Epiphone Les Paul 100 Review!

Today we take a look at the Epiphone Les Paul 100!
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00:00 Intro Jam
00:30 Introduction - What is the Les Paul 100?
03:00 My Les Paul 100
04:30 Impressions
06:50 What should you pay for one?
09:37 Inside the control cavity
10:17 Final thoughts and recommendation
12:28 Outro Jam

[@ChueyiCha]

This was my 1st guitar in 2010. I still have it. It was super solid for what we bought it new at guitar center back in the day.

[@BigJakeMusic]

It’s a great guitar and is very underappreciated!

[@coreyoffman8739]

You do still have it? Great.

[@sampedigo6353]

Yes the knobs that is the huge keeper. You changed my playing sound. Not wanting to give up thanks my friend

[@ridiculousfishr9812]

That was really an excellent review. Better than most of the bigger channels I’ve seen. Keep it up!

[@BigJakeMusic]

Thank you, that means a lot to me :)

[@alistercansing]

Thank you for this review buddy! I have owned one for 5 years now and I'm still learning new stuffs about the pick ups and bridge section. Hopefully I'll be able to afford a Gibson Traditional someday but for now your review has made me fall in love with my guitar 100x over again. Thank you.🙌

[@BigJakeMusic]

I’m glad you liked it!! These guitars are amazing for the price and can definitely work for pretty much any situation!

[@troubateman7540]

Great review and the outro was fantastic

[@stanleekelly5145]

Dope video. Thanks for posting. Going to buy one this Saturday :)

[@BigJakeMusic]

Thank you!! I hope you enjoy it. These are good guitars!

[@rioalfff]

epiphone lp 100 korea is my first guitar, got it hand down from my dad. he bought it in 98 when he was living in japan. i rewired and changed the pickup to 57 classic gibson humbucker and refret the board with hosco stainless steel. it’s really fun to play and have better quality than other brands for the same price.

[@J-MeEvansMusic]

I've got a LP100, and was checking it out yesterday. The pots are factory. Mine came with them too. Amazing sounding, and playing guitar.

[@BigJakeMusic]

It’s definitely a great value! I like mine a lot :)

[@sampedigo6353]

Man you told me something .I rolled volume but my tone controls so made.my 100 rock and that made me love it I was gonna by a special but if I do p90s will be on them but u saved me 200 bucks. Your awesome .Rock it my friend. 😅

[@SteveD12]

My Epi Les Paul 100 bought new from Sweetwater in 2016 ($279) does have those same Alpha pots. Great video and still a guitar I’d recommend for a starter Les Paul!

[@BigJakeMusic]

It’s great!! Thanks for confirming what pots yours has!

[@Joemar4]

Thanks for the great review. I bought the same one you're playing and am very happy with it. The Outro jam sounds amazing!! What is that? I could listen to it over and over again!! Great job!!!

[@Ja.Crispy]

Stumbled across this video when I saw one for sale and now I want to know too😂 that rocked🤘

[@josechavarria3823]

You've a lot to say with and without the guitar. Super interesting talk, I had a really good time hearing how you find value on an instrument. Great video

[@Aliensurfer]

Great review! Just saw same one on OfferUp for 175. Gonna check it out. Nice outro..made me comfortably numb!

[@BigJakeMusic]

Thanks! This was a fun video to make and I highly recommend this guitar!

[@EpiLover]

Why do people always say "unfortunately, it has a bolt on neck"? Did no one ever tell them that Fender made Billions selling guitars with bolt on necks.

[@tylerskott4903]

Because the only thing people can bitch about on a Epiphone is the headstock and the bolt on neck 😂

[@EpiLover]

@@tylerskott4903 I guess they gotta find something to bitch about eh?

[@stillpist]

Hendrix, knopfler and clapton almost had great guitar tones, but unfortunately they all played bolt on necks.

[@EpiLover]

@@stillpist - Almost? Ha ha! That's rich!

[@joshuahockman1128]

​@@tylerskott4903 I prefer bolt on because you get way more adjustability out of it. Especially if buying a used one that has clearly had moisture exposure. A truss rod can only do so much

[@leodanryan966]

I have an Epiphone 60's reissue Les Paul standard. I like it, but I really love my Firefly FFLPS Nature Burl. It does sound very good although a little microphonic but so is the Epiphone. Thanks for the video Jake 😉 👍!

