Epiphone’s new Inspired by Gibson Collection proudly presents the left handed Les Paul Standard 50s! This guitar lovingly recreates the feel and tone of the 1950s era Les Pauls. The guitar is crafted with a mahogany body, maple cap (AAA veneer on figured tops), bound 50s shaped mahogany neck with long neck tenon, Indian laurel fingerboard with classic trapezoid inlays, Epiphone's new Vintage Deluxe tuners, a pair of critically acclaimed Epiphone ProBucker humbuckers, and gold Top Hat knobs with dial pointers. This Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Original model also has the Kalamazoo headstock, rolled neck for a comfortable feel, Graph Tech NuBone nut, era-appropriate wiring, and CTS pots. Optional hardshell or EpiLite case is available. Epiphone’s long friendship with Mr. Les Paul began in 1940 when Les built one of the world’s first solidbody electric guitars while working nights at the original Epiphone factory in Manhattan. Les’ first solidbody guitar, nicknamed “the Log”, would go on to inspire the Les Paul Standard, which many consider the greatest electric guitar ever made.
Epiphone’s new Inspired by Gibson Collection proudly presents the left handed Les Paul Standard 50s! This guitar lovingly recreates the feel and tone of the 1950s era Les Pauls. The guitar is crafted with a mahogany body, maple cap (AAA veneer on figured tops), bound 50s shaped mahogany neck with long neck tenon, Indian laurel fingerboard with classic trapezoid inlays, Epiphone's new Vintage Deluxe tuners, a pair of critically acclaimed Epiphone ProBucker humbuckers, and gold Top Hat knobs with dial pointers. This Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Original model also has the Kalamazoo headstock, rolled neck for a comfortable feel, Graph Tech NuBone nut, era-appropriate wiring, and CTS pots. Optional hardshell or EpiLite case is available. Epiphone’s long friendship with Mr. Les Paul began in 1940 when Les built one of the world’s first solidbody electric guitars while working nights at the original Epiphone factory in Manhattan. Les’ first solidbody guitar, nicknamed “the Log”, would go on to inspire the Les Paul Standard, which many consider the greatest electric guitar ever made.
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Epiphone Les Paul Standard '50s Left-Handed Metallic Gold
Epiphone’s new Inspired by Gibson Collection proudly presents the left handed Les Paul Standard 50s! This guitar lovingly recreates the feel and tone of the 1950s era Les Pauls. The guitar is crafted with a mahogany body, maple cap (AAA veneer on figured tops), bound 50s shaped mahogany neck with long neck tenon, Indian laurel fingerboard with classic trapezoid inlays, Epiphone's new Vintage Deluxe tuners, a pair of critically acclaimed Epiphone ProBucker humbuckers, and gold Top Hat knobs with dial pointers. This Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Original model also has the Kalamazoo headstock, rolled neck for a comfortable feel, Graph Tech NuBone nut, era-appropriate wiring, and CTS pots. Optional hardshell or EpiLite case is available. Epiphone’s long friendship with Mr. Les Paul began in 1940 when Les built one of the world’s first solidbody electric guitars while working nights at the original Epiphone factory in Manhattan. Les’ first solidbody guitar, nicknamed “the Log”, would go on to inspire the Les Paul Standard, which many consider the greatest electric guitar ever made.
Epiphone’s new Inspired by Gibson Collection proudly presents the left handed Les Paul Standard 50s! This guitar lovingly recreates the feel and tone of the 1950s era Les Pauls. The guitar is crafted with a mahogany body, maple cap (AAA veneer on figured tops), bound 50s shaped mahogany neck with long neck tenon, Indian laurel fingerboard with classic trapezoid inlays, Epiphone's new Vintage Deluxe tuners, a pair of critically acclaimed Epiphone ProBucker humbuckers, and gold Top Hat knobs with dial pointers. This Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Original model also has the Kalamazoo headstock, rolled neck for a comfortable feel, Graph Tech NuBone nut, era-appropriate wiring, and CTS pots. Optional hardshell or EpiLite case is available. Epiphone’s long friendship with Mr. Les Paul began in 1940 when Les built one of the world’s first solidbody electric guitars while working nights at the original Epiphone factory in Manhattan. Les’ first solidbody guitar, nicknamed “the Log”, would go on to inspire the Les Paul Standard, which many consider the greatest electric guitar ever made.
