Epiphone Les Paul Ultra

Chocobo · 08-29-2010, 06:26 PM

Hi guys,

Can you help me verify this guitar as real or fake ?

If I'm looking for a fat, classic Les Paul tone, will the Ultra disappoint me? I know it's a chambered body, but wouldn't that simply increase sustain and decrease weight?

I value your opinions.

thanks

Rockstar · 08-29-2010, 06:58 PM

Well from the picture I can see there, it looks similar to the one next to me here on the couch.

We will need to see some more photos or perhaps a link to the auction/ad/whatever it is you are buying it from to help confirm.

Here are my thoughts on the Epi Ultra:

1. The pickups are terrible. I plan to swap these out for some GFS Crunchy Pat's.
2. The bridge and tailpiece seem cheap, I have new ones from StewMac on the way here.
3. I love the weight of the guitar. The chambering process makes for a cozy guitar that is a pleasure to play.
4. Unplugged the Ultra has more audible tone than other guitars. This is likely due to the chambering. Ive spent the last few hours practicing on the couch without even being plugged in and its been great.

So other than the poor hardware (compared to my '02 Gibby LP Studio, keep in mind) which is easily fixed without hurting your wallet to much, its a good axe. The tone stock isnt bad at all, I just have spoiled ears from my Gibby LP and SG.

HTH, this isnt meant as a knock on the guitar at all. For the price, it kicks butt.

Chocobo · 08-29-2010, 07:01 PM

Thanks for your opinions

The hardware was modified and pups were changed. :")
Sadly these are the pics I have for now :|

Rockstar · 08-29-2010, 07:12 PM

How much are they asking for it? I got mine new at GC for $499, no tax as I traded in some other gear that day and they waived taxes on the in store stuff I bought.

Chocobo · 08-29-2010, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockstar

How much are they asking for it? I got mine new at GC for $499, no tax as I traded in some other gear that day and they waived taxes on the in store stuff I bought.

550 + Gibson Burstbucker + P94r

Chocobo · 09-01-2010, 06:08 AM

Hai, any help from experts?

Comokanu · 09-01-2010, 06:54 AM

It looks fine to me, but I personally wouldn't trust someone who just gives you one low-res pic.

Chronic Bubonic · 09-01-2010, 10:00 AM

Looks about right. The knobs look a little out of line, but I think that is just the picture.

River · 09-01-2010, 10:05 AM

You should post this in the "Fake Epiphone II Thread". But that picture is NOT enough to go on.

08-29-2010, 06:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chocobo Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 72 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Epiphone Les Paul Ultra Hi guys, Can you help me verify this guitar as real or fake ? If I'm looking for a fat, classic Les Paul tone, will the Ultra disappoint me? I know it's a chambered body, but wouldn't that simply increase sustain and decrease weight? I value your opinions. thanks

08-29-2010, 06:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rockstar Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Epiphone Les Paul Ultra Well from the picture I can see there, it looks similar to the one next to me here on the couch. We will need to see some more photos or perhaps a link to the auction/ad/whatever it is you are buying it from to help confirm. Here are my thoughts on the Epi Ultra: 1. The pickups are terrible. I plan to swap these out for some GFS Crunchy Pat's. 2. The bridge and tailpiece seem cheap, I have new ones from StewMac on the way here. 3. I love the weight of the guitar. The chambering process makes for a cozy guitar that is a pleasure to play. 4. Unplugged the Ultra has more audible tone than other guitars. This is likely due to the chambering. Ive spent the last few hours practicing on the couch without even being plugged in and its been great. So other than the poor hardware (compared to my '02 Gibby LP Studio, keep in mind) which is easily fixed without hurting your wallet to much, its a good axe. The tone stock isnt bad at all, I just have spoiled ears from my Gibby LP and SG. HTH, this isnt meant as a knock on the guitar at all. For the price, it kicks butt. __________________ Gear Guitars 2002 Gibson Les Paul Studio (Ebony w/ Chrome) 2007 Gibson SG Classic (Cherry) 2008 Epiphone Les Paul Ultra (Faded Cherry) 2008 MIM Fender HSS Strat (Black) 2009 Dean Stealth (Two Tone Silver Blast) 2006 Martin D-35 Speakers\Amps Marshall Vintage Modern 2466 Head Marshall Vintage Modern 425B Peavey Transtube 258 EFX

08-29-2010, 07:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chocobo Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 72 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Epiphone Les Paul Ultra Thanks for your opinions The hardware was modified and pups were changed. :") Sadly these are the pics I have for now :\|

08-29-2010, 07:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rockstar Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Epiphone Les Paul Ultra How much are they asking for it? I got mine new at GC for $499, no tax as I traded in some other gear that day and they waived taxes on the in store stuff I bought. __________________ Gear Guitars 2002 Gibson Les Paul Studio (Ebony w/ Chrome) 2007 Gibson SG Classic (Cherry) 2008 Epiphone Les Paul Ultra (Faded Cherry) 2008 MIM Fender HSS Strat (Black) 2009 Dean Stealth (Two Tone Silver Blast) 2006 Martin D-35 Speakers\Amps Marshall Vintage Modern 2466 Head Marshall Vintage Modern 425B Peavey Transtube 258 EFX

09-01-2010, 06:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
Chocobo Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 72 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Epiphone Les Paul Ultra Hai, any help from experts?

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09-01-2010, 06:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
Comokanu Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 343 Thanks: 6 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Epiphone Les Paul Ultra It looks fine to me, but I personally wouldn't trust someone who just gives you one low-res pic. __________________ '10 Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plaintop in Heritage Cherry Sunburst(ギー太？) '09 First Act SFA Series 1 Lola CE-120 in Gloss Black Behringer UM300 Ultra Metal Distortion Pedal Vox Cambridge 30 Reverb Vox AmPlug Azusa Ver.

09-01-2010, 10:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
Chronic Bubonic Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Down in the land of the ice and snow Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Epiphone Les Paul Ultra Looks about right. The knobs look a little out of line, but I think that is just the picture. __________________ Epiphone Elitist LP Plus Fender Lite Ash Strat Gibson SG Classic Marshall Class 5 Fender Super Champ XD

09-01-2010, 10:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
River Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rural Colorado, USA Posts: 54,492 Thanks: 744 Thanked 847 Times in 77 Posts	Re: Epiphone Les Paul Ultra You should post this in the "Fake Epiphone II Thread". But that picture is NOT enough to go on. __________________ River Bottom Blues Band - Music Home of the River Bottom Blues Band

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