Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom

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Complete with a Gibson-style "open book" headstock and authentic 490/498 pickups, this Epiphone Les Paul Custom is an affordable version of the real thing.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
490R and 498T humbucking pickups Sweet, vintage tone with crystal-clear character
Custom Shop Long Neck Tenon Adds more sustain and gives a richer tone
Ebony fretboard Dark color, tight grain; premium fretboard wood
Maple top Long sustain with crisp, bright tone

As part of the ongoing collaboration with Gibson™ Custom, Epiphone is proud to introduce the flagship Les Paul™ Custom to the Inspired by Gibson Custom lineup. Replete with all of the classy “tuxedo” appointments that the model is known for, this beautiful guitar has a one-piece mahogany neck with a Modern Medium C profile, an ebony fretboard, and mother-of-pearl block fretboard inlays. There are also mother-of-pearl split diamond and Epiphone logo headstock inlays on the Gibson-style “open book” headstock. Gold hardware, including Grover® Rotomatic® 18:1 gear ratio tuners, gives it even more visual appeal. The solid mahogany body has a maple cap for a touch of added sonic bite, while the Gibson USA 490R and 498T pickups provide tonal sophistication and plenty of muscle to back up all the beauty. They’re hand-wired to CTS® potentiometers, a Switchcraft® output jack and pickup select switch, and Mallory™ capacitors. An Inspired by Gibson Custom double diamond logo is on the back of the headstock, and a black hardshell case with the Inspired by Gibson Custom logo and a goldenrod interior is also included.

- Headstock Shape: Open Book
- Headstock: Gibson-style “open book” headstock
- Machine Heads: Grover Rotomatic 18:1
- Binding: 5 Ply W/B/W/B/W
- Neck: One Piece Mahogany
- Nut Width: 43mm
- Nut: GraphTech
- Neck Profile: Modern Medium C
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Inlay: MOP Block
- Scale Length: 24.75, 628mm
- Radius/Number of frets: 12", 22
- Body Style: Les Paul
- Body: Solid Mahogany
- Top: Maple
- Top Binding: 7 PLY: W/B
- Back Binding: 5 PLY W/B/W/B/W
- Neck Pickup: Gibson USA 490R
- Bridge Pickup: Gibson USA 498T
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone; Hand-wired with CTS Potentiometers and Mallory Capacitors
- Knobs: Black Speed Knobs
- Plating: Gold
- Bridge: LockTone Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: LockTone Stop Bar
- Case: Black Hardshell with Goldenrod Interior, Gold Hardware, and Inspired by Gibson Custom Logo
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Alpine White
Shipping Weight: 23.25 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 51 x 20 x 7 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): ECLPCAWGH1
Blemished, Alpine White
Shipping Weight: 23.25 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 51 x 20 x 7 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): ECLPCAWGH1
Ebony
Shipping Weight: 19.25 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 44 x 16 x 6 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): ECLPCEBGH1

In order to continually improve the design, quality, and performance of Epiphone's products and instruments and to make use of the best materials at all times, Epiphone reserves the right to change specifications without notice.

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Phone: 800-4GIBSON
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Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (3 ratings)
Submitted April 4, 2024 by a customer from live.com

"A Rock Solid Alternative"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Nice fit & finish. Case is solid, possibly a little more sturdy and polished than older Epiphone cases. Clasps seem sturdier and case material better quality than some Epiphone cases I have experienced. I am writing a few points that I was thinking about before purchase that I have not seen info on. Most will be familiar with the Pickups, Bridge, Tuners, etc. All hardware seems appropriate to me. Binding looks nice, inlays are Mother of Pearl (a nice touch that could have been skipped) nice weight. Ebony board feels great, fret ends 98.9%. Maybe 2 were a little sharp, however, I will re-evaluate this weekend as I am in New England and the guitar shipped Cold! Needs to warm to home temperature and settle. Shipped with 10's. A little heavy for me and will change to 9's. Headstock looks great and guitar played well out of the box, again, considering it was cold.I feel one important feature of this guitar is the price. At $1400.00 (after tax is added) its not a cheap instrument. But, I feel it is in a price range that you wouldn't be hesitant to take it to a gig or play live. Sometimes, the higher end guitar, the less use it gets. Hope this helps out.

Sound
Sounds and feels like a Les Paul! I've never played a Custom, but this is very nice to me.

Features
With the majority being same as Custom hardware, I have no complaints.

Ease of Use
Very playable out of box. Will get set up after string read more change to lighter gauge.

Quality
Well made. I feel these will appreciate in value also.

Value
I understand the current conversation about Epiphone price "creep" getting out of hand. I do not feel you could get close to a Gibson Custom at this price point. Even the 1959 Outfit Les Pauls have jumped in price since their release. And let's face it, Inflation isn't going down anytime soon.

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The Wow Factor
I have always liked the Les Paul Custom since beginning playing in the 80's. This is probably the closest I will get. And that is OK with me!

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