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Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plustop PRO

Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plustop PRO

Epiphone
Description
The Epiphone Les Paul Standard PlusTop Pro sets a new standard for guitars in its price range. Two Epiphone ProBucker humbucking pickups with coil-splitting deliver big slabs of the fat, warm tones, transcontinental sustain, and deep, soulful distortion that made this guitar famous. Crafted with a solid mahogany body and flamed maple carved top, a set mahogany neck, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard, cream body and fingerboard binding, and chrome hardware. The Tune-o-matic bridge and LockTone stopbar tailpiece add seemingly unending sustain and make string changes easier. Case sold separately.
Epiphone Les Paul Standard PlusTop Pro Electric Guitar Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Epiphone Les Paul Standard PlusTop Pro Electric Guitar Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Features
Body
  • Body shape: Single cutaway
  • Body type: Solid body
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Top wood: Carved Maple
  • Body wood: Mahogany
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: SlimTaper
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Joint: Set-in
  • Scale length: 24.75"
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Fretboard
  • Material: Rosewood
  • Radius: 12"
  • Fret size: Medium jumbo
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Trapezoid
  • Nut width: 1.68" (42.67mm)
Pickups
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: ProBucker 2
  • Middle: Not applicable
  • Bridge: ProBucker 3
  • Brand: Epiphone
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Series or parallel: Series
  • Piezo: No
  • Active EQ: No
  • Special electronics: Push/pull volume controls
Controls
  • Control layout: Volume 1, volume 2, tone 1, tone 2
  • Pickup switch: 3-way
  • Coil tap or split: Coil split
  • Kill switch: No
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: Tune-o-matic
  • Tailpiece: Stopbar
  • Tuning machines: Grover
  • Color: Chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Pickups
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: China
Reviews

4.8

124 Reviews

99%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Great investment!

I bought this guitar about 3 months ago and I can't imagine having gotten anything better. It's just an amazing guitar in every way possible. I got it in the Heritage Cherry Sunburst finish and I still catch myself staring at it on occasion. I even took the pickguard off so I could see more of the body. My only complaint is the knobs. They just look cheap, nothing major. I play a lot of Pink Floyd and this guitar sounds even more incredible with an overdrive pedal. I use the Buffalo FX Patriot on its own and I transform into David Gilmour. The sustain was more than I expected, and in combination with the Patriot, it is unreal. Gibson is going to have to up its game to create more separation between themselves and Epiphone. Epi has definitely come a long way and this guitar is proof of that. Well, this review is over.... I've got a guitar that is just begging to be played.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Disappointed

I find the finish on the guitar flawless, it is absolutely beautiful. The neck is wonderful and action was great right off the rack. My issue is that the pickups sound terrible. They are weak and do not produce that creamy lead tone I was looking for and overall just sound cheap. I am an Ace Frehely fan and will replacing the pickups with dimarzio super distortions. Overall it's a beautiful instrument but I hate the pick ups. I also find that the G-string is difficult to keep in tune. I have read other reviews where people experienced the same issue, but replaced the cheap nut and had no other issues.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing71
  2. Jamming69
  3. Recording48
  4. Small Venues43
  5. Rock Concerts33
Cons
  1. Fret Buzz6
  2. Heavy3
  3. Craftsmanship2
  4. Flat Sound1
  5. Poor Pick Up1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced42
  2. Novice28
  3. Professional Musician7
Pros
  1. Fun To Play75
  2. Good Feel70
  3. Good Tone69
  4. Good Pick Up63
  5. Solid Electronics63
  • I would buy this product again👍

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    byNone

    fromMost recent purchase Fresno store

    Practice , Jam sessions , Gigs Etc... great guitar for the $$👍would suggest to others.

