My first guitar ever, a cheap Chinese Richwood Les Paul, had a better rosewoodfretboard, I think.Ībout the pick-ups, bridge pick-up was quite ok for a 300-dollar guitar, but the treble pick-up sounded as if the tonebutton was set on 5 or something. I didn't like the shape of the neck (what they call a 'D-shape' I think?), which is ofcourse a matter of personal preferences, but I also didn't like the fretboard, which just felt pretty cheap.
I've just tried a Chinese Epi Dot in the local shop (I will go out for a Sheraton next week, when my exams at college are over and more time will be available), and I didn't like it that much! Quite different opinions, so I guess it will depend on the testing.
