It is well constructed with a smooth neck and frets and a great bright tone
356973
Guitar arrived quickly without any signs of damage. It is well constructed with a smooth neck and frets and a great bright tone.
If you're looking to order one just note that this is the newer model, so it comes with the black pickguard instead of the red tortoiseshell.
3552362
A beautiful sweet sound. I was pleased. I had an sv-175 and I've been using it for about five years of on again off again practise.
The purfling is nicely cut in.  The sides and top are beautiful grains of wood.  The back not quite as nice.  The seam down the middle is quite apparent.  But that doesn't take anything away from its sweet sweet sound.  It came fully set up. The bridge was set nice and snug. The pegs were oiled and the strings only needed to be tightened a bit and it was in tune.
4041870
I purchased this guitar last week through another source and received it yesterday and after a 24 hour warm-up period, I unpackaged and was excited to try it out. The packaging was good and solid, no nicks or scratches on the guitar and the finish was flawless. I cleaned it up and played it for 3 hours straight thru a small 20 watt Acoustic amp. I know I need a larger amp but that will come later. So the strings that were on the guitar were a bit soft and had to be changed so after jamming, I put on D'Addario NYXL 10-46s and the difference in quality and brightness was amazing. I have a methodology to tuning which I learned four years ago, and Epiphone recommends this in their instruction manual also, so I am please that I am doing it correctly. I changed and tune strings starting with the 1st and 6th strings and work inward. I find changing strings one at a time and working inward makes for faster and easier tuning and it keeps tension on the neck which is necessary also. The machine heads are Grover and these are very well made. The variance in tuning is so small that it takes about 1mm to change the tuning on any given string. They feel solid and well made and I like that. The neck is finished but I also like that. I like a guitar neck with finish so my hand does not move freely, but stays in place so my fingers stayed position on the neck, which is how I learned when I studied music in college. The finish gives my hand stability and keeps my hand in place for easy chord changes. The fret board is well-made, solid, flat and the frets are at a comfortable height and not difficult for me to play. Because I am also a bassist and acoustic guitarist, my fingers are flatten out and need space on a fret board and this is why I cannot play a Fender Stat because the neck is too thin. This guitar's fret board is made perfect for my fingers and that is the biggest concern for me when I buy an electric. A pass or fail will depend entirely on my left-hand's playing ability on the fret board. Also from what I read from other owner's they have had issues with the g-string but I don't have any. The g-string as well as the other strings stay in tune and play smooth and solid. I also do not have a problem playing the guitar with the middle pick-up.

All in all, it a very high quality guitar and by far one of the best ones that I have ever purchased. I knew it was going to be a nice guitar, but after jamming tonight, I was very happy and this guitar should last me for years. I have played Gibson Les Pauls but I don't feel or hear a difference in quality at all but picking a guitar is subjective and different for everyone anyway. For the money and quality, this is a steal.
1585257
It is a top quality build, is gorgeous, and has great intonation at the octave and all frets in between.  Also, it is a joy to hold.

I restrung it with strings 2,3 and 4 of an EJ46 Classical string set so that I can tune it the same as my baritone (r/e required using 2 of the number 2 strings).  This required a tiny bit of widening at the nut for the number 2 and 4 string positions so they could slide properly when tuning. The other strings all fit just fine. Wow! It sings nicely at that lower (DGBE) r/e tuning.

Compared to my similarly-priced Luna Vintage Mahogany soprano, strung and tuned the same, the sound is a noticeably "rounder sounding",  yet keeps its "pluckyness". It's a keeper - actually, they both are.

It came with a thin (non-padded) Luna gig bag and a standard (GCEA) pitch-pipe tuner.

Thanks again Luna for producing affordable instruments that make learning enjoyable!
3402632
After about a month, 50 hours, of playing this bass I can say that I love it. It's neck is extremely smooth and thin, perfect for agility and comfort while playing; the frets, tuners, truss rod, and bridge are all very sound and easy to use and adjust. The pickups and controls are all solid and can be adjusted for a variety of styles and genres. The body shape of the guitar itself is also excellent and the pictures  don't even show how good it looks when you're holding it. There are contours from the front to the back that make it absolutely beautiful. The finish as well; it absolutely pops in person but refrains from being overwhelming. If you are considering this bass for any skill level it will be competent. The only other bass I plan on buying in the future is a six string, but I'm sure it will be from Schecter.
3965757
This is a beautiful little instrument. Lots of overtones when you strike it, then they fall away and the sound resolves into a beautiful, clear, sustained single tone that holds and almost seems to get louder. And only a few bucks. I love it!
1020962
I'm a longtime guitar player and was looking for a nice entry level mandolin and I wanted one with a built-in pickup and I am pretty happy with this one. It has a nice tone and looks well made. The sound over an amp is clean and realistic.

It did not come with the floating bridge already set, so I used a tuner to set the intonation and the action ended up being nice and low with no buzz. I didn't have to set the height at all, just moving the bridge to the right spot for the intonation put the strings at the perfect height for me. So be aware that it will need some basic set up, but I have never bought a new stringed instrument that didn't.

