read more

47 customers mention44 positive3 negative

Customers find the guitar comfortable to hold, play, and hold. They say the weight and feel of the neck just work, and it almost feels natural to start. They mention that the neck is fast and comfortable, and the frets are smooth.

"...It's easy to play, comfortable and has a sweet sound. I can either rock out with it or mellow out and play the blues or classic rock...." Read more

"...4th the sunburst was flawless and absolutey beautiful, smooth and shiny...." Read more

"...The neck was straight and very comfortable, the frets can be smoothed out more but are really fine the way they are and although slightly neck heavy..." Read more

"...Instead, I unboxed a guitar that had been set up beautifully! Smooth frets, no buzzing, straight and true neck, every fret was smooth, no obvious..." Read more

46 customers mention32 positive14 negative

Customers are mixed about the tuning of the guitar. Some mention that it stays in tune, while others say that it frequently goes out of tune.

"...it will be tweaked after a few hours, the neck is bolted well and frets are right, the tuners work well and are easy to handle, the strings are..." Read more

"...I've heard complaints about the tuners, but I had no trouble getting this into tune...." Read more

"...Sure it was way out of tune and required a few height adjustments but now it is FANTASTIC...." Read more

"...with manual, an alin wrench for the kneck, which I checked, and needed no adjustment...." Read more

32 customers mention27 positive5 negative

Customers like the action of the guitar. For example, they say it's set perfectly, has great action, and is very playable right out of the box. Some mention that the action is fairly low.

"...Action is fairly low like I like it. While some have complained about quality control issues with the Epiphone, I did not experience any...." Read more

"...play, All said this is a fantastic guitar, the price is great, play ability is great, The Epiphone Special 11 LE is the biggest bang for the buck..." Read more

"...Intonation was set nearly perfect, action was just right (for me) and the tone WITHOUT an amp was amazing!..." Read more

"...This guitar looks great, has a good weight to it, and the action feels just about right. It sounds fantastic...." Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente relación calidad-precio.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Una estrella, por que menos no se puede.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great guitar for a bargain price
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5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibile qualità per il suo prezzo
Reviewed in Italy on March 1, 2018
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