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Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s Left-Handed Guitar, Laurel Fretboard, Metallic Gold
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I have owned several Les Pauls including a sweet 68 Goldtop at one point and always had a soft spot for a Goldtop. However, playing bass much more these days so having a Gibson lying around just felt like a waste of money. I sold my last Sunburst Gibson LP Standard a few years ago, but had the itch when I saw this new Epiphone. First off...I am a gear snob. I love the classic LP headstock, and never could play an Epi LP in public...until now. The new headstock with the thicker 50s neck was too good a draw.Now for the good part...this may be the best sounding LP I have ever owned. Mind you, I am not dissing my other Standards or my 68, but the combination of the unchambered mahogany, long tenon neck joint, and these new pickups is AMAZING. I was A/B'ing with ... MoreI have owned several Les Pauls including a sweet 68 Goldtop at one point and always had a soft spot for a Goldtop. However, playing bass much more these days so having a Gibson lying around just felt like a waste of money. I sold my last Sunburst Gibson LP Standard a few years ago, but had the itch when I saw this new Epiphone. First off...I am a gear snob. I love the classic LP headstock, and never could play an Epi LP in public...until now. The new headstock with the thicker 50s neck was too good a draw.Now for the good part...this may be the best sounding LP I have ever owned. Mind you, I am not dissing my other Standards or my 68, but the combination of the unchambered mahogany, long tenon neck joint, and these new pickups is AMAZING. I was A/B'ing with several of my trusty guitars and the organic tone of the wood and control of the amp was just amazing. Even more so that it is by far the cheapest guitar in my collection. The volume and tone controls with these pickups just is a fantastic combination. I was able to go from chime to roar easily, and the pick sensitivity is amazing.So, before I go too fanboy here, there are downsides. I love a 50's neck, and this one feels chunkier than earlier 50s neck LPs I have owned and played. More like the 58 LPs, so if you are a shredder you won't like it. The setup was also poor out of the box, so it took me awhile to dial it in. I also wish it came with Grovers instead of the vintage look tuners, which so far have underwhelmed me (but Grover Rotomatics are on their way). They also went back to the true vintage construction with a long tenon neck joint and no chambering makes for a heavier guitar (mine checked in right at 9.5 lbs). Still much lighter than my basses, so no issue for me.I was very impressed with the fit and finish. As a Goldtop, I can't really comment on the top other than it is a nice gold! You can see some very minor finish issues around the binding, but that is nitpicking.
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Fabulous instrument! Ok so it doesn't have the Gibson name on the headstock. Ok so it wasn't made in the USA. But it is a real Les Paul. It is made by Epiphone ( one of the oldest Luthiers in the business in their very experienced China based factories), and who are now owned by Gibson. So it's a real Les Paul!This Epiphone looks plays and sounds as close to a Gibson as I've ever played & Ive played a lot! Ok so you could pay £2.5k for the real thing if you can. Yes it will have a slightly more finessed finish, but not unless you really look hard in detail, yes your Gibson will have marginally better pick-ups, and be made of two pieces of Mahogany not a few, & yes it will have a very very slightly better fingerboard ....but I bet on a blind test most players ... MoreFabulous instrument! Ok so it doesn't have the Gibson name on the headstock. Ok so it wasn't made in the USA. But it is a real Les Paul. It is made by Epiphone ( one of the oldest Luthiers in the business in their very experienced China based factories), and who are now owned by Gibson. So it's a real Les Paul!This Epiphone looks plays and sounds as close to a Gibson as I've ever played & Ive played a lot! Ok so you could pay £2.5k for the real thing if you can. Yes it will have a slightly more finessed finish, but not unless you really look hard in detail, yes your Gibson will have marginally better pick-ups, and be made of two pieces of Mahogany not a few, & yes it will have a very very slightly better fingerboard ....but I bet on a blind test most players couldn't tell the difference and if this was played in a recording it would be very very hard to tell the difference. But it's all about how you feel with one in your hands, and for me this feels absolutely brillliant! I literally can't fault it, now it's been professionally set up with the nut filed out a bit, the action is as smooth as anything, it has a huge wide range of sounds, and it looks the bomb!!! For the cost of a cheap weeks holiday on the Med you could instead own an instrument that will be with you for life!!!!
