The Inspired by Gibson Les Paul Custom is one of the standout guitars in Epiphone's modern lineup, offering the iconic looks and feel of a Les Paul Custom at a fraction of the price of its Gibson counterpart.

Finished in classic Ebony with gold hardware, multi-ply binding and block inlays, this guitar certainly looks the part. However, what makes this particular example especially appealing is the quality of the upgrades.

The original pickups have been replaced with a pair of genuine Gibson '57 Classic PAF humbuckers, while the electronics have been upgraded with a Mojotone wiring loom. Together, these upgrades transform the guitar, delivering all the warmth, clarity and dynamic response you'd expect from a high-quality PAF-equipped Les Paul. Clean tones are rich and articulate, whilst overdriven sounds remain punchy, open and full of character.

It's an outstanding guitar for the money and a fantastic opportunity to pick up a Les Paul Custom with upgrades that many players would be planning to do themselves.

Specifications

• Year: 2021
• Model: Les Paul Custom Inspired by Gibson
• Finish: Ebony
• Body: Mahogany
• Top: Maple Cap
• Neck: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: SlimTaper
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
• Nut: Graph Tech
• Nut Width: 43mm
• Inlays: Pearloid Block
• Pickups:
• • Gibson '57 Classic Neck
  • Gibson '57 Classic Bridge
• Electronics:
• • Mojotone Wiring Loom
• Bridge: LockTone Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: LockTone Stop Bar
• Hardware: Gold
• Tuners: Grover Rotomatic

Condition

Excellent condition overall.

This guitar has clearly been very well cared for and remains in superb shape throughout. There are only light signs of use visible upon close inspection, with no significant dings, chips or repairs to note. The frets show minimal wear, the hardware presents very well and the guitar plays exactly as it should.

A fantastic example of an already great model made even better by a thoughtful set of upgrades.

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