Les Paul Slash Signature
Reviewed by:
behn_rocker, on march 01, 2004 10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Price paid: $ 553
Purchased from: Toombs Music
Features: This guitar was made shortly after the Gibson Slash Signature model was made. There were only 75 of the Gibson ones made, and this is a Epiphone Limited Edition, so there's not alot of these around. I think this one was made somewhere between 1997-1999. This is almost exactly the same as the Gibson version, except instead of a hand painted snake, it is a decal, instead of a pearl snake coiling up the neck, it is trapazoid inlays, and in the place of a carved snake in the middle of the head, it is a small Slash siganture. But the pickups are the same, so you will get the same sound. It is equipped with 2 Alnico II humbuckers. Like the Gibson one, it has 22 frets, and like any standard les paul, has 2 volume knobs, 2 tone knobs, and a 3 way selecter Switch. Unfortunately the 3 way selector Switch is very loose, and can break very easily, which sucks. The body has a wonderful red flametop which looks spectacular. The tuners and bridge are black, instead of chrome or gold (which Gibson usually uses), so it is an interesting change. The neck is a very fast neck, which makes for great soloing. // 8
Sound: I am a rock guitarist, and this guitar delivers the sound you need to play rock. When I bought this, there were no pickup covers, so they are open coils, which means a raw-er sound. When you play through full guitar volume on the bridge humbucker with distortion, you get a sound that you would expect to hear from Slash. Think Welcome to the Jungle or the ending solo from November Rain. If you play through clean with full volume and tone on the neck humbucker, you get the exact sound from the beginning of Knockin On Heaven's Door. If you play with full volume and no tone, you get almost a spanish guitar sound. When played through distortion you get an awesome creamy tone. Very cool. I am playing this through a Peavey amp and a Digitech50 multi effects pedal. If I can get a Slash sound through these things, imagine the sound you can get from a Marshall stack. Exactly. This is an excellent sounding guitar, and is perfect for hard rock, and a little punk. // 10
Action, Fit & Finish: I got this guitar used, so I can't tell you what the factory set up was, but when I bought this, the action was still incredible. It is an incredibly fast neck, and has great frets. The finish is incredible looking, and this guitar has a beautiful red flametop. I think the exact color is called cranberry. Anyways. There are only 2 problems with this guitar I found. The 3 way selector Switch was very loose, and is now extremely loose after I was playing with it. The nut also isn't that wonderful. On the G and D strings it gets stuck on a pitch, then suddenly jumps up a few when I am tuning. But other than these minor defaults, this guitar is incredibly well built. // 8
Reliability & Durability: This guitar has very good reliabilty, and it is very durable. I've used this in a couple of live shows, and it has delivered well, getting a great sound, and a great tone for solos. I need to replace the pickup selector and the nut, but even with both of these in less then perfect shape, it still plays and sounds like a dream. The finish is very solid, and after months of getting scraped with my picks, looks like new. The strap button closest to the neck recently came out, and I need to get that repaired, but that happens with all of my guitars, so I'm not blaming that on the guitar. This is a very dependable guitar, and would use it on a gig with a short set-list without a backup. However, I would take a backup with me on a larger set list gig. So for reliability, durability, and dependability, the Slash Signature Les Paul is top notch. // 10
Impression: This is my favorite guitar that I own. It has an amazing look, and amazing sound. I love everything about it, and my favorite feature is definatly the sound and look of it. This is the best sounding of my other guitars. It isn't a common guitar, and is kind of rare, so if you ever come across one, I urge you to buy it. It is a wonderful hard rock/punk guitar, but I wouldn't suggest it for nu-metal. I read about this guitar before I knew there was one near where I lived, and when I saw it, I knew immediately that I had to get it, and I definitely don't regret it. // 10
Les Paul Slash Signature
Reviewed by:
hajibad, on january 14, 2011 1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Price paid: £ 649
Purchased from: Mansons Guitar Shop UK
Features: -Made in China 2010
-22 frets, 24.75 scale, regular frets i presume
-Solid top
-Mahogany Body and Neck
-Les paul body shape in case you haven't guessed.
