Epiphone Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar

Epiphone Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar, Alpine White, with Gold Hardware, Full Straight Back

Epiphone Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar, Alpine White, with Gold Hardware, Headstock Left Front

Epiphone Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar, Alpine White, with Gold Hardware, Body Straight Front

Epiphone Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar, Alpine White, with Gold Hardware, Body Left Front

Epiphone Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar, Alpine White, with Gold Hardware, Body Straight Back

Epiphone Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar, Alpine White, with Gold Hardware, Headstock Straight Back

Feel like a rock star with an Epiphone Les Paul Custom! Fitted with multi-ply binding, a custom headstock, and big block inlays, this axe is a show-stopper.

What's special about this item?

Feature:	What it does:
Epiphone ProBucker pickups	Based on Gibson BurstBuckers & vintage PAF pickups
1960s SlimTaper neck	Recreates iconic '60s neck profiles for great feel
Ebony fretboard	Dark color, tight grain; premium fretboard wood
Mahogany body	Rich, warm, focused sound; added sustain

Overview

The new Les Paul Custom is part of Epiphone's Inspired by Gibson Collection and honors the 1950s classic designed by Mr. Les Paul in 1954 as the "tuxedo" version of his groundbreaking solid body masterpiece. Featuring a traditional Custom-style Mahogany body and Ebony fingerboard, gold hardware, critically acclaimed ProBucker humbuckers with CTS electronics, Grover machine heads, and Custom style inlay.

Specs

Specifications

Shape: Les Paul
Material: Mahogany
Binding: Body Top - 5 ply (White/Black)
Fingerboard - 1ply (White/Black)
Headstock - 5 ply (White/Black)
Neck: Mahogany
Profile: SlimTaper
Nut width: 1.693" / 43mm
Fingerboard: Ebony
Scale length: 24.75" / 628.65mm
Number of frets: 22
Nut: Graph Tech
Inlay: Pearloid Block
Bridge: LockTone ABR
Tailpiece: Stopbar
Knobs: Black Speed Knobs
Tuners: Grover Rotomatic 18:1
Plating: Gold
Neck pickup: ProBucker-2
Bridge pickup: ProBucker-3
Controls: 1 - Neck Volume, 1 - Bridge Volume, 1 - Neck Tone, 1 - Bridge Tone, 1 - Three Way Pickup Selector

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Alpine White, with Gold Hardware: Shipping Weight: 12.25 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 41 x 17 x 5 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): EILCAWGH1
Scratch and Dent, Alpine White, with Gold Hardware: Shipping Weight: 12.25 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 41 x 17 x 5 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): EILCAWGH1
Blemished, Alpine White, with Gold Hardware: Shipping Weight: 12.25 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 41 x 17 x 5 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): EILCAWGH1
Ebony, with Gold Hardware: Shipping Weight: 12 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 42 x 17 x 5 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): EILCEBGH1

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.

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-4GIBSON
Email:
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Reviews

(31 ratings)

Submitted February 23, 2020 by Ken O in Austin, TX

"A Flawless Studio Grade Les Paul Custom From Epiphone"

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This review is a zero-hype,true blue analysis done in a recording studio by professional musicians. TRUST THESE WORDS.A year ago we purchased a basic faded red 2018 Gibson Les Paul w/490T pickups from zZounds that convinced us into being true believers regarding Gibson quality;no QC issues other than a dry fretboard. So when we evaluated our new Ebony Epiphone Les Paul Custom, we did it side by side with a USA Gibson,recorded in a studio setting with MANY different amps,cabs,effects....dry/wet etc.. It was all about the SOUND and PLAYABILITY, not the looks of the guitars. The test results for the Epi surpassed our expectations by a long shot,and I can personally say I have NEVER had so much fun doing an A/B test between two guitars. The only difference is in the pickups,with the Gibson 490's usually having a slight edge,but even that became subjective due to personal taste and what was needed for a particular song.Now to evaluating the unboxing and initial test run. Our Ebony Les Paul Custom arrived in flawless condition, as in the actual definition. Not a single mar or flaw in the paint anywhere,top to bottom. A single thumbprint from a sweaty hand will show up from a mile away though. Same with the binding,neck and headstock inlays. Grover tuners were mounted in exact alignment. The gold plating matches everywhere, it looks so good! The frets dressing's are as good as the Gibson,not a single sharp edge. The CTS pots and the wiring job are stellar,with no shortcuts or cheap… read more components. We may try a few different tone caps but we are very hesitant to mess with near perfection;same regarding the stock pickups. Bottom line, we purchased a 5 star guitar at a 3.5 star price. One of the finest guitars we have ever played for under $1,500. Big thanks to zZounds and Epiphone for gettting it right.

Musical Background:
Studio Owner,Pro musician since 1981

Musical Style:
all styles

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