£84 Epiphone Les Paul

LuttiS

GAK content...

LuttiS

The guitars - https://www.gak.co.uk/Results?q=les paul sl

Funkfingers

Inexpensive, fun, modifying project platform. 

How much more inexpensive will they be ex-demo or pre-owned?

mbe

The race to the bottom is getting good.

Steve922

I have a black one of these, though I paid the princely price of £90 for it. Its fine, play it every day. Not quite the quality of my Pacifica 112V but it is very light (2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) including cheapo strap). I'm well pleased with it. :-)

steveledzep

Every year parents are cajoled into buying an electric guitar for their offspring.  They haven't a clue so end up buying some Encore (or similar) shite.  Kid is disappointed, nothing much to show off to mates, so doesn't knuckle down to learn.
Now.....if they had an LP with Epiphone on the headstock, that would be a reason to learn and pose ! 
Brands are powerful motivators !

Henrytwang

They probably need a bit of tinkering with in order to play nicely but nevertheless a great bargain .

alexh

steveledzep said:

Every year parents are cajoled into buying an electric guitar for their offspring.  They haven't a clue so end up buying some Encore (or similar) shite.  Kid is disappointed, nothing much to show off to mates, so doesn't knuckle down to learn.
Now.....if they had an LP with Epiphone on the headstock, that would be a reason to learn and pose ! 
Brands are powerful motivators !

Bull sheet!

darthed1981

I've never played a fundamentally bad Epiphone.  Never played one this cheap either of course.

Andertons are pushing their new container-full of Eastcoast branded guitars as well for £150-£200 or so.

Also a huge range of Harley Bentons

Lots of great choices in the cheap as chips bracket these days.

57Deluxe

A student (mature guy) has one and is not bad. A student fumbling around on it sounds shite, but a good player can make it very usable.

Mankonis

It's hard to resist these offers, somehow I have to.... Selling two guitars already,  don't need another.... but it's soooo hard not to....

TheMarlin

Perfect starter guitar!  

midlifecrisis

they might be quite playable and a good starter guitar but to me they look a bit toy like

soma1975

might be great to stick heavy strings on, give it a high action and have as a dedicated slide guitar. 

Deadman

Bargain. I'm tempted.

Not sure why someone has lolled the OP. Must be a mistake, hopefully.

stimpsonslostson

But, but, but...
This is all well and good, but it's NOT a Les Paul.

 It's a Melody Maker. 

Rocker

stimpsonslostson said:

But, but, but...
This is all well and good, but it's NOT a Les Paul.

 It's a Melody Maker. 

I have a Gibson Melody Maker and it is a decent guitar, a lot better than it looks.  One pickup and a volume control - what more do you need?

steveledzep

alexh said:

steveledzep said:

Every year parents are cajoled into buying an electric guitar for their offspring.  They haven't a clue so end up buying some Encore (or similar) shite.  Kid is disappointed, nothing much to show off to mates, so doesn't knuckle down to learn.
Now.....if they had an LP with Epiphone on the headstock, that would be a reason to learn and pose ! 
Brands are powerful motivators !

Bull sheet!

Thank you for your kind words, I'm unused to being responded to so rudely.  Your thoughts on the £84 Epi LP might have been a little more interesting.  I sometimes disagree with other peoples' viewpoints too and I usually find that a discussion can be enlightening to both parties.  I recommend that you don't use your keyboard warrior style in your day to day life as it will probably lead to you being a contributor on the "Cracked Ribs" thread.

stimpsonslostson

Rocker said:

stimpsonslostson said:

But, but, but...
This is all well and good, but it's NOT a Les Paul.

 It's a Melody Maker. 

I have a Gibson Melody Maker and it is a decent guitar, a lot better than it looks.  One pickup and a volume control - what more do you need?

I agree. I LOVE Melody Makers, I can't understand why this guitar is being advertised as a Les Paul .

AlexC

57Deluxe said:

A student (mature guy) has one and is not bad. A student fumbling around on it sounds shite, but a good player can make it very usable.

I’m quite sure that’s true - but isn’t that the case with any half-decent guitar? A complete beginner doesn’t need or isn’t going to get the full benefit from a custom shop job. 

darthed1981

AlexC said:

57Deluxe said:

A student (mature guy) has one and is not bad. A student fumbling around on it sounds shite, but a good player can make it very usable.

I’m quite sure that’s true - but isn’t that the case with any half-decent guitar? A complete beginner doesn’t need or isn’t going to get the full benefit from a custom shop job. 

To be fair, neither are 95% of the players who punt for custom shops full stop