Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Tak Matsumoto 1955 Les Paul Standard Antique Gold 2024

Thank you so much for checking out our listing! ☆

━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

【PRODUCT DESCRIPTION】

■Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Tak Matsumoto 1955 Les Paul Standard Antique Gold - 2024 Production

■Features

This is a special instrument that captures the meticulous craftsmanship of world-renowned guitarist Tak Matsumoto, realized through Epiphone's exceptional build quality.

Based on a 1955 Les Paul Standard, this captivating model has been refined for superior playability and practical versatility.

The deep Antique Gold finish combines vintage character with stunning visual presence, commanding attention whether on stage or in a collection.

The Gibson-style open-book headstock paired with cream-colored hardware creates a beautiful aesthetic, allowing you to fully appreciate the classic Les Paul character.

Featuring a mahogany body with a maple top and a one-piece mahogany neck joined with a long tenon, this instrument boasts a purpose-built construction that unleashes the rich midrange, warm bass, and responsive resonance characteristic of a true Les Paul.

The Custom Tak '59 Rounded C neck offers an excellent balance between solid feel and ease of playability, accommodating everything from chordal comping to lead work.

Equipped with Gibson Burstbucker PRO pickups, this guitar delivers powerful harmonics and articulate definition. Clean tones shine with brilliance, while overdriven tones cut through with bold, assertive character—the expressive capability demanded by rock guitarists.

Beyond CTS potentiometers and Switchcraft components, the electronics feature a Luxe Grey Tiger capacitor, demonstrating uncompromising attention to detail throughout the signal path.

1950s-style wiring is employed, preserving tonal clarity during volume adjustments and enabling responsive hands-on control.

The Gibson Historic Wraparound bridge offers straightforward construction with direct resonance and excellent response under the pick.

Beyond the prestige of the Tak Matsumoto signature model, this is a guitar that combines battle-tested sound with assured construction. Given the limited production run and availability, this is a model worth serious consideration if you've been searching for one.

■Specifications

Model Name: Epiphone Tak Matsumoto 1955 Les Paul Standard

Series: Inspired by Gibson Custom

Year of Manufacture: 2024

Country of Manufacture: China

Color: Antique Gold

Body Shape: Les Paul

Body Wood: Mahogany

Top Wood: Maple

Body Finish: Gloss

Binding: Single-ply on top and fingerboard

Neck Wood: One-piece mahogany

Neck Profile: Custom Tak '59 Rounded C

Neck Joint: Set neck with long tenon

Scale: 628.65mm / 24.75"

Fingerboard Wood: Laurel

Fingerboard Radius: 304.8mm / 12"

Number of Frets: 22

Fret Size: Medium Jumbo

Nut Material: Graph Tech

Nut Width: 43.0mm

Position Inlays: Mother of pearl trapezoid

Headstock: Gibson-style open-book shape

Truss Rod: Dual-action

Truss Rod Cover: Black 2-ply bell-shaped

Bridge: Gibson Historic Wraparound with Intonation Set Screws

Tuners: Epiphone Deluxe

Hardware Color: Nickel

Pickguard: 1959 Les Paul-style / Cream / Non-beveled

Front Pickup: Gibson Burstbucker PRO Alnico 5

Rear Pickup: Gibson Burstbucker PRO Alnico 5

Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone

Wiring: 1950s-style wiring

Potentiometers: CTS vintage taper

Capacitor: Luxe Grey Tiger Paper in Oil

Pickup Selector: Switchcraft 3-way toggle switch

Output Jack: Switchcraft 1/4" jack

Control Knobs: Gold speed knobs

Switch Knob: Amber

Switch Plate: Cream with gold lettering

Jack Plate: Nickel-plated metal

Control Cavity Cover: Brown

Pickup Surround: Cream

Pickup Cover: Nickel

Strap Buttons: Pro Rock Gear locking-type

【Measurements】

Nut Width: Approximately 42.5mm

Scale: Approximately 634mm

Switch: 3-way

Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone

Weight: Approximately 3.935kg

String Gauge: 10-46

■Condition

The body is free of prominent scratches or soiling, presenting in excellent overall condition.

Neck: Nearly straight

Truss Rod: Adequate clearance both directions

Frets: Approximately 80% remaining

String Action at 12th Fret: 6th string approximately 2.1mm / 1st string approximately 1.5mm

Electronics: Functioning without issues

■Work Performed

・ Neck adjustment

・ Fret polishing

・ Fingerboard polishing

・ String replacement

・ Action adjustment

The instrument is in excellent playable condition.

■Included Items

Guitar body, hard case, and other items visible in photos

■Storage

The guitar is maintained indoors at 45%–55% humidity. Cased instruments include humidity control packets. While some condition change is theoretically possible if time elapses between listing and delivery due to the nature of the product, we take meticulous care to preserve the maintenance condition throughout storage.

━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

【TRANSACTION DETAILS】

【Important Notes】

※ Please read carefully

■ If you have any questions, please use the Q&A section.

■ This is a used item. Please carefully review all photos and descriptions before purchasing.

■ Please refer to the return policy section below before purchasing.

■ While we aim to respond and ship promptly, please understand that there may be occasional delays in communication or dispatch.

【Shipping】

※ Shipping will be via EMS, UGX, or FedEx. (Domestic Japan shipments are via Yamato Transport or Sagawa Express)

※ Depending on your country, the item may be oversized for shipping. We recommend contacting us via message before purchasing to confirm availability.

※ Please note that we are closed on Wednesdays and cannot process shipments on that day.

・ Depending on your location, items typically arrive 7–10 business days after shipment confirmation.

【Packaging】

Whether or not original boxes, hard cases, or soft cases are present, we pack all items carefully to prevent damage. (Unpacking may take some time, and we appreciate your understanding.) Shipping insurance is available for peace of mind.

【Please Confirm the Following】

※ As a used item, this is a one-of-a-kind, single inventory unit.

※ Please understand that there may be usage-related scratches or impact marks not readily visible in photos.

※ Since this item is listed on multiple platforms, there may be timing delays between listings, sales, and inventory status.

Due to these factors, the item may already be sold at the time of your order.

All items in our inventory have been performance-checked and set up. If operation cannot be confirmed, this will be noted in the description. All photos are of the actual item, so please use them as a reference for condition. As a used instrument, scratches and wear may be present. Please note: we cannot accept returns based on dents, impact marks, scratches, or cosmetic wear already documented in photos or descriptions. Returns are accepted only within one day of delivery for damage in transit or defects not mentioned in the description (refer to policy).

【Voltage Notice】

Japanese voltage is 100V, which differs from most other countries. Please verify the voltage in your country. If voltage differs, you may require a step-down transformer before use in your location. Please understand this in advance.

※ Important Notes

Depending on your country and item price, customs duties may apply in addition to the item price and shipping cost.

We recommend researching import duties for your location before purchasing. Italy in particular may incur additional customs charges—please verify before purchase.

If you send us a message, we will investigate to the extent possible. Please contact us if you have concerns.

We appreciate your understanding and patience.

For details, please refer to our policy.