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I'm reviewing the gold top model. I own a lot of guitars but I didn't have a gold top Les Paul and always wanted one. This is an amazing guitar for the price! Fit and finish are perfect. It sounds and plays great. I love it. Note, always put a new set of strings on a guitar that comes with strings on it. It's a simple fix for a lot of problems you thought you had, but don't. Who knows how long they've been on or what brand they are.Now, the details. Frets were perfectly level, no sharp ends. Slight amount of oxidization. I polished the crowns and ends with Micro-Mesh pads. I used 6000>8000>12,000 grit pads. I wasn't taking metal off, just polishing them to a jewelery finish. Really makes bends and vibrato silky and smooth. I do that to all my guitars.I like the ... MoreI'm reviewing the gold top model. I own a lot of guitars but I didn't have a gold top Les Paul and always wanted one. This is an amazing guitar for the price! Fit and finish are perfect. It sounds and plays great. I love it. Note, always put a new set of strings on a guitar that comes with strings on it. It's a simple fix for a lot of problems you thought you had, but don't. Who knows how long they've been on or what brand they are.Now, the details. Frets were perfectly level, no sharp ends. Slight amount of oxidization. I polished the crowns and ends with Micro-Mesh pads. I used 6000>8000>12,000 grit pads. I wasn't taking metal off, just polishing them to a jewelery finish. Really makes bends and vibrato silky and smooth. I do that to all my guitars.I like the Indian laurel fingerboard. It's a good alternative to rosewood. I cleaned it with alcohol, then applied a very light amount of fingerboard oil/conditioner. Let it sit a few minutes then wiped it dry. It has a beautiful look and feel now.As for setup, the only thing that was set correctly was the intonation. So I lowered the bridge to the (low) action I like, and it was pretty clean, a little buzz on the upper frets. The neck was trussed completely flat, so I loosened the truss rod about 1/4 turn and that gave it the right amount of relief. No more buzz.Next, I filed the nut slots slightly wider and deeper. Action was too high off the nut. I use XL strings (9-42) and the slots were even too tight for them! That was the only real glaring problem on this guitar. Tight nut slots cause tuning issues and your average customer isn't going to have the tools or skills to fix that. I have a set of precision nut slotting files and feeler gauges to cut them to the proper depth. Man, that was the magic touch. The action is amazing now, all the way up the neck. No problems with tuning stability.And that's all I needed to do. It plays like a dream. I thought I would need to swap out the pickups but I like these. I'm old and play mostly classic rock, and these sound just right for the Les Pauls of that era. I get that sound that Gary Richrath (REO Speedwagon), early Joe Walsh, Duane Allman, Dicky Betts, Joe Perry, Page, Billy G, had in the late 60's - 70's. I ran it through a Goat distortion simulator and got Tom Scholtz Boston sound perfectly. It was actually better than another LP I have with DiMarzio super distortion pups. Easier to control the overdrive.All in all, Epiphone has really raised their bar. If you have typical electric guitar setup skills, you'll make this a sweet playing guitar. If you don't, it's worth it to find someone who does. Just a few minor adjustments and you'll have a fine axe to play.
| Finish | Metallic Gold Top |
| Year | 2021 |
| Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
| Fretboard Radius | 12" |
| Model Sub-Family | Epiphone Les Paul Standard '50s |
Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s Left-Handed Guitar, Laurel Fretboard, Metallic Gold
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I have owned several Les Pauls including a sweet 68 Goldtop at one point and always had a soft spot for a Goldtop. However, playing bass much more these days so having a Gibson lying around just felt like a waste of money. I sold my last Sunburst Gibson LP Standard a few years ago, but had the itch when I saw this new Epiphone. First off...I am a gear snob. I love the classic LP headstock, and never could play an Epi LP in public...until now. The new headstock with the thicker 50s neck was too good a draw.Now for the good part...this may be the best sounding LP I have ever owned. Mind you, I am not dissing my other Standards or my 68, but the combination of the unchambered mahogany, long tenon neck joint, and these new pickups is AMAZING. I was A/B'ing with ... MoreI have owned several Les Pauls including a sweet 68 Goldtop at one point and always had a soft spot for a Goldtop. However, playing bass much more these days so having a Gibson lying around just felt like a waste of money. I sold my last Sunburst Gibson LP Standard a few years ago, but had the itch when I saw this new Epiphone. First off...I am a gear snob. I love the classic LP headstock, and never could play an Epi LP in public...until now. The new headstock with the thicker 50s neck was too good a draw.Now for the good part...this may be the best sounding LP I have ever owned. Mind you, I am not dissing my other Standards or my 68, but the combination of the unchambered mahogany, long tenon neck joint, and these new pickups is AMAZING. I was A/B'ing with several of my trusty guitars and the organic tone of the wood and control of the amp was just amazing. Even more so that it is by far the cheapest guitar in my collection. The volume and tone controls with these pickups just is a fantastic combination. I was able to go from chime to roar easily, and the pick sensitivity is amazing.So, before I go too fanboy here, there are downsides. I love a 50's neck, and this one feels chunkier than earlier 50s neck LPs I have owned and played. More like the 58 LPs, so if you are a shredder you won't like it. The setup was also poor out of the box, so it took me awhile to dial it in. I also wish it came with Grovers instead of the vintage look tuners, which so far have underwhelmed me (but Grover Rotomatics are on their way). They also went back to the true vintage construction with a long tenon neck joint and no chambering makes for a heavier guitar (mine checked in right at 9.5 lbs). Still much lighter than my basses, so no issue for me.I was very impressed with the fit and finish. As a Goldtop, I can't really comment on the top other than it is a nice gold! You can see some very minor finish issues around the binding, but that is nitpicking.