One thing I found strange is the strings. I like them a lot and it has a tag saying it comes equipped with Extended Life Washburn Slicks. Since I do like them I decided to order a spare set and could not find them for sale on any site, including Washburns own webpage. But I just mention that because I found it curious, there are many fine mandolin strings available, but I like the feel of the ones that came on it and wish I could get more.

For the money, I think I got a well made, very playable mandolin. It is definitely a cut above the cheaper models I checked out.
620420
The playability is outstanding, the construction is first rate, and the tone is astonishing.  True to the Gibson trademark, this guitar will make any player, professional or hobbyist proud.
3359320
It's beautiful, easy to play, well crafted.  I have really enjoyed this little instrument! It has amazing sound especially for something small enough to hang around your neck.
1953137
I was displeased with this ukulele at first because, I discovered after placing the order, that it and all other Kala elite series tenors come with a wound low G string. I replaced the low G with a high G and found this instrument produces a wonderful sound that has lots of sustain, plenty of volume, and the tone one usually associates with the ukulele. The 1KOA-T wood has no book matched graining anywhere and appears to be made using odds and ends remaining from the 2KOAs and the 3KOAs, but I am much less concerned with looks and more concerned with the sounds this thing creates, and it sounds just as it should. I am well pleased and quite satisfied!
4773702
A beautiful guitar. The rosewood was much darker than I expected. I used my slotted straight edge and adjusted the truss rod and made the neck perfectly straight. The action is a bit high. The sound is impressive although D'Addario strings aren't my favorite , great volume and 22 seconds of sustain. The lower strings sound exceptionally clear. You won't be sorry you bought one of these guitars. you would have to spend a lot more money to top this one.
4934742
I was looking for the cheapest playable travel guitar and picked this up on the road - intending to dump it before heading home to my J45 and D28 'real' guitars. Surprise: new phosphor bronze 11s, some sandpaper on the bridge to bring down the action, a clockwise twist on the neck - and I've got a keeper. For finger picking it plays loud and bright, flatpack strummed it projects well, and for glass slide it's quiet but clear - louder than my J45 with a different, more open character. The new Epis coming out of the Qingdao, China factory are well put together, good sounding guitars - often with terrible set ups, but good quality; the imitation Grover tuners are stable. I'd recommend this - with a good set up - as one of the best entry price acoustics around, more character than the Taylor 510 I used to carry on the road (ouch), and probably up there next to base model Yamahas, but slightly cheaper. Go for it. And the slope shoulders make it look great.
3415112
This was a Christmas present to me and is my first Electric guitar. (Had a steel string before) I have to say I am super proud of this guitar and hope to use it for many years.

The guitar feels great to play. Signature Ibanez neck shape makes the playing super smooth and quick. The frets are perfect. Action was near perfect but I quickly dialed that in. It just has that quality feel to it, not like a Squire or other lower end guitars out there.

The pickup sound is great and rather diverse throughout the 5 options, offering plenty of versatility for different styles of music. Tuning is nice and stable, you can divebomb on the whammy and not throw it out of whack.

Lastly it's a beautiful instrument! The blue paint job has metallic flecks and looks outstanding. The mother of pearl pickguard compliments the blue really well with a classy feel, and the sharktooth inlays adds a sharp look to the whole thing.

I do understand that with guitars it's a bit of a "luck of the draw" deal and not everyone gets the same thing (Be sure to check out that other review) but I highly recommend this great guitar.
3042722
The wood just glows, it's even prettier in person, the way it's finished just makes it seem like the colors shift as you move it... But the fact that it's gorgeous aside- the mother of pearl tuners are a nice change from the beginner ukuleles I've been using, they're definitely better quality and don't have a spot with no resistance like some of the less pricey ukuleles. It has a nice mellow sound, and I like how it fits in my arms. It came strung with Aquila nylagut strings. There was a hardshell case in here, but also a padded gig bag that I wasn't expecting, an electric tuner (haven't tried it yet) and a pitch pipe tuner. I'm just so thrilled with this- an early Valentine's Day gift and I promised myself if I practiced regularly I'd pick out a new and different ukulele. I'm so happy to add this to the family! Glad I went with the upgraded package, and a nice ukulele for someone who is ready to commit to a higher quality ukulele. It's very inviting looking, and I'm ready to play! I'd say I'm between a beginner and intermediate level.
4832399
For this guitar, I really love the sound it produces! It's a very nice full-bodied sound! and I love its color, it's really a good gift for my son. The strings are really light but not easy to be broken. In addition,  it comes with an extra set of strings and a useful bag.
3214939
Great tone, (bright and even).  Will need a bit to open up, but overall quite pleased with the purchase. (this is the non-mic'd version of the hirade full classical
2608443
I've been playing for 40 yrs and this guitar was a pleasant surprise. It stays in tune and has great action.