Epiphone LP Custom, made in China 2006, black. The 'black beauty' will always look the part: the seven ply binding, split diamond headstock, block inlays and gold hardware all light up the curves of the LP body beautifully. This example has plenty of natural play wear on the clock, so there's plenty of minor scuffs around the body and a certain openness in feel and sound to show for all the songs it has sung so far. The neck is moderately chunky, but not a baseball bat, and with the tidy fretwork and a streaky rosewood board, it feels and looks good. The tone on deck is fat, round and warm, with plenty of midrange kick on the bridge pickup and a gooey, weighty low end on the neck pickup. A brand new Epi LPC will set you back tonnes these days, so this is a smart little buy... plus, it sounds better I reckon.

Model: Epiphone Les Paul Custom
Made: China, 2006
Serial: EE06094343
Finish: ebony (black), gloss poly
Body: mahogany
Neck: mahogany, rosewood fretboard, 24.75" scale, 12" radius, fairly fat '59 style profile
Weight: 4.150kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Epiphone Probucker humbucker x2
Accessories: none

Cosmetic condition notes: the headstock has some dimples on the end and some scuffs on the edges, back near the neck join and front around the posts. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor scuffs on the back only. The back has widespread minor dimples and scuffs, plus a few dents in the elbow area, back edge and near the neck join. The sides have dimples on both horns and some scuffs and dents in the elbow area and near the jack. The front has some dimples in the elbow area and around the tailpiece, surface scratches near the knobs and some play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: good condition (7/10)

Playing condition notes: action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 10/52 Moonshiners strings.
Fret Life: 7/10, minor wear only