Fabulous instrument! Ok so it doesn't have the Gibson name on the headstock. Ok so it wasn't made in the USA. But it is a real Les Paul. It is made by Epiphone ( one of the oldest Luthiers in the business in their very experienced China based factories), and who are now owned by Gibson. So it's a real Les Paul!This Epiphone looks plays and sounds as close to a Gibson as I've ever played & Ive played a lot! Ok so you could pay £2.5k for the real thing if you can. Yes it will have a slightly more finessed finish, but not unless you really look hard in detail, yes your Gibson will have marginally better pick-ups, and be made of two pieces of Mahogany not a few, & yes it will have a very very slightly better fingerboard ....but I bet on a blind test most players ... MoreFabulous instrument! Ok so it doesn't have the Gibson name on the headstock. Ok so it wasn't made in the USA. But it is a real Les Paul. It is made by Epiphone ( one of the oldest Luthiers in the business in their very experienced China based factories), and who are now owned by Gibson. So it's a real Les Paul!This Epiphone looks plays and sounds as close to a Gibson as I've ever played & Ive played a lot! Ok so you could pay £2.5k for the real thing if you can. Yes it will have a slightly more finessed finish, but not unless you really look hard in detail, yes your Gibson will have marginally better pick-ups, and be made of two pieces of Mahogany not a few, & yes it will have a very very slightly better fingerboard ....but I bet on a blind test most players couldn't tell the difference and if this was played in a recording it would be very very hard to tell the difference. But it's all about how you feel with one in your hands, and for me this feels absolutely brillliant! I literally can't fault it, now it's been professionally set up with the nut filed out a bit, the action is as smooth as anything, it has a huge wide range of sounds, and it looks the bomb!!! For the cost of a cheap weeks holiday on the Med you could instead own an instrument that will be with you for life!!!!
I'm reviewing the gold top model. I own a lot of guitars but I didn't have a gold top Les Paul and always wanted one. This is an amazing guitar for the price! Fit and finish are perfect. It sounds and plays great. I love it. Note, always put a new set of strings on a guitar that comes with strings on it. It's a simple fix for a lot of problems you thought you had, but don't. Who knows how long they've been on or what brand they are.Now, the details. Frets were perfectly level, no sharp ends. Slight amount of oxidization. I polished the crowns and ends with Micro-Mesh pads. I used 6000>8000>12,000 grit pads. I wasn't taking metal off, just polishing them to a jewelery finish. Really makes bends and vibrato silky and smooth. I do that to all my guitars.I like the ... MoreI'm reviewing the gold top model. I own a lot of guitars but I didn't have a gold top Les Paul and always wanted one. This is an amazing guitar for the price! Fit and finish are perfect. It sounds and plays great. I love it. Note, always put a new set of strings on a guitar that comes with strings on it. It's a simple fix for a lot of problems you thought you had, but don't. Who knows how long they've been on or what brand they are.Now, the details. Frets were perfectly level, no sharp ends. Slight amount of oxidization. I polished the crowns and ends with Micro-Mesh pads. I used 6000>8000>12,000 grit pads. I wasn't taking metal off, just polishing them to a jewelery finish. Really makes bends and vibrato silky and smooth. I do that to all my guitars.I like the Indian laurel fingerboard. It's a good alternative to rosewood. I cleaned it with alcohol, then applied a very light amount of fingerboard oil/conditioner. Let it sit a few minutes then wiped it dry. It has a beautiful look and feel now.As for setup, the only thing that was set correctly was the intonation. So I lowered the bridge to the (low) action I like, and it was pretty clean, a little buzz on the