-Amber finish
-Grover tuners
-Slash alnico pro 2 custom Pickups
-Comes with a case, 12 picks, lead and a little booklet of awesome.
Its got everything you need on a guitar, can't really ask for more. Did with it came with straplocks and maybe even a strap, which should have been included seeing as the previous Slash models had them. The strings that came with it stock were quite sticky, and left a residue on the fingers but I changed them upon buying it. Otherwise its got pretty much all the features you'd expect from a Les Paul. // 9
Sound: Mostly a blues, rock, metal player, really into stuff like Marco Sfogli, Guthrie Govan, Clapton, ZZtop, Parkway Drive, GNR(Suprise!). I play it on a Roland Micro Cube at home, but Gig through a Marshall stack.
Its not too suited to modern metal or playing fast in the high frets, but thats a problem with Les Pauls in general due to their heel design in the neck really. The Alnico pickups arent too great for modern metal either, as it doesnt have that tightness needed for more articulate palm muting. Nonetheless its still got enough bite for some Maiden or older Metallica.
Of course if anybody buy this guitar for playing metal, they should probably see a doctor or never be allowed to touch a guitar anyway. This guitar was designed for rock, and that's where it excels. It responds beautifully to playing dynamics, and has incredible crunch and sustain. The bridge pickup has this incredible bite to it and solidness to it, with a very classic vibe to it. Neck pickup has a great smoothness to it, whilst being well defined at the same time. Turn down the tone knobs and you can get a November Rain sort of tone.
The clean sound is also amazing, perhaps the best clean tone I've heard second apart from certain Strats I've played previously. It has a certain resonation to it, which is incredibly clear and defined. Its definitely got a more warm vibe to it thanks to the pickups and the fact its a huge slab of mahogany basically. One thing that especially impressed me is the cleans on the treble pickup. On many other guitars the treble pickup gives a very harsh thin sound, equivalent to someone taking a crap in your ears. I've owned an Ibanez RG, Iceman, ESP Horizon and Squier, this thing destroys all of them in the clean department. Good job Epiphone!
In essence this thing is purely a rock guitar, and designed to make rock tones. The AFD epi definitely delivers, I daresay it sounds better than quite a few Gibsons I've tried. Blasphemous! // 10
Action, Fit & Finish: The guitar was set up at Mansons, and seeing as they've made guitars for Led Zeppelin and Muse, it felt like it was set up by God himself. However before the setup the action was a bit high, but that's more of a preference thing. Strings as previously mentioned weren't too great though.
The Amber top was pretty well matched, wasn't the best, but its only really noticable if you look at it closely. However getting a well matched one is a bit of pot luck, I've seen other Epi AFD Les Pauls with terrible matches that might have been done by blind monkeys. Mine was pretty good though, can't really complain. Of course the finish itself is so ridiculously good looking that I can live with it really.
The back, neck and headstock are coloured a dark wine red finish, which pretty much is the definition of sex appeal. The neck is incredibly smooth which makes fast playing super easy. The thickness of the neck is definitely something new to me, but its grown on me quite a bit as it makes bends more controllable and easy.
Tuners are Grover tuners, pretty much speaks for itself. I love the Vintage finish to them, definitely a great finishing touch.
The headstock has a Slash skull logo on it, also on the included case. I personally don't like it having bought the guitar mainly for its looks and classic rock sounds and not so much for the Slash factor, but again its a preference thing.
Problems are very minor finishwise; where the amber top meets the mahogany there is a bit of paint overlapping, again not overly noticable but may be an issue for the more finicky of guitarists. What I have noticed though is that on the neck a few frets there are signs of the wood drying, which could affect the guitar in the future. However a bit of lemon oil should remedy that.
Overall quality is incredible, with only minor flaws that are hard to notice. Yet again with Epiphone, quality can vary so it might depend on the guitar you get! // 9
Reliability & Durability: This guitar is solid, you could cut down trees with it. You could smash it against a tank and the only thing you'd damage is well, the tank. The tulip style tuners protrude a bit more than regular tuners and are a bit thinner so that might be an area of worry, but seems solid for now.
