Epiphone Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar (with Case)
The Epiphone Les Paul Custom captures the true rock essence of that most iconic of Gibson guitars at a price that makes history of its own.
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There sure have been a lot of pretenders to the crown, plenty of guitars that claim to deliver that classic sound of the rock revolution. Some guitars might even claim to have improved upon tradition, but there's no denying one simple fact: there's no guitar that can quite match a Les Paul. The Epiphone Les Paul Custom captures the true rock essence of that most iconic of Gibson guitars at a price that makes history of its own.
The Les Paul is the signature guitar of the Gibson guitar company, and as their flagship model, LPs can fetch a handsome fee. Lucky for us, the Epiphone company makes the only licensed-by-Gibson Les Pauls in the world, meaning everyone can play the classic axe that gave first voice to rock n' roll's greatest guitarists, but at a rock-bottom price.
The Sound Of Rock Of Every Age Those looking for a versatile guitar need look no further than the Epiphone Les Paul Custom. The classic Les Paul crunch has been a part of every major musical genre since Les Paul started experimenting with the first multi-track recordings, and the Epiphone LP captures every nuance of that multifaceted tone. Guitarists from every decade have employed the singing top end and gut-kicking low end of a humbucker-loaded Les Paul. Names like Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Pete Townshend, Duane Allman, Ace Frehley, Alex Lifeson, Frank Zappa, Steve Jones, Stone Gossard, Dean DeLeo, Billie Joe Armstrong, Justin Hawkins . . . the list goes on and on, with new legends being added every day from every corner of the stylistic globe. There's literally no kind of music that can't benefit from the musical, expressive tones of the Epiphone Les Paul Custom.
Exclusive Epiphone Hardware And Electronics Epiphone and Gibson share a very special relationship with plenty of benefits. Gibson's decades of humbucker know-how helped shape the latest incarnation of the Epiphone humbucker, a wax-dipped tone machine that can go from articulate jazz comping to jangly rhythm strumming to scorching leads, all with almost zero extraneous noise. And, of course, none of that annoying single-coil hum.
Custom Appointments With the officially Gibson-licensed Epiphone Les Paul Custom, getting a killer deal on an amazing guitar doesn't mean having to settle for a "standard" model. . . this baby's got all the luxurious "tuxedo" appointments that makes the Gibson Les Paul Classic such a coveted instrument. Gold hardware, big block inlays, and three-ply binding around the body and fingerboard scream "dinner at Buckingham," even as the pickups scream "Anarchy in the UK!" Get your Les Paul Custom from zZounds in classic Ebony, or the forward-thinking Alpine White; both flawless finishes make the Epiphone Les Paul Custom's carved maple top gleam like Louis XIV's tea-service.
Feels Like A Les Paul Because It Is A Les Paul Great tone and good looks are just two sides of the total Les Paul package. A guitar isn't truly great without great playability. The Les Paul's sticking power is due to its feel, and Epiphone's Custom version feels every bit like the offspring of its Gibson predecessors. The neck profile is generous without feeling bulky. The frets are perfectly seated and polished to perfection. The set and glued neck-heel virtually disappears as you move up the scale, and the classic cutaway lets you flail away with ease up to the 22nd fret. Simply put, a guitar that plays this good will make you a better player.
When you're blazing a new trail into uncharted territories, its always a good idea to rely on the wisdom of those who have gone before. Take it from some of the greatest players in rock history: you can't go wrong with a Les Paul, and the Epiphone Les Paul Custom is an unbeatable deal on the real thing.
Manufacturer's Description for Epiphone Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar (with Case)
The classic "tuxedo" look and world famous features that have made the Les Paul Custom a hit since 1954 are now available in a great price range with the Epiphone Les Paul Custom. Multiple bound body with arched top and gold hardware, a quick mahogany neck for great action and feel and a solid, glued neck joint for stability and a great sustain all come together to make this guitar one of the best values on the market today.
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"Epiphone is stepping it up, so save 3 grand, and at least play one!"
Sound:
I got lucky and got a Push-Pull Coil-Tapping set up! As far as everyone wanting to change the pickups, must have got lucky again, these are staying put. Everything from crisp cleans, mellow blues to pig squealing harmonics! Did I mention the sustain! I play mostly blues, but set for anything.
Feature:
I got a nice Epiphone hard-shell case, with amp cord, and truss rod wrench. Only thing I would love would be an Ebony fretboard, and I would call it even as far as looks and sound compared to you know who, the price difference makes me sick, and can't discuss it!