upper frets. The neck was trussed completely flat, so I loosened the truss rod about 1/4 turn and that gave it the right amount of relief. No more buzz.Next, I filed the nut slots slightly wider and deeper. Action was too high off the nut. I use XL strings (9-42) and the slots were even too tight for them! That was the only real glaring problem on this guitar. Tight nut slots cause tuning issues and your average customer isn't going to have the tools or skills to fix that. I have a set of precision nut slotting files and feeler gauges to cut them to the proper depth. Man, that was the magic touch. The action is amazing now, all the way up the neck. No problems with tuning stability.And that's all I needed to do. It plays like a dream. I thought I would need to swap out the pickups but I like these. I'm old and play mostly classic rock, and these sound just right for the Les Pauls of that era. I get that sound that Gary Richrath (REO Speedwagon), early Joe Walsh, Duane Allman, Dicky Betts, Joe Perry, Page, Billy G, had in the late 60's - 70's. I ran it through a Goat distortion simulator and got Tom Scholtz Boston sound perfectly. It was actually better than another LP I have with DiMarzio super distortion pups. Easier to control the overdrive.All in all, Epiphone has really raised their bar. If you have typical electric guitar setup skills, you'll make this a sweet playing guitar. If you don't, it's worth it to find someone who does. Just a few minor adjustments and you'll have a fine axe to play.
Playing a wall full of Epi LPs at a well-stocked GC, this model was by far the best-sounding - even with similar Epi ProBucker pickups. The '50s deep neck and long-tenon neck joint add a huge amount of tone and sustain.Still, the best-sounding affordable singlecut was actually a PRS SE 245, so that's what I bought. Comparing neck pickups, the PRS drooled much more of the rich, juicy, complex goodness that sings "Les Paul."The problem is that Epi pickups are consistent - consistently awful. So if you want something with classic LP styling, sold by Gibson instead of PRS, note that Epi (and GC) currently sell a "Limited Edition 1959 Les Paul Standard." It's this same guitar, except with U.S. Gibson Burstbucker 2 & 3 pickups. Those pickup upgrades are well worth the ... MorePlaying a wall full of Epi LPs at a well-stocked GC, this model was by far the best-sounding - even with similar Epi ProBucker pickups. The '50s deep neck and long-tenon neck joint add a huge amount of tone and sustain.Still, the best-sounding affordable singlecut was actually a PRS SE 245, so that's what I bought. Comparing neck pickups, the PRS drooled much more of the rich, juicy, complex goodness that sings "Les Paul."The problem is that Epi pickups are consistent - consistently awful. So if you want something with classic LP styling, sold by Gibson instead of PRS, note that Epi (and GC) currently sell a "Limited Edition 1959 Les Paul Standard." It's this same guitar, except with U.S. Gibson Burstbucker 2 & 3 pickups. Those pickup upgrades are well worth the extra $200.But this model is actually a fine platform if you prefer to do your own pickup upgrades. A Gibson 57 Classic neck pup and a PRS 85/15 S bridge pup are a match made in heaven for a LP. But then you'll need to work around Epi's infuriatingly proprietary "Quick Connect" wiring.Epi last did a limited run of '50s-spec LPs back around 2009, so it's great that these are back in production. The fat neck and long-tenon joint aren't just checklist items for traditionalist posers - they're essential ingredients in the classic recipe that defined late-'50s LPs as the Golden Age of guitar tone.And I did also buy an Epi LP, to go with my pair of Harley Bentons. It's a LP Modern Figured, with a scooped-out small heel and beautiful aesthetics. Sounded awful (spiky and brittle) with stock pickups. But after swapping on a pair of PRS 85/15 S pups, it's a bottomless ice canyon of rich, shimmering tone. It and the SE 245 are now the pick of my large litter.