I havent had this guitar long enough to see how durable it is really, but previous Epiphone LPs ive tried have had problems with:
- Strap buttons stripping out
- Bad pickup wiring, leading to reduced pickup output or not output at all at times.
- Input jack becomes wobbly as the hex holding it loosens.
- Toggle Switch becoming loose
- Volume/tone knobs coming loose.
However this guitar definitely seems more solid than other Epiphones I've tried, so I hope it wont happen. The strap locks definitely seem more solid, but strap locks are always a good idea.
Id be reasonably confident only using this guitar, but I would also bring another guitar, but moreso for tuning reasons.
Finish is incredibly well done, but is prone to picking up fingerprints easily. // 9
Impression: As a rock player, this guitar is more than ideal for anyone looking for a good guitar unless you demand a lot of high fret access. There really isnt any major faults about it, apart from being too awesome, the fact I don't have 10 more of them and me not being able to put it down for more than 5 minutes. For a classic rock enthusiast, this is definitely a highly considerable option, and looks the part too!
One problem I do have is the cost, seeing how its cost is based off the novelty of having Slash's guitar. You could probably get a similar sounding guitar if you put Slash's pickups into a Standard Epiphone, yet again a case, lead and picks are included. Its more an investment for the Slash fan, but as I've mentioned a squillion times before its amber finish is beautifulll, did I mention its beautiful? Honestly pictures don't do this justice, go out to a shop now, you can thank me later after you reattach your jaw. Its also quite a unique finish which will definitely turn heads and score you countless waves of women/men/women and men?
In my honest opinion I think it looks better than the Gibson version (with the exception of the headstock design). Gibson normally uses nitrocellulose finishes, which improve the guitars tone but isnt as glossy as the Epiphone polyurethane finish. Perhaps on a sunburst the faded look would be more appealing, but I personally love glossinessness on the Epi version.
As already mentioned, my only request is that it came with straplocks like previous models, and maybe a free yacht. Otherwise I'm extremely impressed with this guitar, far exceeding previous Epiphone models I've tried. I recommend you all go out and buy it now, should you not like it you can donate it to me. // 9
Les Paul Slash Signature
Reviewed by:
Zen_13k, on october 28, 2009 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Price paid: C$ 550
Purchased from: pawn shop
Features: This guitar was made from 1997-1999, mine being from 1997. It has 21 Frets, rosewood fretboard with trapezoid inlays. Mahogany back with flame maple top, In a "Cranberry" finish, with Slash's snake pit logo decal on it. The tuners, stop-bar, bridge are all black chrome, a nice touch which complements the dark red colour amazingly. This Les Paul comes with Alnico 2 pickups, 2 volume, 2 tone knobs and a 3 way selector. This guitar came with a hardshell case. // 8
Sound: I play rock and metal mostly and this guitar is awesome for it. I play through a Fender G-DEC 30, so I can change a lot of the guitar sound through the amp. The pickups are silent even through some of the most distorted amp setting's on that amp. It has that thick Les paul sound. This guitar has a very nice clean tone, but it was built to rock. // 9
Action, Fit & Finish: I Got it used from a pawn shop, always a hit or miss with guitars. This one caught my eye and I had to get it, No regrets. The set up, well I can't really say what it was like due to a slight twist in the neck. However that being repaired, a fret dress and set up, it plays like a dream now. Again I got this guitar used, so it has its battle scars. But for being almost 13 years old at this point its in great condition, my only complaint is that the pickup selector is loose. Despite the fact it needed to be repaired i'm giving this guitar an 8 due to how it plays now. // 8
Reliability & Durability: This guitar would definitely be able to withstand Live playing. The hardware will last, its lasted 13 years now.. with minimal wear. The strap buttons are solid, but i'm considering some strap-locks for future upgrades. it's a dependable guitar, I would use it in a gig, but would take a backup if the set list had mellower songs on it. The finish is incredible, the guitar doesn't come with a pick guard so theres been a few times where I've hit the wood with picks, no damage thus far. // 9
Impression: As I mentioned earlier I play rock/metal mostly, so this guitar suits that perfectly. I've been playing for nearly 2 years. I wished I had seen the neck twist, but its fixed now. If it were stolen, well it being a limited edition run, I doubt I could get another one. But I would try to track this one down. I love the finish on it, the dark red "cranberry " colour accented with the black chrome hardware. It was a purchase on site, and as said earlier No Regrets, even with the repair work I would recommend this guitar to anyone who is able to find one. // 9
Ok i got this guitar changed picups tuners pot bridge nut and frets i left the wood as it was, through my 490&189 Gibson pickups i see no differnce with a Gibson LP sounds crazy?It's true Spertzel tuners AP pot's gottoh bridge vintage bone nut and Jim Dunlop fets(18%nickel) and a new switch couse this one really sucks!!!Just an amazing guitar!
