(SOLD) Epiphone Les Paul Custom Alpine White Korea 1993
Epiphone LP Custom, alpine white, made in Korea 1993. What's better than a white Custom with gold hardware? A creamy aged buttercream Custom with faded gold hardware of course. This looks superb in the flesh: you can't fake three decades of play and fading, it has a certain depth and magic to it and radiates street-smart class. These 90s era Korean-made Epiphones are increasingly sought after, as the woodwork and finish on them is generally beautifully executed. It feels great in the hands: the neck is slim and stable, the fretwork is great, it has a certain natural resonance... there's a certain integrity to it. Plugged in, you get plenty of clarity and brightness, which is always a good sign in an LP. There's still plenty of warmth and midrange kick on offer, but it's nicely counterbalanced with a sweetness in the top end and a throaty depth in the lows. I'd be surprised if this lasts long.
Model: Epiphone Les Paul Custom
Made: 1993, Korea, Samick plant (serial S93110215)
Finish: alpine white, gloss poly
Body: mahogany
Neck: mahogany, rosewood board, 24.75" scale, 12" radius, slim 60s shape
Weight: 4.215kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Epiphone humbucker x2
Case: none
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some dimples on the end and edges and some scuffs on the front around the tuner posts. The neck. is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and some rub wear on the back only. The back has widespread light scuffs and surface scratches around the whole body, some dimples in the middle and elbow area and a sticker fade mark near the neck joint. The sides have light rub wear and dimples around the whole body and some dents in the elbow area. The front has a scratch between the knobs, some dimples around the back edge and elbow area and some standard play wear on the guard and horns. 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. The frets have minor wear but appear to be recently levelled and dressed, 7/10 for life left. Wearing fresh 10/52 Moonshiners strings.