Epiphone Japan Les Paul LQ Goldtop Darkback Limited Edition MIJ Fujigen with Gibson Open Book Headstock

LOOK AT THAT DEEP GOLD FINISH!!!

Up for sale is a super rare Epiphone Japan Les Paul LQ Goldtop. This is part of the hugely desired Lacquer Series made by Fujigen for only 3 years during 2004 - 2007. As indicated by the LQ in the model name, this Les Paul is painted with a lacquer topcoat.

These LQ models were only authorised by Gibson for this short period and are a more vintage-correct version of the Les Paul with a thin lacquer finish, long tenon, vintage Kluson-style tuners and the open-book Gibson head-stock.

Specs include:

• Catalyzed Acrylic Lacquer Finish
• 2-Piece Maple Top
• 2-Piece Mahogany Back
• Rosewood Fretboard
• 22 Frets
• Single-Ply Binding on Neck
• 3-Way Switch
• Period Correct Neck Profile
• Alnico Pickups Made by Fujigen.
• Goldtop Finish with Dark Back
• Kluson Style Tuners
• Gibson Bell Shaped Truss Rod Cover
• 2x Volume & 2x Tone
• Chrome Hardware
• Tune-O-Matic Bridge
• Hard Case Included
• Made in Japan

Overall, the guitar is in great condition. It has been played though! There is some worming on the back (shown in last 2 photos). The top has some small marks that can't be photographed, but overall it is pretty clean, as you can see in the photos. It's a great looking and great sounding guitar!