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

I got this as a Father's Day present (from my wishlist) I watched about a dozen review videos about it and the evolution of the guitar over the last few years and it really seemed like a good option for a 53 year old beginner like myself. First off, this is an absolutely gorgeous guitar. The finish on mine is flawless. And the color is amazing. I would expect this to cost about $500 more than the $189 paid. And it feels like a quality piece. No sharp frets. The fretboard was perfectly level. I can't find any problems with the frets. The do need to be polished, but I'm swapping out the strings and will oil the fretboard as well. I plan on upgrading the nut as well. It sounds like I expected. I'm not a professional, I'm still learning. So, for me, it sounds like an electric guitar. I tuned it up and started playing comfortably right off the bat. It will need some fine tuning. And I recommend having someone set it up if you don't know how. I'm very excited about this guitar. It has exceeded my expectations.

I'm reading some of the reviews and glad I didn't listen to some one offs. This is a solid guitar at this price range! I had an Epiphone 'similiar' model which didn't compare. Sorry never a Gibson owner because of the price! I'm not knocking Gibson or Les Paul but you charge way too much for your guitars! I'll start with the CONS: First, you have to know how to setup your guitar. If not have a local tech do. Should be less than $100 or learn yourself. Slight fret buzz but not bad (some metal shavings came off from the dremel polishing), lowered the action, the strings were fine (.10s I think) if I could salvage them. But cut em. Polish the frets, oil the fretboard, check your truss rod (mine didn't need adjusting)!! Check your intonation in case. This all goes for a $3000 guitar too ya know!! USA driven, China manufactured, to check for QA. PROs: This has become my new favorite guitar! It's beautiful! The hardware, body is solid, pickups, pots, detail, all good. Heavy but what a quality tone. Excellent! If you have an issue out of the box I expect good things from Leo support, didnt need yet. Please dont dissapoint Leo service! Play through some 'decent gear' and it sounds bright, vivid, loud, beautiful. Overall: Impressed does not explain my first reaction. I bought the Tempest model because I am just overall curious about Leo design, quality, and beauty at this price point! I expect this guitar to remain one of my favs! Update Mar31st - Needed to order a new bridge since E, B were rocking and loose. Asked LJ for support. They offered $20 to replace the bridge. Ok so I did. Next purchase I may send back to Amazon if it has issues. Leo Jaymz support is all email. Support lacks a decent response and time. A live person would be nice too! Add 4-28 Also bought the US Flag guitar. Needed the nut raised slightly. Put some thin double adhesive under it, glued it back in. It's a cheap nut unfortunately but works. Got the annoying mysterious buzz out and action lowered more too. Now it rocks! Still the bridge is cheap and will replace. These things setup right are hard to beat for this price. Sounds amazing!

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 may 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 Paul Control 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. All new wiring, switch, jack and Alnico 2 pickups. Original tuning pegs. Update 2 - 6/24/25 Still 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. Update 3 - 11/25 - Matte black is my #1. Gutted it again and installed the ZW EMG kit. Very Good guitar. Love em' both. I still recommend them.

Plays well, keeps it's tune after extensive time playing it, love the finish on it, classic cherry sunburst has always been my favorite. Packaged beautifully with no damage, overall, 5 stars, will purchase more Leo Jaymz in the future. Very satisfied.

This guitar comes securely packaged in polystyrene shaped to fit the guitar and then inside a sturdy box. It comes with a lead and an allen key (no strap). Needed a slight tune out the box and it was ready to play. It looks gorgeous and sounds great. Played it for about 3 weeks and its only needed re-tune once in that time so has held tune very well! It's a solid build with a good quality finish. Nice and easy to play with a low action. It has a 3 position switch. 2 volume controls and 2 tone controls. It's quite weighty but nothing ridiculous. Overall a fantastic guitar with great functionality aswell as looks! Very happy with purchase. I would recommend to others and buy again!

Very happy with this guitar! Was even better than I expected!

Leo Jaymz SC style guitar - I had been looking at these guitars for quite a while. When I saw the guitar on Amazon most recently - just before Christmas - the one I ordered (Green/Black) was on sale. This was the time! Despite a few reviews that were not terribly complementary, the positive reviews outweighed the less positive ones by a big margin - besides, I saw an interview with Leo Jaymz on YouTube and was impressed with what he wanted to do insofar as building and selling guitars. Given that the guitar had travelled a long distance, I did have a bit of a concern re damage, however, when I lifted the lid on the box and saw the very substantial Styrofoam inner packing my concerns were substantially lessened. When I did pull the guitar out of the heavy-duty bag, I was extremely pleased with the look and finish of the guitar. I then examined the frets and the tuners. The frets were finished beautifully. No sharp edges and they were chamfered nicely along the side of the fretboard. I could comfortably run my fingers up and down the neck. The tuners were solid and there was no wobbling of the turnkeys. The bridge and tailpiece were also better than expected. Ok, time to plug it in! WOW! Fantastic tone. Straight neck and the action is very nice. The pots all seemed solid and worked as they were supposed to. I was even prepared to change the strings immediately, but I didn’t. The guitar sounds great and looks great - 100% happy. Can’t wait to show to the folks in my band. For me; truly a 5/5. Thanks Leo Jaymz.

Outside of a set of strings and a set up, it's a pretty good guitar. Color is awesome and so is the sound. A few blemishes in the clear but easily polished out. For the price, you can't beat this guitar. Just buy it!!!

Lovely guitar. I think this guitar is worth every penny: it looks beautiful and plays beautifully straight from the box. Amazing guitar for me.