Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s Cardinal Red
Product information "Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s Cardinal Red"
Epiphone is moving somewhat closer in terms of authenticity to the old Gibson originals with the Original Les Paul series from the Inspired by Gibson collection. What is striking about the Les Paul Standard 50's Heritage Cherry Sunburst is the modified headstock, which corresponds to the classic Epiphone headstock of the early 70s. The neck is dressed in the 59 Rounded C Medium profile - a little stronger than the neck of the previous series. Also on board is a set of the proven Epiphone Probucker. Epiphone has also upgraded its electrical system: the pots in the circuit come from the renowned manufacturer CTS, the circuit is designed in historically correct 50's wiring.
General Information
- Strings: 6 string
- Country of Origin: China
- Strings thickness ex factory: .010 - .046
- Special Features: CTS Potis, 50's Wiring
Body
- Technology: Solid Body
- Body Shape: Single Cut
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top: Maple
Neck
- Neck: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C
- Fretboard: Indian Laurel
- Fretboard radius: 12"
- Fretboard Inlays: Trapezoid inlays
- Frets: 22
- Neck construction: Set in neck
- Scale Length: 24,75" (629 mm)
Electronics
- Pickup Configuration: H-H (2x Humbucker)
- Neck Pickup: Epiphone ProBucker™ 1
- Bridge Pickup: Epiphone ProBucker™ 2
- Pickup Selector Switch: 3 way toggle
- Pickup type: passive
- Controls: 2x volume, 2x tone
Hardware
- Hardware: Nickel
- Bridge / Tremolo: Epiphone Lock Tone Bridge & Tailpiece
Finish
- Color/ Finish: Cardinal Red
Includes
- Includes: Gigbag
When you think of Epiphone you naturally think of Gibson, since the maker of guitars, basses, amplifiers and accessories has been part of that company since 1957. Epiphone mainly offers instruments in the lower to mid price range. That means beginners can pick up electric guitar and bass classics such as Les Paul, SG, Explorer, Firebird, ES-335 or Thunderbird for little money. There are also instruments from earlier Epiphone eras like Casino, Wildkat, Riviera and Wilshire. In particular, Epiphone's beginner sets for electric guitar, acoustic guitar and electric bass are worth a close look for newcomers.