Epiphone electric guitars are essentially the same as their more expensive sister guitars but without a few of the fancy bells and whistles and without the high cost of American manufacturing.

Any beginning guitarist is sure to be able to find an epiphone electric guitar to get them started with the instrument and keep them enjoying the guitar for years to come. The great thing about the epiphone line of beginner electric guitars is the fact they make just about every conceivable style , shape , and pickup configuration anyone could ask for.

Epiphone is known for its Les Paul models but they even make explorer , flying v , arch top , and even some strat style guitars , they basically offer a complete line of guitars for any would be guitarist to get started with.

Lets take a look at some of the beginner guitar models that the epiphone line of electric guitars has to offer the new or beginning guitarist.

Epiphone Les Paul  Junior

The epiphone Les Paul Junior is a power house of a guitar that all beginning guitarists are sure to enjoy. The classic looks , rock bottom price , and solid rock guitar features are a great way to get you started on the road to great guitar sound and great guitar playing.

The epiphone Les Paul junior features a classic Les Paul body shape , a bolt on neck with a 24 and three quarter inch scale , one humbucking pickup , one volume and one tone control , and the classic stop bar and bridge all built into one piece.

Available in a variety of finishes like tobacco sunburst , cream , and gloss black , the epiphone Les Paul junior offers a color for everyone.

For a guitar of this price , the fret work , the playability , and the overall look of the guitar can't be beat. The playability is top notch for a beginning guitarist also. The neck is a classic c shape contour where the Les Paul Special 2 (ii) is a D shape guitar neck. The guitar is not too heavy , not too light , and for a one pickup guitar offers the player a variety of tones via the tone control. If you are looking for a great beginning electric guitar , the Epiphone Les Paul Junior just may be the ticket for you to jump start your guitar playing hobby, check one out today.

Epiphone Les Paul Special

 The epiphone Les Paul Special 2 (ii) electric guitar is a step up from the Les Paul junior in that it offers more versatility via the two humbucker pickup configuration and the pickup selector switch.

You can combine the tones of both pickups , or use just the bridge or neck pickup and blend the two with the volume and tone controls.

The special 2 (ii) has a slightly smaller and thinner neck in a d shape profile that the junior which makes it a little easier for the beginning guitarist to ret and play.

This guitar is also the bolt on neck variety and is solidly built and sure to give years of guitar playing enjoyment. Many seasoned guitarists have bought one or two of the special models because of all the features and playability it offers with such a small price tag.

Many professional guitarists even gig with this guitar and leave their more expensive ones at home because the guitar really does sound and perform well and is just the right guitar for practice , a gig , or travel without having to worry about damaging an expensive guitar.

I personally have two of these guitars and I love them. And I leave the more expensive guitars at home in favor of this little beauty all the time. If you want a great little starter guitar , or you are a seasoned player looking for a spare or a backup guitar and don't want to dump loads of cash , get an epiphone Les Paul Special 2 (ii) , you wont regret and they are practically giving them away.

Epiphone Les Paul Standard

The Epiphone Les Paul Standard is a great choice for the beginning guitarist who wants a good quality guitar but doesn't want to buy an entry level guitar.

The standard model from Epiphone offers all the features of its high priced Gibson named sister guitar. Features like its flamed maple top , translucent , multi colored finishes , and top notch hardware and electronics, all come together to give you a great guitar at an insanely reasonable price.

The Epiphone Les Paul Standard has a carved top where the Epiphone Les Paul Junior and the Les Paul Special 2 (ii) have a flat top body.

The two extra volume and tone controls on the Epiphone Les Paul standard allow for an unlimited variety of tones when combined with the two humbucking pickups that come standard in this model.

The fully adjustable bridge and stop bar tailpiece allow for exact intonation adjustments and keep the guitar in perfect tune while enhancing the sustain and resonance of the instrument. If you are just getting started with the electric guitar and you want a guitar with a few more features and a bit more looks than the basic epiphone models, the epiphone Les Paul Standard Series is the guitar for you.

Epiphone Les Paul Custom

Here we have the cream of the crop as far as the epiphone Les Pauls go. This guitar features all of the same quality , workmanship , materials , and electronics as the previous epiphone Les Paul models , but this one is wrapped up in a few more features and a few more cosmetic enhancements that make this model earn the name Les Paul Custom.

This guitar features an ebony fingerboard with mother of pearl block inlays where the previous epiphone models we discussed use a rosewood fingerboard. The entire neck , headstock , and body are bound , and the rear of the body is also bound with the classic Les Paul white and black bindings.

The custom feature the tunomatic bridge and stop bar tail piece in gold , the tuner and strap buttons are in gold as well and the volume and tone knobs are the flat , round black plastic Les Paul custom knobs as opposed to the "witch hat" volume and tone control knobs on the standard. The custom also has a carved maple top but is in solid colors of black , alpine white, and I believe its available in the transparent wine read flavor also. A heavier guitar than the standard because of the added bindings and slightly different neck profile , this guitar screams sustain , power , and rock and roll. If you have the extra cash , get your hands on an Epiphone Les Paul Custom and save about $3,000 off the Gibson Les Paul Custom price with this baby.

Epiphone Flying V

 The Epiphone flying v guitar screams rock and heavy metal. Here we have the classic flying v style taken directly from the original Gibson Flying V Guitars. Fast frets , comfortable neck , balanced body and weight , its a rock and metal power house that demands attention.

Two volume and one tone control , tunomatic bridge , and available with string through the body as pictured at the left or with the traditional stop bar tail piece as on the Les Paul Models.

The neck is slim and comfortable to play and the humbucker give that thick , rich , sustain you are looking for in rock and heavy metal music. If you want a great guitar in the flying v style that demands attention because of its sexy looks and styling , get your hands on an Epiphone Fling V today.

As with other epiphone guitars, it is available in a variety of finishes , and configurations.

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