Les Paul Custom
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The Epiphone Les Paul Custom was first introduced in 1989 and was originally made at the Samick Plant in Korea. Although not Epiphone's first Les Paul model, the 1989 Standards and Customs were their first Gibson-licensed set-neck Les Paul that closely resembled the original model. Prior to 1989, Epiphone's Les Paul offerings were in the form of the LP-1, 2 & 3 bolt-neck models and a practically unknown Studio-type model with a set-neck and a flat top. The 1989 models were the first to sport a set-neck and a carved top with a cap. Like the previous 1986-1987 LP models, the 1989's came with the Korean version of the open-book headstock. 1989 was the last year the Epiphone incorporated this headstock onto their guitars, with the exception on the 1990 SQ-180 acoustic guitar. Japanese and Chinese domestic models used a different version of the open-book headstock for a brief period of time. Currently, all Les Paul models have the modern "clipped-ear" style headstock. |
Models
Les Paul Custom
- 1989-2012
Body:
- Mahogany body
Neck:
- Set Mahogany neck with SlimTaper "D" profile
- Satin finish
- Rosewood fingerboard with Mother-of-pearl block inlays
- Small open-book headstock (1989)
- Modern clipped-ear headstock (1990-Current)
- 22 Medium-Jumbo frets
- 12" Fingerboard radius
- 24.75" scale
- 1.68" nut width
Binding:
- 5-ply body & headstock
- Single-ply neck
Electronics:
- Alnico Classic humbuckers
- Tone controls with push/pull coil split
- 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
- 3-way selector switch
Hardware:
- Gold hardware
- LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
- Black speed knobs
- Epiphone 14:1 ratio vintage-style green key tuners (1989-2002)
- Grover Rotomatic 16:1 ratio die-cast tuners (2002-Current)
Colors:
- Ebony (EB)
- Alpine White (AW)
- Wine Red (WR)
- Silverburst (SB)
Les Paul Custom PRO
- 2012-Current
Body:
- Mahogany body
- Maple veneer
Neck:
- Set Mahogany neck with 60's SlimTaper "D" profile
- Satin finish
- Rosewood fingerboard with Mother-of-pearl block inlays
- Clipped Ear Dovewing headstock with Split Diamond inlay
- 22 Medium-Jumbo frets
- 12" Fingerboard radius
- 24.75" scale
- 1.68" nut width
Binding:
- 5-ply body & headstock
- Single-ply neck
Electronics:
- ProBucker 2 & 3 pickups
- Tone controls with push/pull coil split
- 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
- 3-way selector switch
Hardware:
- Gold hardware
- LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
- 14:1 ratio Grover diecast tuners
- Black speed knobs
Colors:
- Alpine White (AW)
- Ebony (EB)
- Wine Red (WR) Ltd.Ed. - selected retailers only
- Silverburst (SB)
- TV-Pelham Blue (TE)
- TV-Silver (TS)
Les Paul Custom Plus
Body:
- Mahogany body
- Flame maple veneer
Neck:
- Set Mahogany neck with SlimTaper "D" profile
- Rosewood fingerboard with Mother-of-pearl block inlays
- Split-diamond inlay on headstock
- 22 Medium-Jumbo frets
- 12" Fingerboard radius
- 24.75" scale
- 1.68" nut width
Binding:
- 5-ply body & headstock
- Single-ply neck
Electronics:
- Alnico Classic humbuckers
- Tone controls with push/pull coil split
- 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
- 3-way selector switch
Hardware:
- Gold hardware
- LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
- Black speed knobs
- Grover Rotomatic 16:1 ratio die-cast tuners
Colors:
- Heritage Cherry Sunburst (HC)
- Vintage Sunburst (VS)
- Natural (NA) Limited Edition
Les Paul Custom 3-Plus
Body:
- Mahogany body
- Flame maple veneer
Neck:
- Set Mahogany neck with SlimTaper "D" profile
- Rosewood fingerboard with Mother-of-pearl block inlays
- Split-diamond inlay on headstock
- Graphite nut
- 22 Medium-Jumbo frets
