The Epiphone Les Paul Melody Maker E1 offers an accessible entry into the legendary Les Paul family, delivering classic rock-inspired performance in a streamlined and player-friendly design. Built for beginners and evolving musicians alike, it captures the spirit of iconic guitar tone with a modern, easy-to-play feel. Designed to inspire confidence and creativity, this model brings authentic Les Paul character to a more approachable and versatile platform.
Features
- Bolt-on 1960s SlimTaper™ neck profile delivers fast, comfortable playability with a classic feel.
- Poplar body construction provides a lightweight design with balanced resonance and solid tonal response.
- Dual Epiphone ceramic single-coil pickups deliver bright, punchy tone with strong clarity and articulation.
- 3-way toggle switching enables versatile tonal combinations for rhythm and lead versatility.
- 24.75" scale length enhances string flexibility and smooth bending performance.
- Medium jumbo frets support easy playability, clean fretting, and expressive note control.
- Compensated wraparound bridge improves tuning stability, sustain, and simplified setup.
- 12" fingerboard radius ensures comfortable playability across chords and lead work.
- Adjustable truss rod allows reliable neck relief control and long-term stability.
Specifications
General
Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Body
Body Styles: Les Paul
Body Shape: Les Paul
Body Material: Poplar
Binding: None
Pickguard: White SL Style
Neck
Neck Profile: 1960s SlimTaper™ D-Shape
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
Nut Width: 43.0 mm / 1.692 in
Inlays: Dot
Truss Rod: Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover: Bell Shaped, 2-Layer (Black/White), Blank
Electronics
Neck Pickup: Epiphone 650SCR™ Ceramic Single-Coil
Bridge Pickup: Epiphone 700SCT™ Ceramic Single-Coil
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Switching: 3-Way Toggle Switch
Hardware
Bridge: Epiphone Lightning Bar Compensated Wraparound
Control Knobs: Black ABS “Top Hat”
Switch Tip: Black
Strap Buttons: 2 (Bottom and Shoulder)
Hardware Finish: Nickel