What is good to clean a guitar with?
Household furniture polish and all-purpose cleaners—such as Pine Sol, Windex, and 409—will also damage your finish. The only household product that’s safe to use to clean your guitar is white distilled vinegar. It will clean the finish, but do you really want a guitar that smells like a pickle?
How can I make my Les Paul easier to play?
Lower string tension makes a Les Paul easier to play. The shorter scale length also decreases the distance between frets, which can make it easier to play. A Fender has a longer scale length, which increases string tension and the distance between frets.
Are used Epiphone Les Pauls any good?
All of the used Epiphone Les Pauls I’ve seen were fine, because they’re fairly well-made guitars, but be cautious. A warped neck makes the guitar useless in this price range. Once you have your new Epi Les Paul, here’s a list of upgrades to consider.
How do you date a vintage Epiphone guitar?
When trying to date your vintage Epiphone or Gibson instrument, the most accurate way to do it is by decoding the serial number. Because there aren’t any factory ledgers prior to the 1980’s for Epiphone, these stamps will give you the closest approximation to their manufacturing date.
How much does a Gibson Les Paul cost?
And Gibson owns Epiphone and license them to make Les Pauls, so a used Epiphone Les Paul can be purchased in the $250 to $350 range. So for those of us on a BUDGET, these are good platforms to look into. I believe that the best way to go if you want a Gibson Les Paul is to find a used Gibson Les Paul Tribute or Studio.
Are Epiphone guitars any good?
Epiphone has always been the affordable option to Gibson for decades now, and every year they seem to get better when it comes to quality. Today, we will look at the top 5 models, spanning all of the price points.