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Epiphone Les Paul Custom Widow Guitars | Demo and Overview with Nick Hames

Epiphone Les Paul Custom Widow Guitars | Demo and Overview with Nick Hames

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Description

This Epiphone Les Paul Custom Widow Guitar Center-exclusive electric guitar is a bold reinterpretation of a classic design, offering premium craftsmanship and striking aesthetics. Part of Epiphone's Inspired by Gibson Collection, this guitar features a mahogany body with a flame maple top, delivering rich sustain and articulate brightness. The ebony fingerboard with pearloid block inlays adds visual elegance while ensuring smooth playability. Equipped with ProBucker Custom humbuckers modeled after Gibson Custom's acclaimed pickups, this instrument provides iconic Les Paul tone with dynamic versatility. The Widow's color-matched binding and chrome hardware create a standout look, making this guitar as visually captivating as it is sonically impressive.

Mahogany and Flame Maple for Balanced Tone

Built with a solid mahogany body and flame maple top, this Guitar Center-exclusive Les Paul Custom Widow delivers a tonal foundation that balances warmth and clarity. The mahogany construction emphasizes midrange richness and sustain, while the flame maple top adds brightness and definition to every note. Enhanced by the guitar's 7-ply binding and gloss finish, the materials work together to deliver a responsive and articulate sound. Whether you're exploring complex chord voicings or melodic lead lines, the combination of premium tonewoods ensures excellent tonal depth and dynamic range with every performance.

ProBucker Custom Pickups for Dynamic Sound

This special Les Paul Custom Widow is equipped with Epiphone ProBucker Custom pickups, offering tonal versatility inspired by vintage Gibson humbuckers. The neck pickup delivers smooth, creamy tones ideal for rhythm playing, while the bridge pickup provides tight, focused clarity for leads. Both pickups capture the full-frequency spectrum, from warm lows to sparkling highs. Paired with CTS potentiometers and independent tone and volume controls, this setup offers allows you to shape your sound with precision. The ProBucker Custom pickups ensure rich harmonic detail and dynamic response, making them ideal for recording and live performances.

Premium Electronics for Precision Control

The Les Paul Custom Widow's electronics are designed for seamless playability, featuring independent volume and tone controls alongside a three-way pickup selector switch. The CTS potentiometers offer a smooth, tactile feel for precise adjustments, allowing players to sculpt their tone with ease. The intuitive layout ensures quick transitions between settings, whether blending pickups or isolating specific frequencies. This setup provides a user-friendly interface for achieving nuanced tonal variations in real time, making it a reliable choice for demanding musical environments.

Chrome Hardware and Durable Construction

Designed for long-lasting performance, this special-edition Les Paul boasts elegant chrome hardware, including Grover Rotomatic tuners with an 18:1 gear ratio and a LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge with a stop bar tailpiece. These components provide stable tuning and optimal string vibration for sustained resonance. The Graph Tech nut reduces friction at the string contact points, improving tuning stability and enhancing overall durability. Combined with its set-neck construction and reinforced build, this model is crafted to withstand the rigors of frequent use while maintaining consistent playability.

A Limited-Edition Les Paul With Premium Features

The Epiphone Les Paul Custom Widow Guitar Center-exclusive electric guitar offers a distinctive look and high-end features suited for players who demand both style and performance. From its flame maple top to its ProBucker pickups and color-matched binding, this guitar delivers a premium playing experience. Whether you're recording in the studio or performing live, this Widow combines stunning aesthetics with precise craftsmanship to inspire your creativity.

