RichardLionhart Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I got my very first guitar today! It finally arrived from Musician's Friend about an hour ago. It's freaking beautiful. I tuned it and have been strumming the most god-awful sounds you've ever heard. I can't wait to start lessons. On the bright side, I can play the hell out of "Mary Had a Little Lamb". The serial # denotes that it is an 08 model made in Qingdao, China. That was a little disheartening, as I 've heard nothing but bad things about the guitars from that plant. But, it's the most beautiful and best sounding guitar I have ever played. Anyone here happen to have an opinion on the Chinese factory vs. the Korean? Anyhow, this is a HUGE day for me and I really couldn't be any happier. Once I've finished terrorizing the neighbors with the racket coming from my home, I'll take a little time to get some pics posted here. Off to make some noise... ps. (sorry) It is an Epiphone Les Paul Standard Honeyburst Plus Top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Strum Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 What is it??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Juju Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Congrats! I got my first (well, second but the other one doesn't really count since I never learned to play it). guitar about a month and a half ago. It was almost brand new... built this year at the same factory. I thought this factory was supposed to be very good. Anyway, which guitar did you get? I got a cherry Dot and it's a pretty good looking guitar. I started lessons three weeks ago and am having a blast making lots of noise (some of it not too bad) every night. Pretty soon I will be upgrading the electrics but for now I'm getting to know the guitar. Pretty soon you will graduate to Jingle Bells and London Bridge! Congratulations and have a blast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Strum Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 ps. (sorry) It is an Epiphone Les Paul Standard Honeyburst Plus Top Coooool, now I can say Congrats!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 The serial # denotes that it is an 08 model made in Qingdao' date=' China. That was a little disheartening, as I 've heard nothing but bad things about the guitars from that plant. But, it's the most beautiful and best sounding guitar [u']I[/u] have ever played. Anyone here happen to have an opinion on the Chinese factory vs. the Korean? First, congratulations on the guitar! Second, you have been told misleading and IMO false info on the Quingdao plant. I have an '06 Epi SG from that plant (EE) and it's a fantastic guitar. Most everyone I have heard that has a guitar from that plant thinks the same. I have heard no "bad things" about the plant at all. After all, it's the only Epiphone owned plant outside the US AFAIK. So there is good reason for the high quality of guitars coming out of that factory. Third, When are you going to post some pics so we can all see this lovely guitar of yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Strum Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 The SG/G400 I use to own may have come out of there, someone here might be able to confirm that. Mine was made in China and it was flawless and a real looker. When I sold it, the person that bought it sent me a thank you letter stating that they bought it for their daughter and they were not expecting something so well built and having a great finish. If you are happy with it, who cares where it is built? You got yourself a good one and enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan 58 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 HNGD! The EEs i've seen look nice to me. Stan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 HNGD. My '56 GT and Dot are EEs and they are very nice guitars. There are good and bad guitars that come out of every plant. As long as you like it, that is all that matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I got my very first guitar today! It finally arrived from Musician's Friend about an hour ago. It's freaking beautiful. I tuned it and have been strumming the most god-awful sounds you've ever heard. I can't wait to start lessons. On the bright side' date=' I can the play the hell out of "Mary Had a Little Lamb". The serial # denotes that it is an 08 model made in Qingdao, China. That was a little disheartening, as I 've heard nothing but bad things about the guitars from that plant. But, it's the most beautiful and best sounding guitar [u']I[/u] have ever played. Anyone here happen to have an opinion on the Chinese factory vs. the Korean? Anyhow, this is a HUGE day for me and I really couldn't be any happier. Once I've finished terrorizing the neighbors with the racket coming from my home, I'll take a little time to get some pics posted here. Off to make some noise... ps. (sorry) It is an Epiphone Les Paul Standard Honeyburst Plus Top It's hard to "predict" based on country of origin. I've gotten no turkeys from Korea (I'm 7 for 7 there), and have bought 5 from China. One of the Chinese-made guitars was a bit disappointing, but my Epiphone Riviera is extremely nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Quing Dao is THE factory, for Epiphone, these days. That's all they build, there. So, most of what I've read, and my (limited) experience, would indicate great quality, coming out of that factory. But, of course, there are bound to be some "turkey's" even among the peacocks! But, I wouldn't worry, about guitars coming from that factory, in China. It's in their and the customer's best interest, to produce the best products possible. That was the main reason for building it...so they'd have better control over QC. I'm not sure, about this...but it seems like, from what I've seen, that the specs are getting closer, to the originals, too. Not so "Generic," if you know what I mean? Could be my "wishful thinking," though? LOL! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayGLongBeach Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Congrats man! nice flames!!! les pauls are kick a... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiltshire willy Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 good on ya man what a sexy top shes got,looks a lot better than some gibbos ive seen ,now all you need to do is upgrade those pots and electrics and youll have a tone monster worthy of keeping for life once again congrats and ROCK ON W W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtoons Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Quing Dao is THE factory' date=' for Epiphone, these days. CB[/quote'] I will agree with this ONLY due to the fact that you specified "these days" since Elitists are no longer being made. Curt P.S. Les Paul's are so damn sexy it's almost like porn!!! I love that honeyburst!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ef_in_fla Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Awesome! Now take off that pickguard and let her shine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I wished I would have had that nice of a first guitar. Enjoy iy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epinder Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 HNGD. That is one good looking guitar. Enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSDx Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Congrats !!!! Love the honeybursts !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I will agree with this ONLY due to the fact that you specified "these days" since Elitists are no longer being made. Curt!! EXactly! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkEpTiKaL Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Looks fantastic, great burst. Hope she treats you well :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altair Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 That is one great looking guitar! HNGD :D/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjones200x Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Lovely!!! The same as mine, same factory same colour same model! mines an 07 and its great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardLionhart Posted November 1, 2008 Author Share Posted November 1, 2008 Thanks for all the great comments. It sure is a relief to hear what you guys have said about the Chinese factory. I tend to put more stock in the opinions of you finely aged gentlemen in this forum. It's some of the others where I've heard the bad stuff, but I believe those tend to cater more towards some of the younger fanboy generation. I'm loving the guitar. It plays great and sounds wonderful. I spent most of the morning getting down the intro. to Simple Man by Skynyrd. I finally have it memorized. Now the hard part is making the transition between the four chords sound smooth, but it's coming along nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I tend to put more stock in the opinions of you finely aged gentlemen in this forum. You are wise to do so. BTW, great looking guitar! My LP (my avatar pic) was made in Korea. And while I like it, I still like my G400 (EE) better. Just seems to be built better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskank Sally Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Gorgeous LP Plus Top. My LP Plus was built at Qingdao and is the best of the best next to an Elitist. No Joke. Yes, I'll say it again. It Is That Good. And yes I have played an Elitist too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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