- 12" Fingerboard radius
- 24.75" scale
- 1.68" nut width
Binding:
- 5-ply body & headstock
- Single-ply neck
Electronics:
- 3 USA Alnico Classic humbuckers
- Tone controls with push/pull coil split
- 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
- 3-way selector switch
Hardware:
- Black hardware
- LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
- Black speed knobs
- Grover Rotomatic 16:1 ratio die-cast tuners
- No pickguard
Colors:
- Trans Black (TB)
Les Paul Custom Classic
Body:
- Mahogany body
- Carved alder top
Neck:
- Set Mahogany neck with SlimTaper profile
- Satin finish
- Rosewood fingerboard with Mother-of-pearl block inlays
- 22 Medium-Jumbo frets
- 12" Fingerboard radius
- 24.75" scale
- 1.68" nut width
Binding:
- Aged yellow binding
- 5-ply body & headstock
- Single-ply neck
Electronics:
- Open-coil Alnico Classic Plus pickups
- Tone controls with push/pull coil split
- 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
- 3-way selector switch
Hardware:
- Gold hardware
- LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
- 14:1 ratio Grover diecast tuners
- Black speed knobs
Colors:
- Ebony (EB)
Les Paul Custom Classic PRO
- 2014
Body:
- Mahogany body
Neck:
- Set mahogany neck with 1960's SlimTaper "D" profile
- Satin finish
- Rosewood fingerboard with Mother-of-pearl block inlays
- Antiqued crown inlay on headstock
- 22 Medium-Jumbo frets
- 12" Fingerboard radius
- 24.75" scale
- 1.68" nut width
Binding:
- Aged yellow binding
- 5-ply body & headstock
- Single-ply neck
Electronics:
- Gibson USA 490R & 498T open coil humbuckers
- Tone controls with push/pull coil tapping
- 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
- 3-way selector switch
Hardware:
- Gold hardware
- LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
- Vintage-style 14:1 ratio deluxe tuners
- Black speed knobs
- Elevated 3-ply pickguard
Colors:
- Ebony (EB)
Les Paul Custom Midnight
- 2005-07
Body:
- Mahogany body
- Mahogany top
Neck:
- Set maple neck with SlimTaper profile
- Rosewood fingerboard with Mother-of-pearl block inlays
- Split-diamond inlay on headstock
- 22 Medium-Jumbo frets
- 12" Fingerboard radius
- 24.75" scale
- 1.68" nut width
Binding:
- 5-ply body & headstock
- Single-ply neck
Electronics:
- 2 EMG-81 humbucker pickups
- 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
- 3-way selector switch
Hardware:
- Black hardware
- LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
- Vintage-style 14:1 ratio deluxe tuners
- Black speed knobs
Colors:
- Ebony (EB)
Les Paul Custom Chrome
Body:
- Mahogany body
- Maple top
Neck:
- Set mahogany neck with SlimTaper profile
- Rosewood fingerboard with Mother-of-pearl block inlays
- Limited-edition logo on back of headstock
- Split-diamond inlay on front of headstock
- 22 Medium-Jumbo frets
- 12" Fingerboard radius
- 24.75" scale
- 1.68" nut width
Binding:
- 7-ply body
- 5-ply headstock
- Single-ply neck
Electronics:
- Open-coil Alnico Classic & Classic Plus pickups
- 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
- 3-way selector switch
Hardware:
- Chrome Hardware
- Chrome-plated plastic pickguard
- Chrome-platedpickup mounting rings
- LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
- 16:1 ratio Grover deicast deluxe tuners
- Black reflector knobs
Colors:
- Ebony (EB)
Les Paul Custom EMG
Body:
- Mahogany body
Neck:
- Set mahogany neck with SlimTaper profile
- Maple fingerboard with black block inlays
- Split-diamond inlay on headstock
- 22 Medium-Jumbo frets
- 12" Fingerboard radius
- 24.75" scale
- 1.68" nut width
Binding:
- 5-ply body & headstock
- Single-ply neck
Electronics:
- USA EMG active humbucker pickups
- 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
- 3-way selector switch
