Epiphone Les Paul Standard '50s - Metallic Gold

A Time-Traveling Tone Machine: The '50s Les Paul Standard by Epiphone

The Epiphone Les Paul Standard '50s in Metallic Gold brings the iconic look and sound of 1950s-era Les Pauls to modern players. With vintage character and classic rock 'n' roll vibe, this guitar is a true homage to the legendary instruments of the past. Featuring a mahogany body for warm resonance and a maple top for clarity and snap, the Les Paul Standard '50s is designed to deliver a rich and dynamic tone. The comfortable '59 Rounded Medium C neck profile provides easy playability, making it perfect for chording and dynamic fret runs. Equipped with Alnico ProBucker pickups, this guitar offers a distinctive rock 'n' roll growl when pushed and a warm, pleasant top end when played softly.

Classic Design and Superior Build

The Epiphone Les Paul Standard '50s is crafted from high-quality materials to ensure a rich, resonant sound. The solid mahogany body paired with a maple top provides the perfect blend of warmth and brightness, enhancing the guitar's overall tone. The glossy Metallic Gold finish gives the guitar a striking visual appeal, while the comfortable '59 Rounded Medium C neck profile ensures a smooth playing experience.

Comfortable and Playable Neck

The mahogany neck with a '59 Rounded Medium C profile offers a comfortable grip, making it easy to play for extended periods. The Indian laurel fingerboard with a 12" radius and 22 medium jumbo frets provides excellent action across the entire fretboard. The pearloid trapezoid inlays add a touch of vintage elegance, while the Graph Tech NuBone nut ensures precise string spacing and enhances the guitar's tonal quality.

High-Quality Hardware for Reliable Performance

This Les Paul Standard '50s model is equipped with premium hardware to ensure reliable performance and durability. The LockTone ABR Tune-o-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece provide stable tuning and sustain. The Epiphone Vintage Deluxe machine heads with an 18:1 ratio offer precise tuning adjustments, making it easy to keep your guitar in perfect tune. The gold finish on the hardware complements the Metallic Gold color, creating a cohesive and classic look.

Versatile Electronics for Dynamic Tones

The Epiphone Les Paul Standard '50s is fitted with ProBucker-2 and ProBucker-3 humbucking pickups, delivering a wide range of tones from warm and smooth to bright and articulate. The guitar features individual volume and tone controls for each pickup, along with a 3-way toggle switch for easy pickup selection. This setup allows for versatile sound shaping, making it suitable for any musical style.

Specifications:

Body

• Body Type: Solidbody
• Body Shape: Les Paul Standard '50s
• Number of Strings: 6
• Body Material: Mahogany
• Top Material: Maple
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Color: Metallic Gold

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Shape: '59 Rounded Medium C
• Radius: 12"
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
• Fingerboard Inlay: Pearloid Trapezoids
• Number of Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Nut Width: 1.693"
• Nut Material: Graph Tech NuBone

Hardware

• Bridge/Tailpiece: LockTone ABR Tune-o-Matic Bridge with Stopbar Tailpiece
• Tuners: Epiphone Vintage Deluxe, 18:1 ratio

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: ProBucker-2 Humbucker
• Bridge Pickup: ProBucker-3 Humbucker
• Controls: 2 x volume, 2 x tone, 3-way toggle pickup switch

Miscellaneous

• Strings: .010-.046
• Manufacturer Part Number: EILS5MGNH1

This instrument ships fully insured with signature required.