The Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom brings the timeless elegance and legendary sound of Gibson’s iconic tuxedo-style electric guitar to a new generation of players. Combining classic Les Paul Custom heritage with premium craftsmanship and refined styling, this flagship model delivers the unmistakable character, sophistication, and performance that have defined the Les Paul Custom for generations.
Features
- Solid mahogany body with maple cap for balanced tone, brightness, and attack
- Multi-ply binding on body top and back
- One-piece mahogany neck with long tenon construction for enhanced stability and sustain
- Modern Medium C neck profile for comfortable playability
- Bound ebony fingerboard with mother-of-pearl block inlays
- 22 medium jumbo frets
- Five-ply bound Gibson-style open book headstock
- Mother-of-pearl Epiphone logo and Custom split diamond headstock inlay
- Grover Rotomatic tuners for reliable tuning stability
- Graph Tech nut
- USA-made Gibson 490R neck humbucker and 498T bridge humbucker pickups
- Hand-wired electronics with premium components
- Independent CTS volume and tone controls for each pickup
- Mallory tone capacitors
- Switchcraft 3-way pickup selector switch and 1/4" output jack
- LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge for precise intonation
- LockTone Stop Bar tailpiece for enhanced sustain
- Includes black hardshell case with Inspired by Gibson Custom exterior logo and plush goldenrod interior
Specifications
Body
Body Material: Solid Mahogany
Body Shape: Les Paul
Body Style: Les Paul
Top Material: Maple Cap
Body Binding: 7-ply Top, 5-ply Back and Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard
Body Finish: Gloss
Neck
Neck Material: One-Piece Mahogany
Neck Joint: Glued In, Set Neck, Long Tenon
Neck Profile: Modern Medium C
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8 mm)
Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65 mm)
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Type: Medium Jumbo
Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Block
Nut Material: Graph Tech
Nut Width: 1.69" (43.0 mm)
Electronics
Neck Pickup: Gibson USA 490R Humbucker
Bridge Pickup: Gibson USA 498T Humbucker
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone; Hand-Wired with CTS Potentiometers and Mallory Capacitors
Pickup Selector: Switchcraft 3-Way Toggle
Output Jack: Switchcraft 1/4"
Hardware
Bridge: LockTone Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: LockTone Stop Bar
Tuners: Grover Rotomatic, 18:1 Ratio
Tuner Plating: Gold
Control Knobs: Black Speed
Hardware Finish: Gold
Pickup Covers: Gold
Mounting Rings: Black
Pickguard: 5-ply Black
Plastic Parts: Black
Control Covers: Black with Inspired by Gibson Custom Logo in Gold
Jack Plate Cover: Gold-Plated Metal
Strap Buttons: 2 (Bottom and Upper Bout)
Switch Tip: Cream
Switch Washer: Black with Gold Hot Stamp Text
Truss Rod: Dual Action
Truss Rod Cover: 2-ply Bell with Les Paul Custom Text