Hardware:
- Chrome Hardware
- Black 3-ply pickguard
- LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
- 16:1 ratio Grover deicast deluxe tuners
- Black reflector knobs
Colors:
- Ebony (EB)
Les Paul Custom Blackback
- 2011-2013
Body:
- Mahogany body
Neck:
- Set mahogany neck with SlimTaper "D" profile
- Rosewood fingerboard with block inlays
- Split-diamond inlay on headstock
- 22 Medium-Jumbo frets
- 12" Fingerboard radius
- 24.75" scale
- 1.68" nut width
Binding:
- 7-ply body
- 5-ply headstock
- Single-ply neck
Electronics:
- Alnico Classic & Classic Plus Open-Top(TM) Humbucker pickups
- 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
- 3-way selector switch
Hardware:
- Chrome Hardware
- Black 3-ply pickguard
- LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
- 16:1 ratio Grover deicast tuners
- Black reflector knobs
Includes:
- Hard case
Colors:
- Antique Ivory (AI) top / Ebony (EB) back & sides
Les Paul Custom Blackback PRO
- 2014
Body:
- Mahogany body
Neck:
- Set mahogany neck with SlimTaper "D" profile
- Rosewood fingerboard with block inlays
- Split-diamond inlay on headstock
- 22 Medium-Jumbo frets
- 12" Fingerboard radius
- 24.75" scale
- 1.68" nut width
Binding:
- 7-ply body
- 5-ply headstock
- Single-ply neck
Electronics:
- Probucker 2 & 3 Humbucker pickups
- Volume controls with push/pull coil-tapping
- 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
- 3-way selector switch
Hardware:
- Chrome Hardware
- Black 3-ply pickguard
- LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
- 16:1 ratio Grover deicast tuners
- Black reflector knobs
Includes:
- Hard case
Colors:
- Antique Ivory (AI) top / Ebony (EB) back & sides
Les Paul Black Beauty
- 1996-Current
Body:
- Mahogany body
Neck:
- Set Mahogany neck with SlimTaper "D" profile
- Rosewood fingerboard with block inlays
- Split-diamond inlay on headstock
- 12" fingerboard radius
- 22 medium jumbo frets
- 24.75" scale
- 1.68" nut width
Binding:
- 7-ply body
- 5-ply headstock
- Single-ply neck
Electronics:
- 3 Alnico Classic humbuckers
- 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
- 3-way selector switch
Hardware:
- Gold hardware
- LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
- Black or amber speed knobs
- 16:1 ratio Grover diecast tuners
- 5-ply elevated pickguard
Colors:
- Ebony (EB)
Prophecy Les Paul
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| 2012 Epiphone Prophecy LP EX Midnight Sapphire
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2012 Epiphone Prophecy LP GX Heritage Cherry Sunburst
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| 2012 Epiphone Prophecy LP 2008-2011
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2012 Epiphone Prophecy LP 2012-Current
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- 2008-Current
- Models EX & GX
Body:
- Mahogany body
- Quilted Maple veneer
Neck:
- Set Mahogany Speed-Taper "D" profile neck
- Satin finish
- Ebony fingerboard (2008-11)
- Rosewood fingerboard (2012-Current)
- Pearl blade inlays (2008-2011)
- Pearl/abalone V-block inlays & Pearl block inlays (2012-Current)
- Pearl blade headstock inlay (2008-2011)
- Pearl stickpin headstock inlay (2012-Current)
- "Les Paul Custom Prophecy" on truss rod cover (2008-2011)
- "Les Paul Custom Prophecy Plus" on truss rod cover (2012-Current)
- Graphite nut
- 24 jumbo frets
- 14" fingerboard radius
- 24.75" scale
- 1.68" nut width
Binding:
- 5-ply body & headstock
- 1-ply neck
Electronics:
- EMG 81/85 humbuckers (EX)
- Gibson Dirty Fingers humbuckers - GX (2008-2011)
- Gibson USA 490R & 498T humbuckers -GX (2012-Current)
- 1 Vol. 1 Tone controls (2008-2011)
- 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls (2012-Current)
