I was going to buy an Epi LP off one of my brother's friends, but when I got it from him to try it, it turns out it sucks harder than my own Squier Strat! I mean, really. My tolerance level for suckitude if pretty dang high, but this guitar completely cleared it in street shoes. I didn't expect Gibson quality, but I was expecting some quality. Monster fret buzz, uncontrollable feedback... Ehh... Just horrible.