How much is an Epiphone Les Paul Special?
about $450
At about $450 the Epiphone Les Paul Special certainly hits its price point without question.
What pickups are in Epiphone Les Paul Special II?
It’s because of how much value it packs for the price. The LP Special II packs two humbucker pickups in its body.
Where is Epiphone Les Paul Special made?
Epiphone Guitars are made in Gibson’s own factory in Asia. Because Gibson owns the Epiphone factory overseas and doesn’t use contract manufacturers, you can be sure that your Epiphone Les Paul is made to the exacting standards of the Gibson Company.
What is an Epiphone Les Paul Special?
The Epiphone Les Paul Special is part of Epiphone’s new Inspired by Gibson Collection and is designed to recreate the sound of the rare single cutaway 1950s era Gibson Les Paul Special.
How much does the Epiphone Les Paul Special II weight?
2.2 pounds
Product information
| Item Weight | 2.2 pounds |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 24.75” |
| Top Material | Okoume |
| Neck Material Type | Okoume Wood |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
How much does an Epiphone Les Paul Special II weight?
Where are Gibson Les Paul Specials made?
Nashville
Both configurations of the Modern Collection Les Paul Special Tribute are handmade in Nashville and come in a choice of vintage satin finishes: Worn White, Vintage Cherry, Ebony or Natural Walnut. The guitars list for $999.
Is Epiphone a Gibson brand?
In 1957, the company that owned Gibson bought out Epiphone and since then, they’ve been sister companies. Other brands may make copies of the Les Paul, SG, 335 etc but Gibson and Epiphone are the only two brands that can really lay claim to these guitars.
What pickups are on a Les Paul Special?
Special Delivery The all-new Gibson Les Paul Special Tribute offers players a new take on a classic design. The special treatment starts with a mahogany body fitted with 490R and 490T open-coil humbucking pickups for rich, classic Gibson tones.
How much does the Epiphone Les Paul Special weigh?
Weighing in at close to 10lbs, it feels substantial. OK, noticeably lighter than a Gibson Les Paul, but you’re still going to feel it. As for the color, we’d honestly have to say that we love it.
How high should Pickups be Les Paul?
Q: How close to the strings should the pickups on my Gibson Les Paul be? A: Gibson recommends 3/32″ on the bass string side and 1/16″ on the treble string side.
Who played a Les Paul Special?
The Special’s two P-90 pickups offered an alternative to humbuckers that was preferred by such influential guitarists as Carlos Santana (who played an SG Special as well as a Les Paul Special) and Pete Townshend (who played an SG Special before switching to Les Paul Deluxes).