- Volume controls with push/pull coil tapping (2012-Current)
- 3-way selector switch
Hardware:
- Black hardware (EX)
- Gold hardware (GX)
- LockTone Tune-o-matic stopbar tailpiece
- 14:1 ratio Grover Tuners
- Epiphone strap locks
- Graphite nut
- Epiphone Exclusive Non-rotating, Heavy Duty Output Jack
- Custom inlaid barrel knobs
Colors:
- Midnight Ebony (EX)
- Midnight Sapphire (EX) 2012-Current
- Black Cherry (GX)
- Heritage Cherry Sunburst (GX) 2012-Current
Includes:
- Includes Epiphone hard case
See also: Prophecy Series
Les Paul Custom P-90
- 2008
- Limited run for selected dealers
Body:
- Mahogany body
Neck:
- Set Mahogany neck with SlimTaper profile
- Rosewood fingerboard with block inlays
- Clipped-ear headstock with pearloid split-diamond inlay
- 22 medium-jumbo frets
- 12" fingerboard radius
- 24.75" scale
- 1.68" nut width
Binding:
- 7-ply body
- 5-ply headstock
- Single-ply neck
Electronics:
- Two P-90 pickups with cream covers
- 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
- 3-way selector switch
Hardware:
- Gold hardware
- 16:1 ratio Grover tuners
- LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
- Elevated 3-ply pickguard
- Black speed knobs
Colors:
- Ebony (EB)
Yamano-Gakki Les Paul Custom (Japan)
- 1994-1997
- Made at the Fuji-Gen factory for Yamano-Gakki
- 7-digit serial number
Origin I.D. Variations:
- "Made in Japan" silkscreen on headstock
- Small black & gold "Made in Japan" label on headstock
Body:
- Mahogany body
- No maple cap
- Flame maple veneer
Neck:
- Bolt-on mahogany neck
- Rosewood fingerboard with block inlays
- Clipped-ear headstock with split-diamon inlay & pearloid Epiphone logo
- Long neck tenon
- 3-screw truss rod cover
- 14 degree headstock angle
- 22 medium wide frets
- 24.75" scale
- 1.68" nut width
Neck Joint Variations:
- 3 screws in neck tenon with one screw visible (covered with rubber grommet on back of guitar)
- 2 screws in neck tenon with glue instead of third screw (no screws visible)
Binding:
- 9-ply body
- 5-ply headstock
- Single-ply neck
Electronics:
- Electronic installed by Cor-Tek (Korea)
- 2 Powersound Cor-Tek humbucker pickups (PSLP)
- Cor-Tek potentiometers
- 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
- 3-way selector switch
Hardware:
- Chrome hardware
- Tune-o-matic bridge & stopbar with no bushings
- Gotoh SD91-SL Vintage style deluxe tuners
- Elevated pickguard
- Gold top hat knobs
Colors:
- Ebony (EB)
- Alpine White (AW)
Les Paul Custom 100th Anniversary Outfit
- 2015
- Limited run
Body:
- Mahogany body
- Mahogany Veneer (CH)
- AAA Flame Maple Veneer (NA)
Neck:
- Set Mahogany neck with 1960" SlimTaper "D" profile
- Rosewood fingerboard with block inlays
- Sloped Dovewing headstock with pearloid Vine of Life inlay
- Pearloid vintage "Epiphone" Logo with Zirconium Gemstone Dotting the "i"
- "The Legacy of Les Paul: 1915-2015" Commemorative Decal on back of headstock
- 24K Gold Plated Metal truss rod with "Les Paul 100th Anniversary" Engraving
- 22 medium-jumbo frets
- 12" fingerboard radius
- 24.75" scale
- 1.68" nut width
Binding:
- 5-ply body
- 5-ply headstock
- Single-ply neck
Electronics:
- Epiphone Probucker 2 & 3 pickups
- 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
- 3-way selector switch
- Coil tapping on tone controls
Hardware:
- 24K Gold hardware
- 18:1 ratio Grover Imperial tuners
- LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
- Elevated 3-ply pickguard
- Amber top hat knobs (CH)
- Black speed knobs (NA)
- Control knobs with metal pointers
Colors:
- Cherry (CH)
- Natural (NA)
Includes:
- Hardshell Case with 100th Anniversary Commemorative Logo
- Vintage Strap
- 3-Commemorative Picks
- Certificate of Authenticity in Presentation Binder
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