[@BigJakeMusic]

Thank you! I want to get another Les Paul with a set neck next!

[@BrokenRealityYT]

I ending up getting one at a garage sale today for 130, it was in great condition and it plays super well. I can't believe I paid only 130 for a great guitar.

[@BigJakeMusic]

It's a wonderful guitar for sure!

[@patprop74]

i got one a few months ago and it came with a Peavey Rage 158 paid a whole 130$ Canadian dollars for both, Sold the amp for 110$ lol so basically the guitar cost me 20 bucks lmao not a bad of a deal if you ask me hehe its a little banged up but nothing major.

[@BigJakeMusic]

Those amps are awesome, but wow, getting that guitar for basically 20 dollars is an incredible deal! And a banged up guitar just gives it more character :)

[@patprop74]

@@BigJakeMusic indeed it was, I'm not a huge fan of the " aged" or banged up look, however, being a woodwork, not a luthier though, I have some really nice Cherry burl and some pretty crazy flamed maple boards, I'm half tempted in passing the body throw the plainer and taking off the plain maple that is already there, and refitting a new top with one of those two choices and adding bindings. still just a plan in my head though hahaha BTW thanks for making your Review.

[@BigJakeMusic]

That would be very nice!

[@andrewkaiser7203]

Great breakdown of the guitar. Even better play-out at the end of the video. David Gilmour level. Pure excellence!

[@BigJakeMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@sampedigo6353]

I put my guitar the same one here I rolled back the knobs I never bothered em much. Well tday I rolled em it made less rough more smooth zound it made a big huge sound. I love it more now. I'm gonna rock it now. And how

[@herissylove7]

I bought my LP 100 in 2016. Went into Guitar center for a strat and walked out with the LP. I paid at least $600 though with the $100 fender Amp they always have. All told I think I spent $1000. Always thought I got ripped off but I love this guitar and now its all broken in and smooth. Great review man!

[@BigJakeMusic]

Thank you! It ain’t a Gibson, but it’s reliable and sounds great!

[@joshuahockman1128]

Hey big Jake, i have some great news for you! They do in fact come the full size pots. However with excessive use can wear out quic and most times the taper of the tone and volume knobs isn't very precise and in turn giving you very limited adjustability. Im not sure if those are the original Epiphone pots or not but to be sure i would replace them with some quality Gibson pots wired the old Gibson way with some upgraded pickups. The ceramics are ok but alnico5's are way better especially when they are properly wax potted. Good video man and like you said no one really goes in depth on this model and im surprised because it's basically as close to a standard as you can get. "Minus the set neck" which honestly is more preference than anything else. I would live to see a video of upgrades if you haven't done one already.

[@PhotoDaveJax]

Real. And balanced. And an actual review. Not just playing. Great job. 👍👍

[@BigJakeMusic]

Thank you!

[@PhotoDaveJax]

@@BigJakeMusic Yvw. 👍

[@overnightguitarist8552]

Here in Las Vegas,NV these pop up somewhat frequently. I buy them up always sub $100, because I know they will hold value and because the sound is so great and they look mint polished up even just hanging on the wall!

[@BigJakeMusic]

They are great! I found another one at my local music store but it was gone when I went back to buy it 😂

[@chucklee347]

Man I love love love Les pauls. Epiphone or whatever. 4 weeks ago I had delivered to my door a smoky burst firefly LP. Binding around body, binding down neck, set neck, for 200 dollars. 2 volume 2 tone pots covered pickups. My favorite guitar. I Lmost bought a used Lp 100 for about same price I'm sooooooo glad I didn't. The one I have is new and looks and plays amazing.

[@BigJakeMusic]

Those firefly guitars seem to be a very good deal! I’m happy you found something you like so much :)

[@markpell8979]

My '08 LP 100 also has Alpha 500k pots with .22mF capacitors so I think this was stock. And even on the more basic Specials I think they've always used 500k pots. And stock Epi pickups sound pretty good.

[@YessssssHazel]

I’ve owned a multitude of guitars. I found this used for $200. Honestly it’s my favorite guitar. It played so smooth. For being a “Budget” guitar, it was always my go to.

[@johnblessington8572]

I found a Studio LT for $80 at a pawn shop, the tones didn't seem to work. I put big pots in for the volume and some push-pulls for the tones and a set of Wilkerson Zebra pickups and split them. I use 50's style wiring for some awesome tone.

