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Jan 22, 2024 4:47 PM

Epiphone Les Paul Traditional Pro IV Limited-Edition Electric Guitar (Gold)

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Musician's Friend has Epiphone Les Paul Traditional Pro IV Limited-Edition Electric Guitar (Various Colors) on sale from $399. Shipping is free.

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    • The price for the worn metallic gold guitar is $150 lower (27% savings) than the $549 list price and matches this previous Frontpage Deal.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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Musician's Friend has Epiphone Les Paul Traditional Pro IV Limited-Edition Electric Guitar (Various Colors) on sale from $399. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member GeekPriest for finding this deal.

Note: Musician's Friends Members (free to join) earn reward points for future orders.

Available Colors:

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • The price for the worn metallic gold guitar is $150 lower (27% savings) than the $549 list price and matches this previous Frontpage Deal.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • No Longer Available:

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Jan 22, 2024 7:56 PM
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VittorioJan 22, 2024 7:56 PM
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i got it in the blue and its an awesome guitar.
Jan 22, 2024 7:59 PM
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jeffdeJan 22, 2024 7:59 PM
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No lefties no deal.
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Jan 22, 2024 8:04 PM
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Jan 22, 2024 8:04 PM
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Quote from jeffde View quoted comment :
No lefties no deal.
It's tough out there for y'all.
Jan 23, 2024 3:36 AM
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FeistyNose3055Jan 23, 2024 3:36 AM
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How does this compare to the Gretsch G5220 deal?
Jan 23, 2024 5:00 AM
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jbtayJan 23, 2024 5:00 AM
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I highly recommend this Epiphone. I have 3 models and all were ready to play.

I have this one in black.

Someone asked how's it compared to Gretsch? It'a a preference choice. You need to go audition both and pick what's best for your fit.
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Jan 23, 2024 11:06 AM
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iamj00Jan 23, 2024 11:06 AM
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Thinking about picking up a Squirrel CV 70s Strat. Are these comparable?
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Jan 23, 2024 11:14 AM
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Quote from jeffde View quoted comment :
No lefties no deal.
Should have learned to use your right hand earlier in your life. 💪
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Jan 23, 2024 12:23 PM
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dprailJan 23, 2024 12:23 PM
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Quote from PocketsThick View quoted comment :
Should have learned to use your right hand earlier in your life. 💪
Or Jimi Hendrix it and flip the guitar over/file the nut/restring! Now any guitar is a lefty!
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Jan 23, 2024 12:54 PM
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Quote from iamj00 View quoted comment :
Thinking about picking up a Squirrel CV 70s Strat. Are these comparable?
I assume you mean the Squier (curse you, autocorrect) Classic Vibe 70's Stratocaster. Probably the HSS version?

In that case, they are not comparable. You can play most any style of music with either guitar. However, the single coils in the Strat sound nothing like the humbuckers in the Epi LP in the OP, even if the latter are coil split. The bridge humbucker on the HSS Strat is still pretty quacky (like a bridge single coil in the traditional SSS Strat). You can add distortion and overdrive to that Strat humbucker, but the duck will still peek through a little. The Epi LP pickups have much greater "grunt" and mid-frequency punch, at the expense of some of the high frequencies preserved by the Strat pickups.

The Strat weighs less. The Strat has a glossy neck versus the matte neck of the guitar in the OP. There's a difference in scale length (25.5" Strat vs 24.75") and fretboard radius too (9.5" Strat vs 12").

So, they're kind of comparable in their quality level and intended market, but different guitars.
Jan 23, 2024 1:05 PM
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KawiNinjaZXJan 23, 2024 1:05 PM
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Quote from FeistyNose3055 View quoted comment :
How does this compare to the Gretsch G5220 deal?

I played both and bought a Gretsch. Have been playing it on stage for over a year and love it.
Jan 23, 2024 1:44 PM
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kanistasJan 23, 2024 1:44 PM
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Are these made in China?
Jan 23, 2024 1:56 PM
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EdnkhJan 23, 2024 1:56 PM
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Quote from kanistas View quoted comment :
Are these made in China?
Click the link. They are
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Jan 23, 2024 2:21 PM
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Quote from kanistas View quoted comment :
Are these made in China?
Yes. "Hand crafted in China" reads the sticker on the back of the headstock.

Most of Epiphone's electrics seem to be Chinese at present.
Jan 23, 2024 4:03 PM
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mychaelpJan 23, 2024 4:03 PM
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I picked up a Standard version of this guitar on a used excellent condition rare find at $285 including a case. LOVE this guitar and I'm just a beginner. I think I need to get a new Nut installed since I can hear string noise beyond the nut as it goes to the tuners. At first I thought it was fret buzz, but nope. Anyone know what a guitar repair shop would charge to get this changed? I don't want to risk it since I love this guitar, it's beautiful.

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Jan 23, 2024 4:04 PM
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fewlioJan 23, 2024 4:04 PM
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les paul silverburst excluded??

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