Open Box Epiphone Les Paul Custom Widow Guitar Center-Exclusive Electric Guitar - Level 2 Purple Burst 197881462260
Open Box Epiphone Les Paul Custom Widow Guitar Center-Exclusive Electric Guitar - Level 2 Purple Burst 197881462260
Open Box Epiphone Les Paul Custom Widow Guitar Center-Exclusive Electric Guitar - Level 2 Purple Burst 197881462260

Features

  • Mahogany body delivers rich tone and exceptional sustain
  • Flame maple top enhances aesthetics with a striking visual appeal
  • Modern Medium C neck profile provides smooth playability and comfort
  • Ebony fingerboard ensures durability and a fast-playing surface
  • Epiphone ProBucker Custom pickups deliver warm, vintage-inspired tones
  • LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge ensures stable tuning and precise intonation
  • Graph Tech nut enhances string stability and reduces unwanted friction
  • Grover Rotomatic tuners provide reliable tuning and fine adjustment
  • Color-matched binding adds refined elegance and cohesive design
  • Premium gig bag offers protection during storage and transportation

Specs

Body
  • Body shape: Les Paul
  • Body wood: Mahogany
  • Top wood: Flame maple
  • Binding: Color-matched 7-ply top
  • Finish: Gloss
Neck
  • Neck profile: Modern medium C
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 24.75"
  • Fingerboard wood: Ebony
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Pearloid block
Hardware
  • Bridge: LockTone Tune-O-Matic
  • Tailpiece: LockTone stop bar
  • Nut material: Graph Tech
  • Nut width: 1-11/16"
  • Tuners: Grover Rotomatic
  • Hardware finish: Chrome
Electronics
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck pickup: Epiphone ProBucker Custom humbucker
  • Bridge pickup: Epiphone ProBucker Custom humbucker
  • Controls: Two volume and two tone with CTS potentiometers
Other
  • Case: Premium gig bag
  • Orientation: Right handed
  • Number of strings: 6
Additional Info
  • Country of Origin: China

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Reviews

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Most Liked Positive Review

5

Epiphone Les Paul Custom Purple Burst Widow - It's Purple!

The Epiphone Les Paul Custom Widow is a striking Guitar Center-exclusive take on the classic single-cut design, with bold burst finishes and color-matched binding that really stand out visually. Built around a solid mahogany body with a flame maple top, it delivers a warm, rich tone with plenty of sustain and clarity, perfect for rock, blues, or studio work. The ProBucker Custom humbuckers offer vintage-inspired warmth with dynamic response, while the comfortable modern C neck and smooth ebony fingerboard make it easy to play for hours. Many players praise its looks, solid build, and great sound at the price point, though some suggest a setup or pickup swap for picky ears. Overall, it's an inspiring, affordable Les Paul-style guitar with standout aesthetics and strong performance. Blah, blah, blah Realistically it is a beautiful purple guitar, that's build is pretty much flawless, awesome paint and finish and great attention to detail. #sweepstakes

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Most Liked Negative Review

2

Great Guitar! The guitar center in Redmond lied tho

Got this in indigo burst. Absolutely stunning to look at and shred on. Was told it was handcrafted in Indonesia. After close look, I saw that they removed the "handcrafted in china" sticker so they would sell it faster. No problem with Chinese gear for me but I hate being lied too

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing43
  2. Jamming35
  3. Small Venues28
  4. Recording27
  5. Rock Concerts17
Cons
  1. Fret Buzz3
  2. Bad Fretwork1
  3. Poor Pick Up1
  4. As previously stated - Paint scheme1
  5. None1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced33
  2. Novice12
  3. Professional Musician11
Pros
  1. Good Feel53
  2. Fun To Play50
  3. Good Tone48
  4. Solid Electronics47
  5. Good Pick Up41
  • Epiphone Les Paul Custom Purple Burst Widow - It's Purple!

    5

    submitted19 days ago

    byRichard

    fromSan Diego, CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    The Epiphone Les Paul Custom Widow is a striking Guitar Center-exclusive take on the classic single-cut design, with bold burst finishes and color-matched binding that really stand out visually. Built around a solid mahogany body with a flame maple top, it delivers a warm, rich tone with plenty of sustain and clarity, perfect for rock, blues, or studio work. The ProBucker Custom humbuckers offer vintage-inspired warmth with dynamic response, while the comfortable modern C neck and smooth ebony fingerboard make it easy to play for hours. Many players praise its looks, solid build, and great sound at the price point, though some suggest a setup or pickup swap for picky ears. Overall, it's an inspiring, affordable Les Paul-style guitar with standout aesthetics and strong performance. Blah, blah, blah Realistically it is a beautiful purple guitar, that's build is pretty much flawless, awesome paint and finish and great attention to detail. #sweepstakes