[@voltaireroxas1188]

That was my first single cut electric guitar I got for 125 and it was in excellent condition. Sold it to get Epi Studio LT and which was a stupid move. Got rid of as soon as I can and I’ve settled with the Studio smokehouseburst color

[@tonyd4079]

I have the same exact LP100 that I paid $100 from the original owner back in 2012, I think it’s a 2008 or 2009 model. I bought that from the girl and also a laney lv200 combo amp all for $100. It’s been one of my favorites, and I got it because just like you said, I had a korina epiphone explorer with gold hardware and pickups and I sold it for $200 and have regretted it ever since

[@thiscorrosion900]

I have a lefty LP100, bought it in late 2001 online from Sweetwater or whatever it was, had it shipped over. The last eight years I've had it sitting there stored, I just took it out again and dropped it off for a full setup. I always found it a decent, playable guitar, it sounds somewhat dark or muddy at times, though. Depends what you run it through. These days i have better amps here etc. and FX, so I"m hoping the LP100 will sound better now. My main guitars are a newer Squier Tele. and a 12-string Ac. Electric. So mine's pretty "vintage" sort of! I revived it because I like to play Stooges and metal and punk on the LP. Telecaster too, but the LP is better even, for that.

[@BigJakeMusic]

I love having mine around. It always impresses me when I pick it up!

[@varunsharma3243]

Bro u play really well.. can u please share the amp settings when you played outro jam. I would really appreciate that . I have a concert size laney amp but I am never able to get this sound from my guitar

[@joeycredible]

You should do more reviews of everything, this one is so good. I only wish you played clean licks too.

[@BigJakeMusic]

Thanks, I appreciate it! I'll make sure to highlight cleaner tones in future videos.

[@pogoism1]

This was my first guitar. I bought it in 2005 and still have it with me. I am thinking about changing the neck-pickup to a p90.

[@BigJakeMusic]

I love my LP100. I gigged it a bit last night! I think that could sound really good. You should do it!

[@pogoism1]

@@BigJakeMusic I shall do it :) and yeah I stoll love mine too. I bought a Tele in 2011 but still gravitate to my Epiphone sometimes because of the shorter, comfy neck and it’s lightweight body. Keep rockin friend Because I play it less frequently I put stainless steel strings on it. Made for eternity :))

[@BigJakeMusic]

I love it! I exclusively use stainless steel strings because of a nickel allergy. They sound great on this guitar!

[@Mali-sx8tm]

Im getting my les paul 100 today!

[@BigJakeMusic]

Congrats!! It’s a great instrument and a great platform for mods. I’m going to mod mine in a few days. I might make a video about it and post it next week ;)

[@kennethm.380]

Nice review dude.

[@BigJakeMusic]

Thank you!!

[@MrYatesj1]

Nice video. You got a screaming good deal for a bennie. I just bought one for my buddy and I paid $160. I hope he likes it

[@BigJakeMusic]

It's definitely a great deal, and it's worth picking up for anyone who wants a Les Paul without spending a ton of money!

[@chrishammonds72]

I bought one of these when I couldn’t afford a standard back in 2016 and felt at the time I downgraded but wanted a Les Paul Guitar again. It needed new tuners and a proper setup and then became I really good guitar and I like the pickups. I regretfully sold it a few years ago when I wasn’t really playing much Electric anymore and wish I had’ve kept it but thankfully Epiphone have just re issued it so I might get another one even though I’ve got a better Les Paul now.

[@BigJakeMusic]

They are great guitars. I’m sorry you didn’t manage to keep yours, but best of luck on acquiring a new one!

[@chrishammonds72]

@@BigJakeMusic I’ve got a 2022 classic now and it’s a great Les Paul. Really good thorough review by the way and nice playing.

[@BigJakeMusic]

Thank you, I really appreciate it!

[@ElbertTreble]

This is my first electric guitar 🎸!!

[@BigJakeMusic]

It’s an amazing guitar that’s perfect for both beginners and experienced players!!

