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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 stopbar 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.

Epiphone Les Paul Custom Widow Guitar Center-Exclusive Electric Guitar Red Burst
Epiphone Les Paul Custom Widow Guitar Center-Exclusive Electric Guitar Red Burst
Epiphone Les Paul Custom Widow Guitar Center-Exclusive Electric Guitar Red Burst

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 Stopbar
  • 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

Reviews

4.7

40 Reviews

97%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

I love playing this guitar

This is my first Epiphone Les Paul. When I saw the Widow edition I jumped on it and bought a red one. The finish is unique and beautiful. I plugged it in and started playing. Wow does this guitar sound good! Lots of tone on tap via the knobs and pickup switch, and it sounds wonderful coming out of my amps and effects. The pickups in this Les Paul Widow are no joke, they are giving me everything I ask for. At this point I think there's no reason for me to change them out. The guitar is meaty but not too heavy. The neck is comfortable and smooth. It's easy to get to the fret you want. It stays in tune and feels solid. I haven't found a downside yet. The rumors are true, Epiphone is making some great instruments. I look forward to many years of rocking out on this excellent guitar.

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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. Practicing27
  2. Jamming23
  3. Recording19
  4. Small Venues19
  5. Rock Concerts13
Cons
  1. Fret Buzz2
  2. Poor Pick Up1
  3. As previously stated - Paint scheme1
  4. None1
  5. Hit and miss top wood finishes1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced24
  2. Professional Musician9
  3. Novice5
Pros
  1. Good Feel35
  2. Fun To Play33
  3. Good Tone30
  4. Solid Electronics30
  5. Good Pick Up26
  • I would by again

    5

    submitted25 days ago

    byDave

    fromOhio

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Great guitar

  • Excellent sustain!!!

    5

    submitteda month ago

    byHelmut

    fromLeesburg Virginia

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I am really impressed with the workmanship that has gone into the inspired by Gibson line! The action is spot on!

  • Great Guitar - Warm Jazz Tones

    5

    submitteda month ago

    byGaetano

    fromNY

    I am just an around the house player for fun. I have a few Gibsons, not Les Paul's, and this one holds its own. A really cool guitar that inspires you to play. Needed set up for my personal preferences, but playable out of the box. I was able to do the set up myself, 15 minutes.

  • Beautiful and great sounding LP

    5

    submitted2 months ago

    byJeffrey

    fromnaperville IL

    Bought this for my wife as I wanted her to have a solid beginner guitar. Not my first choice of color! After set up sounds delicious and no cosmetic flaws though it was a guitar center display model. Gig bag is fine and upgraded the pickguard. The rest I will leave stock.

  • I absolutely love this guitar

    5

    submitted2 months ago

    byMike

    fromHarrisburg, PA

    From the moment I took the guitar out of the box and plugged it in, it owned me!! It feels awesome, sounds better and looks simply amazing!!

  • A beautiful sounding and looking guitar

    5

    submitted2 months ago

    byMike

    fromMichigan

    Had this ordered back in July got it shipped to me end of August. Came perfectly in the mail no damage picked it up and played has to tune it just a little but was almost in tune.

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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