I originally bought mine from my little brother, for $350 w/hardshell case. I then I started moding it, first pick-ups & elec, went with EMG 81's w/MG EXG, & EMG SPC, two Vols. Schaller Strap-locks, SperzelTuner, new pick-up selector, & Graph Tech Nut & Saddles. Great sound, think '....And Justice for All' Metallica. Perfect for Metal & power blues when distorted. Good full sound when clean, like Nothing Else Matters. I ended up modifying the Slash right out of it. I did keep the original p-ups & elec, for another guitar if I ever want that sound.
That pics ugly, they're gorgeous in real life. I own one and love it, and there really isn't much of a diffrence between this and a Gibby. I had mine redone with new hardware etc., and it's brutal . I love this thing.
I bought this guitar a few weeks ago, and had everything redone. switchcraft switch & jack, gibson pots and burstbuckers and a new bridge/tailpiece (chrome) and schaller tuners(vintage nickel). I also put cream humbucker rings on it. now he looks and sounds awesome!!! it's the greatest guitar I own! he plays and sounds like a gibson, thanks to the full mahogany body (not like the OTHER epiphone models, with an alder core) I love it to death!
Greetings guys! I recently bought this Epiphone Les Paul Classic Slash Signature (Limited Edition) to which I added Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro pickpups ... And it is truly a great sounding guitar (I just love it!), but as with all Epiphones I do agree that most of the hardware parts are crap (to be honest), so I'm planning on replacing the hardware with better quality parts probably starting with the bridge and locking tailpiece for which I'm thinking on getting TonePros AVR-II Bridge and the TonePros T1Z (Metric thread) or T1ZS (US thread) Locking Tail Piece, to keep the original look of the guitar (comes with a Black Epiphone ABR-1 type bridge and black stop bar tail piece that not only looks cheap but is very loose, but still the ABR-1 vintage look is definitely the way to go for this guitar although it should be in nickel like the original Gibson version it is derived from). Also I was thinking of getting some Kluson Deluxe or Gibson Deluxe tuners, then replacing the 3 way toggle switch (with a switchcraft definitely), and finally replacing the rest of the hardware black parts to match the Gibson version (cream bone nut, creme pickup rings, creme switchwasher, cream jackplate, amber top hat knobs and amber switchtip) for which I was thinking of getting all original Gibson parts.
BUT the really tricky question comes now: will all those parts fit my Epiphone? I have read that most of the imported guitars use Metric Thread while US guitars use the SAE or Standard US Thread. For what I've heard, Epiphones are considered imported guitars and therefore should come with the Metric Thread but I'm confused since in the back of the head of my guitar is says 100% Inspected & Set-Up in the USA by Epiphone. So is it imported or not? Should I be looking for parts with Metric or US thread?
For what I've found on-line, for example the TonePros Locking Tail Pieces comes in both Metric (T1Z model) and US (T1ZS model) threads, so if I can determine which one is the thread of my Epiphone I can choose the correct one, but the TonePros AVR-II bridge apparently comes only with US thread. So, will the AVR-II bridge fit if the Epiphone comes with Metric Thread?. The tuners apparently aren’t much of a problem since for what I’ve read even if they don’t fit exactly, adapting them is fairly easy and it gives no problems at all. The 3 way toggle switch does confuses me since apparently the regular straight switchcraft may not fit (most Epiphones come with a crappy 3-way box toggle switch which I don’t think Switchcraft or even Gibson produces), and even the rest of the hardware parts apparently may have different measures (even the damn toggle tip apparently has Metric or US thread options … unbelievable!).