[@meldeer6253]

well i picked one up for 250 in ruff condishion iv read several revues i think 200 is the going deal .. the switch is broken and jack is tosted coils were sunk in the body neck is stright after cleaning it it looks nice i think im going to up gread the pots jack and switch to st ? something unless you have a better i dear this is the 2nd one iv owned all ways had a USA fender stratocaster older mod 90des with mod's its deffenetly a huuuuuug learnng curve for me i like your revuie i had to set it up so hope its right 4/64 off coil L & H 6/64 i think ...and do some tuners.. i had a 1963 casino epiphone i still kick my own ass lol had a traveling will buries signed never should of sold it but thank you for your revuie

[@BigJakeMusic]

Of course, I’m glad you liked it! These are fun guitars to mod and there are so many options for them :)

[@_giftson_peter_]

Hello....am looking for my first ever electric guitar for the gigs. Do you recommend this one for me ?

[@alainvb8786]

For my 60th birthday on August 13, I found one for 50€ from 2017 indionésia new, the guy hung it on the wall and never played it!! I'm super happy

[@BigJakeMusic]

That’s great!

[@imfinethanksforasking]

Never owned an LP style guitar until this one, bought without trying just cause it was super cheap and in my experience, a good setup can mitigate a lot (and I live in NYC, where there are a lot of great luthiers and shops.) Bottom line, it was a little janky from the box as in the pickguard wasn't screwed on right, jack had no washer (!) but I didn't really care. Took it to a local shop for a setup, dude looked inside and was like, hahaha no way I'm letting this thing leave here with this jack and switch, he threw them in for very cheap and when I came back a few hrs. later, he was like, 'Dude, I'm surprised, see what you think.' And I'll be damned, this thing GROWLS, it's mean, I think the combo of the scale length and the bolt-on neck AND the high output ceramics give it a real cool sound kinda similar to a really rockin' TV Yellow LP jr, and it can also do nice rock n' roll and everything in between (pickup weakness is the neck/tone down isn't quite as stereotypically les paulish) but I really like this guitar, I honestly do, and it's so cheap. The tech was playing it at the bench and was like, damn this thing is pretty awesome for what you paid. Takeaway it's rad, get it, and if you don't setup a guitar when you buy it (as I did for my teens and early twenties) you're just making life hard.

[@BigJakeMusic]

Agreed on all points! This guitar shocked me when I first tried it. I also absolutely agree that the first thing to do when buying a guitar is setting it up and changing the strings immediately!

[@doty2u]

just picked up a left hand 100 great guitar for the price/ also like brand new,

[@BigJakeMusic]

It’s a great guitar for sure. It’s basically the exact same guitar as the Epiphone Les Paul Studio LT/LE, but with a pickguard and without the tummy cut!

[@edren134]

😎 I've got the left hand version..yet it's stung for a right hand and that is what I want... I play upside down and backasswards I'm 65 own almost all Epiphone guitars .. Marshall half Stacks an all Line 6 Amps from 5watt to 120 watts but back in 2014 I bought a EPI Prophecy GS Les Paul with Gibson Pickups,...And I will put up against any Gibson Les Paul any day of the week.... My PRS doesn't even come close ...But The Most Bang for the Buck Goes to the Epi 100... you got to love it... I sat outside yesterday and entertained the neighbors for 5 hours and no cops showed up ... they like to hear me play ... 😎 Just Saying ... Rock On My Friend ....

[@BigJakeMusic]

Epiphone makes a great product, that’s for sure. I love mine! I took it to a gig this past weekend with my Marshall Master Lead Combo.

[@markdakel9253]

Very interesting guitar, the rosewood board and the fit / finish make that LP very desirable

[@BigJakeMusic]

Thank you, I agree!

[@eze8024]

Is the LP100 thinner and lighter than "real" les pauls? Still have an arch top, or is it flat like cheaper special2?

[@rogeriobrito4733]

Estou querendo comprar uma pra mim. Acho uma baita guita mesmo sendo braço colado

[@lukebroste1182]

I use an Epi 100 and a Epi plustop pro with my band Truth and Agony

[@BigJakeMusic]

They are great guitars!

[@whoizthedrizzle]

i don’t like the exposed pickup look but it seems like a sick guitar and i might get one

[@BigJakeMusic]

It’s an amazing guitar!

[@edren134]

🤔 Hummm I bought it at a pawn shop... It was a Left hand Guitar stringed for a right hander YES finally..I play Right Hand Guitar although I'm left ...the strings are upside down.. ambidextrous... An I just plugged it into my line 6 an it sounded great... Let's see what it does on a Marshall Half Stack ...😎

[@BigJakeMusic]

Pawn shop finds are the best!