I just received my new Epiphone 1959 Standard outfit aged dark cherry sunburst guitar. Here is a quick review and thoughts.I am extremely impressed and satisfied with this guitar.- The case is awesome. Exterior Looks and feels high quality. The latches have a nice aged finish and feel nice and solid not cheap and rattling. The interior is beautiful, perfect fit and well padded. 5/5 stars.- The guitars fit and finish is flawless.Literally. 5/5 stars. I absolutely love the satin finish. Its everything i was hoping for. Feels so smooth and the maple top is gorgeous. The neck feels so smooth with no stickiness. The neck shape is just right. A little on the thicker side of that great C shape allows you to get a great effortless control. The fret board looks just like ... MoreI just received my new Epiphone 1959 Standard outfit aged dark cherry sunburst guitar. Here is a quick review and thoughts.I am extremely impressed and satisfied with this guitar.- The case is awesome. Exterior Looks and feels high quality. The latches have a nice aged finish and feel nice and solid not cheap and rattling. The interior is beautiful, perfect fit and well padded. 5/5 stars.- The guitars fit and finish is flawless.Literally. 5/5 stars. I absolutely love the satin finish. Its everything i was hoping for. Feels so smooth and the maple top is gorgeous. The neck feels so smooth with no stickiness. The neck shape is just right. A little on the thicker side of that great C shape allows you to get a great effortless control. The fret board looks just like rosewood a feels like rosewood.- The fretwork is excellent. The action is excellent. The intonation is dead on. The nut is perfect. The tuning keys feel excellent, smooth and precise. I love that the headstock has an embossed serial number now like Gibson has. all 5/5 stars.- Sound unplugged is fantastic. Its resonant, loud, rich and rings out clearly. All 5/5 stars.I would not change a thing on this guitar. So far I give it a 5 Stars easy.P.s. I bought a new Gibson Les Paul Trad Pro in 2018. Paid twice as much. This Epiphone is way better! It out Gibsons the Gibson.
Purchased this Guitar in July from Guitar Center and waited to give this review until I had a chance to play it a bit. This is a Great Gold Top!!! I have owned two others, several other Les Paul's, both Gibson and Epiphone, SG's, Strat's, Telecasters, and various other fine guitars as well, but this 50's Model plays like a dream, nice authentic 50's neck, and has a Great Sound!!! She is a Beautiful Gold, and I'm able to get the perfect tones I need for Blues, Jazz, Ambient (Dream Music) , Fusion, and Rock as well!!! Ben at the Johnson City, TN store was Honest in His evaluation of the guitar, A Great Help straight up in his assessment, Very well packed for shipping!!! Got it the next day!!! Thanks Ben!!! My Thanks to the Guitar Center Team!!!!
At my age, my gigging days or over, and I didn't want to make a big investment. I took a chance on this sharp-looking Metallic Gold Epiphone Standard 50s style Les Paul. If only we had machines with this quality at such a good price point when I was banging around clubs. This thing is solid. All the controls and toggle switch are quality. It'll take some bumps, and the neck is like butter. Just like it's pricey big brothers, it feels and plays like a Les Paul...because it is. At about 9lbs, it's a little chunky--and it roars. The Probuckers do run a little hot. But you can use the tone controls and volume to tame them. If you don't want to tame them, just enjoy the growl. And don't forget about the sustain. As Nigel once said, "It's famous for its sustain." I ... MoreAt my age, my gigging days or over, and I didn't want to make a big investment. I took a chance on this sharp-looking Metallic Gold Epiphone Standard 50s style Les Paul. If only we had machines with this quality at such a good price point when I was banging around clubs. This thing is solid. All the controls and toggle switch are quality. It'll take some bumps, and the neck is like butter. Just like it's pricey big brothers, it feels and plays like a Les Paul...because it is. At about 9lbs, it's a little chunky--and it roars. The Probuckers do run a little hot. But you can use the tone controls and volume to tame them. If you don't want to tame them, just enjoy the growl. And don't forget about the sustain. As Nigel once said, "It's famous for its sustain." I (insert 'f" word) love this guitar.
This guitar, at this price bracket, is quite simply outstanding value for money. I have owned and played a fair few Gibsons, some excellent, others a bit iffy, and I wasn't really in a position to spend thousands for a gigging war horse .Enter the Epiphone Les Paul standard. Looks great, deep trad colours, vintage finish,,nice pickups,not too heavy and a players neck. What's not to like? If you know your way around a guitar you will soon find the warmth and the bite, very very good sound! One tiny blemish on underside, not noticeable unless you're really looking, but, as I've previously noted, I've had guitars four times the price which should never have left the factory.Overall, a fantastic guitar!