  • Epiphone Les Paul Custom Purple Burst Widow - It's purple

    5

    submitted19 days ago

    byRichard

    fromSan Diego, CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    The Epiphone Les Paul Custom Widow is a striking Guitar Center-exclusive take on the classic single-cut design, with bold burst finishes and color-matched binding that really stand out visually. Built around a solid mahogany body with a flame maple top, it delivers a warm, rich tone with plenty of sustain and clarity, perfect for rock, blues, or studio work. The ProBucker Custom humbuckers offer vintage-inspired warmth with dynamic response, while the comfortable modern C neck and smooth ebony fingerboard make it easy to play for hours. Many players praise its looks, solid build, and great sound at the price point, though some suggest a setup or pickup swap for picky ears. Overall, it's an inspiring, affordable Les Paul-style guitar with standout aesthetics and strong performance. Blah, blah, blah Realistically it is a beautiful purple guitar, that's build is pretty much flawless, awesome paint and finish and great attention to detail.

  • I would buy this guitar again and are looking at one now!

    5

    submitted24 days ago

    byTim

    fromPoint Pleasant, WV

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    The Epiphone Les Paul widow is a great guitar and worthy of the #sweepstakes prize! It's not only Awesome looking but plays amazing! I already have a buddy ordering one just like mine! Guitar Center Tucker did a great job! Thank you guys. Planning on coming in Feb23 for my buddy to get his widow.

  • These are killer for the price!

    4

    submitteda month ago

    byJeremy

    fromWestern Colorado

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I've played a bunch of these Widows in the store, and bought 2 of them. Quality hardware, ebony, actual figured tops, and pickups that actually sound and feel really good- arguably better than my customs. Lots of good things about these. So what's the negative? From all the ones I've played, really the only hit & miss (with a lot of miss) is poor fretwork, as per usual with Epiphone. If these had consistent quality fretwork they'd be a slam dunk. Still, I would recommend them anywhere near this price point. #sweepstakes

  • Love this guitar

    5

    submitteda month ago

    byJay

    fromUSA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Beautiful. Great sound.

  • The Perfect Jump From Beginner to Intermediate and More

    5

    submitteda month ago

    byQuen

    fromRancho Cucamonga

    I picked up the guitar as a teenager and had an epiphone SG. I got this guitar after a year of re-acquainting myself with the instrument as an adult and unlike that SG, this Custom Les Paul is growing with me. The tone, feel, and resonance feel genuine, the pick ups warm and bluesy.

Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked byDonald

    fromMissouri

    Do you offer pro set up?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, not at the warehouse level. It will be set up bt Epiphone.
  • asked byGioma

    fromItaly

    Do you shil to Europe (Italy) too?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Unfortunately, no.
  • asked byChris

    fromSeattle Washington

    What does widow mean?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    In the context of the Epiphone Les Paul Custom Widow electric guitar, the term "Widow" is a cosmetic or branding nickname, not a technical or traditional guitar term.
  • asked byNo

    fromDelafield, Wi

    Where is the guitar made?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Made in China.
  • asked byGary

    fromLincoln, Ne

    In which country are these guitars made?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Made in China.
  • asked byRonny

    fromBrussels

    Do you ship to Belgium?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Unfortunately, no.
  • asked byPop

    fromSo gate ca

    Does it have lefthanded versions

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Unfortunately, no.
  • asked byTravy

    fromGreen Bay wi

    Are the pickups wax potted?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, the pickups on the Epiphone Les Paul Custom Widow GC Exclusive Electric Guitar in Orange Burst are wax potted.
  • asked byRoyalRon

    fromEast Tennessee

    Is this available in a left hand??

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Unfortunately, no.
  • asked byRoscoe

    fromAlabao

    What is the country of origin?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Made in China.
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