Up for sale is a stunning 2010 Epiphone Les Paul Custom "Black Beauty" featuring the iconic 3-pickup configuration, high-gloss Ebony finish, multi-ply binding, and gold hardware.
What makes this instrument stand out far above a standard factory model is over £510 worth of professional upgrades and luthier work carried out by acclaimed UK luthier Jim Fleeting in 2017. Stock Epiphones can often be limited by standard electronics and budget hardware—this guitar has been completely transformed into a high-performance, gig-ready tone machine.
Summary of Upgrades by Luthier Jim Fleeting (£510 Total Investment):

1. Upgraded Pickups Set (£250): Full 3-pickup replacement offering rich vintage warmth, enhanced clarity, dynamic responsiveness, and far greater articulation than factory humbuckers.
2. Upgraded Bridge & Tailpiece (£105): High-grade bridge installed for superior string energy transfer, increased sustain, and precise intonation stability.
3. Custom Hand-Cut Micarta Nut (£45): Precision hand-cut and slotted Micarta nut for low friction, perfect tuning return, and crisp open-string resonance.
4. Upgraded Components & Wiring (£20): Upgraded internal electronics for clean, noise-free switching and smooth volume/tone taper.
5. Luthier Labour & Professional Setup (£90): Full professional fret level/dress/polish, truss rod adjustment, action lowered, and intonation dialled in.

Specifications & Details:

• Serial Number: 10021507126
• Year of Manufacture: February 2010
• Factory: Qingdao Epiphone Dedicated Facility
• Pickups: 3 x Upgraded Humbuckers
• Nut: Hand-cut Micarta
• Bridge: Upgraded Tune-O-Matic style bridge

Condition & Playability:
The guitar plays effortlessly across the entire fretboard with low, comfortable action and zero fret buzz. The 3-pickup setup allows for an extraordinarily wide array of tones—from glassy neck warmth to punchy bridge bite. Cosmetically, it is in excellent condition with light, honest handling wear typical of a well-cared-for instrument.
This is the ultimate "Black Beauty" for players wanting Gibson Custom-level tone and playability without paying thousands of pounds.

Comes complete with Epiphone hard case which is also in great condition. Reason for sale: under great pressure to thin out guitars I’m not using if I am to get any more. Strict one in, one out policy being enforced at home!!

Shipping & Delivery:
Packaged securely and shipped fully insured. Local collection also welcome. Feel free to message with any questions!

NOTE: Amplifier pictured is not included but it being sold separately. They both sound great together but amp is not included in the sale of this guitar!