Epiphone Les Paul Custom 2024

PROS:
1. Sounds like a Gibson
2. A bit more sustain from the longer neck tenon
3. Headstock/truss rod cover
4. Neck shape
5. Pearl inlays have nice movement
6. Price (Gibson version is $5,499)
CONS:
1. Finish around pickguard screw hole (top) was chipped
2. Frets needed polishing
3. Fret ends needed dressing
4. Input jack needed adustment
5. Doesn't smell like a Gibson
But that's just me. Your opinions may vary.