Zwevegem, Belgium
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1996 Epiphone Les Paul Standard - Translucent Wine Red - MIK Unsung Factory 30 years of rock n roll - little dings & dongs nothing heavytoggle switch works fine, but can use a replacementcase not included.Highly sought after collectioner series in a beautifull colour!The 1996 Epiphone Les Paul Standard in Translucent Wine Red is a highly sought-after Korean-made model. Featuring a mahogany body with a maple top and set mahogany neck, it is prized for its stunning finish and classic humbucker tone.Your guitar is a premium Korean-born model built at the Unsung Factory in December 1996. Guitars from this specific factory and era are highly regarded for their robust construction and excellent natural resonanceKey Specifications & FeaturesBody: Mahogany with a carved Maple topNeck: Set Mahogany, usually with a slim-taper profile and Rosewood fretboardHardware: Chrome (or gold on specific limited edition runs)Pickups: Dual Epiphone HumbuckersCountry of Origin: Crafted in South Korea (often at the renowned Peerless or Unsung factories), known for excellent build quality and wood selection during that eraComplete Technical Specifications🪵 Body & ConstructionBody Material: Solid MahoganyTop Material: Carved Maple cap with a highly figured Flame Maple veneerBody Binding: Single-ply cream binding (top only)Body Depth: 1.75 inchesFinish: Gloss Polyurethane, Translucent Wine Red [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]📐 Neck & FingerboardNeck Joint: Set-in (glued) for enhanced sustainNeck Material: MahoganyNeck Profile: SlimTaper "D" profileScale Length: 24.75 inches (standard Gibson/Epiphone scale)Fingerboard Material: Bound Indian RosewoodFingerboard Radius: 12 inchesNumber of Frets: 22 medium-jumbo fretsInlays: Pearloid Trapezoid positionsNut Width: 1.68 inches (1-11/16")Headstock: Classic clipped-ear shape with a gold "Les Paul Model" silkscreen [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]⚡ Electronics & PickupsNeck Pickup: Epiphone Alnico Classic Humbucker (typically metering ~7.6k ohms)Bridge Pickup: Epiphone Alnico Classic Plus HumbuckerControls: 2 Volume dials, 2 Tone dialsSwitching: 3-way toggle pickup selectorPotentiometers: Standard 500k linear/audio taper pots (non-coil-splitting for this era) [, 2]🎛️ Hardware & Control KnobsBridge: Tune-o-matic bridge with an independent stopbar tailpieceTuners: Unbranded die-cast precision tuners (vintage green-key style or sealed chrome, 14:1 ratio)Hardware Finish: Chrome / NickelControl Knobs: Amber bell knobsPickguard: Raised cream pickguard (often removed by owners to showcase the translucent wood grain)
Price€550
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