[@dennisberceles7387]

Yea i have this Epi LP 100, i have chosen it because it has no white decorative on the fingerboard which only turned messy and ugly when broken.

[@BigJakeMusic]

It's very visually similar to a Les Paul Studio, but it has a bolt-on neck instead of a set-neck. It's a great guitar!

[@ebell1393]

I was thinking about upgrading from a squier bullet to something better, would you recommend this guitar?

[@BigJakeMusic]

I absolutely would. This thing is incredible and blows all the Squier Bullets I've tried to pieces(besides the Bullet Mustang, that one is amazing). It definitely scratches that Les Paul itch. It feels and sounds like a Les Paul in every way but the weight. Be warned, though: if you buy this, you will fall in love with it and start looking for a Standard or Studio :P

[@alainvb8786]

Good good good ! Very Nice at 12.30

[@BigJakeMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@kikirock7604]

hello! I'm a beginner and I just bought an LP100, what low budget amplifier do you recommend? Basically I want to practice at home

[@BigJakeMusic]

That's a fantastic question. If you just want to practice at home and don't know what you want yet, get a cheap, used Fender Mustang I. They can be found on GuitarCenter.com for less than 70ish dollars and come with a ton of amp models and effects. They don’t make them anymore, and the newer version(the Mustang LT25) is a bit confusing to operate for beginners. It would be a great starter amp and you can learn what you like, so when you upgrade down the road you'll know exactly what to go for. The controls aren’t exactly straightforward, but with some fiddling and research you can get some great sounds out of it. If you don’t want digital modeling and want something straight to the point and simple to use, old Peavey amps are amazing for your purposes-the Rage 158 and Blazer come to mind. They are small and perfect for practicing at home. The older ones are better and are no longer made, but they can be found regularly for less than 50 dollars. Lastly, if you wanna bring out the big guns, go for the Peavey Bandit. It’s very heavy, and VERY loud, but it’s unbreakable and one of the best non-tube amps ever made. If you know you’ll stick with it long term it could be a fantastic investment. I can also recommend the Fender Frontman 65R or 212R. They aren’t as good as the Bandit, but they would be great amps too that are on the larger, louder side of the spectrum. Each of those would run less than 300(200 if you look for a bit) dollars. Like the others, they are no longer made, so you’d have to find them used. They do make new Bandits, but they are made in China and aren’t as good as the older ones..they also cost 500 dollars new, and that just ain’t worth it when you can get a better amp for half that on the used market. Hopefully that helps :)

[@Celticsaint777]

How good is the quality of the body construction? Is the body thick enough to be solid where the neck bolts on?

[@BigJakeMusic]

The body is definitely thick enough and good quality. The best comparison is a Les Paul Studio. It’s a bit thinner and lighter than a Les Paul Standard body, but it feels very solid and is well made.

[@smd1921]

Oh what a player!!

[@BigJakeMusic]

Thank you! I love this guitar and have since modded it in a newer video. It feels great in my hands and feel like it makes me play better! :P

[@jimlondos6943]

Brasso is fine

[@kikirock7604]

hi back, which is better a 1998 LP100 made in Korea or a 2012 LP100 made in Indonesia?

[@BigJakeMusic]

Very hard to say without playing each of them. Korea’s quality control was all over the place in the 90s. Some were incredible and others were absolutely horrific. The later Indonesian model you mentioned would probably be my choice if I had to pick without playing them. By then, Gibson had much better quality control and consistency in the Epiphone line. It’s a gamble, so if you feel like playing the lottery, go for the Korean one. If you wanna play it safe and get something that will at least be decent, go for the Indonesian. If they are different colors, pick the color you like best and disregard the place of manufacture. That could help with a split decision :P

[@dennisberceles7387]

Made in Indonesia is the best..

[@chucklee347]

Absolutely Indonesia. Hands down the best.

[@coreyoffman8739]

So you’re american? Do you have Instagram and do you still have that guitar. It’s great

[@brandonlogan9874]

Just picked one of these up for $70

[@BigJakeMusic]

That's a great deal! This guitar definitely punches above it's weight!

[@joeycredible]

This is VERY hard to find lefty...

[@BigJakeMusic]

That seems to be the case with alot of models :(