Leo Jaymz SC Series Electric Guitar – Mahogany Body, Laurel Fingerboard, Dual Humbuckers, Stainless Steel Frets, Tune-O-Matic Bridge, C Neck, 18:1 Tuners (Black Green)

The media could not be loaded. I just wanted a nice looking stage guitar with a Union Jack design on the front and found this on Amazon. I've never purchased a guitar off Amazon before and will likely never do so again... except for maybe the Leo Jaymz US flag SG-style electric. That's because this Les Paul style guitar is really quite good. I own mostly Gibson/Epiphone and Fender/Squier electric guitars, but this Leo Jaymz LP guitar is no slacker. I know there are several guitar manufacturers that make good LP, Strat, and Tele style guitars, but I've never heard of Leo Jaymz.Whoever Leo Jaymz is, this guitar is a solid player and the body art is excellent. The Union Jack design is not a sticker/skin and looks very good. The guitar is a bit lighter than either my Gibson or Epiphone LP Standard 60s, but it also doesn't feel or play like a cheap guitar. I'm not a guitar snob who needs to be critical of every part of a guitar, but I know a good guitar when I play it. This is a good guitar.The nut, bridge, the saddle, the volume and tone knobs, the fretboard, and the tuners were all in order. No fret buzz (i.e., no high frets needing to be filed down), the fretboard was straight, and the nut slots seated the strings just right. The action (string height) was just right, and I only needed to adjust the intonation of the 4th, 5th, and 6th strings a bit. I oiled the fretboard and will polish all 22 frets later when I change the strings, which are very playable out of the box.The fret ends are rough (expected; update: I have since filed down the fret ends and the guitar plays much, much smoother) and the string slots on the metal bridge saddles needed to be smoothed out (unexpected; I sacrificed a nylon pick to use as a "file" to smooth the string slots). Those were the quality issues I had, but the overall quality of the guitar still exceeded my expectations.The humbuckers sound good through my Vox AC30, so all of the electronics are fine. The guitar will definitely work on stage. I haven't opened up the panel to examine the pots yet, and probably won't unless one of the humbuckers stops working well.If you have the tools and know how to set up a guitar yourself, this guitar is truly a bargain considering I paid just under $200 for it. If you don't have the tools or know-how to do a guitar setup, my advice is to first have in mind (before you buy this guitar) a friend or someone else willing to help you do the setup.I would consider you very fortunate if, like me, you bought and received one in excellent condition.Update: I uploaded a video clip - iPhone 16 mic, VOX AC30 amp head, VOX 2x12 cabinet, Wampler compressor/boost pedal, BOSS DM-2w Delay pedal, BOSS RV-6 Reverb pedal, both humbuckers (middle switch position).

I am pleased with the quality of the guitar. I bought the Cherry Burst, and the finish is excellent. There were a few high frets, but those were fixed. There weren't any sharp fret ends along the neck. The tuners are good. I've had to replace tuners before on a few other guitars I bought on Amazon. The neck needed a slight amount of relief after I replaced the strings. What surprised me was the quality of the pickups. They are better than any pickups on other guitars I've purchased from Amazon. For my style of playing, jazz, they have a nice, warm, and full tone. I don't know if they are ceramic or alnico. I may replace them with GFS Alnico II or GFS 59s since I have them already. It's lighter than my other LPs and has nice sustain. The neck is very comfortable and plays fast. It's not a one-piece body, but that doesn't matter. There's no hum or buzz when plugged in, and the volume and tone actually work. Overall, I am very pleased with the guitar.

Verrrrry cool present from my Wife. Unexpected. When I opened the Box I was Shocked that it was from Amazon. I've never bought a guitar online or one that I didn't play first. This really surprised me, after a set up (neck, action, pickup height and intonation adjustments) its actually a really NICE Guitar. Before the set up, unplayable. E, A & D saddles needed to be turned around for intonation to be possible.I'd never compare it to a my old Gibson. However, Compared to other guitars I've played in Sam Ash, Guitar Center and local shops near me, this Guitar is definitely more than worth the selling price. I'd say its comparable to at least a new $400 guitar.The Grover tuners look great and they work well. It stays in tune better than my OLD Gibson SG ever did. Pots are smooth and not scratchy. Fret work, fret board, Nice after a cleaning and oiling. Pickup switch and output jack could be better. Over all, IMO, this is a GREAT Guitar for the price.I added a pick guard and silver/black control knobs. Was planning to upgrade to some blk Wilkinson hardware (bridge and saddle) new pickups and locking tuners, but its not necessary. The Guitar looks Great the way it is, stays in tune and the pickups are GOOD. I'm going to keep it the way it is for now.I definitely recommend this Guitar for a beginner who knows someone who can do a set up. If I was a beginner I wouldn't know what to do with this when I fist opened the box. I hated my 1st guitar, it buzzed, when it was in tune chords would be out of tune, it NEVER stayed in tune, etc...Very discouraging. Now I know whats up with that stuff and its easily fixable. A beginner would not know what to do. Beginners should, I think, go to a guitar store for their 1st Guitar. One that is already set up or pay someone to set THIS up. Its worth paying for a set up for this guitar.So, I'm Not comparing this to a Gibson. For the price, the quality, sound, feel and over all everything, I give it 4.5 stars for quality/price.Pick guard- KAISH Black 3 Ply LP Guitar Pickguard with Black Bracket for Epi Les PaulControl knobs - Musiclily Pro Metric Size 18 Spline Electric Guitar Speed Knobs for Epiphone Les Paul SG Asia Import Guitar Bass Split Shaft Pots, Chrome.Update--- Over one year later, this is still my go to. I have other Guitars I've paid MUCH more for (Gibson LP, BC Rich, Jackson, Ibanez). This one is the one I'll always have out and play 1st. Changing things and updating a guitar is something I do to them all, even the Gibson, so its modified and will continue to be, like all the rest. I Still recommend and will probably get another one soon.Update 2 - 6/24/25Still the guitar I keep next to me in the livingroom. Annnnd, I got the Matte Black. Blacked everything out and gutted it. New Pots, wires, capacitor, switch, tuners, etc... Wasn't necessary, just wanted to.Love em' both.I still recommend them.