jmassey92 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Has anybody bought the Epi All Access Amp Pack that comes with the Les Paul Standard? I've been looking for a new guitar and amp and found this pack and was just wondering if it was a guitar and amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmassey92 Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 i mean is it a good guitar and amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpiEric Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 The Les Paul Standard in these packs is the same as the regular Les Paul Standard, so yes it is a good quality guitar. If you're just starting out, I guess the All Access pack is an OK deal since it has everything you need to get started. There are better amps for $99.00 for the amp alone, but if you don't have a strap, headphones, or a tuner, all of those things together will definitely cost more than the pack. One thing I will say - I never transport a guitar with an angled headstock in a gigbag. It is a recipe for disaster. Even if you don't upgrade anything else right away, I would recommend a good hard case. The Epiphone Les Paul cases are very nice for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSDx Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Hmmmm .... well, to set the tone of my post, here, I ordered one of these "packs" from MF a few years back to get back into electric (been playing for decades, started out on electric only, eventually went acoustic and got rid of my old electric stuff - which, knowing what I know now, should have kept - and decided this would be a first affordable step back into electrics. To be honest, the strap is usable (not particularly comfortable for a heavy guit such as the LP..... I use it with my acoustic anymore)), the thin cable, the tuner, and the headphones are basically disposable, and the amp is, well..... it's better than nothing, I guess. The best thing about this deal for me was that MF screwed up and sent me the whole shebang with a LP Std +top, even though I had ordered the plain..... so I got a brand new +top for $499, with the extras being what they are. I still use the amp when I want "clean" and don't need a lot of volume (or want to plug headphones in). For a "starter set," it's OK, I guess. I just got very lucky, beings as MF's screwup hooked me up with a $549 guitar for $499.... along with the other stuff. Chances are one will want to upgrade from the value pack, but hey, ya gots to start somewhere, and upgrading is a disease, whether buying bigger/better/more, or modding stuff you have. It's all good :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpiEric Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I remember that thread when you got your Plus Top! Based on what RSDx is saying as an owner of the pack, I think you might want to consider doing your own "pack." Do you have an Epiphone retailer nearby? You could go check out a few amps (the Fender Mustang I is pretty nice for $99) and see what you like and then see if your retailer will shoot you a deal on everything you need. If you buy a guitar and amp you might be able to get them to throw in some of the accessories such as a strap, tuner, and cable as part of the deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I remember that thread when you got your Plus Top! Based on what RSDx is saying as an owner of the pack, I think you might want to consider doing your own "pack." Do you have an Epiphone retailer nearby? You could go check out a few amps (the Fender Mustang I is pretty nice for $99) and see what you like and then see if your retailer will shoot you a deal on everything you need. If you buy a guitar and amp you might be able to get them to throw in some of the accessories such as a strap, tuner, and cable as part of the deal. Good advice above, and welcome to the forum... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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