is this an epiphone les paul?

[cam.d.carter]

i bought a guitar used and im not sure if its a les paul... its an epiphone and its shaped like a lp but it doesnt say les paul on the head stock, it sais "epiphone special model" ..is this a les paul?

 

[Tig]

Does it look like one of these?

 

[cam.d.carter]

yes its the black one that exact same guitar.. is it a les? and if not how much is it worth

 

[Katastrophe]

First of all, welcome to the Fret! Stop by "The Fret Players" section and tell us a little bit about yourself... We like to give new members a warm welcome here.

Secondly, how much did you pay? The Epi Special models were on the low end of the price scale with bolt on necks, as opposed to the glued in neck of most LPs. I believe Epiphone still categorized the Special as one of their "Les Paul" models. The closest thing in the current line up is either the one pickup Junior, or two pickup LP100. Epi Juniors run about $130 new, and LP 100s run about $250 new.

 

[cam.d.carter]

I bought this guitar..a ten wat marshal amp and a 100 dollar foot pedal and the whole package was 150..is this a good deal?

 

[Eric]

100 dollar foot pedal? What was that?

I'd say for $150 it's not horrible. It's at least enough to get you started. If you've been playing for a long time, I might question why you bought that, but I'm guessing you're fairly new to the electric guitar -- is that correct?

 

[cam.d.carter]

I'm 14 I'm very new to guitar I had a late 90's squier strat and I'm not sure what the foot pedal is but after I bought it I took the footpedal to guitar center and they said its like 80 something new they may have been wrong I don't know but ya I'm 14 and very new to guitar and this is a major step up from my crap squier

 

[Eric]

Well, what does the foot pedal say on it? What's the brand and model and what not?

 

[cam.d.carter]

I'm not at home so i cant really look at it but all I know is it has 80 different modes and you can completly customise all the modes and it has a tuner I can't remembe what brand

 

[cam.d.carter]

The guy at guitar center was probably messing with me it was probably like $20

 

[ZMAN]

Probably a Zoom 505. They are pretty cool, but a little noisey. You can program it as well. If it is a Zoom you can look it up on the internet and get a lot of decent patches.
This is a similar guitar and amp combo at MF. It goes for 259.
http://backstage.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/epiphone-special-ii-performance-pack/423215000015000
So Ya dun good!

 

[cam.d.carter]

I want a shector next.. do you think I could get a somewhat good shector ( or shecter however its spelled) for around $500?

 

[Eric]

I agree ZMAN -- it sounds like it could be a Zoom or Digitech or any similar multi-effects pedal. The description reminded me of a Digitech RP100 I used to have.

You can usually get Schecter guitars used for pretty decent prices. I've seen more than one C-1 Plus go for about $300+.

 

[FrankenFretter]

Schecters are great guitars, and in your price range you should be able to find something really decent. I have a Schecter Black Hawk, and I think it was one of their lower range models (it's discontinued, so I don't know much about it. I emailed Schecter to get info, but they never got back to me), but it's got a fantastic neck, and it's probably one of my top three players.

The Epi LP Specials aren't horrible, if I recall correctly. Not a bad starting point for someone who's just getting into it. If you're looking for some really nice, but inexpensive guitars, check out rondomusic.com. I have five of their guitars, four of them were purchased brand new. Also Jay Tursers, Greg Bennetts, and similarly branded Samick (I think those are both Samicks. Someone feel free to correct me if not) guitars are usually well made and offer good entry level quality instruments.

 

[cam.d.carter]

Thanks guys and my pedal is a digitech I remembered ..I play mostly blues any suggestion for a blues guitar? Telecaster maybe?

 

[Eric]

I would just enjoy your amp, pedal, and guitar for the time being -- they should do the trick. You can go to some music stores to try out guitars and amps that you are interested in, but try to play and enjoy the music. Lots of expensive gear doesn't make you happy; playing guitar and making music does.

 

[cam.d.carter]

I've been playing for about 2 months and I can play various parts of (metallica one, enter sandman, sanitarium, and nothing else matters ) and I can play various parts of layla by Eric clapton and crossfire by srv and seam on by aerosmith ..so I'm learning pretty fast but I want to start writing my own stuff

 

[Eric]

I've been playing for about 2 months and I can play various parts of (metallica one, enter sandman, sanitarium, and nothing else matters ) and I can play various parts of layla by Eric clapton and crossfire by srv and seam on by aerosmith ..so I'm learning pretty fast but I want to start writing my own stuff

That's cool, and I have no doubt you're going to progress really quickly. I was just pointing out that it's easy to think that you need some level of equipment before you can be 'good', but there's plenty of time for that eventually. Just keep playing, and things will fall into place sooner or later.

 

[cam.d.carter]

im going to keep playing on this one i just like to set goals on what kind of guitars i want but thanks for the words of encouragement my neighbor plays and hes likke 40 and really good and hes helping me

 

[Eric]

my neighbor plays and hes likke 40 and really good and hes helping me

Sounds like an awesome situation for you!

 

[omegadot]

I had an Epi Special II. It served me fine till I picked up my latest axe. It wasn't built really great and the switch sucked but it is fine for what it cost.

 

[Brian Krashpad]

I want a shector next.. do you think I could get a somewhat good shector ( or shecter however its spelled) for around $500?

Especially if you get a used Schecter, you could certainly get an upgrade from the Epi for well under $500.

I got this Schecter Tempest Special used for $250, w/original hardshell case:

Although the shape is somewhat non-traditional (Schecter's "Tempest" model shape), the P-90 type "soapbar" pickups would be great for blues or blues-rock. You could also get an Epi Les Paul Special (different than the "Special II" you have) with the same type pickups:

Both the above models are discontinued but you could probably find them used. You mentioned getting a Telecaster, and yes, they're great for blues/blues-rock. A "MIM" (made in mexico) Fender Standard Telecaster would be a good upgrade:

A traditional Tele with 2 single coils in the Squier Classic Vibe Series is another option, here's the "'50's" model:

You could also look around for a Telecaster with a humbucker in the neck, rather than the traditional single coil. Squier makes a Tele with a "neckbucker" in its vintage modified series like this:

and I have a '90's MIM Fender Telecaster with a neck humbucker that's great.

You could even go a little further outside the Tele "box" and get the P-90 "Tele Custom II" by Squier:

Almost any Tele should be good for the more trad type music you mentioned. If you want to be able to do Metallica too, though, get something with at least one humbucker.

 

[Duffy]

I played a super nice brand new Schecter C1 Plus in tobacco burst flamed maple with dual real Seymour Duncan nickel covered humbuckers the other day. It was a super strat body shape, all mahogany. It has three on a side tuning keys. It sounded very good and was ready to last a lifetime if taken care of - more than a lifetime. It was about 500.

I got a used PRS SE Singlecut Tremolo guitar for 250 in mint condition about two months ago. This is a great guitar.

If you keep your eyes open and visit music stores that have used guitars you will find some very nice used guitars, and you'll find a good one for yourself.

In the meantime take advantage of the stuff you have and make the most out of it. Then you will appreciate a real good guitar when you find one.

It's not all about the guitars brand name. You will know a good one when you feel it and play it and listen to it. It might be a Squier even. Definitely check out that http://www.rondomusic.com site. I have one of the Agile AL3100 LP Custom copy type guitars and it is really awesome. It was on sale for 299, first quality stock and they are usually 399. This guitar is great in its stock form with no need to modify it. The quality is an incredible value.