Ease of Use:
It has your standard Les Paul set-up, 2 volume, 2 tone, for each humbucker, but in my case the volume pots pull to split to single-coil. Even though rosewood and not Ebony, still very fast, and with no Maple cap, a little lighter, if you can call it light!
Quality:
Been playing off and on for 20 yrs. have owned or played about everything, and own a PRS now. This Epiphone sounds as good if not better than my PRS, and would put it up against the $3,800.00 version as well, as a matter of fact I did. its a no brainer, same sound, same looks(headstock, I know),over 3 grand cheaper! My ego is not that big, and I don't know if I would want a gibson right now. Even if you change pick-ups, and electronics, you could still buy 3 more! Built like a tank, taken care, should be around as long as I am!
Value:
Like I said I have played awhile, and I'm not Jimmi, or SRV, but I know good tone, and this has it, maybe luck, but I'll take it. Just goes to show, play as many different kinds as you can, the guitar just might pick you! Value is ridiculous, like I said, almost 4 of these Epis for the price of 1 Gibson, please!
Manufacturer Support:
No problems, but may call to order another one.
The Wow Factor:
It's the guitar most everyone wants, it's a Custom, the Gold just jumps off the white, even if it fades, it will add character. I thought my Paul Allender Purple Bat-inlayed was perfect, but this might tie it! At this price you can play it too, and not put in a trophy case!
Overall:
It seems like it will hold up, Mahogany same as the others, was put together well, nothing loose after constant play for a few weeks, Epiphone has come a long way with quality, it compliments my PRS, and when plugged into Guitar Rig, or Amplitude 3, yes I'm a cheapo, but getting better at making ya second guess what is real, and what isn't! If it was lost would definitely buy another.
Style of Music: Classic Rock, Blues, some heavy stuff
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"Surprisingly Impressed with this Epi!!!!!!!!!"
Sound:
I own more guitars than I care to mention (my only addiction is collecting guitars...), and this definately has that deep, sweet sustainful tone that everyone buys a Les Paul for in the first place. It's a little less bright and a bit more mellow sounding than my Gibby LPs, but the tone is just as warm and full. I can get a funky jazz sound out of using both stock pickups, the blues in a clean setting from the neck, and still do some serious hard-rocking using the bridge combined with distortion, all the while producing a tonal quality that would rival any of my other guitars.
Feature:
C'mon, we all know what the standard features of an LP are.
Ease of Use:
The neck is a bit slim for my tastes, and being used to the longer scale length of my SRV Strat I was surprised at how comfortable the guitars feels to play. Though the action was a bit high from the store, with s small bit of setup the thing plays like a dream! No fret buzz, nice feel to the fingerboard, fairly good finish to the fretwork; excellent. I've tried three of these and haven't run into one yet that didn't play smoothly.
Quality:
Sturdy, good solid feel, the aesthetics too are nice in nearly every way. Mine came in wonderful fit and finish with only one noticeable flaw to it. Two of the knobs are slighly crooked.
Value:
I've owned an Epi Special, a Standard, and eight Gibby LPs. I was extremely dissatisfied with the Special. The Standard was fairly good, but not great. This custom is, however, extremely comparable to several of my most expensive guitars that cost me well into the thousands! I’ve heard people remark that it is expensive for an Epi, and to them I say, “Go to a store and try an Epi Custom. Then try the most expensive guitars in the store, and THEN you tell me it is expensive.” The guitar is definitely worth the money!!!!
Manufacturer Support:
I never had to deal with support. So I'll given them the benefit of the doubt.
The Wow Factor:
It's black, and it's beautiful. Go see one and you be the judge.
Overall:
Right before I purchased this guitar I was looking for something much more expensive, and already had a bias against Epiphones. But after having played this I couldn't justify buying another guitar for four-times as much when this one sounds and plays so perfectly. I have now completely changed my mind about the higher-end Epiphones. I intend to keep this guitar for life. That is a statement I wouldn't make about almost any guitars I've owned. If I were in the market for a good all purpose guitar, and money is a consideration...This is the guitar I'd buy. In fact, I bought one for my son as well, for that very reason. And, if it was lost or stolen, I would buy another without a second thought! :)
Style of Music: Classic Rock, Blues, Alternative, Classical, Metal, some Progressive Jazz, Flamenco (but I like Blues best)
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