So for all of you guys who have successfully modify your own Epiphone Les Paul Classic Slash Signature, what feedback or advice can you give me? Is my guitar imported (Metric thread) or US made (Standard or US thread)? Can I use the parts that I mentioned I was planning on using? If the guitar is metric thread and all parts need to be that as well, can you recommend some brands and models for the correct parts and where I can buy them? Can I only use Epiphone parts (not even Gibson’s)?
Your help and advice will be greatly appreciated my friends! Thank you in advanced!
Greetings guys! I recently bought this Epiphone Les Paul Classic "Slash" Signature (Limited Edition) to which I added Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro pickpups ... And it is truly a great sounding guitar (I just love it!), but as with all Epiphones I do agree that most of the hardware parts are crap (to be honest), so I'm planning on replacing the hardware with better quality parts probably starting with the bridge and locking tailpiece for which I'm thinking on getting TonePros AVR-II Bridge and the TonePros T1Z ("Metric thread") or T1ZS ("US thread") Locking Tail Piece, to keep the original look of the guitar (comes with a Black Epiphone ABR-1 type bridge and black stop bar tail piece that not only looks cheap but is very loose, but still the ABR-1 vintage look is definitely the way to go for this guitar although it should be in nickel like the original Gibson version it is derived from). Also I was thinking of getting some Kluson Deluxe or Gibson Deluxe tuners, then replacing the 3 way toggle switch (with a switchcraft definitely), and finally replacing the rest of the hardware black parts to match the Gibson version (cream bone nut, creme pickup rings, creme switchwasher, cream jackplate, amber top hat knobs and amber switchtip) for which I was thinking of getting all original Gibson parts.
BUT the really tricky question comes now: will all those parts fit my Epiphone? I have read that most of the imported guitars use "Metric Thread" while US guitars use the "SAE or Standard US Thread". For what I've heard, Epiphones are considered imported guitars and therefore should come with the "Metric Thread" but I'm confused since in the back of the head of my guitar is says "100% Inspected & Set-Up in the USA by Epiphone". So is it imported or not? Should I be looking for parts with "Metric" or "US" thread?
For what I've found on-line, for example the TonePros Locking Tail Pieces comes in both "Metric" (T1Z model) and "US" (T1ZS model) threads, so if I can determine which one is the thread of my Epiphone I can choose the correct one, but the TonePros AVR-II bridge apparently comes only with "US thread". So, will the AVR-II bridge fit if the Epiphone comes with "Metric Thread"?. The tuners apparently aren’t much of a problem since for what I’ve read even if they don’t fit exactly, adapting them is fairly easy and it gives no problems at all. The 3 way toggle switch does confuses me since apparently the regular straight switchcraft may not fit (most Epiphones come with a crappy 3-way “box” toggle switch which I don’t think Switchcraft or even Gibson produces), and even the rest of the hardware parts apparently may have different measures (even the damn toggle tip apparently has “Metric” or “US” thread options … unbelievable!).
So for all of you guys who have successfully modify your own Epiphone Les Paul Classic "Slash" Signature, what feedback or advice can you give me? Is my guitar imported (“Metric” thread) or US made (“Standard or US” thread)? Can I use the parts that I mentioned I was planning on using? If the guitar is “metric thread” and all parts need to be that as well, can you recommend some brands and models for the correct parts and where I can buy them? Can I only use Epiphone parts (not even Gibson’s)?
Your help and advice will be greatly appreciated my friends! Thank you in advanced!
By the way, so sorry about my weird messed up first post ... I don't understand why it got divided like that (apparently the quotes option I used from the comment tool didn't worked all that well) ... I'm a newbie here so again sorry for the anoying post!
That pics ugly, they're gorgeous in real life. I own one and love it, and there really isn't much of a diffrence between this and a Gibby. I had mine redone with new hardware etc., and it's brutal. I love this thing.