  • My first Les Paul!!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted6 years ago

    bySValdez

    fromEdcouch, TX

    The guitar is a beauty!! It SHINES. What a finish this baby has. I tuned it as soon as it got here and plugged her in. I was in love. I really liked the way it sounded. I was not sure about the neck size since I had never had a Lep Paul. I didn't want a neck that was to fat but I have to say this slim taper neck fit very nicely in my hand. I had never played a neck with medium jumbo frets and that took a bit of getting used to but not a deal breaker for me. I like the coil split option just to have a bit of a single coil sound but lets get real, I got the guitar for the humbucker tone and it did not disappoint. On a side note, my finger were turning black the first few days I played it...not sure if it was from the fret board or strings. The only thing I think might be a negative about the guitar is that the tone knobs seem to not rest low enough against the body of the guitar. This might be because of the curve top and all les pauls might have this but since this is the first one I've had, I'm not sure. Again not a deal breaker. I am more than pleased with this guitar even though I initially had my eye on the Les Paul Standard 60 but since the Iced Tea finish was out of stock I went with this one in Heritage Cherry Sunburst. If you are thinking about this, I would say go for it. A really great looking, playing, and sounding guitar for a great price. Musician's Friend came in clutch.

  • yes

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byDH

    fromNM - New Mexico

    Just for fun

  • I would buy again, but not from Guitar Center.

    2

    submitted6 years ago

    byHam the guitar

    fromLos Angeles

    Got my guitar and upon opening the big shipping box, I was immediately upset. They gave me one of the display shelves. All I got was a big box and the guitar inside wrapped in bubble wrap. No new guitar box from epiphone or manuals. Now, normally a purchase like that is fine IF THEY ACTUALLY DISCLOSE IT. Here I am thinking I'm getting a brand new unopened guitar and instead I get a dusty display guitar from their store??? Why would they not mention this? I began inspecting it for damage, and for the most part it was good, but the frets were dirty indicating much use, and it was very dusty. The pickguard was scratched up and later noticed the back of the guitar's mahogany wood were some small scratches. Again, I'm sure this is fine for a display item, but that's not what I was told I was being sold. There should be full disclosure if the item is a display or new in box item. I paid for a new in box item and it wasn't delivered. After talking to someone, they offered me a $50 discount which I don't think was enough. $100 should of been the amount, but they refused. Essentially I got a guitar that had heavy in-store use and am not happy. I also ordered an amp, but didn't get it yet as it hasn't shipped so I can't even test the electronics on it. My situation could be worse for all I know.

  • Great guitar for the price

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byBC

    fromMA

    Good value. Sounds great

  • I love the way this guitar plays and sounds

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byWilliam

    fromSan Antonio, Texas

    I use this product as my personal guitar and small gigs. I love the way it looks and sounds. For the price it is a fantastic value.

Q&A

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

  • asked byJack

    fromNj

    Hi, Do you know what kind of strings And what gauge is used on this guitar. Thanks

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This model will use proprietary 10-52 gauge strings
  • asked bytony

    fromSacramento

    is the action high?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar has low to medium action.
  • asked bymichael

    fromFlorida

    has the issue with this guitar staying in tune and the pick ups being chunky sounded been resolved??

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This model should not have those features, no
  • asked byPmoix

    fromundisclosed

    Dose this guitar come with a pick

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This does not include a pick
  • asked byRuss

    fromMinnesota

    Where are these guitars manufactured?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    They are made in China.
  • asked byJd

    fromDurham me

    How much does it weigh

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar weighs 8.7 lbs.
  • asked byRandy

    fromGermany

    It says the top is carved maple. Is this true or is it a veneer?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar has a solid mahogany body and flamed maple carved top.
  • asked byDennis

    from62298

    What would be a good amp for this? Playing blues

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Marshall amps are a classic combination with Les Paul guitars
  • asked byChip

    fromundisclosed

    Is this a professional level instrument?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar is a professional level instrument.
  • asked byEmilio-Sensei :v

    fromundisclosed

    Includes case?

    Open Reply -
    This guitar does not come with a case.