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May 25, 2025 6:14 AM
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frontpage Posted by jk6812 | Staff • 4d ago
May 25, 2025 6:14 AM
Epiphone Les Paul Special-I Limited-Edition Electric Guitar (Worn Cherry)
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Also available in worn gray (looks nearly white in the pic) at this price.
I believe Les Paul is a renowned brand so it's probably more than enough for me.
The tuners and bridge may be a bit finicky, but I'd say it's a solid guitar for a beginner. It'll help you get an idea for what you like, want, and would not want in a future guitar
If I had to do it again, I'd probably pickup a nice Squier Strat or Jazzmaster (frequently on sale and really nice guitars for beginners). They have a nice scallop to contour to your gut/side and just an all-around comfy guitar. The LPs are NOT comfy....
Check out the "Squier Sonic Stratocaster Limited-Edition Electric Guitar (Surf Green)" that posted here a couple days ago for ~ $160. That's a nice starter.
Also definitely lighter than a regular Les Paul.
I believe Les Paul is a renowned brand so it's probably more than enough for me.
Another alternative is to look for used guitars on FB market place - usually tons to be found there. Could maybe score a good quality one at lower price and then get a sense if you want to stick with guitar without huge commitment!
Overall if the Sonic speaks to you get one, I think the bridge is better, tuners a LOT better and it's critical to play in tune when learning but my Special intonated very well with 9's.
If someone was agnostic about Strat v. LP I would recommend the Sonic at $160, And used, never played for closer to $100 is even better for either. Maybe look for an old Squier SE or Standard for better quality if not too shagged. The stuff made by Cort in Indonesia is really good.
-Joel.
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Overall if the Sonic speaks to you get one, I think the bridge is better, tuners a LOT better and it's critical to play in tune when learning but my Special intonated very well with 9's.
If someone was agnostic about Strat v. LP I would recommend the Sonic at $160, And used, never played for closer to $100 is even better for either. Maybe look for an old Squier SE or Standard for better quality if not too shagged. The stuff made by Cort in Indonesia is really good.
-Joel.
Thanks for this comment! I am looking to getting my first guitar and saw the $160 Sonic yesterday, and was about to ask what opinions were on this vs that. Was leaning the Sonic so will go that. Thank you!