Are you some sort of moron? You say there's no difference? One is real, and one is fake! Don't you know anything?
Slash is the man but i like the other les pauls that he uses more than this weird looking one actually come to think of it ive never seen him use one like that
just bought this guitar brand new from a private collector and it is the most beautiful thing ive ever seen! if anyones got 1 and has a ny tips on it then let me know.cheers
Epiphone is firewood, Slash sucks at guitar, and Gibson is shit. I would rather rip solos on a First Act (and better than Slash) than a Gibson any day. They suck.
to the cock who wrote the previous comment. if u dont like slash then dont write on this page.if u r better than slash then how come ur not famous n ****ing the hottest girls everynight? oh yeh, cos ur gay!
There is a new slash custom i bought in the US, there is a gibson epiphone and gibson USA, i got the epiphone, damn good guitar, only 2400 go out for epi and 1500 for gibson, great guitar, released april 1, 2008
I love the way people say this is a hell of a guitar and is compairtive to Gibson. Yea right, thats why more than half change the pickups, bridge, tuners, etc. Just buy the real thing and you wont have too.
Slash rocks, man. You gotta hand it to the guy. And nobody looks cooler than him wearing a hat and smoking on stage!
And ignoring a £60 fine for the privilege of the latter.
TBH, I'd love them to re-issue the first sig over the new one... The new one just looks like every other LP, that first one was something different.
This is an amazing guitar, I have a normal gold top finish on mine, (no fancy snakes), I own in, and it plays as good if not better that some Gibsons (Like the Les Paul Studio). The action is amazing, and it breaks in very well. GET ONE IF YOU HAVE THE CHANCE, The are rare, so the second you buy one it is worth more that you paid. It has an amazing case, (that would be worth $200.00's by its self), and a cool metal studded case!!! It has the same electronics as the gibson version, and it is (1500.00 dollars less). The Gibson is not as heavy, but I would save my $1500, and get some excursive holding this guitar!!! It also has the same electronics as the $10,000.00 Gibson Custom version. BUY THIS GUITAR, EVEN IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE MONEY.
Just put a deposit on this guitar today. Sounds great. Haven't actually really listened to G'N'R in ages but still have a lot of respect for slash, brilliant guitarist!
I love the way people say this is a hell of a guitar and is compairtive to Gibson. Yea right, thats why more than half change the pickups, bridge, tuners, etc. Just buy the real thing and you wont have too.
The Gibson has all the same hardware as the Epi. Honestly, I'm a bit disappointed with how the Gibson isn't any better than the Epi is. If you're buying the Gibson, then you're paying for:
1) The "Gibson" name
and
2) The rarity
They sound the exact same (and I oughta know...I have the Epi Goldtop and my pop got the Gibson GT)
Epiphone is firewood, Slash sucks at guitar, and Gibson is shit. I would rather rip solos on a First Act (and better than Slash) than a Gibson any day. They suck.
Epiphone is firewood, Slash sucks at guitar, and Gibson is shit. I would rather rip solos on a First Act (and better than Slash) than a Gibson any day. They suck.
Is there a problem with the epiphone appetite for destruction I bought two from amazon both of them had broken necks or it could be considered as fractored,is there something we should know?
Epiphone is firewood, Slash sucks at guitar, and Gibson is shit. I would rather rip solos on a First Act (and better than Slash) than a Gibson any day. They suck.
Excuse me sir, but could you please politely shut the **** up? It would be much appreciated. If you don't like a player, that doesn't mean you have to trash them. Why would you even check out his signature guitar if you don't admire him? Also, Gibson makes very good quality guitars, they're just bitching high, Epiphone is ok, but they're no Gibson, and I'm sure the only thing you could shred is a piece of paper with another hate letter on it!
This guitar has been with me for 14 years. Sounds fantastic, was expensive for an epiphone (paid about 800 USD in Norway) but was worth every penny. Plays ALOT better than the budget Gibson LPs (studio etc)and sounds better too. You have get a Gibson LP standard to top it, which is three grand here.
