Epiphone s new Inspired by Gibson Les Paul Modern Figured incorporates many contemporary updates that players have embraced such as a lighter-weight body with a beautiful figured top and innovative SlimTaper neck with an asymmetrical profile. The neck/body joint features the new Modern contoured heel for effortless access to the highest frets as well as maximum sustain and stability. Upgrades include an ebony fretboard, Grover locking Rotomatic tuners, Graph Tech nut, clear Top Hat knobs, and ProBucker pickups. The control assembly features the treble bleed circuit to keep your highs sparkling when turning your volume down, 3 push-pull pots to switch between the humbucker and the single-coil sounds, and phase switching for the most versatile and sonic variety. The new Epiphone Les Paul Modern is here to shape the sound for future generations.