Here's a great-sounding Epiphone Les Paul Standard in black, with Grover tuners. It's in very fine condition. There is a little buckle rash on the back but nothing egregious. I've tried to photograph it but you can't see much, which gives you an idea of how mild it is. Those are the only marks on this guitar.
The original Les Paul model can claim a list of users that amounts to a who's who list of rock royalty - Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Peter Frampton, Slash, Jimmy Page, Billy Gibbons, and Joe Walsh among others - but remains out of reach financially for many players. The Epiphone Les Paul Standard gets one in your hands for a fraction of the price, with all the same mojo and feel. Choose the Plus model for a figured top or the Pro model for coil-tapping. Swap out the pups/electronics, and a blind tone test with a Gibson becomes a dangerous proposition...