(ARCHIVE) Epiphone Les Paul Studio Custom Shop Alpine White 2016
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Epiphone Custom Shop Les Paul Studio, alpine white, made in China 2016. This is a handy little thing. 'Custom Shop' for Epiphone basically just means 'limited edition', so this was a non-standard colour for this model at the time. The finish is great; the shining-bright-white really has a glam rock vibe, with the dark rosewood board and black plastics, it's got a cool reverse-tuxedo look. The neck is slim and quick; it's been sanded to a smooth satin finish for extra speed and ease of movement and feels a little slimmer than other Epis we've had through. The stock pickups dole out the classic LP tone: thick, crunch mids and booming bass, perfect for rock and roll. The Grover tuners add a bit of tuning stability and feel great to use. The neck/headstock has had a minor repair at some point, the previous owner said it came new from the dealer as-is so it may have been done before ever being sold in the first place; it's stable and issue-free in terms of feel and tone, but have a look at the relevant close-up pics to get the idea. Grab yourself a bargain on a near-new guitar, and work on your pinch-harmonics and 360 fly kicks!
Model: Epiphone Custom Shop Les Paul Studio
Made: 2016, China (serial 16091510552)
Finish: alpine white
Body: mahogany, chambered (approx total wight 3.8kg)
Neck: mahogany, rosewood board with dot inlays, partially sanded to satin finish (may have been done in the 'Custom Shop')
Mods: neck partially sanded back to satin finish, note headstock repair, tuners replaced
Pickups: original Epiphone 'Alnico Classic' humbuckers
Case: basic gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The most unusual thing is the neck; it's been partially sanded to remove the outer coat of gloss for a smooth satin feel. There's also been a minor headstock repair at some point, we've reason to believe it was done before it left the dealership as a new guitar. It's a tidy job and there's no stability issues. Aside from the repair, there's barely a mark on it; one tiny mark on the end of the headstock and a nudge of play wear on the guard. Overall: very good condition (8/10).
Playing condition notes: Neck is straight, intonation is good, action is low, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Frets have minor wear only, 8/10 for life left. Setup with fresh 11/49s and ready to roll.
This listing is an archived entry. We love to look back and remember fondly what characters we've had through the store, so we keep them around for reference.