I am by no means a Les Paul expert.. I just know the guitar I purchased, and other Les Pauls / humbucker guitars I've had or have.This thing sounds excellent. The action is perfect, the intonation was perfect out of the box, the hardware is excellent, even the jack port has a strong tight hold on my cables. Everything you would expect to feel while playing a high quality guitar is present here on the 50s Standard.The real surprising part, though, is how immaculate this guitar is. I have owned Epiphones in the past, but this is on an entirely different level. I was unable to find any cosmetic flaws with this guitar.. The only thing I could think of, is the grain pattern might not be a personal favorite to some people... Other than that, this guitar has better QC ... MoreI am by no means a Les Paul expert.. I just know the guitar I purchased, and other Les Pauls / humbucker guitars I've had or have.This thing sounds excellent. The action is perfect, the intonation was perfect out of the box, the hardware is excellent, even the jack port has a strong tight hold on my cables. Everything you would expect to feel while playing a high quality guitar is present here on the 50s Standard.The real surprising part, though, is how immaculate this guitar is. I have owned Epiphones in the past, but this is on an entirely different level. I was unable to find any cosmetic flaws with this guitar.. The only thing I could think of, is the grain pattern might not be a personal favorite to some people... Other than that, this guitar has better QC than some Gibson guitars. (ouch.)The only complaint I could have, but this is with all (non-weight reduction) Les Paul guitars, is that this thing weighs on me heavier than my poor life decisions. This thing has some HEFT. I have 11 guitars around my home office and this is literally the only one that I had to mount its hanger into wood. The rest are anchored into drywall.. I tried this, and it ripped the anchors out after about 30 minutes of placing and retrieving the guitar while recording.In reality though, this is an expectation with a full mahogany guitar and not a true con.
Just for reference, I currently own a 2019 Gibson Les Paul Traditional, an Epiphone '59 Les Paul Outfit, a new Epiphone Les Paul Adam Jones "Veil of Bees" Custom, and now this Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50's in Heritage Cherry Burst. I play heavy blues, rock and some stoner sludge.I've been playing Les Pauls almost exclusively for 30 years now, I've owned dozens of them, both Gibson and Epiphone, I'm not saying that makes me an expert, but it does give me experience, and this new Standard holds its own against any guitar I've owned, past or present. My Epiphones of the past felt more like toys than professional instruments. Not any more.First of all the neck: it's a big ol' chunky handful of wood, and it feels and plays great. This is now my favorite neck shape to ... MoreJust for reference, I currently own a 2019 Gibson Les Paul Traditional, an Epiphone '59 Les Paul Outfit, a new Epiphone Les Paul Adam Jones "Veil of Bees" Custom, and now this Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50's in Heritage Cherry Burst. I play heavy blues, rock and some stoner sludge.I've been playing Les Pauls almost exclusively for 30 years now, I've owned dozens of them, both Gibson and Epiphone, I'm not saying that makes me an expert, but it does give me experience, and this new Standard holds its own against any guitar I've owned, past or present. My Epiphones of the past felt more like toys than professional instruments. Not any more.First of all the neck: it's a big ol' chunky handful of wood, and it feels and plays great. This is now my favorite neck shape to play. The top is really beautiful, pictures do it no justice. This guitar is heavy, too, almost 9-1/2 pounds, which I also prefer.I also think the Probucker 1&2 pickups sound really good. Just take a few minutes to dial them in. Much better than the 490's that Gibson is using in the Tribute model. (Which I also owned, and sold) I've been playing this thru my Marshall JCM and my Boss Katana, and there is no denying the tone is pure Les Paul. I prefer this guitar in many ways over my '59. Mostly because this has a much nicer top and a GLOSS finish. (The Satin finish on the '59 is pretty underwhelming, but it does play great). Is it a "good" as a Gibson? That varies from guitar to guitar, but it's a great Les Paul at a great price. The hardware and electronics all work great, it stays in tune for DAYS.All guitars have their own personality, I've played good and bad guitars that were the same year, make & model.If you're in the market for a heavy, fat-necked (as they should be) Les Paul that plays great, sounds great and looks amazing, you can't go wrong with this one.
| Finish | Metallic Gold Top |
| Year | 2021 |
| Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
| Fretboard Radius | 12" |
| Model Sub-Family | Epiphone Les Paul Standard '50s |
